Any US 6G Hopefuls Drooling Over Aussie Options?

[sjl136]

Sorry if this has been posted, but going through the AU site under 6G versatility, and I'm wondering if there is any chance we get options like the dual battery in the US, or the aux switches without waiting for a Tremor or paying for a Raptor? Even the fold flat seats are intriguing for interior cargo and highway snoozes on long drives: AU 6G Versatility Features I can't wait to see the US trim levels for launch, available options, paint colors, and payloads. If there is no Tremor at launch, an FX4 with a factory dual battery option and AUX switches would be great, but offering the AUX without requiring it be a Tremor takes some wind out of the Tremor.

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[Scooter]

I have been told that the ROW Ford site is up and running for the 6G Ranger. Use 2000 as postal code.
Is that all the options they get. Very lacking compare to NA models. I guess they are more work trucks then leisure.

 

[bill_AUS]

I have been told that the ROW Ford site is up and running for the 6G Ranger. Use 2000 as postal code.
Is that all the options they get. Very lacking compare to NA models. I guess they are more work trucks then leisure.

Generally speaking vehicles in Australia are far less customisable at the factory than what you in the US get. But if you order a model, there may be one options pack to chose (such as the tech pack on XLT) that includes everything. Otherwise things just come as standard, e.g. the Raptor having basically no options (other than colour, bead lock wheels and the ugly graphics pack).

 

[Scooter]

Generally speaking vehicles in Australia are far less customisable at the factory than what you in the US get. But if you order a model, there may be one options pack to chose (such as the tech pack on XLT) that includes everything. Otherwise things just come as standard, e.g. the Raptor having basically no options (other than colour, bead lock wheels and the ugly graphics pack).

Running along the Bronco in the US Michigan Wayne factory the Ranger will probably have even more options then the previous Gen. NA small trucks are daily commuters, off road adventure, hauling crap in the bed, towing, camping trucks, etc. If you wanted a work truck you would chose the F 150, which I think is in the works for AU.

I am in Vancouver Canada. Postal code V5G 2J9. Look at the Ford.ca site and see how much you can option the previous Gen Ranger. The Bronco has 7 trim levels and you can option just about anything on it.

The Dual battery would most likely not be offered in NA. There's a big push for Electrification in NA. If you wanted a truck that would generate power you would chose the F 150 with Pro Power. It could run your house. On board generator. The lightning would also offer on board power.
We will have to see what the PHEV will offer. The Ranger is built to a price. If you wanted more you would move up to the more expensive F!50.
I would say the Toyota Hilux has set the option market for the ROW.

 

[Mjet777]

Sounds like we are getting the same 2.3 L engine unless you get the raptor? Great engine but lame IMO considering it’s an “All new truck”. While the Colorodo is getting the new 2.7L. Unless I’m missing something?

 

[drunkntigr]

Does anyone have the ship code that is travelling from Thailand to Australia with the first lot of rangers? I saw a user post the link but not sure what forum it was.

 

[bill_AUS]

Running along the Bronco in the US Michigan Wayne factory the Ranger will probably have even more options then the previous Gen. NA small trucks are daily commuters, off road adventure, hauling crap in the bed, towing, camping trucks, etc. If you wanted a work truck you would chose the F 150, which I think is in the works for AU.

Here our utes are everything to everyone. They are work utes, family utes, weekend tourers, tow vehicles for work trailers and for caravans. They do everything. Options lists have never been a thing here, what you would consider as options are usually just locked with a trim level here.
The F-150 in Australia will not be offered in true work truck trim, it's to be aimed squarely at those that need to tow something bigger than a Ranger can handle. They will not be on job sites any time soon, as the Ranger has more payload than the F-150.

The Dual battery would most likely not be offered in NA. There's a big push for Electrification in NA. If you wanted a truck that would generate power you would chose the F 150 with Pro Power. It could run your house. On board generator. The lightning would also offer on board power.
We will have to see what the PHEV will offer. The Ranger is built to a price. If you wanted more you would move up to the more expensive F!50.
I would say the Toyota Hilux has set the option market for the ROW.

Dual batteries for us are usually to run things like a fridge when you are camping, or orange flashing lights if you are on a worksite for an extended period. Not for powering circular saws or for running your house. A dual battery is all about extended time drawing small current with the engine off, so you don't drain the start battery.

 

[DHH]

Sounds like we are getting the same 2.3 L engine unless you get the raptor? Great engine but lame IMO considering it’s an “All new truck”. While the Colorodo is getting the new 2.7L. Unless I’m missing something?

I fully expect the 2.7l will be an option in the Ranger. It's available in the Bronco, so the parts will already be on the shelf. Ford won't let GM claim "best in class" power, when their 2.7l has already been engineered to fit.

 

[Mjet777]

I fully expect the 2.7l will be an option in the Ranger. It's available in the Bronco, so the parts will already be on the shelf. Ford won't let GM claim "best in class" power, when their 2.7l has already been engineered to fit.

I kinda figured, but wasn't 100%. Thanks for a little more clarity!

 

[AssolMarandy]

Good question. I think there is a chance we could see some of those features in the US. Here are a few points to think about:

The dual-battery setup might come as an option. It makes sense for people who camp or run gear.

The aux switches could appear on non-Tremor models. Ford may want to make them more widely available.

Fold-flat seats are very useful for cargo or long trips. I hope they bring that to US trucks.

If we get an FX4 with dual battery and aux switches, that would be strong. It would give a middle ground between the base model and the Tremor.

But Ford may not want to remove the value of the Tremor by sharing all its parts.

In the end, we have to wait for the US trim details. Ford will likely release more info closer to the launch.

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