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pFord has taken a huge leap forwardnbsp;with the all-new Ranger. Itrsquo;s larger and beefier mdash; much more American- looking mdash; than the previous models, and therersquo;s a new 2.5-litre common rail TDCi engine under the (hood ~ bonnet}. a class=vanHeading href=http://www.vansales.com/van_details/Ford_Ranger/433/Pickup.html target=_parentFord Ranger/a is offered in three distinctive specifications mdash; Regular, Super and Double Cab mdash; and all bar the latter have a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The Double Cab can only be had with 4WD and therersquo;s a Tipper version of the Regular Cab 4×4./p
pApart of models , the engine is the same and generates maximum output of 143horse power , but more outstandingly it is able of developing peak torque of 330Nm at 1,800rpm. It is smooth and receptive , and is well isolated from the cabin ./p
pMaintenance is required every 12,500 miles. The steering is power assisted, of course, and all Rangers have ABS as standard. Regular Cab is Ford-speak for Single Cab (two doors, two seats), Super Cab has two full size doors and two rear-hinged half doors (occasional rear seating for two) and Double Cab is a full blown four-door with space for 5 . Load bed width and height are the same for all variations mdash; 1,456mm and 457mm mdash; but length varies. It is 2,280mm for the Regular, 1,753mm for Super and 1,530mm on the Double. Gross payload varies from 1,175kg (DC) to 1,235kg for the Regular 4×4. The cabin is very car-like with a excellent driving position and sufficient storage facilities, but the handbrake lever is an ergonomic tragedy disaster ; it sticks out of the facia rather than being in between the seats where it should be.br / br / strongnbsp;/strong/p
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pThe belligerent front styling may not be to everyonersquo;s flavor , but the engine is a gem , achieving well beyond its on-paper specification./p
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