All New Ford Ranger Launched in Malaysia this July 22, Indonesia when?

Ford Malaysia distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion has officially opened orders for the latest generation Ford Ranger. The order form is readily available on the SDAC-Ford website. Although the launch event on the 22nd will be closed to invited guests only, interested consumers can also register to see the car in person, as the car will be touring the country on a national tour in Malaysia starting July 23.

Engine and Transmission Options

The next-generation Ford Ranger has been redesigned from the ground up as an “all-rounder lifestyle vehicle” that can do not only work, but also family activities and adventures, Ford said. Launched in Thailand in March this year, the All-New Ford Ranger is offered in Malaysia in two different powertrain options. Both use a 2.0-liter EcoBlue inline-four diesel engine, paired with single or dual turbochargers.

The first, an engine variant with a single turbocharger available on the base model variant, has a power output of 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque. While the twin-turbocharged version offers a higher output figure of 170 hp and 405 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, you can also choose between a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, or a 10-speed automatic transmission.

There's a Raptor Variant too!

In addition to the usual Ford Ranger variant, the Ford Ranger Raptor is also available. Got a big power injection in this new generation thanks to the switch from diesel to gasoline power. Under the hood of the Thai-spec Ford Ranger Raptor is a new 3.0-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, which makes 397 hp and 583 Nm of torque. Although the option of the existing bi-turbo diesel engine producing 213 hp with 500 Nm of torque will still be available in certain markets.

How about Indonesia? considering that Ford Indonesia is reported to have made a comeback, there is a big chance for the entry of this latest generation Ford Ranger. Moreover, the Ford Ranger is also one of the best-selling Fords. However, the price offered could be very high, especially the Raptor variant, which costs almost Rp. 1 billion. Currently, the cheapest price (variant 2.2 XL DC 4X4 M/T) is already IDR 488 million, which if you add a little more, you get the highest variant from the Mitsubishi Triton (Rp 496 million).