Ford South Africa is launching new Single Cab and SuperCab derivatives of its popular Next-Generation Ranger Double Cab truck models, set to go on sale in March of this year. The Single Cab models will cater to workhorse applications, while the SuperCab variants will offer the versatility of an extended cab and a large cargo volume for both business and lifestyle customers. The SuperCab will also be available in the luxurious Wildtrak 4×4 specification.
According to Doreen Mashinini, General Manager for Marketing at Ford South Africa, the Next-Generation Ranger Double Cab models have been a success thanks to their bold styling, outstanding comfort and refinement, exceptional safety, and superb performance. The new Single Cab and SuperCab models will expand the range to fulfill the needs of small to medium businesses, large fleet operators, farmers, and private customers.
The new models feature an upgraded chassis riding on a 50mm longer wheelbase, along with a 50mm wider track compared to the previous Ranger. The hydro-formed front-end structure allows for improved design and packaging, providing greater airflow to the radiator to keep the engine temperature low when towing or carrying heavy loads. It also frees up space for an auxiliary battery to be fitted in the engine bay, if needed.
Cargo management is another area where the Next-Gen Ranger excels, with a wider cargo box packed with features and opportunities to transform the space into a total cargo management workspace. The Ranger is now 50mm wider, allowing the cargo box to accommodate a standard European pallet between the wheel arches, while the loadbox length runs up to 2,305mm on the Single Cab models for maximum loading volume. The payload capacity ranges from 964kg to 1,186kg, depending on the model.
The interior of the new models features a flexible and modern design with a more upright instrument panel, high-quality materials and surfaces, and a customisable digital instrument cluster. The Wildtrak SuperCab also includes a standard 400W inverter, with 12V and 240V power to the cabin and the loadbox, opening up possibilities for operating a variety of equipment in any location.
The Ford Next-Gen Ranger is packed with technology and safety features that will leave gearheads drooling. The SYNC 4A system, standard across all models, is fully integrated into the 10.1 or 12-inch center screens and provides voice-activated controls for communications, entertainment, information and settings, and always-on connectivity keeps the user experience up-to-date. The FordPass modem, fitted as standard across the range, connects the vehicle to the FordPass App and offers features like remote start, vehicle status check, digital owner’s manual, and remote lock and unlock. The Ranger also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and USB-A and USB-C ports on all models, and a wireless charger is standard on the Wildtrak and optional on XLT models.
Drivers of the Ranger will also appreciate the intuitive driving experience, with many controls moved from the dash and center console to their own dedicated display on the SYNC screen. The Wildtrak even has a dedicated off-road screen that displays 4×4 information like driveline, steering angle, and vehicle pitch and roll angles, and is linked to a 360-degree camera for easy parking and off-roading. XLT models have push-button selectable Drive Modes and Wildtrak models have a rotary dial for activating six Drive Modes, including Mud & Ruts and Sand. The Wildtrak also has electric park brake and the new E-Shifter for a short throw between gears, and the advanced driving technologies like automated parallel and perpendicular Active Park Assist 2.
Pricing (all prices include VAT)
Single Cab
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×2 6MT R464 200
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×2 6AT R477 800
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×4 6MT R531 300
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×4 6AT R545 000
SuperCab
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×2 6MT R485 400
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×2 6AT R499 900
- 2.0L SiT XL 4×4 6AT R542 900
- 2.0L SiT XLT 4×2 6AT R547 100
- 2.0L BiT XLT 4×4 10AT R688 900
- 2.0L BiT Wildtrak 4×4 10AT R772 800
Included in the purchase price is a four-year/120 000km warranty, four-year/unlimited distance Roadside Assistance and five-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty. The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first.
Customers have the option of purchasing service or maintenance plans up to eight years or 165 000km. The warranty can be extended up to seven years or 200 000km, while the Roadside Assistance can be extended for an additional one or two years.
