Features that make the Ford Ranger ready-to-go adventure vehicle

The Ford Ranger is one tough vehicle. Irrespective of the terrain on which it operates, the pick-up has always delivered its best. Ford also offers multiple engine options that one can pick depending on the requirement. The 4x4 itself is a nice touch and makes getting out of most sticky situations far too easy. There are many things that make this car a ready-to-go adventure vehicle. Here are some of the points that make the Ranger a much-loved and tough pick-up.

Space

Behind those beefy bumpers lie acres of space. Yes, the Ford Ranger may be a utility vehicle, but it can seat five easily. The cabin is beautifully done and is comfortable for all the occupants involved. The instrumentation looks good and even the dual zone air-conditioner is spot on in cooling the cabin. The infotainment system tends to keep passengers cosseted with its brilliant audio quality and the seamless pairing of the smartphone ensure that one can answer phone calls or check text messages on the go. The boot space though minimal with the second row of seats up, still is enough for a couple of bags. There is also the option of carrying along your picnic tent, barbeque grille, and more in the loading bay. The addition of a sunroof brightens up things in the cabin.

Ride comfort

The multilink suspension of the Ford Ranger ensures that all the passengers in the cabin are taken care off. The Ford take care of its occupants the way no other pick-up will. The leaf springs at the rear are a tad bouncy when travelling with any load. There is a noticeable body roll around the corners given the tall stance and ground clearance of the pick-up. However, it isn’t disconcerting in the least sense. In fact, the Ranger eggs one to drive faster around bends. The steering feels a tad heavy given that it is indeed moving 18-inch wheels in the front. Again, it isn’t a cause of concern and one will get used to it.

4x4 system

Complementing its go-anywhere capability is the 235 mm ground clearance and 4x4 option. The system is permanently on and will transfer power exclusively to the wheel that has the maximum traction available. There is a 4-low and 4-high option too. The car’s 4x4 system each time calculates how much traction should be provided depending on the conditions. This ensures that those who are planning to go or take the vehicle into accessible conditions can do so without any inherent fear. The approach and departure angles also make sure that no paint is traded when one goes off road. The knobby tyre pattern is specifically designed for loose sand. Speaking of which, the Ford Ranger comes with a snow and loose mud mode that helps maximise traction and cuts down the 200 PS power to manageable. The towing capacity of this vehicle is 1,700kg.

Engine

A go-anywhere vehicle should also have an engine with equally appealing power figures. Ford Ranger with the 200 PS engine will easily take in five passengers, their luggage, as well as essentials in the loading bay and still, do the 0-100 kmph run in 12s. Along with the cruise control system, maintaining legal highway speeds isn’t an issue either. All this while still giving around 9 kmpl fuel efficiency. Drive her sense any load and the Ranger will improve on those numbers by around 3 kmpl more. What more could one want, especially given the 80-litre fuel tank?