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All-new Ford Ranger is finally here

By Patrick Everett Tadeo —

TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - The all-new Ford Ranger is finally here!

The long wait is over. After announcing at the 2012 Manila International Auto Show that the all-new Ranger will officially go on sale by July, Ford Group Philippines has just revealed that the Philippine-market units are already here.

"We are thrilled to start deliveries of our class-defining all-new Ranger and invite our customers to test-drive the Ranger at their nearest Ford dealership," said Dino Obias, FGP's assistant vice president for marketing.

The Ranger is available in three variants: the 2.2-liter XLT 4x2 with a six-speed manual transmission at P1.069 million, its six-speed automatic-gearbox counterpart at P1.119 million, and the 2.2-liter XL 4x4 at P1.179 million.

Over 400 orders have reportedly been placed for the Ranger, so just in case you're wondering if the order you placed isn't here yet, don't worry as we've been told there are more batches of this highly-anticipated pickup coming this month.

The Ranger's arrival couldn't have been timed more perfectly, as the rainy season has cause Metro Manila roads to flood lately. This pickup has a water-fording capability of up to 800mm even when fully laden.

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  • carwiki 11 months ago
     
    I already saw an actual unit of Ranger here in Cabanatuan last May.
       
  • Fernando Amorsolo 11 months ago
     
    I am more excited to the idea that This truck will fill the roads!

    But I got to see this thing already last March at Ford Club Philippine's 10th anniversary :)
       
    • SAS77 10 months ago
       
      Bring the 3.2 version soon please!
         
      • manongtaxi 10 months ago
         
        Straight Five :) would love to see this here
           
    • barry 11 months ago
       
      naglaunch na rin ang chevy colorado at the same time. labanan na to ng mga monster pick-ups!
         
  • ashek268 11 months ago
     
    Hope they have stocks asap.
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo 10 months ago
     
    Go Ford!
       
  • spiderpig2894 10 months ago
     
    GRABE! i cant believe it! a big truck for a max price of 1.1M! galing!! this will sell a lot. sana irerelease din ang wildtrak
       
  • SAS77 10 months ago
     
    Bring the 3.2 version soon please!
       
  • isaac3654 10 months ago
     
    Ford is on fire at the moment!!
       
  • The Stig 10 months ago
     
    I saw this on thailand...para sa akin mas maganda yung old face ng wildtrak...parang hilux lang toh..2.2?..5 cylinder dba ito?..or iba rin yun?..
        2
  • aeronTGco 10 months ago
     
    Diesel or Gas?
       
    • vonschnipp 11 months ago
       
      Diesel of course, it's sourced from Thailand, not the US
         
  • neutral 10 months ago
     
    The old Ranger was better than Hilux and Dmax specs-wise but I've seen very little on the roads. Again this new Ranger maybe the best at 2.2 to 2.5 liter engines but I doubt if Ford will convert this to best selling pickup in our country. As we know, perception in one of the factors for any brand to attract buyers and not only the range topping specs and/or the competitive price. Anyway, the move of Ford will make other brands to improve or upgrade their products or even lower their prices if it's really necessary. We, the customers, will be the winners and will be benefited with the US-Japanese war.
       
    • GotToRead 11 months ago
       
      I agree, but I would really love to see an Isuzu RT-50 here, Isuzu is not the fastest or the strongest but I rest assure they are the most durable truck out there.
         
  • Anonymouse 10 months ago
     
    Mga bata pa ba yung iba dito na kelangan pang i-spoon-feed sa kanila yung sagot sa mga tanong nila? Click nyo kaya yung link nang malaman niyo if gas ba ito o diesel.
       
  • GotToRead 11 months ago
     
    I wonder how the new Everest would look like...
       
    • safariboi 11 months ago
       
      I think it would be a different face for Everest.
         
    • barry 11 months ago
       
      the same front fascia and interior. beige preferrably. but for the rear-end.....i don't have that much idea. hehe
         
      • GotToRead 11 months ago
         
        I know but I find this front fascia blant and boring...
           
    • Fernando Amorsolo 11 months ago
       
      Maybe Better. The same surprise given to us last 2009 when the current gen Eve was launched ;)
         
  • Cessar 11 months ago
     
    nice but 2.2 displacement is a turn off compared to it's rivals.
       
    • ride-on 11 months ago
       
      this 4 banger 2.2L is not issue with a 150hp. see the 2.0L VW Amarok.
      the only concern, is it sensitive to our fuel quality Euro 2 diesel?

      toyota d4d, mitsu DID suffers injectors & SCV problems.
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    • SAS77 11 months ago
       
      It also has a 3.2 version which unfortunately will only be available next year.
         
    • Nutcha 11 months ago
       
      don't be confused of engine displacement, other rivals except (Navara and Strada VGT) has bigger displacements (2.5-3.0) but they produce less power and torque.. this ranger engine beats them at only 2.2 liter displacement (150hp@375NM torque).. and their 3.2 Liter engine 200HP@470NM torque (coming next year) besides the ranger has 800mm water wading depth, traction control and rear locking differential, Hill Descent Control, Shift-on-the-fly (2H, 4H, 4L), 6 speed (manual & Auto) compared to rivals.. most important.. the price..
          1
      • Fernando Amorsolo 11 months ago
         
        You sir said more than enough :)
           
  • The SUV 11 months ago
     
    CHEVROLET COLORADO AND FORD RANGER
       
    • barry 11 months ago
       
      attn: chief, make a column on the two behemoths...
         
    • spherion03 11 months ago
       
      let the comparo begin!
         
  • one.edchelle 11 months ago
     
    woooww...
       
  • meganekon 11 months ago
     
    Colorado or Ranger? Ano kaya ang magiging dream truck ko? :))
       
  • ChairmanPineapple 10 months ago
     
    now the new ranger is here yet i went to the showroom yesterday and saw none, i wonder what will the new everest look like?
       
  • SpeedRazor 10 months ago
     
    Huwaw! the long wait is over! it's finally here! the most awated Ute! wooohooo! too bad the 3.2;197 bhp; and 470NM of torque with a 6-speed manual and 3,350kg max towing capacity isn't here yet. i believe Ford thailand is still catering the needs of other bigger markets around the globe. this Pick up is WORLD WIDE(Except for the US), i can't wait to get my hands on this baby!
       
  • SpeedRazor 10 months ago
     
    the 2.2L diesel engine has only 4-cylinder; while the big daddy 3.2 has a 5-cylinder on it! only add one more cylinder then it'll become a V6! woohoo!
       
  • ceejhay 11 months ago
     
    kasama na kaya ang order ko nyan?
       
  • The SUV 11 months ago
     
    cheap for i pickup truck
       
  • calex72 10 months ago
     
    kailan pa kaya idedeliver yung order ko, baka 6 months na wala parin? come on ford, start the delivery and makes your costumers happy!!
       
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