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Alright, now that VW had their Amarok unveiling, how much longer until the NA market Ranger has its time in the spotlight?

You think Ford will wait until GM shows their midsize twins before our Ranger gets unveiled?
 

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Alright, now that VW had their Amarok unveiling, how much longer until the NA market Ranger has its time in the spotlight?

You think Ford will wait until GM shows their midsize twins before our Ranger gets unveiled?
For sure after the GM twins, or at least the Colorado. My guess is 2023 Super duty in August, and 2023 Ranger in November
 

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For sure after the GM twins, or at least the Colorado. My guess is 2023 Super duty in August, and 2023 Ranger in November
I hope you're right. If I am blown away by the zr2 Colorado I may have to just go for it. I have 65k burning a hole in my bank account and not sure if I can hold out for the raptor unless it comes out a couple months after.
 

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I hope you're right. If I am blown away by the zr2 Colorado I may have to just go for it. I have 65k burning a hole in my bank account and not sure if I can hold out for the raptor unless it comes out a couple months after.
Iā€™m in the same boatā€¦ my daily driver is a 20+ year old ā€˜02 F-150 SuperCrew, so I saw a new truck purchase coming. Iā€™ve been banking a monthly truck payment to myself since October of 2017 (yes, almost 5 years). Iā€™ve managed to squirrel away $54k so far and am more than ready for a new truck!!! If I have my way, Iā€™d go for a SuperCrew/longbed Ranger in Lariat Temor trim.
 

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For sure after the GM twins, or at least the Colorado. My guess is 2023 Super duty in August, and 2023 Ranger in November
Also the Detroit International Auto Show is now in September for ā€˜22. Maybe weā€™ll see the new Ranger on Press Day scheduled for September 14th??? Without a show the last two years (Covid) and it being in Fordā€™s back yard, I suspect they will have a big presents?
 

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Also the Detroit International Auto Show is now in September for ā€˜22. Maybe weā€™ll see the new Ranger on Press Day scheduled for September 14th??? Without a show the last two years (Covid) and it being in Fordā€™s back yard, I suspect they will have a big presents?
Could be a possibility.
I just had an interesting convo with my dealer. They contacted me and said Order banks are opening soon for the 2023 Ranger and inquired if i was still interested.
I said to them that my understanding was the 2023 orders is for the current Generation and not the "NEW" Ranger.
They said from their impression from Ford Order banks across the board open for the New Ranger the same time with production of the 6th Gen coming sometime in the middle of 2023 for the New Ranger. However, they are going to look into it for me.
 

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Noteworthy from the MSN article is that gasoline market Amaroks will get a 2.3L engine w/ 298hp. I don't believe VW has such an engine, so it's (very most probably) the Ford powertrain (looks like the diesels are from VW). The 298hp rating is promising, even if it's a premium fuel rating (like on the Bronco). Fingers still crossed for the 7spd. manual.
 

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Noteworthy from the MSN article is that gasoline market Amaroks will get a 2.3L engine w/ 298hp. I don't believe VW has such an engine, so it's (very most probably) the Ford powertrain (looks like the diesels are from VW). The 298hp rating is promising, even if it's a premium fuel rating (like on the Bronco). Fingers still crossed for the 7spd. manual.
The Amarok won't be using any VW driveline components. The 2.3 is the Ecoboost, the 2.0 diesel is the Ford Panther, and the 3.0 is the Lion.
 

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The Amarok won't be using any VW driveline components. The 2.3 is the Ecoboost, the 2.0 diesel is the Ford Panther, and the 3.0 is the Lion.
Good to know- I wasn't sure, since the VWCV previously used VW engines in the MB developed Crafter.
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