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When will we get the 3.2-liter Ford Ranger?

By Patrick Everett Tadeo —

TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - MIAS 2012: When will we get the 3.2-liter Ford Ranger?

While the arrival of the all-new Ford Ranger pleased many people, quite a few were put off by it being available only with a 2.2-liter inline-four engine. One prospective customer at the auto show yesterday even strongly voiced out his disappointment over the unavailability of the more powerful 3.2-liter inline-five Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine with its prodigious output of 197hp and 470Nm of torque.

If you're looking to buy one, you’ll have to wait for 2013 since that's when Ford Philippines will have it in their showrooms.

According to Ford Group Philippines assistant vice president for communications Anika Salceda-Wycoco, Ford Motor has only given the go-signal for Ford Philippines to bring in the higher-displacement model by next year--once the markets that are traditionally strong in pickup sales like Thailand have been satiated.

"While we'd like to bring it in as soon as possible, it's really up to Ford (Motor) when we can bring it," said Salceda-Wycoco.

So if you really want the Ranger, it's either you buy the currently-available 2.2-liter variants or you can place an early deposit for the more powerful 3.2-liter option and be one of the first in line when it finally reaches the Philippines. Who knows, maybe if enough deposits are placed, Ford Philippines might be able to convince its parent company to bring it in much, much earlier.

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  • lord_cykb24 Mar 31 2012 @ 10:52am
     
    Ipon mode muna for the 3.2 I5....!!!!
    leaving the KARTS eating dust..... :D
       
  • jabroni Mar 31 2012 @ 11:04am
     
    Haha kailngan talaga may deposit? Sayang interest ng pera wag na lng.
       
  • someonespecialisme Mar 31 2012 @ 12:14pm
     
    more time to think of the color! great..aabangan ko nalang rangers on the streets para makapagdecide what color to get for the 3.2 :D
       
  • car_mac Mar 31 2012 @ 01:10pm
     
    almost 200hp for a 3.2 liter diesel engine!? not bad at all. this will outshine and outran other truck competitors. make sure they price it right for about 1.7M or less
       
    • BOOGIECAT Mar 31 2012 @ 02:26pm
       
      Nakalimutan mo ang Chevrolet Colorado!
         
      • car_mac Apr 02 2012 @ 11:15am
         
        what i mean is its basic competitors like strada, hilux, frontier. yung colorado kasi konti lang nyan meron sa pinas eh kaya di ko na isinama. pero kung isasama, tingin ko lamang parin ranger jan.
           
    • dtkiko Mar 31 2012 @ 09:09pm
       
      200 hp for a 3.2-litre straight-penta cylinder Ranger versus the 180 hp 2.8-litre straight-4 cylinder Colorado ---- it's a NO-BRAINER to go for the Ford, even when both are claimed to be making 470 Nm of peak torque. The Ranger however delivers it starting at low 1500 rpm....

      Here alone, one can already see which one makes the power and yet it is less-boosted than the other.... PUHUNAN ng Colorado is just more boost pressure, while the Ranger does not need much of it as it came with a bigger displacement, therefore it is the less-stressed engine among the two at peak loading and hauling....
         
      • BOOGIECAT Mar 31 2012 @ 09:56pm
         
        Na-test drive mo na ba?LOL!!!

           
      • dtkiko Mar 31 2012 @ 10:25pm
         
        I-test drive mo nga Booger, at pakita mo sa akin paano ka mag-technical offroad.... Tignan nga natin galing mo sir.... Hehe.... O baka city-boy ka lang na puro bilis lang alam hehe....
           
        • Kyoichi Sudo Mar 31 2012 @ 11:32pm
           
          sakit naman hahahaha............
             
      • barry Apr 02 2012 @ 02:49pm
         
        guys, darating din tayo jan!
           
  • troybentz Mar 31 2012 @ 04:33pm
     
    I hope Ford posts the picture of each RANGER model on their website... im already eager to buy he 4x2 or 4x4. from what i heard XL seems to be a bear model but im still intrested but i wanted to know how bear it is. coz if their aint that much of a difference im going for 2.2 4x4 XL.
       
  • Fernando Amorsolo Apr 02 2012 @ 12:17am
     
    My earlier comments were proven :)
       
  • The Stig Apr 02 2012 @ 12:23am
     
    mas maganda an muka nung previous ranger...hayop sa power tong bago, 5 cylinder kasi..
       
  • ganjaman Apr 02 2012 @ 10:55am
     
    nkakapaglaway naman.. dalhin na sa pinas yan!!!
       
  • barry Apr 02 2012 @ 02:47pm
     
    bring it in!
       
  • koneleaves Apr 02 2012 @ 09:30pm
     
    Si Bunso muna ang nauna. Susunod na lang si Kuya. hahaha :)
       
  • car.L Apr 03 2012 @ 09:30am
     
    ouch!!tagal p un
       
  • art_87 Apr 05 2012 @ 05:59pm
     
    I'm lusting for that 4x4 3.2 XLT/Wildtrak M/T. Ipon ipon muna habang wala pa sa pinas. Kaso kung next yr pa yung 2012 model e may darating na namang bagong model for 2013. Hays..
       
  • SAS77 Apr 25 2012 @ 11:02pm
     
    197hp and 470Nm. That would be sweet. I've been looking at the prices of the 3.2 versions in Australia. Seems they will price the 3.2 at at least 2 million php. >.< But then again, it might be worth it.
       
  • cobraman 6 months ago
     
    estimate ng 3.2 I5 mga more or less 1.9 million..
       
  • SpeedRazor 4 months ago
     
    I can't wait till I get my hands on this baby! this is the perfect Urban and Rural cruiser! A perfect 4x4 that caters every needs even to a new and inexperienced 4x4 driver. It has 6-speed auto and even manual transmissions, which means more speed that will reach more than 200 kph and more fuel economy. Furthermore, it boasts of the best in its class a 5 star safety rating. it has a mean and muscular look so that everyone on the road will notice your respectable presence. I can't wait for the Wildtrak version of this. it's rides like a car, muscular as an SUV, and a powerhouse workhorse of a pick-up/ute molded into one great package!

    this is perfect for those who has a farm and located in a most severe road conditions, this baby will just laugh at those holes and muds and rocks. also, its well-suited for those who have active life-styles such as horse-back riding, jetskiing, motocrossers or trail-riders and many more!

    It can go anywhere like no other vehicle can go!

    it'll l take you to wherever your balls can go! =)
       
  • HaulerBoy 2 months ago
     
    ang tagal naman... di na ako makahintay.
       
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