2016 Ford Ranger caught in the wild [Spied]

Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger, Image Destin R.

The midsize pickup truck segment is truly heating up.  The Ford Ranger doesn’t want to get left out.  TFLtruck has just brought you an exclusive first drive of the turbo-diesel powered Nissan Frontier prototype.  General Motors is fully committed with the upcoming full-range of 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups.  Toyota Racing Development is about to release the off-road focused 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro.

Ford’s official position is that bringing the global Ford Ranger to the United States does not make financial sense at this time.  And their marketing department says that a base V6 F-150 can fill the need in Ranger’s absence. However, it will not stop Ford from testing the Ranger, as TFLtruck caught the test trucks being unloaded in the Denver area.

Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger, Image Destin R.

This appears to be a version of the Ranger that is targeted to the Australian market as well as some others.  The bed is extra-short and there is a roll-over hoop behind the cab.

Check the Nissan Frontier diesel prototype in action.

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