KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion, the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, launched two new models at Bamboo Hills in Kuala Lumpur earlier this morning. We've already covered the first model, the Ford Everest WildTrak, and now it's time to spotlight the second one, the Ford Ranger Platinum. 

Malaysia is the first market to receive the Ranger Platinum in the ASEAN region. It sits at the top of the vehicle lineup in the local market and takes the pickup segment to new heights with a combination of capability, versatility, unique styling, and premium features offering customers “outstanding comfort” and “supporting their active lifestyle and family needs.”

“We listened hard to our customers throughout the design and development of the Next-Generation Ranger, and in doing so we reinvented the Pick-Up Truck segment. We’ve seen growth in high-end variants in this segment over recent years, so we challenged ourselves to create a vehicle that provides all of our customers’ wants and needs.” said DJ Simpson, Managing Director, Ford Asia Pacific Distributor Markets.

Let’s know the 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum in detail - 

Price  

The 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum is priced at RM183,888 (on the road without insurance). Included in the price is a five-year/160,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects, which is expandable up to seven years and 200,000 km. 

Exterior 

The Ranger Platinum distinguishes itself from other Ranger trims with the help of several exterior enhancements, including - 

• A unique front grille with silk chrome trim
• Matrix LED Headlamps with auto dynamic levelling, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights (first-in-Ranger, best-in-class)
• ‘PLATINUM’ badging on the hood
• Distinctive 20-inch alloy wheels (first-in-Ranger)
• New flexible rack system (first-in-class)
• Power Roller Shutter
• Damped tailgate
• Swing-in-place roof-rails
• Equinox Bronze exterior shade

Interior 

The cabin of the new Ranger variant is adorned with several premium appointments and decorative finishes, enhancing the sense of opulence. Among the key features are - 

• 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster (best-in-class)
• 12-inch infotainment unit powered by the latest SYNC 4A system (best-in-class)
• Quilted leather accented seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats (first-in-class)
• Driver Memory seat with 10-way power adjustability for driver and front passenger seat (first-in-class)
• Bang & Olufsen Premium audio system (best-in-class)
• ‘Platinum’ badging on front seats and upper glove box
• Ambient lighting

Engine

Under the hood, the pickup incorporates a 2.0-litre bi-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, which cranks out a maximum power of 210 hp and a peak torque of 500 Nm. The power is sent to all four wheels through an electronically controlled part-time four-wheel drive system, combined with a 10-speed automatic gearbox and an e-shifter.

Safety

Parts of the advanced safety net are - adaptive cruise control with stop-go functionality, active park assist 2.0, autonomous emergency braking with cyclist, pedestrian, junction traffic support, evasive steer assist, reverse brake assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist and lane centring assist

“The new Ranger Platinum gives customers the chance to have their cake and eat it too - They get the Next-Gen Ranger’s inherent capability with a serious dose of class and sophistication,” said Turse Zuhair, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford.

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