Half a year since making its world debut, the 2023 Ford Ranger is now rolling off the assembly line at Ford’s facilities in Rayong, Thailand. Factory workers held a send-off ceremony for the first completed batch of the fourth-generation midsize pickup.
The first batch of the next-generation Ford Ranger will be shipped to Australian dealers
These units are bound for Australia, where the model has been developed since the previous iteration dating back to 2010. Australian showrooms will take delivery of the new Ranger by June 2022, barring unforeseen delays.
The first variants to be welcomed by dealers are those equipped with the 2.0-liter twin-turbo inline-4 diesel engine. Higher-spec trim levels running on the highly anticipated 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 power unit will follow. Demand for the more powerful engine is reported to be higher than expected, making up over 70 percent of initial orders.
Ford is implementing a second shift in its assembly operations to ramp up production
Ford is ramping up production of the Ranger in its Thailand factory, recently adding a second shift at the assembly line. As the Blue Oval brand has ended its partnership with Mazda, the latter’s BT-50 model is no longer manufactured in the facility, allowing Ford to focus on its own vehicles.
However, Ford has advised dealers that production delays remain a potential issue due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. Customers placing their orders this month will likely receive their units in October at the earliest, with wait times potentially extending to early 2023. Despite this, availability will still depend on trim level, color, and factory options.
The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is lined up next for production, following the standard Ranger
Meanwhile, Ford will begin assembling the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 Ranger Raptor in the coming weeks, with Australian deliveries expected by July or August. The company announced a $900 million (Php 47.1 billion) investment on its Rayong facility last December to boost production, bringing the total to $3.4 billion (Php 178.1 billion) over 25 years.
Filipino customers are also eagerly anticipating the next-generation Ranger’s arrival, with Ford Philippines announcing that the pickup will premiere locally in the middle of 2022, accompanied by the all-new Everest midsize SUV.
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Know more about Ford Ranger 2024
The 2023 Ford Ranger is a 4x4 or 4x2 pickup truck. It is the latest version of the said model, and as of its launch in the Philippine market, it has a total of eight different variants.
These are the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4, Wildtrak 4x2, Sport 4x4, Sport 4x2, XLT 4x2, XLS 4x2 AT, XLS 4x2 MT, and the entry-level XL 4x4. As of 2023, prices for these trims ranges from php 1,213,000 to Php 1,910,000.
Under the hood of the new Ranger are two-different diesel mills. For the Wildtrak 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo that can churn out 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the sole trim that uses a 10-speed automatic tranny.
The rest of the all-new Ranger then gets a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the XLS 4x2 and the XL 4x4 may come with a six-speed manual. The other non-biturbo trims then use a six-speed automatic.
Size-wise, the all-new 2023 Ranger is 5,370mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. They also offer a wheelbase length of 3,270mm, and a ground clearance of 235mm.
Locally, the 2023 Ford Ranger faces the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, etc.
₱ 1,213,000 - ₱ 1,910,000
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