The Ford Ranger is a direct rival to the Toyota Hilux globally.
The new Ford Ranger has been spotted in India recently on a flatbed truck. Ford’s latest-gen pickup was seen along with the new Endeavour, which is sold as Ford Everest SUV abroad. Both vehicles were spied on the outskirts of Chennai and have been imported by Ford India.
- Ford Ranger is Ford’s answer to the Hilux
- Gets petrol and diesel engine options
- Shares common platform with the Endeavour
Ford Ranger: what is it?
The Ranger is a popular product from Ford and is sold in many countries across the globe. It is a direct rival to the likes of the other ladder-frame based lifestyle pickups like the Toyota Hilux, the Isuzu D-Max, the Chevrolet Colorado and the Volkswagen Amarock. It comes with multiple petrol and diesel engine options and also gets a Raptor performance variant that churns out a healthy 288hp from a 3.0-litre V6 engine, has an enhanced chassis, more off-road gear and looks more butch than the standard Ranger.
Ford Ranger: India launch details
The Ranger has never been on sale in India. The model however has a lot in common with the Ford Endeavour SUV which is set to make a comeback in India soon. If Ford decides to bring the Ranger here, it can be a formidable competitor to the likes of the Toyota Hilux and the Isuzu D-Max which are currently on sale in India.
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