Ford is boosting one of the industry’s hottest models by launching the new Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition this month.
The Ranger 4×4 already has seen sales rise nearly 40 per cent compared to the same time last year while taking more than 21 per cent of the market and again beating Hilux 4×4 in monthly sales during July.
The Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition offers unsurpassed 3500kg towing capacity, rear view camera and rear parking sensors and builds on the critical acclaim Ranger has recently enjoyed, with the Ford Ranger XLT awarded Drive Best Ute 2015, CarSales Best Tradie Vehicle 2015 and CarSales Best Offroad 4×4 2015.
“Already considered one of the most capable and desirable pick-up trucks on the market, we expect the Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition will help us narrow the gap to Toyota even further, with Ranger 4×4 now only 172 units behind the Hilux 4×4 year-to-date,” says Graeme Whickman, CEO and president of Ford Australia.
Ranger was designed and engineered in Australia and the addition of the Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition demonstrates how Ford’s commitment to local customers extends beyond the billions invested in local R&D.
Ford Australia is set to deliver 20 new or updated vehicles by 2020.
The Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition is based on the 4×4 XLS Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L and it includes:
· Sports bar to give the Special Edition more visual attitude
· Genuine Ford tow-bar that enables Ranger’s 3,500kg towing capability
· Side steps that help entry and egress, as well as bolstering the Ranger’s rugged looks
· Bed and tailgate liner that adds to the practicality and usefulness of the Ranger’s expansive tray area and load capability
The Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition in both manual and automatic will be available from 2017MY production beginning August 1, 2016.
The Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition offers Australian customers significant value and gives an already attractive vehicle an extra dash of attitude.
Ranger was designed and engineered in Australia and, along with Everest SUV, is the centrepiece of Ford’s $2 billion investment in local R&D since 2009.
Ford Australia is home to 1,100 designers and engineers, with the company set to become the largest auto employer in the nation after 2017.
