• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:57 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Ford Ranger Pickup Truck Spotted: There are a lot of speculations floating around a potential re-entry of Ford Motors back into the Indian market. These speculations are being fuelled by several instances like the patents and trademarks being filed for models like the Mustang Mach-E and new-gen Endeavour. Along with this, we reported earlier that a new-gen Endeavour model has been spotted in Chennai. In addition to this, a Ford Ranger, the smallest pickup truck in Ford's lineup has also been spotted in Chennai. Multiple instances like these have prompted automobile enthusiasts in the country to be excited about Ford’s comeback to India. 

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Talking about the smallest pick-up truck in Ford’s line-up, the Ranger shares its platform with the Endeavour. The Ford Endeavour SUV is known as the Ford Everest in global markets. The purpose of the new-gen Endeavour and Ranger pickup truck being present in Chennai is unclear. However, it is speculated that they may be headed to Ford India's plant located on the outskirts of the city.

Pickup trucks are extremely popular in several global markets across the world such as Australia, Africa, America and many more. However, not everyone requires such a large vehicle for daily use which has resulted in the emergence of small pickup trucks. Small pick-up trucks sold in the Indian market include models such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu V-Cross and Mahindra Bolero Camper. Kia has also announced that it is working on a small pickup truck model for the Indian market. If Ford Ranger is launched in India, it will join the likes of these models. 

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In the global market, the Ford Ranger is offered with three engine options: a 2.3-litre EcoBoost, a 2.7-litre EcoBoost and a 3.0-litre EcoBoost. The 2.3-litre engine produces 266 bhp and 420 Nm of torque, while the 3.0-litre engine generates a power output of 399 bhp and 583 Nm. The 2.7-liter engine is yet to be introduced, with Ford targeting power and torque figures of 310 bhp and 542 Nm. The Ford Ranger is offered in four variants - XL, XLT, Lariat and Raptor. The model spotted in India appears to be the XL trim, which is the most affordable variant.