Ford Ranger & Ford Everest

Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, both cars have dramatic new appearances, better capabilities, and cutting-edge technology. Their prices can be found in Ford Car Price Malaysia. Here's a closer look at both:

Ford Ranger

The newest Ranger features a dramatic new front end with huge C-clamp headlights connected together by a hefty horizontal grille bar, inspired by the F-Series Ford bakkies produced in the US.

It sports more muscular flanks and flared wheel arches for a more powerful appearance. The Ranger gets matrix LED headlights for the first time.

Soft-touch materials, a large portrait-style 10.1-inch or 12-inch central touchscreen with Ford's Sync 4 networking and entertainment system, and a fully digital instrument panel to replace the old analogue one have been used to create a more luxury cabin. While out exploring, a 360° camera might help with parking and navigating difficult terrain.

A new outside zone lighting system provides 360° lighting around the bakkie, which is particularly useful when camping.

The revised chassis sports a 50mm larger wheelbase and a 50mm wider track than previously. For a greater approach angle and off-road articulation, the front wheels are relocated forward and outboard.

The suspension is still independent, with coil springs in front and a live axle with leaf springs in back, but it's been modified for a more pleasant ride and enhanced axle movement for better off-road capability.

The new 3.0l turbocharged diesel V6 with 184kW and 600Nm is the range's highlight. The Ranger will be available with biturbo and single-turbo 2.0 four-cylinder diesel engines. There are two performance levels for the single turbo: 110kW and 350Nm and 125kW and 405Nm. The 2.0-liter biturbo produces 155 horsepower and 500 Newton meters.

The new Ranger will also be offered with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo petrol engine found in a variety of Ford vehicles, including the Mustang.

A six-speed automatic or a 10-speed SelectShift automatic will handle transmission duties.

Two four-wheel drive systems will be available: an electronic shift-on-the-fly system and a full-time 4x4 system.

The 50mm bigger load bay can accommodate a full-size pallet, and a new integrated sidestep behind the rear wheels makes it easier to access the load box. A cargo management system employs dividers to carry a variety of sizes of objects, including those that would normally have to be carried in the cab.

Ford Everest

In a market sector for bakkie-based SUVs, the new Everest competes against the Toyota Fortuner and Isuzu MU-X with increased on-road comfort and robust off-road capabilities. The seven-seater has the same beefed-up frontal appearance as the Ranger bakkie, including a stronger shoulder line and larger wheel arches thanks to the vehicle's 50mm wider track. A new pair of LED tail lights joins a light bar that runs the length of the tailgate at the back.

The cabin has been redesigned for greater elegance and refinement, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) has been minimized for a more relaxing driving experience.

The 50mm larger wheelbase has expanded internal room, and second row seats that move forward provide easier access to the third row. All occupants have areas to keep their personal belongings and, depending on the model, power outlets in all three rows to charge their electronics.

The new Everest will be available in three variants: Sport, Titanium, and the new Platinum, with exact specs to be announced closer to launch.

Voice recognition, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a modem that allows consumers to connect to their Everest via the FordPass App are all included in Ford's newest Sync4 infotainment system.

Wireless charging, a redesigned leather-trimmed e-Shifter, and an electronic parking brake are available on high-spec vehicles. Heated and ventilated 10-way power adjustable memory function seats for the driver and eight-way seats for the passenger are available depending on the variation. Depending on the variation, heated seats are also available for the second row.

The engine and transmission lineup are identical to those of the Ranger.

The Everest, like the Ranger bakkie, has an 800mm wading depth and a braked trailer towing capacity of up to 3,500kg.