2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak gets sliding cargo rack, active park assist

A new variant of the Ford Ranger has emerged for the ASEAN market. It is still based on the current model, and it goes by the name of Ranger Stormtrak.  

2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak

Besides the cool new name, the Ranger Stormtrak is set apart from the other currently available variants thanks to several new features. 

On the outside, it gets a unique graphic on its rear haunches and on the lower portions of its rear doors. These appear to be a series of black-colored diagonal lines. Further enhancing the look of this new Ranger trim are red colored accents on the lower front bumper, and on its 20-inch wheels. New Stormtrak badging can likewise be found on its tailgate, and on the lower portion of the front door. 

Adding to the Ranger Stormtrak’s looks and cargo capabilities is Ford’s Sliding Rack System. This comes in the form of a sports bar, which can slide and be locked in different positions along the length of the truck’s cargo bed. 

This structure basically extends the length of the Ranger’s roof, allowing one to load very long items like a surfboard, a canoe, or even construction materials like plywood sheets.  

The Ranger Stormtrak's sliding cargo rack

Just like on the outside, the interior of the Ranger Stormtrak is given more pizzaz. Specifically, it gets a new set of Miko suede leather seats with Race Red contrast stitching and Stormtrak embroidered logos. The Race Red contrast stitching can likewise be found on its console rails, gear shifter, and steering wheel. 

Like the top-of-the-line Philippine-spec Wildtrak, the Ranger Stormtrak gets adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, auto high beams, and evasive steer assist, among other features. 

Its interior likewise gets a 12-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-inch digital gauge cluster, a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, ambient lighting, etc. 

However, unlike our top-spec Ranger Wildtrak variants, the Stormtrak gets an active park assist. This means that this new pickup truck variant can be easier to park than the other trims. 

As a side note, the other locally available Ford models that come with active park assist are the F-150, Everest, and Territory.  

A truck that's ready for both adventure and work

Powering the Ranger Stormtrak is a 2.0-liter biturbo diesel engine that’s capable of making up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It then uses a 10-speed automatic transmission. 

There are two versions of the Ranger Stormtrak. There’s a 4x4 version and a 4x2 version. Both of these use the 2.0-liter biturbo power unit. Compare that to the local market, where the said engine is only available to the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4. 

The new Ford Ranger Stormtrak trim is available in Thailand with a starting price of 1,264,000 Thai Baht before taxes and other fees. That’s around Php 1,991,000 at current exchange rates. 

Do you want to see the Ranger Stormtrak reach the Philippine market in the future? 

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