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What kind of MPG you guys think we’ll see for the Ranger? Will it be class leading?
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What Ford claims it will get? Or what it actually gets?What kind of MPG you guys think we’ll see for the Ranger? Will it be class leading?
Those would be class leading numbers. Imagine we get a Ranger with class leading power, MPG and lowest pricing (all definitely possible), even without the styling advantage that is already has over the competitors, Ford won't be able to keep up with demandIf I were to guess and use an educated guess, Ranger 4x4 will be around 20/26/23 (City/Highway/Combined), but that is merely a guess using reasonable assumptions when comparing to the competition. I could be close, or way off, no warranty implied or expressed.
Those MPG's would be class leading and if it were true, would put them extremely close to GM's I4 2.8L-TD in the Colorado/ Canyon 4x4. Of course, diesel engines are different, especially on range and towing. If Ford actually delivers on their marketing - V6 power, with I4 efficiency - then the guesstimate I posted above is plausible. Ford Ranger could very well be the most fuel efficient, but I'm not yet sold on them providing "Best in Class HP', but I can see Ford providing "Best in Class TQ" out of the gate. The question will be, for how long?Those would be class leading numbers. Imagine we get a Ranger with class leading power, MPG and lowest pricing (all definitely possible), even without the styling advantage that is already has over the competitors, Ford won't be able to keep up with demand
I'd be satisfied with best in class torque and would prefer that it's got class leading torque than class leading HP (though both would be awesome). It's not going to be a light weight pickup so the extra torque will matter more than HP.Those MPG's would be class leading and if it were true, would put them extremely close to GM's I4 2.8L-TD in the Colorado/ Canyon 4x4. Of course, diesel engines are different, especially on range and towing. If Ford actually delivers on their marketing - V6 power, with I4 efficiency - then the guesstimate I posted above is plausible. Ford Ranger could very well be the most fuel efficient, but I'm not yet sold on them providing "Best in Class HP', but I can see Ford providing "Best in Class TQ" out of the gate. The question will be, for how long?
Sweet can't wait to see.@WI LION I will be updating the chart as the new vehicles are introduced. I have a few more metrics I might add down the road as well.
The new JL Wrangler V6 gets an impressive 25mpg now. If the Jeep Scrambler Pickup somehow matches that, it would be class leading. Hoping Ranger Ecoboost beats them all.Almost any mileage beats my 2011 Jeep Wrangler 6MT/3.8L six cylinder...
> 26 MPG would make a big impression with potential owners I think. And totally achievable for the US 4x2 if the Mexican market XLT 4x4 is already getting 26 MPG.@Saddle Tramp Posted in another thread that the Mexican version of the XLT 4x4 is converting to about 26MPG. While this would be class leading in the US, I would still expect the US spec Ranger to do a bit better. Remember that it has all new DANA solid rear and Dana IFS (Independent Front Suspension) axles. The IFS setup is designed to more efficient which means it won't pull the fuel economy down as much as you would expect on a 4x4 model. 23/28/25 would be some nice numbers that would lead the midsize gas pack and really push the envelope.
Active Grille Shutters, that's interesting. Haven't seen that listed before. Is that a standard feature on all models or specific to certain model or package?Any new predictions now that the numbers are out? I would honestly be excited about a 30 or even 28mpg goal which I think ford could reach if they wanted to. With improved 2.3L structuring and aero on the truck. There will be active grille shutters after all.