下一代福特Ranger合成图近日曝光，这张图片是在谍照基础上绘制的，该车将于明年发布。虽然新车的车身尺寸与现行版差不多，但采用了全新设计的车身。该车外观设计与F-150非常接近，而后者的改款车型上月刚刚发布。Ranger的前脸大小与F-150差不多。福特高管近日表示，新一代Ranger将是一款价格合理，注重功能性，粗犷且操控灵活的皮卡。这表明新车仍将采用非承载式车身，可提供前轮驱动和全轮驱动。该车将基于轻度改款T6平台，而2020款Bronco也采用该平台。目前在欧洲销售的Ranger只提供柴油引擎，而新一代车型还将搭载V6自然进气和EcoBoost四缸引擎。不过汽油引擎版本或许仅限于美版车型，而在其他市场还将提供一台动力强劲的五缸柴油引擎。与引擎搭配的是十速自动变速器，这将进一步使车辆燃油经济性超高F-150。

 

2019 Ford Ranger imagined as F-150's little brother

Based on these spy shots, we have prepared an illustration, previewing the next generation Ranger, expected to debut sometime in 2018. Seen here is a pickup truck with roughly the same size as the current model, but featuring a completely redesigned body. It’s no surprise the machine will be heavily inspired by its bigger brother, the F-150, which received a refreshed design last month. The fresh new face of the F-150 is adapted to the smaller dimensions of the Ranger and, dare we say, it perfectly suits the global vehicle.

 

Ford’s President of the Americas, Joe Hinrich, already promised the new Ranger will be “an affordable, functional, rugged and maneuverable pickup that’s Built Ford Tough.” This statement strongly suggests the vehicle will remain a true body-on-frame pickup, while both front- and four-wheel drive versions will be offered. It will be based on a slightly modified version of the current T6 platform, which will be shared with the upcoming 2020 Bronco.

 

The Ranger is currently sold in Europe exclusively with diesel engines. This is about to change, as the new model will also feature a naturally-aspirated V6 and an EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. The two gasoline options will likely be limited only to U.S. customers, but a strong five-cylinder diesel could be offered worldwide. Ford’s 10-speed automatic will be optionally available and will help the Ranger achieve “better MPG than the F-150,” as the company claims.