New Launches
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Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
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Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
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Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
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Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
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Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Wednesday, 16 February 2011 08:56 | 
Written by Neil McIntee
Ford to unveil all-new Ranger at CV Show
Following its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show this March, Ford has confirmed the all-new Ranger will get its UK premiere at the CV Show in April. This is despite a November on-sale date.Apart from dramatic exterior styling, new Ranger comes with a choice of either a 150hp four cylinder 2.2-litre or 200hp five-cylinder 3.2-litre diesel powerplant. These develop 375Nm and 470Nm respectively.
Body configurations will mirror the current line-up and it will remain available with either two- or four-wheel drive. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard with an electronic semi-automatic six-speeder as an option.
Load length for the double cab is 1,549mm, it measures 1,139mm between the wheel boxes and the sidewalls are 511mm high. Payload and towing weight are dependent on model, but peak at 1,500kg and 3,350kg respectively.
The cab interior is designed to be functional as well as provide high levels of comfort and specifications will cater for a whole spectrum of users. Top spec models will feature all the modern electronic goodies normally found in executive saloon cars.
Ford’s new Ranger will be taking on Volkswagen’s Amarok head-to-head, as both manufacturers raise the humble pick-up to the next level.
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