The model produced in Pacheco obtained the highest score in the crash tests.
The Ford Ranger produced in Argentina received five stars in crash tests Latin NCAP (Latin America and the Caribbean New Car Assessment Program)carried out with the entity’s new protocols.
The vehicle was evaluated for frontal impact, side impact, side pole impact, whiplash, pedestrian protection, electronic stability control, emergency braking system in the city, interurban and for vulnerable road users, safety systems. lane assist, speed assist system and blind spot detection.
The truck, equipped with seven airbags and electronic stability control as standard, obtained a result of 93.11% in protection for adult occupants, 89.80% for child occupants, 74.77% in protection of pedestrians and vulnerable road users and 92.01% in safety assistance.
“The Ford Ranger was developed to redefine the segment, with innovative engineering solutions, and the Latin NCAP result reinforces the superiority of its attributes. “We are very happy to offer our customers a truck with the highest safety rating under the most rigorous protocol in force,” he said. Gilmar de Paula, chief engineer of the Ranger Platform in South America.
“Congratulations to Ford for joining the club of Latin NCAP five-star midsize trucks under a more rigorous protocol. In most cases, voluntary improvements arise as a reaction to Latin NCAP ratings, demonstrating once again the catalytic effect of independent testing and information for consumers,” he said. Alejandro Furas, general secretary of Latin NCAP.
Source: Ambito
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