stefan2519 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) I just noticed the odometer reading! It's done nearly 15,000 KM, this has to be one of the early test cars. Good pick-up there detective Stefan - maybe we can breathe a sign of releif and put the valium away I must have never paid attention the first time round! Edited June 27, 2011 by stefan2519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I do hope i am wrong ,however the one i saw had the factory sticker on the window and it was a Wildtrack Double Cab Manual Sounds like an export model - MT being the giveaway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Looking at the photos again (but quinting so I don't see that taxi floor), there's a few good take-outs: Electric driver's chair - have never seen this on a pickup (looks like there's an emergency eject button too ) I dig the seats with the orange stitching/highlights and the webbing It has Stability Control (was a little concerned this might be a delete option on TH models) Lap/sash center rear belt + headrest (another first in a pickup) Fiesta's entertainement system (restyled) which means TH models get bluetooth, ipod, aux and voice control (another first in the segment) Climate control A/C (again, another first) Folding side mirrors Steering wheel audio controls Cruise control Rear seat 12V power jack for kid's iPad's/PSP's Edited June 27, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Looking at the photos again (but quinting so I don't see that taxi floor), there's a few good take-outs: Electric driver's chair - have never seen this on a pickup (looks like there's an emergency eject button too ) I dig the seats with the orange stitching/highlights and the webbing It has Stability Control (was a little concerned this might be a delete option on TH models) Lap/sash center rear belt + headrest (another first in a pickup) Fiesta's entertainement system (restyled) which means TH models get bluetooth, ipod, aux and voice control (another first in the segment) Climate control A/C (again, another first) Folding side mirrors Steering wheel audio controls Cruise control Rear seat 12V power jack for kid's iPad's/PSP's 6 way electric drivers seat in TH Vigo 4x4 auto 3,0 4 door since late 2008. The extra button in this Ranger could be seat heaters, Mondeo used to have such silly position for this switch Vigo 3 rear headrests in Europe (made n South Africa) but not in TH Spec looks good, I just hope this is a pre production vehicle with od carpets and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 6 way electric drivers seat in TH Vigo 4x4 auto 3,0 4 door since late 2008. The extra button in this Ranger could be seat heaters, Mondeo used to have such silly position for this switch Vigo 3 rear headrests in Europe (made n South Africa) but not in TH Spec looks good, I just hope this is a pre production vehicle with od carpets and finish My bad on the electric driver's chair - 2008 was when I sold my last VIGO 4x4 As for others features, where I'm from you can get these on any number of trucks, but nice to see them on a TH model for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Here's some more T6 Ranger information, courtesy of Ford Australia: 2.2L 4cyl TD - 150HP, 375Nm 3.2L 5cyl TD - 200HP, 470Nm Length: 5375mm Width: 1850mm Height: 1720mm / 1830mm Tray width: 1510mm Tray height: 514mm Tray Length: 1783mm (opencab), 1485 (doublecab) Rear Leg room: 736mm (opencab), 800mm (doublecab) Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle): 2.2L 6MT - 11.8km/L 2.2L 6AT - 11.1km/L 3.2L 6MT - 10.5km/L 3.2L 6AT - 10.0km/L Edited June 28, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Here's some more T6 Ranger information, courtesy of Ford Australia: 2.2L 4cyl TD - 150HP, 375Nm 3.2L 5cyl TD - 200HP, 470Nm Length: 5375mm Width: 1850mm Height: 1720mm / 1830mm Tray width: 1510mm Tray height: 514mm Tray Length: 1783mm (opencab), 1485 (doublecab) Rear Leg room: 736mm (opencab), 800mm (doublecab) Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle): 2.2L 6MT - 11.8km/L 2.2L 6AT - 11.1km/L 3.2L 6MT - 10.5km/L 3.2L 6AT - 10.0km/L If those are accurate, that gear box has to be as good as they said. Only half a litre ish difference from the manual to the auto! Also very strange that the 2.2 would favour worse of between manual and auto, then that of the 3.2- mind you that is a very minimal difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Here's some more T6 Ranger information, courtesy of Ford Australia: 2.2L 4cyl TD - 150HP, 375Nm 3.2L 5cyl TD - 200HP, 470Nm Length: 5375mm Width: 1850mm Height: 1720mm / 1830mm Tray width: 1510mm Tray height: 514mm Tray Length: 1783mm (opencab), 1485 (doublecab) Rear Leg room: 736mm (opencab), 800mm (doublecab) Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle): 2.2L 6MT - 11.8km/L 2.2L 6AT - 11.1km/L 3.2L 6MT - 10.5km/L 3.2L 6AT - 10.0km/L If those are accurate, that gear box has to be as good as they said. Only half a litre ish difference from the manual to the auto! Also very strange that the 2.2 would favour worse of between manual and auto, then that of the 3.2- mind you that is a very minimal difference This is from offical literature.. so should be pretty reliable The current VIGO 4AT in Oz (which has 171HP - 8 more than the TH model) manages 10.7 km/L on the Ozzie ADR combined cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Here's some more T6 Ranger information, courtesy of Ford Australia: 2.2L 4cyl TD - 150HP, 375Nm 3.2L 5cyl TD - 200HP, 470Nm Length: 5375mm Width: 1850mm Height: 1720mm / 1830mm Tray width: 1510mm Tray height: 514mm Tray Length: 1783mm (opencab), 1485 (doublecab) Rear Leg room: 736mm (opencab), 800mm (doublecab) Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle): 2.2L 6MT - 11.8km/L 2.2L 6AT - 11.1km/L 3.2L 6MT - 10.5km/L 3.2L 6AT - 10.0km/L If those are accurate, that gear box has to be as good as they said. Only half a litre ish difference from the manual to the auto! Also very strange that the 2.2 would favour worse of between manual and auto, then that of the 3.2- mind you that is a very minimal difference This is from offical literature.. so should be pretty reliable The current VIGO 4AT in Oz (which has 171HP - 8 more than the TH model) manages 10.7 km/L on the Ozzie ADR combined cycle. Got to wonder, where is the class leading fuel consumption hype is coming from then? Edited June 28, 2011 by stefan2519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Here's some more T6 Ranger information, courtesy of Ford Australia: 2.2L 4cyl TD - 150HP, 375Nm 3.2L 5cyl TD - 200HP, 470Nm Length: 5375mm Width: 1850mm Height: 1720mm / 1830mm Tray width: 1510mm Tray height: 514mm Tray Length: 1783mm (opencab), 1485 (doublecab) Rear Leg room: 736mm (opencab), 800mm (doublecab) Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle): 2.2L 6MT - 11.8km/L 2.2L 6AT - 11.1km/L 3.2L 6MT - 10.5km/L 3.2L 6AT - 10.0km/L If those are accurate, that gear box has to be as good as they said. Only half a litre ish difference from the manual to the auto! Also very strange that the 2.2 would favour worse of between manual and auto, then that of the 3.2- mind you that is a very minimal difference This is from offical literature.. so should be pretty reliable The current VIGO 4AT in Oz (which has 171HP - 8 more than the TH model) manages 10.7 km/L on the Ozzie ADR combined cycle. Got to wonder, where is the class leading fuel consumption hype coming from then? T6 3.2L has 16% more power, and 37% more torque than EuroIV spec VIGO, but only 7% more fuel consumption - that's classed as a win The look at the 2.2L - 8% less power but 9% more torque than EuroIV spec VIGO, and 4% better fuel economy - that's another win.. 4+% FE gain is a pretty good result IMHO, if not resorting to hybrid or stop/start tech. Edited June 28, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Just comparing figures. Does anybody know the rear leg room of the current Vigo, Triton, Navara? I've Goggled it to death, to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Just comparing figures. Does anybody know the rear leg room of the current Vigo, Triton, Navara? I've Goggled it to death, to no avail. Triton double cab has 810mm rear legroom, but don't read too much into it - it's easily manipulated by a front seat that can mover further forward.. (Camry claims 935mm, if you came down in the last shower, LOL!) Triton acheives 810mm with the driver's chair setup for someone about 4'5" tall You won't know how it compares on this level in the real world until the front seat is in your normal driving posiiton, and your 6'3" friend tries to sit in the back Edited June 28, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Edited June 29, 2011 by stefan2519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hrmm, not hugely convincing I have to say - one bump and he'd be straight into the headliner, and I very much doubt the front seat would be positioned half-way with a 6' plus driver behind the wheel... It appears the Triton still has the biggest cabin space in the class: The Ranger is still a big step up from the VIGO however: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. Edited June 30, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. 2,2 auto 4x4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. 2,2 auto 4x4? NFI I'm afraid (that's No Further Info, of course ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. 200 units why would they limit it to so few? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. 200 units why would they limit it to so few? makes it easy for me to trade it for a 3,2 in six months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. 200 units why would they limit it to so few? makes it easy for me to trade it for a 3,2 in six months 200 units with all this hype, it may prove difficult to even acquire one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btsfreak Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I heard that in Europe they offer a 6pack size fridge option in the middle console, which i found a very compelling ales argument. Will the Thai one have that , too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. The original quote refers to them being limited addition models of the Wildtrak. If this is correct there will be 200 made in limited edition colours. Edited June 30, 2011 by stefan2519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I heard that in Europe they offer a 6pack size fridge option in the middle console, which i found a very compelling ales argument. Will the Thai one have that , too? Not a chance will a six pack fit between the seats (including the cooler box) from looking at the vehicle we had arrive at work, I gotta say though, dayum are they big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 just a heads up, was in Lad Prao Ford Dealer today buying a Fiesta and out in the service centre was a Wildtrak DoubleCab? T6 I asked my sales guy and he said that almost all dealers now have a showroom model soon to be displayed. I had a climb in but i must say was expecting something like a fiesta style console interior inside but instead it was a bit of a mishmash of controls & colours. The outside was as good looking as the previous pictures but im not convinced on the interior myself. Was told that this model was 754,000thb and the Ranger will be on sale next month with delivery in 2 months of ordering. Sorry i cant be more informative than that Rumor has it the Wildtrak will be limited to 200 units in Thailand, and prices will be 739,000 for the open-cab version, and 839,000 for the double-cab version.. Guess we'll have to just wait a few days to see the official prices It's also rumored that the T6 Ranger will launch with a special interest rate of 1.99% (25% down, 48 months), and include 1-year first class insurance. The original quote refers to them being limited addition models of the Wildtrak. If this is correct there will be 200 made in limited edition colours. Guessing red metallic medium blue metallic as in Ford TH homepage Often new models try to sell a few hundred units at give away prices in unique colors to rentalcompanies in each market. Rentals is not the way to go with pickups Checked chips for 2,2, and it seems 200hp and 460Nm is achievable. Can live with that for 6-9 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Videos from the 2011 Australian Internation Motor Show: Edited July 6, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan2519 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 They look great at the Melbourne motor show. The prices were released for Australia at the show, 50K for the XLT and 55K for the Wildtrak. I'm not too sure what these would convert to in Thai, they were never similarly priced before. It's still looking like we won't see the Ranger available in showrooms here until October - this is what I can take from the posts from Australian forums and on Facebook. It looks like Ford are set to launch in Australia in Sep/Oct, then Thailand shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) They look great at the Melbourne motor show. The prices were released for Australia at the show, 50K for the XLT and 55K for the Wildtrak. I'm not too sure what these would convert to in Thai, they were never similarly priced before. It's still looking like we won't see the Ranger available in showrooms here until October - this is what I can take from the posts from Australian forums and on Facebook. It looks like Ford are set to launch in Australia in Sep/Oct, then Thailand shortly after. You can't draw any conclusions on Thai availability from posts related to the AU market The TH launch of the new Ranger will be targetted directly towards the launch of the facelifted VIGO range - expect a full-on media assault when the time comes.. Edited July 6, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I heard that Toyota dealers are expecting the Vigo July 12th, so Ranger must be immanent. I may well be incorrect, but only 6 days to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I heard that Toyota dealers are expecting the Vigo July 12th, so Ranger must be immanent. I may well be incorrect, but only 6 days to see. Demo models of the new Ranger have been being delivered to dealerships across TH for the past few days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 A few Vigo's knocking around too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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