Ford is reportedly fast-tracking development of a pickup truck version of the 2021 Ford Bronco to take on the Jeep Gladiator and it’s expected to debut in the next four years, per JALOPNIK.
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I don't understand this. Ford already has a mid-size truck offering; Jeep didn't. Fix the things with the Ranger that people don't like. The adventure packages are a good start. If the Ranger had a better back seat in the crew cab I might've ended up with a Ranger instead of the Colorado we bought. I looked at the Gladiator, but its price is out of my league. The Bronco was a home run. Ford can cut into Jeep's market share with that, but a Bronco-truck just seems desperate attempt to be just like Jeep. They have their own storied lines that can stand on their own.
I forgot about the Expo East rollover.
My phone auto filled in the word "rollover". I started to correct it to "rollout" but stopped because it works.
It was an unannounced surprise visit by Ford at Overland Expo East allowing anyone to drive the Ranger. Most media hadn't even gotten a chance to do that yet. The reps couldn't even answer the most basic technical questions. Then they had to shut it down because the trucks with their street tires couldn't handle the mud.
Lots of Lincolns here in Ford Country (several plants in the area) but probably all employees or dependents getting big discounts.The Lincoln luxury line is dead
Don't forget Ford has test mules out on the street for the Ford Maverick...a truck smaller than the Ranger.
Ford has lost their way...
The only revived namesake vehicles I've been impressed with lately has been the Bronco. Now, if Chevy were to revive the El Camino line, or Ford the El Ranchero - and it's a perfect time to do it with the resurgence of the mullet and all - I'd sell a kidney or maybe even a kid. I'm pretty sure the El Camino with a topper would be OAF, and gram-worthy.
I think the 2022 Raptor Ranger would be a significant improvement. From what I've seen, it's price would be right between the ZR2 and the Gladiator.
Sweet Jesus, what an abomination.
I think I'm one of the half-dozen people in the US that actually likes the Ranger. My stable is too full to do anything about it, but I drove the diesel version for a couple weeks in Africa came away impressed. I had booked a 70-series Landcruiser and was more than a little irritated when they handed me the keys to the Ranger. I really didn't want to like it, but it was a great truck. No idea about long term durability, but in real world use, particularly in handling at max GVWR, it was actually much better than the 70-series. If I was shopping for a midsize truck, that's probably where I would end up.
I wonder if the specs are the same on the African model versus what I can buy in the US?
Actually got a ride in one of these when I was in Australia. Also saw a couple of them with flatbeds. Road just like a car. Couldn't tell the difference. I asked why he got it instead of a truck. He said 90% of the time he needs a car but today he was picking up a motorcycle engine.Australian Ford Falcon UTE is probably the closest we'll ever see... and the Hilux killed it off down under.
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The only revived namesake vehicles I've been impressed with lately has been the Bronco. Now, if Chevy were to revive the El Camino line, or Ford the El Ranchero - and it's a perfect time to do it with the resurgence of the mullet and all - I'd sell a kidney or maybe even a kid. I'm pretty sure the El Camino with a topper would be OAF, and gram-worthy.
I think the 2022 Raptor Ranger would be a significant improvement. From what I've seen, it's price would be right between the ZR2 and the Gladiator.