Production of New Ford Ranger Commences in South Africa
- First new Ford Ranger production models emerge from Silverton Assembly Plant
- Result of over R3-billion investment and extensive upgrades at Ford's local operations
- New Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor destined for markets in Africa, Europe and Middle East
PRETORIA, South Africa, 11 February 2019 - Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has officially commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa's best-selling vehicles and export models.
Selected range-topping models, including the Ranger Raptor, will be powered by the all-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel engine assembled at Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. This unit produces 157kW and 500Nm of torque - up by 10kW and 30Nm compared with the current 3.2 TDCi - and delivers up to a nine percent improvement in fuel efficiency when combined with the advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission.
Certain derivatives will feature a 2.0 Single Turbo version of this engine, producing 132kW and 420Nm of torque, mated to the same 10-speed transmission. Various other models in the line-up will retain the proven 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines and existing gearbox options - thus giving customers the widest choice yet in this category. As usual, the line-up includes Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles to suit customer requirements.
Along with freshened design cues, range-topping Ranger models will raise the bar once again with industry-defining safety features on the Wildtrak such as Pre-Collision Assist and Active Park Assist. SYNC 3® with Navigation remains one of the Ranger's technology highlights as a fully featured infotainment system with intuitive voice control.
Following the launch of the 'standard' new Ford Ranger models, the attention will be shifted to the locally assembled Ranger Raptor that is set to create an entirely new segment in the pickup market when it makes its eagerly anticipated debut.
Some of the defining features of the Ranger Raptor include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, and an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode for fast off-road driving. It also boasts a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres.
More details, including specifications, model range and pricing will be released at launch.
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Research shows that the brain cannot handle processing two tasks simultaneously effectively. It can switch between the tasks however your reaction time is diminished while these actions are being performed. Many people think they can do two things at once but it's just not possible to concentrate fully on both simultaneously. Drivers stop monitoring their environment and new drivers in particular aren't in the habit of scanning the road for hazards. Dividing your attention for even a second makes for an even more dangerous combination.
Derek Kirkby, Training Director for Ford's global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme in South Africa, says: "In my experience of training hundreds of drivers, I'd say that even normal, everyday driving uses around 85 per cent of your mental load. Sending one text or selfie, and even talking with a passenger, can overload the brain while driving - increasing the risk of an accident."
"When you're using 85 per cent of your brainpower to drive, your mind isn't capable of doing much else," adds Kirkby. "Regardless of whether you're a professional or new to the road - you will be a safer driver if you understand how much of your brain you're using just to drive the car."
Ford SYNC® Technologies have been integrated in to our entire range of vehicles, from the Ford Figo 1.5Ti VCT Ambiente, to the Ford Mustang 5.0 GT, to the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi Turbo (Excluding the Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Single Cab Base).
We at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg value our customers and their families safety.
We want each and every one of our customers to be as safe as possible on the road and the Ford SYNC® Technology brings us one step closer to achieving that goal.
Come in and visit us at Kempster Ford Randburg and see what this awesome Technology can do for you and the safety of your loved ones.
He joins our group for the second time around on the 1st of May 2019 - with zest, enthusiasm, focus, strategy and innovation. Mr Van Zyl has a proven track record of his capabilities. He started his career at Wesbank in 1989 and in 1996 started his career as a sales executive. He commenced as sales manager in the CMH Group on April 1st of 2003, through hard-work, dedication and going the extra mile he got recognized and got promoted in February 2007 as the Dealer Principal. On the 1st of June 2016, another Group took over Menlyn Auto from CMH and insisted they keep him as he was an asset to the company. Indeed, they had made the right choice and kept him on as the Dealer Principal to steer the Dealership.
In seeing his outstanding progress CMH then took him back as the new Dealer Principal of CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria as of 1 May 2019.
In his strict customer-orientated mind-set, Werner also truly believes in the concept “attention to detail”, as he is very involved in his various Departments. He is truly hands-on and very approachable – his open-door policy makes all employees feel important, needed and more especially like a family.
Both the New Car Sales department managed by Henry Pearson, as well as the Used Car Sales department managed by Suzette Rossouw, have all the vehicles advertised henceforth making it easy for our customers to come and view as well as test drive the vehicles, making their decision to purchase much easier.
