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Ford Ranger (T6)

2011 Ford T6 Ranger at the Australian International Motor Show 2010
Also called	Mazda BT-50
Production	2011-present
Assembly	Rayong, Thailand (AutoAlliance) Silverton, South Africa Buenos Aires, Argentina
Predecessor	Ford Ranger (Argentina) Ford Ranger (Mazda BT-50)
Class	mid-size pickup
Body style	2-door single cab 2-door open cab 4-door double cab/crew cab
Layout	front engine, rear wheel drive front engine, four-wheel drive
Engine	2.5L Duratec 25  I4 petrol 2.2L Duratorq  I4 diesel 3.2L Duratorq  I5 diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length	5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width	1,849 mm (72.8 in)

The Ford Ranger, code named T6, was unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The T6 replaces two regional Ranger platforms: the Mazda BT-50-derived model sold in the Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions and the North American model sold in select Latin American markets.

Although the T6 Ranger will be offered in 180 markets globally, it is not currently planned to be sold in North America, due to the new platform being too close in size and cost to the F-150, and due to overall declining sales of compact pickups in North America. Ford initially planned a mid-size truck based on a modified F-150 chassis for the North American market named the F-100; however, this was shelved in favour of offering the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine on the F-150. Additionally, American and Canadian safety and emissions standards as well as the long-standing 25% import tariff imposed on non-American built light trucks prevent the T6 Ranger from being imported into North America. Safety and emissions standards in ECE-compliant nations, the need for right-hand drive in certain international markets, and possible import tariffs prevent the F-150 from being exported out of North America.

Production is expected to commence in Summer 2011, starting with Thailand's Rayong plant with production in South Africa and Argentina to follow. Additionally, Mazda will build a badge engineered version of the T6 as the second generation BT-50, making it the second Ford-based pickup for Mazda, the first being the North American Ranger-based B-Series sold from 1994 to 2010.

Engines & Transmissions

The new Ranger will be available in 4x2 and 4x4 with three engines:

• 2.5L Duratec petrol engine (122 kW & 226Nm) mated with 5-speed manual transmission
• 2.2L Duratorq TDCi ("PUMA" ZSD-424) diesel engine (88 kW & 285Nm; 92 kW & 330Nm or 110 kW & 375Nm) consumes as little as 7.6 L/100 km (37.2 mpg) with choices of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
• 3.2L Duratorq TDCi ("PUMA") diesel engine (147 kW & 470 Nm) at 8.4 L/100 km (33.6mpg) with choices of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
• double cab; cargo capacity of 1.21 cubic metres
• open cab/rear access panel; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres
• single cab; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres

Features

Main features includes:

1. Water wading tolerance of 800mm (600mm for standard 2WD models)
2. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that gives greater control and safety, on-road and off, with features like Trailer Sway Control, Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Limited Slip Differential and Adaptive Load Traction Control
3. 20 built-in storage spaces, glovebox, and a handy 12V power point in the centre console
4. Dual zone climate control, centre console that becomes a mini cooler, power adjustable seats, an on-board computer, SatNav, cruise control and audio controls on the steering wheel.
5. Rear Park Assist sensors and Rear-View Camera
6. Satellite Navigation and Cruise Control, Voice control and Bluetooth audio streaming, USB and iPod connectivity
7. Curtain airbags, side airbags, driver knee airbag (in European models) and dual front airbags
8. For stopping power there's Emergency Brake Assist, ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution are complemented by Gravel Road Logic. The new Ranger features 302x32mm rotors up front clamped by twin-piston calipers. Two-wheel-drive vehicles use a 270x55mm rear drum, while the Hi-Rider and 4x4 vehicles use a 295x55mm rear drum
9. Towing capacity ranging up to 3500 kg
10. Models with the 2.2-litre diesel have a payload capacity of up to 1333 kg
11. 80-litre fuel tank

In Thailand, specifications are same as on top, but some equipment are deleted to keep pricing low, specifications levels are XLT and Wildtrak in both extended cab and double cab body, with 2.2-liter or 3.2-liter diesel, standard features are :

1. ABS, driver and front passenger airbags, Immobilizer are standard
2. Audio system with CD player and colour display
3. Power windows, air conditioner, power adjustable mirrors
4. Automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers

In Wildtrak added :

1. Off-road style decoration package (Roof rails, bed liner, etc.)
2. Audio steering wheel control, Bluetooth connectivity and voice command system
3. Cruise control
4. Driver power seat, Dual-zone climate control, center front console box cooler, Alarm system, Side and curtain airbags and Electric stability programme (ESP), Traction control, Hill launch assist and hill descent control (in 3.2-liter diesel models)

Total sales of T6 Rangers in Thailand until June 2012 are over 25,000 units , take Ford sales number high every month after market launch in late 2011.

Size & power comparison

This chart compares the size of the T6 Ranger to the previous Mazda BT-50-based Ranger and other competitors as well as the North American Ranger, the F-150, and the Explorer Sport Trac.

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Engine	Power	Torque	Fuel Economy
Global Models
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 Crew Cab (T6)	3,226 mm (127.0 in)	5,359 mm (211.0 in)	1,849 mm (72.8 in)	3.2 L I5 Duratorq diesel	150.0 kW (201 hp)	470.0 N·m (347 lb·ft)	8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg-US)
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 Crew Cab (Mazda BT-50-based)	3,000 mm (118.1 in)	5,179 mm (203.9 in)	1,788 mm (70.4 in)	3.0 L I4 Mazda WEC diesel	115.0 kW (154 hp)	380.0 N·m (280 lb·ft)	9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg-US)
2010 VW Amarok 4motion Double Cab	3,095 mm (121.9 in)	5,254 mm (206.9 in)	1,834 mm (72.2 in)	2.0 BiTDI (CR) DPF I4 16V	120.0 kW (161 hp)	400.0 N·m (295 lb·ft)	8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg-US)
2012 Chevrolet Colorado/S10	3,096 mm (121.9 in)	5,367 mm (211.3 in)	1,785 mm (70.3 in)	2.8 L CTDI (TD) I4	134.0 kW (180 hp)	470.0 N·m (347 lb·ft)	9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg-US)
2011 Nissan Navara D40	3,198 mm (125.9 in)	5,220 mm (205.5 in)	1,849 mm (72.8 in)	2.5 YD25DDTi High Power	140.0 kW (188 hp)	450.0 N·m (332 lb·ft)	10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg-US)
North American Models
2011 F-150 FX4 4x4 Crew Cab	3,683 mm (145.0 in)	5,890 mm (231.9 in)	2,012 mm (79.2 in)	5.0 L V8 Coyote petrol	268.5 kW (360 hp)	515.2 N·m (380 lb·ft)	14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg-US)
2011 Ranger Sport 4x4 Extended Cab	3,198 mm (125.9 in)	5,171 mm (203.6 in)	1,763 mm (69.4 in)	4.0 L V6 Cologne petrol	154.4 kW (207 hp)	322.7 N·m (238 lb·ft)	12.8 L/100 km (18 mpg-US)
2010 Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4x4	3,315 mm (130.5 in)	5,339 mm (210.2 in)	1,872 mm (73.7 in)	4.0 L V6 Cologne petrol	156.6 kW (210 hp)	344.4 N·m (254 lb·ft)	14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg-US)

Safety

The safety of all-new Ford Ranger are better than other competitors in Europe, the latest Euro NCAP results are better than luxury cars and passenger cars (Audi Q3, BMW 1 series, Toyota Yaris, etc.), with 96% points of adult safety, archived 5 stars for the first time of Euro NCAP crash tests for pickup trucks.