Spy Shots: Thai-market 2010 Ford Ranger MAX
A cunning photographer has grabbed some shots of what appears to be production versions of the Thailand-bound Ford Ranger Max. While hardware and interior information are scarce at this point, it's clear that some of the details have been toned down from what was shown on the concept (namely the notches on the fender flares and the hood intakes). That said, the production compact pickup remains essentially true to what we saw at last Fall's Thailand Motor Expo, giving it a bed-load of personality. Wouldn't be a bad thing to bring over to America, eh, Ford? Thanks for the tip,Torrent!Gallery: Ford Ranger Max Thai Spy Shots
Gallery: Ford Ranger Max Concept
[Source: Ford Club]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
GoFaster58 11:12AM (1/08/2009)
Bring it on! I want! I need! I luv!
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Tony 6:31PM (1/08/2009)
No LUV for you from Ford, that's a Chevy thing.
monkeykat2 11:06AM (1/08/2009)
So how many "Bring it now" comments will be posted after this? I say 10-12
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garlinski 11:59AM (1/08/2009)
That was a quick answer. the very next guy wrote it.
It looks like the previous version of the Nissan Frontier. Good Luck Ford.
Cellien 12:10PM (1/08/2009)
Bring it now! What's wrong with people wanting something stateside? Ford makes some awesome vehicles, many of which aren't here.
My dream: Make a 4 cyl diesel quad cab. I will sell my 08 2.3 lifted Ranger and buy this immediately.
Kotse 12:50PM (1/08/2009)
"A cunning photographer has grabbed some shots of what appears to be production versions of the Thailand-bound Ford Ranger Max...."
Thailand "bound"?...
You mean Thailand "sourced", as these are made in that SE Asian country...
Randy 1:45PM (1/08/2009)
Bring it! As the concept is! And STOP messing with it after concept!
Same goes for Ford Explorer America! It's totally fine as a concept (exterior)...
Erik 11:12AM (1/08/2009)
I know everyone will disagree, but I like the look of our version better
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Jason 12:40PM (1/08/2009)
Actually I agree with you. I think the current Ranger looks better personally. This one looks like a Toyota front end stuck on a Frontier body. I do with they'd offer the Ranger in a 4-dr cab model in the US though.
The Luigiian 5:34PM (1/08/2009)
Agreed with both of you. The only trucks that look as good as the Ranger are the Suzuki Equator and the last-generation Ford F-150.
Well, OK, and the '90s Dodge Dakotas and the 2009 Dodge Ram. I like them too.
Preston 11:17AM (1/08/2009)
Why can't they ever make vehicles look like the concepts? I think the concept version of this thing is so much better looking.
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Eric C 12:16PM (1/08/2009)
Because concepts don't have to deal with pesky details like government regulations, cost, manufacturing limitations, etc....
AndyMF 11:17AM (1/08/2009)
If you guys really want it, why not take a trip down to South East Asia? If the Ranger can't come to you, why not go to the Ranger... Minor detail of paying a hell of a lot more due to taxes though.
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Sean S 12:21PM (1/08/2009)
And the drive home would be rough.
Kyle Swift 11:23AM (1/08/2009)
Anyone else kinda catching last Gen Tundra vibes from the front end of that last pic
or is it me?
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VP 11:38AM (1/08/2009)
No that's not just you. I thought of the Tundra/Tacoma line when i first saw the pic.
This is the size of pickup that's right for most Americans yet both Ford and GM refuse to update their offering in this segment. Most people just don't need a Silverado or an F-150.
Epyx 12:00PM (1/08/2009)
Toyota and Nissan also refuse to update the offerings in this segment. In fact Nissan and Toyota keep making their offerings larger to compete with the F-150 and Silverado.
Torrent 11:50AM (1/08/2009)
No problem! I dunno how I even got on that page, but there I was, looking at the truck saying "that looks so familiar." lol
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noz 12:50PM (1/08/2009)
Man! I couldn't think of a better vehicle for Ford to develop and build in this climate...truly kudos to Ford!!!!!!
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jcar302 1:34PM (1/08/2009)
While the concept looks good and tough.
That tai version is one ugly mother. I'm glad we don't have it here because after today i never want to see it again.
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