Ford Ranger Thunder Revealed
The Ford Ranger is one of South Africa's most loved and most sold Pick-up and Ford South Africa has revealed a limited edition Thunder model which will sit alongside the Ranger Wildtrak as well as the Ranger Raptor.
The locally-produced Pick-Up adds a sportier and even more exclusive dimension to what is already one of the pickup segment’s front-runners.
What is different on the exterior?
The Ford Ranger Thunder is derived from the highly successful Ford Ranger Wildtrak, however, there are numerous distinctive design features that are unique to the Ranger Thunder, starting with a revised honeycomb-style front grille incorporating red accents for the side “nostrils”, which gives this new derivative a distinctly performance-oriented demeanour inspired by Ford’s sportiest models.
The Ford Ranger Thunder brings even greater style, luxury, capability and practicality to the range.
Black detailing for the side mirror housings, and bold three-dimensional “Thunder” nomenclature at the base of the front doors and on the rear tailgate. New 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels which are finished in black help make the Ranger Thunder assertive and give it a sporty character.
Additionally, the integrated sports hoop fitted as standard on Wildtrak models now gains a striking red insert that adds further stylistic flair.
LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and front fog lamps as standard on the new Ranger Thunder.
The Ford Ranger Thunder will be available in four colours namely;
- Sea Grey.
- Frozen White.
- Absolute Black.
- Moondust Silver.
What is different on the interior?
In the interior, the extensive swathes of black leather that adorn the seats, dashboard, steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake now feature striking red contrast stitching in place of the orange stitching used in the Wildtrak. New front leather seats have also been fitted and feature bold “Thunder” decals embroidered in red.
The Ranger Thunder also benefits from numerous practical additions in the load compartment too, including a lockable “Mountain Top” black roller shutter to safely secure goods being carried. There’s also a cargo area management system with a bed divider that allows the owner to easily compartmentalise the available space for securely holding different-sized items.
What's Under the Hood?
As with the Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor, the Thunder is powered by the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine which produces 157kW and 500Nm and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Ranger’s exceptional towing capacity of up to 3 500kg remains unchanged in the Thunder, as do the 800mm water wading depth and 230mm ground clearance.
Pricing
Ford Ranger 3,2 TDCi Double Cab Thunder 6AT 4×2: R711,600
Ford Ranger 2,0 BiT Double Cab Thunder 10AT 4×2: R736,000
Ford Ranger 2,0 BiT Double Cab Thunder 10AT 4×4: R787,000
All models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.
