Peter Pan novelist, J.M. Barrie once said, “to live would be an awfully big adventure,” but can you truly live without a sense of adventure?  And if so, wouldn’t you want to go further than anyone else - with the next-generation 2022 Ford Ranger, now you can.

Recently launched in Malaysia, the next-gen 2022 Ranger is the smartest, most versatile and capable Ranger yet, designed to inspire a new generation of owners to carve their own paths and Live the Ranger Life to the fullest.

Here are 7 things you should know about the next-generation 2022 Ford Ranger.

Living the Ranger way of life

The Ford Ranger has carved itself a niche within the wider pickup segment the all-round lifestyle pickup truck. Now in its latest generation, the 2022 Ranger brings rugged style with an array of proven technologies that match the enthusiasm for adventure that every Ranger owners and those who aspire to own one, possess.

As a trusted partner for work, family and play, the 2022 Ranger provides a common platform for you to belong to a community of like-minded individuals who also enjoy carving their own paths.

You can also enjoy building kinships, enjoy shared experiences and explore new journeys through the exclusive Ford Ranger Getaways community and experiential platform.

Connected anywhere, latest infotainment screen with 360-degree camera view

What sets the 2022 Ranger apart from any other pickup is its latest-generation infotainment and connectivity technology.

Akin to luxury vehicles, the Ranger’s connective experience begins with the first-in-class 10.1- or 12-inch portrait-style infotainment touchscreen (depending on variant), featuring Ford’s SYNC 4A entertainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity. 

Now, you can enjoy more space for navigation screens with enough room left at the bottom of the screen for other menus such as climate and entertainment controls.

Additionally, the 360-degree camera on the WildTrak variant allows you to tackle parking in tight urban spaces, or navigate rough and tricky terrains with greater ease. 

Clear information courtesy of a new digital instrument cluster

The next-generation 2022 Ranger has done away with the analogue instrument panel for information like the speedometer.

Now, 2022 Ranger drivers get a cool and crisp digital instrument panel which can easily toggled for a phletora of different information parameters. 

The new 8-inch digital instrument cluster also allows you to configure and customise the digital panel with selectable avatars. 

The new benchmark in safety

No matter if you’re at work, with family or at play, safety is paramount. The Ranger has always been a segment leader in active and passive safety, but the 2022 Ranger takes this to a whole new level. 

All 2022 Rangers variants are equipped as standard with ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), Rollover Mitigation (ROM), Trailer Sway Control (TSC) and Adaptive Load Control (ALC).

Taking things further, the next-generation 2022 Ranger now brings the latest in crash protection features and ADAS include the Evasive Steer Assist, Lane Change Warning and Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and High Beam Assist.

A premium interior with an eye for detail

Just because you own a pickup, doesn’t mean you have to feel like you’re driving a truck.

With the next-generation 2022 Ranger's redesigned interior, get used to a premium cabin setting finished in soft-touch materials and tactile switchgear as well as more space and practicality than before. 

You just might feel like you are in a premium SUV. Except, of course, you can go further off the beaten path. 

Stand out with a bold new exterior

Thanks to its commanding presence and athletic exterior, the next-generation 2022 Ranger turns head without even trying. 

From the defined new grille with its C-clamp new matrix LED headlights (on selected variants), to the pronounced wheel arches and strong horizontal upper grille bar - it inspires a feeling of form and function whenever it turns a wheel. 

Power and performance

As an all-rounder vehicle for work, family and play, Ranger owners are accustomed to pushing the pickup to its limits.

If you are a small business owner or run a commercial vehicle fleet, Ford’s proven (180 PS/405 Nm) 2.0-litre single-Turbo inline four-cylinder diesel engine is the ideal powertrain to help you drive your operations.

Meanwhile, if you need more power without the drawbacks of higher fuel consumption, the more sophisticated 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine is the powertrain you want.

Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the engine is capable of delivering maximum power of 210 PS and a whopping 500 Nm of torque.

Get up close and personal with the Ranger

Official distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) will be organising a nationwide debut of the next-generation 2022 Ford Ranger. Visit one of the many roadshows planned, to get up close and personal with the 2022 Ranger. Upcoming dates are as follows:

• 3-7 August – Penang: Queensbay Mall, Centre Court
• 10-14 August – Johor Bahru: Toppen Shopping Centre, Ground Floor
• 7-11 September – Kuching: Vivacity Megamall, Centre Atrium
• 5-9 October – Kota Kinabalu: Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Main Atrium

Get updates via SDAC's socials, visit their website for more information, or why not get invited to a roadshow near you. Sign up here to score an exclusive invitation and receive regular updates on the next-generation 2022 Ford Ranger.