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Ford New Zealand announces the All-New Ford Ranger line-up, key features and pricing
• All-new Ford Ranger: three cab styles, new engine with auto and manual transmission choices
• First models in New Zealand showrooms from mid-October

5 October, 2011 – Ford New Zealand today announced the line-up and recommended retail prices (RRP) for its all-new Ranger model range.

"Designed from the ground up, the highly anticipated all-new Ranger, available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, has been comprehensively developed to meet the needs of New Zealand ute and light truck customers," said Neale Hill, Managing Director of Ford New Zealand.

"The creation and design of the all new Ranger involved an Australian-based, four-year development programme, involving almost 500 engineers from around the Ford world. It also involved exhaustive testing in some of the world's harshest operating environments.

"The result: the all-new Ford Ranger is capable, comfortable, powerful, fuel-efficient and includes outstanding safety features.

"It has been designed, engineered and produced to be a leader in its segment and I am certain our customers will agree the moment they get behind the wheel," he said.

New Zealand, along with Australia, will be the first of 180 international markets to release the all-new Ford Ranger when the first models go on sale locally in October.

New Zealand model range

New Zealand customers will be able to select from three cab styles, body styles and drive configurations. These are detailed below.

Cab styles

Three cab styles will be available:
• Double cab (four doors): offering car-like comfort and a cabin large enough to seat up to five people
• Super cab (two conventional doors; two rear panel doors): a spacious interior optimised by two conventional doors partnered with the convenience of two opening rear panel doors and no B-pillar, giving easy access behind the front seats
• Single cab (two doors) – available from dealers through special order only from early 2012

Body styles

Two body styles will be available:
• Well side
• Cab-chassis

Engines

An all-new 3.2 litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, with a maximum torque of 470 Nm and power rated at 147 kW, will power the all-new Ranger model line-up in New Zealand (a 2.2 litre Duratorq TDCi engine will be available from special order only, and only in the single cab 2WD XL cab-chassis model from early 2012).

Transmissions

For the first time, turbo-diesel Ranger models will be available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission to provide reduced engine rpm and extend driving range on long highway trips or in city traffic.

Driveline configurations

The all-new Ranger will be available in 2WD and 4WD drive configurations in the Hi-Rider variant (low-rider variant only available from special order, and only in the single cab 2WD XL cab-chassis model from early 2012).

Convenient electronic shift "on-the-fly" (ESOF) is fitted to all 4WD models and allows the driver to move between high-range two-wheel drive, high-range four-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive using only a centre console-mounted switch.

For maximum traction in off-road conditions, an electronic locking rear differential is fitted to all Wildtrak, XLT and XL 4WD models as standard equipment. This easy-to-use feature is activated by a simple dashboard-mounted button.

Safety

All models in the all-new Ranger line-up come fitted with a raft of active and passive safety features, including:

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Roll-over Mitigation (ROM); Hill Launch Assist (HLA); traction control; load adaptive control; and trailer sway control
• Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
• Emergency brake lights (that flash during an emergency braking manoeuvre)
• The Wildtrak model also includes a rear-view camera with display in the interior rear-view mirror

Driver and front passenger airbags will be standard equipment on all models. Front seat side airbags and curtain airbags will be standard equipment on all models.

Driver and passenger Beltminder will be standard on all models.

Model variants
The all-new Ranger's model series is designed to offer customers great value and the right vehicle for their needs. The model series is summarised below.

XL
A modern and well-appointed worker loaded with value and capability. Key features include:
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Bluetooth®1 with voice control
• MP3 and iPod2 connectivity
• 4.2-inch multi-function dashboard-mounted colour screen
• Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted buttons
• Power front windows and exterior rear-vision mirrors
• Remote keyless entry
• Air conditioning

XLT
Outstanding truck credentials in a refined and feature-rich package. Features over the XL include:
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Locking rear differential
• Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
• Dual-zone climate control
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Rear parking sensors
• Tray bedliner with integrated 12V socket (double cab only)
• Cooled centre console
• Tubular side steps
• Grade control logic (auto only)
• Leather steering wheel and gear shift

Wildtrak – available from March 2012
A sporty double-cab pick-up packed with the latest in-car comfort, convenience and technology. Features over the XLT include:
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Satellite navigation with 5-inch multi-function dashboard-mounted colour display
• Rear-view camera with display in interior rear-view mirror
• Combined leather and fabric upholstery
• Eight-way power front seats, heated
• Unique sports bar and roof rails

New Zealand Line Up

The all-new Ranger's New Zealand line up is summarised below.
2WD model range

Cab Style	Model	Series	Engine	Transmission	RRP
Single	Cab-chassis	XL	2.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$34,690 (special order only)
Super	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$40,290
Super	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$46,990
Double	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$42,690
Double	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$44,690
Double	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$46,190
Double	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$48,190

4WD model range

Cab Style	Model	Series	Engine	Transmission	Transmission
Single	Cab-chassis	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$47,090 (special order only)
Super	Cab-chassis	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$50,790
Super	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$52,790
Super	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$57,090
Double	Chassis	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$52,990
Double	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$54,090
Double	Wellside	XL	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$56,090
Double	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$58,690
Double	Wellside	XLT	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$60,690
Double	Wellside	Wildtrak	3.2 diesel	6-sp manual	$64,290
Double	Wellside	Wildtrak	3.2 diesel	6-sp automatic	$66,290

+Cab-chassis models do not include a rear tray. Customers are advised to check with an authorised Ford dealer for tray pricing closer to the all-new Ranger's release date.
Model release timing
The first models to be released in New Zealand October will be the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel-powered double cab 4WD in both XL and XLT specification. All other models will be introduced between November 2011 and quarter one 2012.
1. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc., and is used under licence.
2. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com

For more information on Ford New Zealand’s vehicles, please visit www.ford.co.nz

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