Ford PH brings next-gen cars for test drive at SM MOA this weekend

Updated Nov 17, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Huge cash discounts are also up for grabs at the venue.

Ford Philippines has brought its Ford Island Conquest experiential test drive to this year’s Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival. The test drive event is happening at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds until November 19, 2023.

Ford Ranger Raptor front view

Next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor

At the Ford booth, the Blue Oval company is offering test drive opportunities for its next-gen cars including the Territory Titanium, Territory Titanium X, Ranger Raptor, Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, Ranger Wildtrak 4x2, and Everest 4x2.

The Ford Territory is run by a more potent 1.5-liter EcoBoost (turbocharged gasoline) engine good for 158 horsepower and 248 Nm of torque – 17 hp and 23 Nm more than the previous gen model. The compact crossover also replaced the continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Meanwhile, the Everest and Ranger could be powered by either a 2.0-liter single turbodiesel or a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel mill. The former makes 168 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque, while the latter delivers 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Visitors who will test drive the 4x4 variants get to a feel of their exclusive 10-speed automatic gearbox and electronic locking rear diff features.

Ford Island Conquest at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival

Ford is at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Festival until the weekend

For those wanting to give these Ford models a spin, be aware that the test drive program is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the event grounds, with the on-road test drive available until 6:00 p.m. only.

Ford Philippines is also offering prizes for those who will make a reservation at the four-day event. Included in the prize pool are a next-gen vehicle accessories pack, ARB director’s chairs, air purifiers, dash cameras, Php 30,000 worth of fuel vouchers, and premium bags. Cash discounts of Php 100,000, Php 50,000, Php 30,000, Php 20,000, and Php 10,000 are also up for grabs.

On top of these deals, the company’s Year-End Sale (YES) promo provides flexible payment schemes until December 31. Interested individuals can only choose one of the three financing deals. For your reference, you can check out the table below for the list of deals:

Model

Discount (PHP)

All-in low DP (PHP)

Low monthly fee (PHP)

Territory Titanium

30,000

99,000

13,000

Territory Titanium X

15,000

168,000

16,839

Ranger Wildtrak 4x4

60,000

99,000

18,000

“Christmas is definitely the most celebrated occasion in the country, and at Ford Philippines, we want to give our customers the opportunity to say yes to new adventures and new experiences with a brand-new Ford this holiday season,” said Ford Philippines Managing Director Mike Breen.

“With our participation [in] the 2023 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival, we are able to give them the opportunity to see our next-gen Ford line-up and experience their segment-leading features and capabilities.” 

In addition, the 2023 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival also hosts other brands for test drive opportunities, including Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi, among others. Of note, the event is open to the public and admission is free.

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Know more about Ford Ranger 2024

Ford Ranger

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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