The rainy season poses various road challenges such as reduced visibility and slippery conditions. Ford Philippines understands the challenge and thus equipped its next-gen model with features to combat the rainy season.
The next-gen Ford Ranger
Despite the safety innovations, Ford Philippines still wants drivers to do their part in keeping roads safe. As such, the company shared four tips to drive safely during the rainy season.
The first tip is to check the condition of your wipers before heading out for a drive. It can minimize the reduced visibility during rain, given the condition of the wipers is good. For a more convenient drive, select variants of the next-gen Ford Ranger and Everest come with rain-sensing wipers.
360-degree camera
Next on the list is to always maintain visibility. One of the ways to do so is by turning on your headlights, allowing other road users to see your vehicle. What you shouldn’t do is activate the hazard lights as it can confuse other drivers whether you are moving or stationary.
In addition, a 360-degree camera is made available in the flagship variants of the Ranger and Everest, as well as in the next-gen Ranger Raptor. It can improve visibility by providing drivers with a clearer view of the vehicle's surroundings.
Slippery Drive Mode
Flooding of roads is common in the country, especially during the rainy season. So for the third tip, Ford Philippines is advising motorists to know their vehicle’s water-wading capability. Both the Ranger and Everest offer an 800 mm water-wading capability. Meanwhile, the Ranger Raptor boasts more with 850 mm.
The last tip is to drive slower as wet road conditions increase the chances of hydroplaning. Ford came prepared by installing the “Slippery” drive mode on select variants of the Ranger and Everest. It is said to optimize the engine and transmission to reduce wheel spin.
The next-gen Ford cars are more than ready for the rainy season
You can get all these rain-ready features in the Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 and Everest Titanium+ 4x4 for Php 1,910,000 and Php 2,525,000, respectively. The next-gen Ranger Raptor, meanwhile, can be yours for Php 2,339,000.
See more car safety tips at Philkotse.com.
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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