The Ford Ranger FX4 special edition will be offered as part of the Ford Ranger line-up in Australia.

The FX4 sits between the Ranger XLT 4×4 and Ranger Wildtrak models and will initially be limited to around 1,000 units. It is expected in showrooms this December.

Available in the double-cab pick-up 4×4 body style, the FX4 has a unique front mesh grille, finished in Ebony Black, flanked by darkened versions of the Bi-LED High Performance Headlights introduced for Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor. The front-end view also brings an Ebony Black lower valence and mirror caps.

New FX4-specific 18-inch alloy wheels continue the black detailing and the tray hosts a protective bedliner and an extended black-finish sports bar.
The Ranger FX4 will be available in Shadow Black, Arctic White, True Red, Meteor Grey and Aluminium Metallic.

Inside, the FX4’s cabin has sports bucket seats with leather accents. Red FX4 logos are embossed on the seatbacks which complement the contrasting Race Red stitching applied to the gear selector, handbrake cover and the Ranger FX4’s steering wheel, door trim and special FX4-branded floor mats.

Standard cabin features including SYNC 3 with voice-activated sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility, a full-colour reversing camera and digital instrumentation.

Driver Assist Technology standard includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, AEB with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning and Driver Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High-beam headlights. The optional Tech Pack brings Adaptive Cruise Control and Semi-Auto Parallel Parking.

Powertrain choice include the Bi-Turbo, 10-speed powertrain and the 3.2-litre five-cylinder common rail turbodiesel with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

Original source: Motor Trader Magazine (September 2019)

10 Sept 2019