2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak unveiled - Slots above Wildtrak, parks itself

Not to be outdone by Mitsubishi and its cool XRT Concept, here is the 2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak - now unveiled for the Thai market at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2023.

So what is it? Best described, the 2022 Ford Ranger Stormtrak is a more premium variant that sits above the Ranger Wildtrak and below the Ranger Raptor courtesy of additional equipment and features.

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Shown for the first time in the ASEAN region, the Ranger Stormtrak will be made available for the Thai market in two variants at the following prices:

• Stormtrak 4x2: THB 1.264 million (~RM 165k)
• Stormtrak 4x4: THB 1.399 million (~RM 183k)

The Ranger Stormtrak is powered by the same 2.0-litre bi-turbo 4-cylinder turbodiesel (as the Wildtrak) which develops 210 PS and a maximum torque of 500 Nm between 1,750 – 2,000 rpm paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

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On the outside, the Stormtrak features an updated grille with new auxiliary lamps inset within the grille, 20-inch alloy wheels (with red highlights) and unique Stormtrak emblems and some snazzy decals along the flanks of the pickup. 

Perhaps the most interesting exterior feature is the flexible rack system at the rear. With minimal effort, the sports bar can be moved fore and aft along the flatbed to act as additional support for long loads (or a really cool spoiler). 

On the inside, it receives some additional red trim accents and the Stormtrak script embossed on the seats. 

Elsewhere, the Ranger Stormtrak is equipped with an e-shifter and electric parking brake which allowed for the inclusion of the Active Park Assist system which allows drivers to park the Stormtrak by simply pressing a button.

The list of equipment is rounded off with the 12.4-inch instrument cluster instead of the 8-inch cluster unit fitted in the Wildtrak.

The Stormtrak (4x2) carries a circa THB 200k (~ RM 26k) premium over the Wildtrak (4x2) courtesy of the extras.