The F-150, Ranger and the soon-to-be-introduced Bronco form Ford's "Hardcore Off-Road" portfolio.
The most important thing for people is to find their own world", Natsuki said to Takumi in the movie [Initial D].
Just as mountain drift is to Takumi Fujiwara, I think pickup trucks belong to Ford's world. Aside from the mediocre city cars, Ford is best at making big toys for adults.
As early as 1917, Ford designed and developed the world's first real modern pickup truck, the Ford Model TT, based on the Ford Model T, which became the original pickup truck prototype with excellent functional scalability.
A new way to play the hard matrix
In the domestic market, the F-150 Raptor, the Ranger Ranger and the soon-to-be-introduced hardcore SUV Ford Bronco form a Ford Vertical and Horizontal "hard off-road" product matrix.
As Shengbo Wu, Vice President of Ford Motor Company and President and CEO of Ford China, said, "Since its birth, the Ford brand has had the courage to challenge the 'ambition', whether it is on the road, on the track or in the outdoor off-road field, it has an unshakable leading position. This spirit will also help the Ford brand continue its legend in China. ”
Previously, domestic consumers' impression of American pickup trucks has always stayed at the F150 Raptor, with regulatory restrictions and relatively high pricing, and only a small number of people have it.
Now, the arrival of a new generation of Ford Ranger Ranger can be described as a blessing for players, not only lowering the minimum sale** to 14580,000 yuan, and there are a lot of pure American pickup trucks.
By the end of 2023, Ford will not only lay no less than 70 indulgence spaces in China, provide 24 official experience routes, and more than 200 official modifications, but also have been recorded, legally compliant and enjoy the original factory warranty.
Wild, just have fun
I found that the experience of the veterans in the car circle is surprisingly consistent, from the track to the off-road, from the sports car to the hardcore SUV, after experiencing the sensory stimulation of speed, the challenges of the outdoors and nature have become the destination. Although they are two very different styles, they are accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, a sense of danger and conquest.
Pure hardcore pedigree from the BAJA1000 race-class pickup, non-load-bearing body, approach angle 30°, departure angle 26°, minimum ground clearance 238mm, original wading depth of 900mm, front double wishbone rear multi-link + watt linkage, full-time four-wheel drive, front and rear axle electronically controlled mechanical differential locks, armed to the teeth Ford Ranger Ranger WildTrak model is endowed with almost all hardcore attributes.
Only such a car can speed through the sand and dust, open up a way out in the rock ** wall and shrub rainforest, and we will not even feel the slightest distress, because they are born to do it.
Dongchuan's debris flow international racing camp, undeveloped primitive form, ravines vertical and horizontal, canyons, river channels, debris flow roads and sand ** walls constitute rich and changeable off-road conditions, often due to rain caused by river changes, more than 100 debris flow gullies unpredictable, can be called "never repeat off-road field", but also the most suitable testing ground for rangers.
The Ranger Ranger is equipped with the "Ward Top 10" 2The 3T engine has a maximum power of 190kW and a peak torque of 450 NmThere are also 2 that are more in line with the working conditions of pickup trucksThe 3T new PUMA diesel engine has a maximum power of 137kW and a peak torque of 470N·m. It is matched with ZF's 8AT, and the shift logic is also adjusted according to the operating conditions of the pickup truck.
After a period of familiarity with the terrain, we can even use the accelerator to find the critical point of the dynamic slippage of the rear of the car, and enjoy the fun of crossing at a faster speed. The 238 mm ground clearance can easily cope with undulating roads in river valleys, and the simple construction of the watt linkage effectively suppresses the lateral oscillation of the body.
The EMOD intelligent full-time all-wheel drive system from BorgWarner uses an electric motor + reducer to drive directly, with a front output torque capacity of 1850N·m.
Today's electronically controlled intelligent four-wheel drive is actually more advanced, in the face of gravel and muddy road sections to produce slight skidding, multi-plate clutch type limited slip differential can directly compress the friction disc group, to achieve active four-wheel drive intervention, it can also control the linear output of torque control, after the ignition, the rear axle parking force can be transmitted to the front axle through the transfer case, so as to achieve four-wheel parking.
In the case of complex ramps with craters and cross-axles, the suspension of the wheels means that the adhesion disappears, and the Ranger not only has a differential locking function for the front and rear wheels, but also ensures a stable output of power on the adhesion side despite the exaggerated body attitude. The electronically controlled mechanical differential lock is easy to operate and locks within 200 milliseconds of pressing the switch.
A true pickup player will take the functionality of the rear bucket to the extreme. The Ranger Ranger rear bucket size is 1458mm 1584mm 545mm, and up to 36 full-scene modification reserved anchor points are provided in the cargo box, which are compatible with all kinds of modifications, and 4 adjustable rope hook buckles can realize infinite hovering adjustment, and the loading and fixing of outdoor large pieces are completely stress-free.
Built-in steel side steps on both sides of the rear bucket make it easy for users to get on and off the car, and can bear a maximum weight of 140 kg. The Zone Lighting system makes it easier to work at night and allows you to choose the direction of the light in the car. At the same time, the 2500N strong load-bearing tailgate can easily open and close the tailgate with one hand.
Tail
As a member of the special category of pickup trucks, the Ranger Ranger is destined to be a "toy" attribute with its irreproducible functional expansibility and strong all-terrain capabilities.
One person, one car, a piece of outdoor equipment, walking all over the mountains and rivers, seeing the scenery, I would like to be home with the ranger.