At the end of last year, the all-new Jiangling Ford Everest Ranger, positioned as a “professional off-road tool,” was officially launched. The new car not only brings the ultimate off-road experience but also provides a rich variety of off-road modification parts. In the future, it will also work with the Ford F-150 Raptor to build the Ford pickup family. So, for friends who love the mountains and waters, which model offers the best value for money? This issue of “Car Buying Guide” will answer that for you.
The Ranger offers gasoline and diesel models. The gasoline version has 8 configurations, and the diesel version has 7. In addition to the previously released 1st Edition gasoline/diesel models, the Ranger now has a total of 17 models for consumers to choose from.
In terms of appearance, the new car has a very tough overall look, with new “C” shaped headlights and a large grille, giving it a very powerful visual effect. At the same time, the new car is available in two appearance packages: standard and off-road. The off-road version comes with off-road modification kits, such as special front and rear bumpers, chassis armor, and high air intake ports. In terms of off-road parameters, the new car has a 30° approach angle, 26° departure angle, 23° longitudinal passing angle, and a maximum water fording depth of 800mm and 900mm, achieving strong off-road capability. When facing uneven road surfaces, it can easily “cross” obstacles.
In terms of wheels, the new car offers four styles, each with a strong off-road feel. Depending on the model, the new car comes with two tire sizes: 255/70 R17 and 255/65 R18. It is worth noting that the Forest 4WD Automatic Off-Road Edition, the Discovery 4WD Automatic Off-Road Edition, and the 1st Edition all come standard with AT tires.
The new car offers 6 body colors for consumers to choose from, depending on the different models. It is worth noting that the 1st Edition only offers two color options, Danxia Orange and Volcano Black. Overall, I prefer to recommend the Volcano Black color, which has a stylish and tough visual effect.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a “T” layout and is equipped with a large number of physical buttons to ensure daily convenience. It is worth mentioning that the Ranger series is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel + 12.1-inch central control screen, which visually maximizes the sense of cabin technology. The 12.3-inch central control screen is equipped with SYNC+ intelligent connectivity system, with rich functionality and stability.
The new car is equipped with a 2.3T turbocharged gasoline engine, with a maximum power of 190kW and a maximum torque of 450N·m. It is matched with a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission.