V6 Power Upgrade for Ranger. Fact or Fiction?

[RANGEREST]

Hope this is correct.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/528868/2...iliate_program

[ebxr8240]

Seems Mazda are getting Isuzu engines in next generation ? Its a rumour and before 10AM so may not be true ?? Lol..

[Sabantien]

Having better brakes is the whole reason for the rumour?

Assuming America gets a V6, doesn't mean we will.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Sabantien

Assuming America gets a V6, doesn't mean we will.

Agreed but at least there is a glimmer of hope that Australia will get one of these amazing Ecoboost V6's that seem to have been overlooked in the Mondeo or Edge(Territory)

[RANGEREST]

Originally Posted by ebxr8240

Seems Mazda are getting Isuzu engines in next generation ? Its a rumour and before 10AM so may not be true ?? Lol..

Not just engines, but chassis and bodies too.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

Agreed but at least there is a glimmer of hope that Australia will get one of these amazing Ecoboost V6's that seem to have been overlooked in the Mondeo or Edge(Territory)

Can't believe EcoBoost was overlooked in development of T6 . Or was EcoBoost released after T6 had been finalised. Ranger is really lacking in the power department for those who don't want just a sensible Hilux alternative.

[TheInterceptor]

V6 10sp. As if the current line up doesn't have enough problems already.

Ford should look at backing up their warranties first not just talk about having some kind of warranty which they have a book with all kinds of answers on how to avoid paying out.

Be nice if they didn't call the engines ecoBoost either. Sounds like something a hipster from Newtown would have in their latte getter.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by TheInterceptor

V6 10sp. As if the current line up doesn't have enough problems already.

Ford should look at backing up their warranties first not just talk about having some kind of warranty which they have a book with all kinds of answers on how to avoid paying out.

Be nice if they didn't call the engines ecoBoost either. Sounds like something a hipster from Newtown would have in their latte getter.

Yeh EcoBoost sounds rather lame. Suprised there wasn't a lawsuit from GM regarding the similarity to EcoTec from the 90s...

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Can't believe EcoBoost was overlooked in development of T6 . Or was EcoBoost released after T6 had been finalised. Ranger is really lacking in the power department for those who don't want just a sensible Hilux alternative.

Back in 2008, then CEO of Ford Australia, Marin Burela commissioned two 2.0 Ecoboost Rangers
as "Attribute Prototypes" as part of the Ecoboost Falcon project. The 2.0 EB in Ranger was completely
forgotten as places like Mexico still make do with the 2.5 NA I-4 petrol engine

A 2.3 EB with the new 10-speed auto would make a nice combination in the Ranger,
not too thirsty and plenty of punch on tap.

[Top_Ghia]

Ranger isn't getting a V6.
But it is getting a
Twin
Turbo
V
8
Diesel.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Ranger isn't getting a V6.
But it is getting a
Twin
Turbo
V
8
Diesel.

Is it ?

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Is it ?

Yes. It's in Melbourne now getting tested. May get the v6 too.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Ranger isn't getting a V6.
But it is getting a
Twin
Turbo
V
8
Diesel.

That makes the 2.2l 4 cylinder ranger work car I drive sound even more lame then it already is...

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Yes. It's in Melbourne now getting tested. May get the v6 too.

Sounds good. If it's true, might get one and remove the front R , and have it say ANGER on the tailgate instead

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Yes. It's in Melbourne now getting tested. May get the v6 too.

V8 ?

I don't think so.

[Nikked]

V8 ranger sounds like a dream.

In the US, the ranger will slot in under the F150, would make little sense to chuck a V8 in it and takeaway from the Effie sales.

I would even think a ecoboost Ranger would be a stretch...

[chevypower]

I seriously doubt there would even be a 5L V8 Ranger, let alone a V8 diesel Ranger. Even in the US market for F150, the two EcoBoost V6's outsell the V8. I could see the 2.7 EcoBoost becoming available though. It would be a rocket in the Ranger. I could also see the Lion V6 diesel happening.

[CobraJet351]

We also need to get the ecoboost twin turbo v6 petrol transit here.

[danzvtil]

A V6 sounds great and the keyboard warriors with unlimited imaginary funds will claim ford will sell tens of thousands a year. But as any fleet manager with a V6 Hilux will tell you, its running cost will be epic. May get some traction in the newly opening up primo ute category, I don't see the volume as being huge.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

A V6 sounds great and the keyboard warriors with unlimited imaginary funds will claim ford will sell tens of thousands a year. But as any fleet manager with a V6 Hilux will tell you, its running cost will be epic. May get some traction in the newly opening up primo ute category, I don't see the volume as being huge.

V6 Hilux is petrol. A diesel will be a lot better on fuel.
Still hoping some company hardens up and throws a V8 diesel in a ute we can buy here.
I'm sure it will never happen though. But If someone does I'll place an order without driving it. Concidering it's reasonably priced and has all the features we expect in 20whatever. Before someone points out the LandCruiser ute, I want something that feels like it was built in the last 10 years.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Ben73

V6 Hilux is petrol. A diesel will be a lot better on fuel.
Still hoping some company hardens up and throws a V8 diesel in a ute we can buy here.
I'm sure it will never happen though. But If someone does I'll place an order without driving it. Concidering it's reasonably priced and has all the features we expect in 20whatever. Before someone points out the LandCruiser ute, I want something that feels like it was built in the last 10 years.

If they can build a ute that is tough like the 79 series I will be first to buy but something tells me that won't happen.

[DMENTDGT]

I guess if someone wants a machine you buy a raptor...

Cheers,

Andrew

[LyleXR8]

Now the amarok has the V6 diesel with its figures the next release of update dual cabs will need to be up near this to compete, we can only hope they don't ad 20k to the price like Volkswagen did!!

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Ranger isn't getting a V6.
But it is getting a
Twin
Turbo
V
8
Diesel.

Where did you read this?
The only engine I can think of that meets this description is the Lion 4.4 V8 from the ranger rover.
But even the F150 isn't getting this engine It gets the 3.0 Lion V6 from the Disco.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by trublu

If they can build a ute that is tough like the 79 series I will be first to buy but something tells me that won't happen.

Yep it wont happen. I want it tough, but still feel reasonably comfortable and modern for daily driving duties.

I know someone who recently "upgraded" from a 200 series to a 79 series because it's tougher.
I would love a 200 series TTV8D. They seam pretty tough considering they feel civilized to drive on a daily basis.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

Where did you read this?

The only engine I can think of that meets this description is the Lion 4.4 V8 from the ranger rover.

But even the F150 isn't getting this engine It gets the 3.0 Lion V6 from the Disco.

I didn't read it. I know someone who has seen it at Ford in Melbourne.

[simon varley]

they were mistaken

[EDManual]

I saw an extra cab ranger today on the geelong melb freeway with all the camo. It had discs on the back. So I'd assume its one of these petrol engines.

[MDS69]

Originally Posted by LyleXR8

Now the amarok has the V6 diesel with its figures the next release of update dual cabs will need to be up near this to compete, we can only hope they don't ad 20k to the price like Volkswagen did!!

And remember the STX 550 Navara. That had a nice little premium on top of the normal price as well.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by simon varley

they were mistaken

What else do you know Simon?