PREVIEW : 2022 #FORD RANGER Steps Onto Global Stage, Previews America’s Next Mid-Size Pickup HD

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotorTV-Watch-109777351375307/ Billed as the “smartest, most versatile and most capable #Ranger ever,” the next-generation pickup builds on the legacy of its predecessors while also embracing comfort, technology and improved capability. Its ‘newness’ is immediately apparent as the model adopts a bolder design that is in keeping with the Maverick and F-150. A single bar sits atop a larger and more prominent grille, and flows into new C-shaped headlights. The latter are notable for featuring stylish daytime running lights and newly available Matrix LED technology. Other highlights include a sculpted hood and muscular bodywork that largely eschews the soft curves of its predecessor. Despite this, the model is instantly recognizable as the truck retains a pronounced shoulder line and a familiar greenhouse. The rear end is more evolutionary, but we can see distinctive taillights and a revised tailgate with prominent Ranger lettering. Those aren’t the only changes as the model features a new rear bumper with side steps, which help to improve access to the bed. While Ford didn’t go into many specifics, we can see SuperCab and SuperCrew body styles as well as a rugged Wildtrak trim. Ford also announced plans for nearly 600 factory-backed accessories including some developed in collaboration with ARB. While the previous #Ford Ranger was saddled with an outdated interior, that’s no longer the case as the latest pickup features a high-tech cockpit with a digital instrument cluster and a 10.1- or 12-inch SYNC4 infotainment system. The latter have a portrait orientation as well as a dedicated off-road screen that allows owners to “monitor the driveline, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles.” Speaking of technology, the Ranger has an integrated modem that allows for modern connectivity. In particular, owners can use the FordPass app to remotely start and lock/unlock the vehicle as well as check on its status. The model should also improve with age thanks to over-the-air updates.