Short test: Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi 4 × 4 A6 // Special, so what
Success is the result of needs. They are used in many places because they are comfortable with an open luggage compartment, in other places for their driving characteristics, and some choose them because they just like this type of car. And yes, if anyone is disgusted by the word cars, let me console them - there are much larger pickup trucks that border on the size of at least vans, if not smaller vans, but comfort, both driving and upkeep, surpasses many. cars.
It is true that the Ford Ranger is not in the same category, but the progress is very noticeable. It's hard to call it just a truck or a work machine when its equipment alone suggests that it offers so much more.
The test Ford Ranger mainly offered four-wheel drive - with the option of electronically switching to two-wheel (rear) drive. With an electronic switch, this can be done while driving at speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour. If you're planning on taking it into the wild, there's also a gearbox and descent control system and a trailer stabilization system if it's connected.
Inside, the Ranger is also a real Ford, and it has one of the best things in the automotive world, namely a heated windshield, dual-zone air conditioning, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a cooled front box, and a rearview camera. All this is included as standard!
In addition, the test Ranger was equipped with a towbar, adjustable radar cruise control, an electrical outlet (230V / 150W) and an electronic rear differential lock. The design notes have been complemented by a Limited Black style package that was limited in time and no longer available, but of course you can choose between others and the like. The package was not only a design package (and the rest of the similar ones that are still available are not available), because in addition to the external accessories, which of course were dressed in black, the cabin also offered front sensors to assist with parking, already mentioned reversing camera and SYNC navigation system with touchscreen. I mention all of the above mainly because by doing this the machine really convinces itself that it is much more than just a working machine.
After all, driving is not as reliable anymore. The Ranger is not at the level of a car with it, but it could already go straight with large and bulky crossovers. Of course, the 200-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic deserves a lot of attention here, which greatly simplifies everything, and at the same time, the combination works well and to a satisfactory level. Thus, driving is not a hassle, and because of the cut lines (especially at the rear), parking is not difficult. Of course, it should be borne in mind that such a ranger has dimensions significantly more than five meters in length, so it simply will not work to squeeze it into every hole. On the other hand, it is again true that we can place it where it is difficult for the person to walk.
Ford Ranger Limited Dual cab 3.2 TDCi 147 kW (200 hp) 4×4 A6
Basic data
| Test model cost: | 39.890 € |
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| Base model price with discounts: | 34.220 € |
| Test model price discount: | 39.890 € |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 5-cylinder - 4-stroke - safety - turbodiesel - displacement 3.196 cm3 - maximum power 147 kW (200 hp) at 3.000 rpm - maximum torque 470 Nm at 1.500–2.750 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic transmission - tires 265/65 R 17 H (Goodyear Wrangler HP) |
| Capacity: | top speed 175 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 10,6 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 8,8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 231 g/km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2.179 kg - permissible total weight 3.200 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 5.362 mm - width 1.860 mm - height 1.815 mm - wheelbase 3.220 mm - fuel tank 80 l |
| Box: | n.p. |
Our measurements
| T = 18 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 11.109 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,7s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,0 years ( 123 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 8,5 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,9m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 60dB |
evaluation
While the Ranger's design may be special to some, it may already be the equivalent vehicle for a connoisseur (or just a lover). Well, not at all, because a high seating position, a sense of security, decent off-road driving and what else could be found only increase the level of popularity or usability.
We praise and reproach
engine
driving power
feeling in the cabin
loud engine or too little soundproofing
