The mid-size truck phase has at all times performed second fiddle, however it’s shortly shaping as much as be the one to look at.
In addition to the just lately unveiled Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, Toyota is engaged on a brand new Tacoma. Ford will even supply a model of the redesigned Ranger in America and we’re beginning to study extra about it.
In accordance with Ranger6G, the North American model of the truck will go into manufacturing on the Michigan Meeting Plant in Wayne on July 10th. The web site goes onto say manufacturing has been pushed again by two months and suggests the truck will arrive at U.S. dealerships in August or September.
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On condition that time-frame, it’s not stunning that undisguised prototypes have been noticed in Metro Detroit. They give the impression of being nearly an identical to the abroad variant, however have a handful of minor styling tweaks together with lights or reflectors within the entrance fenders, a sliding rear window, and a 3rd brake gentle that strikes from the tailgate to the rear of the cab. Earlier prototypes have additionally been noticed with an extended mattress and it ought to make the North American mannequin a bit extra sensible.
The redesigned truck will doubtless be unveiled within the coming months and we’re anticipating it to be supplied with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that develops as much as 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque when working on premium gasoline.
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The Ranger Raptor will even be supplied in America and it’s slated to characteristic a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. The engine develops 392 hp (292 kW / 397 PS) and 430 lb-ft (583 Nm) of torque within the Australian variant, however we wouldn’t be stunned if the North America mannequin is rated at 418 hp (312 kW / 424 PS) and 440 lb-ft (596 Nm) just like the Bronco Raptor.
