wolfpack219 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I will just say that if this truck was here in the U.S. I would buy one in a second. Like as in tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWpXqQbGvDs&eurl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt2525 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I will just say that if this truck was here in the U.S. I would buy one in a second. Like as in tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWpXqQbGvDs&eurl As a loyal Ranger owner for the past 15 years (4 total) I say BUILD IT DAMMIT!! I'll trade in my 08 as soon as you can get me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'd rather see the global Ranger here. There is far more likelihood that it would be regularly updated in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'd rather see the global Ranger here. There is far more likelihood that it would be regularly updated in that case. What would need to be updated? Ford, Build us the Ranger MAX Damn it! It's to die for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 What would need to be updated? Ford, Build us the Ranger MAX Damn it! It's to die for... Nothing would immediately need to be updated on the Ranger Max, however, the Thai Ranger (that is what it is after all) is likely a dead-end program though, which will eventually be replaced by the T6 global architecture. I would just hate to see Ford NA adopt another dead-end platform, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Nothing would immediately need to be updated on the Ranger Max, however, the Thai Ranger (that is what it is after all) is likely a dead-end program though, which will eventually be replaced by the T6 global architecture. I would just hate to see Ford NA adopt another dead-end platform, that's all. I think ford should adopt cloth the T6 with the Ranger Max bodywork... The best of both worlds :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt2525 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Nothing would immediately need to be updated on the Ranger Max, however, the Thai Ranger (that is what it is after all) is likely a dead-end program though, which will eventually be replaced by the T6 global architecture. I would just hate to see Ford NA adopt another dead-end platform, that's all. So either adapt the Thai Ranger to the current Ranger platform or the new T6. It's all about the exterior styling anyway. Dead-end?-I think this would last as least as long as the Explorer Sport Trac, probably longer, as it's a true Pick-up (small as it is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So either adapt the Thai Ranger to the current Ranger platform or the new T6.It's all about the exterior styling anyway. Dead-end?-I think this would last as least as long as the Explorer Sport Trac, probably longer, as it's a true Pick-up (small as it is) The current Ranger in the US is a dead end completely. It won't see any updates of any signficance before it dies. It's simply not worth it at this point. Not really sure where you are going with the Explorer comments. All I'm saying is that the Thai Ranger likely won't see any major updates beyond its current iterations. It will likely be replaced with the global architecture known as T6, which is what we are hopefully going to get also. Would I mind if it looked somewhat like the Ranger Max? No, with some minor tweaks that would be fine. Just don't expect Ford to start importing Ranger Max's here anytime soon, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackintire Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) I think ford should adopt cloth the T6 with the Ranger Max bodywork... The best of both worlds :yup: You may be more correct than you know. Some info recently leaked out about the T6 project. The leak isn t much but atleast we get some usable info from it. Its wider than our current ranger and on par with the Nissan Frontier. It will have rear leaf springs. It will have a wishbone type coil-over front suspension. US ranger replacement still has a 2013 ETA. Edited December 16, 2008 by Mackintire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Timetable would seem to be roughly: Sign off /Approval: mid 2009 Validation Prototypes: mid 2010 Official release: Mid 2011 (Outside USA) Maybe FNA imports from South Africa or Soth America. I wonder what project FoA will start this time next year, something for CY2013 no doubt..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 You may be more correct than you know. Some info recently leaked out about the T6 project. The leak isn t much but atleast we get some usable info from it. Its wider than our current ranger and on par with the Nissan Frontier. It will have rear leaf springs. It will have a wishbone type coil-over front suspension. US ranger replacement still has a 2013 ETA. Pish Posh! I know when I'm always correct :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackintire Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 There was a news story tied to the release of the South American 2011 Ford Ranger, but it was pulled. I am not sure if it was T6 based or not. No dimensions were given. Since I did see the picture. I can say that it definately takes styling cues from the Ranger Max concept, but it pretty toned down in comparason. If I find the pic I will post the link here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue II Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 We're getting T-6. Just calm down and be patient. The economy is slowing things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyL57 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 WOW that's all I can say. If the executives at Ford do nto buidl this one. They have lost it completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC-MAN Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We need global ranger. That is the only way to keep a small truck profitable because US sales are bolstered by overseas sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Nice looking vehicle. I believe there would be sales, I'm just not sure how many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 So either adapt the Thai Ranger to the current Ranger platform or the new T6.It's all about the exterior styling anyway. Dead-end?-I think this would last as least as long as the Explorer Sport Trac, probably longer, as it's a true Pick-up (small as it is) Both Rangers still have the same platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 With exception to the Tacoma, midsize trucks just don't sell well. Look at the Dakota, it grew in size and price and now nobody buys them. For Ford to keep Ranger volume decently high, it needs to be significantly smaller and cheaper than an F150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 With exception to the Tacoma, midsize trucks just don't sell well. Look at the Dakota, it grew in size and price and now nobody buys them. For Ford to keep Ranger volume decently high, it needs to be significantly smaller and cheaper than an F150. Welcome atvman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Kolman Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Just for note... This truck was a concept truck based on the current Thai built Ranger platform. And it one only needs to looks at the Ford UK site to see what the final production version looks like: http://www.ford.co.uk/Commercialvehicles/NewRanger The T6 is supposed to replace that platform and due to international damands I expect T6 to keep the same demensions. Which are very clsoe to the soon to be dead US Ranger (International Ranger: 200.0" x 70.4" compared to US Ranger: 203.6" x 71.3"). So anytalk of a mid-sized PU seems to be incorrect... If they wanted a mid-sized they would have finished the F100 project. I'm sure the UAW people on the forum aren't going to like this... But considering no word from Ford on an assembly plant I don't expect that to be their plan for import of the T6 following closure of the Twin Cities plant. I expect them to import a partly built truck from Thailand and finish assembly at an exisiting plant. For example: Send a near complete body & frame from Thailand and install the powerplant and interior here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Just for note... This truck was a concept truck based on the current Thai built Ranger platform. And it one only needs to looks at the Ford UK site to see what the final production version looks like: http://www.ford.co.uk/Commercialvehicles/NewRanger The T6 is supposed to replace that platform and due to international damands I expect T6 to keep the same demensions. Which are very clsoe to the soon to be dead US Ranger (International Ranger: 200.0" x 70.4" compared to US Ranger: 203.6" x 71.3"). So anytalk of a mid-sized PU seems to be incorrect... If they wanted a mid-sized they would have finished the F100 project. I'm sure the UAW people on the forum aren't going to like this... But considering no word from Ford on an assembly plant I don't expect that to be their plan for import of the T6 following closure of the Twin Cities plant. I expect them to import a partly built truck from Thailand and finish assembly at an exisiting plant. For example: Send a near complete body & frame from Thailand and install the powerplant and interior here. There are laws against importing trucks into the U.S. (see Autoblogs article on the TransitConnect for more info). They are going to have to ship it in some unassembled state in order to get around those laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Kolman Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Exactly... How much US assembly is required to get aroung the import tarrifs? Could they ship something all but devoid some final sheetmetal and powerplant? So the only thing that needs to be done is install and engine and finish up the sheetmetal. From what I understand this is how Toyota and Nissan get aroung the import tarrifs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-Fairmont Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Much to Oriental IMO. If I wanted an Asian truck, I would get a Toyota. Too soft and wimpy. The "compact" Nissan was designed in and for the US market, and it shows - big frame and stout drievetrains. The GM compacts are essentially Isuzu, and it too shows the Asian preference towards thinness, tinny doors etc. The current ranger is long in the tooth, however a truck is a turck and the Ranger is as sturdy as they come! Add a small Turbo Diesel, new interior and the 4 door crew cab they already sell in Mexico and it will remain relevent. Its not a bad chassis, and in fact a very good truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Much to Oriental IMO. If I wanted an Asian truck, I would get a Toyota. Too soft and wimpy. The "compact" Nissan was designed in and for the US market, and it shows - big frame and stout drievetrains. The GM compacts are essentially Isuzu, and it too shows the Asian preference towards thinness, tinny doors etc. The current ranger is long in the tooth, however a truck is a turck and the Ranger is as sturdy as they come! Add a small Turbo Diesel, new interior and the 4 door crew cab they already sell in Mexico and it will remain relevent. Its not a bad chassis, and in fact a very good truck. The 4 door never met crash standards. And have you seen Nissan Frontier sales? bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The 4 door never met crash standards. And have you seen Nissan Frontier sales? bad cost wise, you're better off in a 1/2 ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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