MACHINERY

Ranger luxuriates

Ford adds refinements to utes

Mark Saunders

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There’s a new leather option on all 4x2 and 4x4 XLT Double Cab variants which includes black leather accented seats (front and rear) and leather door trim inserts.

The current Ranger fleet will also see enhancements, including seat design refinements for the Wildtrak, a temperature display upgrade for all models (except the XL Plus), upgraded cup holders and the removal of outer tie downs on the XLS model

In new vehicle sales during May, Ford Ranger was the second highest selling vehicle (4,069 units) overall.

The new features will be available for the PX MkII Ranger 2017MY range.

More details: your nearest Ford dealer.

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