Ranger MS-RT from Ford Europe

[Dr Smith]

Interestingly host says a collaboration between Ford Ranger designers & Engineers and MS-RT which if correct implies Ford Australia engineers....
Wouldn't it be hugely ironic if a model that would probably be more suited to Australian buyers doesn't actually get offered here....

[Adamz Ghia]

Reckon that could maybe be a hint to the first facelift? Or elements of it (grille)?

[tbro4123]

I'm sure FofA will say there is no market here for this type of pickup ( its not a f**ken truck)


Pretty sure Walkinshaw could do something similar and probably more suited to Aussie taste, but then Ford wouldn't do it cause it just makes sense.
Make it a limited edition yearly and charge top dollar, cause I'm quite sick of hearing those sloppyfart sounding 6 cyl petrol things.





So we will be stuck with the same 'ol same 'ol that we've had before.





My 2c


Terry

[jgmdat]

If it was a single cab with the Raptor engine, suspension and interior that would be a winner for anyone that misses their performance Falcon utes.

[SumoDog68]

Originally Posted by jgmdat

If it was a single cab with the Raptor engine, suspension and interior that would be a winner for anyone that misses their performance Falcon utes.

Make it extra cab

[simon varley]

from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by simon varley

from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension

Mentions widened front and rear panels and 21" wheels...no performance upgrades.

Premium sport-inspired body styling, including a striking new front bumper with an integrated splitter, extended front and rear wheel arches and sculpted side-skirts. The rear features a cab-spoiler, redesigned rear bumper with motorsport-inspired diffuser, and a ducktail spoiler.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by simon varley

from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension

So, not unlike an FPV?
I mean that in a good way….

[Top_Ghia]

If Ford is reading this, please put the Raptor engine in this and bring it down under.
There’s plenty of performance car enthusiasts who don’t have ambitions of racing Finke or jumping sand dunes.

[eb2fairmont]

Do it and call it the Ranger Falcon

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by eb2fairmont

Do it and call it the Ranger Falcon

Or, XR6?

[CyberWasp]

If they are too stupid to bring us the Maverick then surely they can bring us something like this.

In factory trim it would sit a tad higher but it is easy to see how they can get a lot more out of the Raptor Body Parts.

[simon varley]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

If they are too stupid to bring us the Maverick then surely they can bring us something like this.

In factory trim it would sit a tad higher but it is easy to see how they can get a lot more out of the Raptor Body Parts.

image

oooh. yuk!

[jpd80]

There’s nothing in that pickup package that couldn’t be done BETTER
by a special workshop set up here in Australia

[simon varley]

Originally Posted by jpd80

There’s nothing in that pickup package that couldn’t be done BETTER
by a special workshop set up here in Australia

agreed. the MS-RT transit is pretty cool, but the Ranger is meh