The New Ford Ranger 2012 - Now available to order!

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From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability, the next-generation Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. It not only builds on the tremendous Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability, but it also gives truck owners a spacious, comfortable, feature-filled interior and sophisticated driving experience they would expect to find only in a car.

Built on innovation, it boasts a list of technologies and features to lead the segment - including a new Rearview Camera System, Rear Park Assist, Trailer Sway Control and Adaptive Load Control. Ford plans to reveal even more new Ranger technologies in the coming months.

Destined for sale across five continents and more than 180 markets, Ford Ranger will be offered as a complete family of compact trucks - with three different cab body styles, 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, two ride heights and up to five series choices, depending on the market.

You can chose between two engines - top of the tree is a 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel with 346lb ft of torque and there's a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel with 276lb ft of torque below it. Both are available with a six-speed manual ‘box, too.

With an all-new chassis frame, front and rear suspension and steering system, Ranger delivers more payload and outstanding towing capability. It is powered by a choice of three new, fuel-efficient powertrains, including two state-of-the-art common-rail Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels and new fuel-efficient six-speed transmissions. Add in more chassis and safety technologies, and the story of Ford Ranger pickup truck leadership becomes as vivid as its powerful, purposeful stance.

There's a compact front differential that's tucked up high enough to allow 23cm of ground clearance and there's a special low-ratio rear axle. The transfer box is controlled electronically, too, which lets you shift from four to two-wheel drive on the fly via a knob on the centre console.

It can tow 3,350kg and wade in water up to 800mm. The payload capacity's a reasonable 1,340kg, too.