Ford Ranger snapped

13th July 2010

These are pictures of the next-generation Ford Ranger undergoing hot-weather testing under a heavy disguise.

The latest iteration of Ford's US and Canada-only pick-up will be built on Ford's T6 platform and will form part of their new global strategy by being offered for sale outside The States.

The new model has a sleeker front end and chunkier rear wheel arches courtesy of the new chassis which makes it longer and wider than the outgoing model.

Due to go on sale in 2011, the Ranger is expected to feature a new range of four-pot engines including 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesels, and 2.0-litre EcoBoost and 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engines. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions will be available on all engines.

Previous spy-shots have revealed a less utilitarian interior with a multifunction steering wheel backed up by stylish new dials similar to those in the Fiesta and new Focus.