Spy Shots: Is this the next-generation Ford Ranger? And if so, will we get it?

[wickedstangs]

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/trucks/" rel="tag">Trucks/Pickups</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/05/spied-ford-ranger-t6-global-small-pickup.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/ford_ranger_t6_spy.jpg" /></a>Ford's recent strategy of combining all of its vehicles from around the world on a single set of platforms may finally bring a new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fordranger">Ranger</a> small pickup truck to the United States once the current model loses its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/06/evergreener-long-running-ford-ranger-augments-safety-features-f/">long-running lease on life</a> after the 2011 model year. Spy shooters from the other side of the world have snapped off a series of photos of Ford engineers out testing what appears to be the Blue Oval's next-gen small truck platform in both right- and left-hand-drive configurations.<br /><br />The new platform is apparently codenamed T6 and it is being developed in Australia. Here in the States, the next Ranger (if we get one) is likely to be offered with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine fortified with Ford's EcoBoost technology. Expect around 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque from the turbocharged and direct injected mill. Unfortunately, we're not likely to see Ford's 3.0-liter Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder turbodiesel engine in the U.S., though we'd love to have access to its 280 lb-ft of twist. Ah well, can't win 'em all.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/05/spied-ford-ranger-t6-global-small-pickup.html">PickupTrucks.com</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/12/spy-shots-is-this-the-next-generation-ford-ranger-and-if-so-w/">Spy Shots: Is this the next-generation Ford Ranger? And if so, will we get it?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 12 May 2009 14:40:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/05/spied-ford-ranger-t6-global-small-pickup.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/12/spy-shots-is-this-the-next-generation-ford-ranger-and-if-so-w/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1543697/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/12/spy-shots-is-this-the-next-generation-ford-ranger-and-if-so-w/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>


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[VP_07SRT8]

looks pretty sexy

 

[boostedmach]

How about one with a v6 EcoBoost!

 

[Tommy]

wow.............turbo diesel in a Ranger


While those of us in the States have to make due with the mildly reworked 2010 Ford Ranger until its replacement arrives in 2011, the rest of the world gets to enjoy the thoroughly updated version you see here. The new Ford Ranger will bow at next month's Geneva Motor Show and once sales begin in April, owners will be able to choose from three body styles: the standard single cab, a double cab or the RAP (Rear Access Panel) variant, which features a set of rear-hinged panels aft of the front doors.

Ten colors will be available including five new hues – Copper Red, Desert Bronze, Highland Green, Lagoon Blue and Wining Blue – with power provided by either a 2.5- or 3.0-liter Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel. Either oilburner will be available in either 4x2 or 4x4 configurations and mated to a choice of a five-speed automatic or manual gearboxes, and both engines are able to tow 6,600 pounds, with the 2.5-liter unit putting out 145 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.0-liter mill delivering 156 hp and 180 280 lb-ft of torque. The interior gets all the usual amenities, including air conditioning, power windows and a MP3-compatible stereo. Production will begin in Thailand in March and there's chance this is the best preview yet of what the U.S. will get in 2011. Hit the jump for the press release