bzcat Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) Ford launched this new pickup truck model at the Shanghai Auto Show 2 months ago but it escaped noticed... at least on this website. I think there is some interesting stuff going on here if you peak at the spec sheet. For example, the wheelbase is 3270mm which is exactly the same as Ranger. Powertrain is 2.3 EcoBoost or 2.3 Puma Diesel paired with 8 speed auto of unknown origin. The interior switch gears seems to be lifted from the Ranger as well but it has different dash and layout. Exterior styling is also Ranger-esque in some key area like the side but has a F-150 inspired grill and headlight. It does have square wheel opening which is a Chevy thing. Ford Authority says it is a new platform but I'm not sure. T6 platform has been in production in China for many years (Everest) so seems natural that Ford will be using what it has already got. Pricing starts near the middle of the JMC Yuhu range and goes up from there but it's unclear if it will replace the Yuhu. For now, Ford will sell all 3 pickup models side by side: Baodian (cheapest) Yuhu Dadao There was rumor that Ford will introduce Ranger in China with the new gen but I guess that may not happen yet. https://fordauthority.com/2023/03/jmc-dadao-pickup-debuts-with-ford-ecoboost-power/ https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202304/1283234.html#pvareaid=3454480 More photos here: https://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/7195.html Edited June 22, 2023 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 There is also an EV version although that hasn't gone on sale yet https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202304/1283246.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 hours ago, bzcat said: There is also an EV version although that hasn't gone on sale yet https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202304/1283246.html Interesting that it uses a live axle with leaf springs, unlike Lightning’s or E-Transit’s independent rear suspension. Wonder how a Ranger would be equipped for North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Ranger has been announced to be built by JMC-Ford, so not just a rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 It looks like a GMC to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 6 hours ago, tbone said: It looks like a GMC to me. I doesn't so much look GMC-esque but more, if Lego built a Ranger....has Ranger styling cues, but looks like it was run through a cuber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) On 6/23/2023 at 7:34 PM, ausrutherford said: Ranger has been announced to be built by JMC-Ford, so not just a rumor. Oh I missed this... do you have a link to Ford's press release? Make sense they will do it. I assume Ranger will slot in above Dadao. The pickup market in China is interesting to watch... it is just starting to heat up. Edit - found it: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fap/cn/en/news/2023/04/17/ford-brings-adventure-inspired-lineup-to-2023-auto-shanghai.html Now I'm really curious how much of Dadao is related to T6. Same wheelbase, shared interior switch gear, same gas engine, shared misc exterior parts (e.g. exterior mirrors seems to be identical to Ranger). Edited June 26, 2023 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 15 hours ago, bzcat said: Oh I missed this... do you have a link to Ford's press release? Make sense they will do it. I assume Ranger will slot in above Dadao. The pickup market in China is interesting to watch... it is just starting to heat up. Edit - found it: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fap/cn/en/news/2023/04/17/ford-brings-adventure-inspired-lineup-to-2023-auto-shanghai.html Now I'm really curious how much of Dadao is related to T6. Same wheelbase, shared interior switch gear, same gas engine, shared misc exterior parts (e.g. exterior mirrors seems to be identical to Ranger). I wonder if Ford found a use for slightly changed Amorok panels…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 6 hours ago, jpd80 said: I wonder if Ford found a use for slightly changed Amorok panels…. Hemm.... Amarok has square wheel arch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, bzcat said: Hemm.... Amarok has square wheel arch ? I misspoke with that reference to Amorok when clearly, it’s was more about the freedom with the design allowing a lot of variation that perhaps was not possible or entertained in the past when plastic panel changes were the most that could be expected. I like that they went the extra mile with panel changes. Familiar design traits to North American buyers are present but without conflict in China because that Chevy/GMC truck is not on their radars… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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