Ford Shows Off Some Of The Accessories Coming To The Ranger

While we currently have to make do with the outgoingRanger, select markets across the globe have already received the handsome new derivative. Australia, for example,received its first batchsome time ago and customers can already specify and order their dream Raptorvia the configurator．当浏览澳大利亚的网站,我们是一个bit disappointed to see very few optional extras or accessories.

However, it seems another truck-loving market has an answer. Ford South Africa has unveiled a bevy of lifestyle and off-roading accessories for the new Ranger and the Everest,a piece of forbidden fruitnot destined for our shores. Annoyingly, the Blue Oval has shared just two pictures - but what we've seen so far certainly looks promising.

"Our goal was to create the most comprehensive, factory-backed accessory catalog we've ever had - expanding the versatility of Ranger and Everest for our customers and allowing them to work, play and explore with family," said Ford's Michael Karageorgiou.

The automaker has certainly met this goal. As seen above, the Everest and Ranger look ready for adventure when kitted out with the approved accessories. The pickup truck can be seen with a reinforced color-coded bumper and bull bar, as well as unique roof racks. The Everest looks meaner still; a more substantial bull-bar-and-bumper combination affords greater protection when exploring off the beaten path.

There are some rally-style auxiliary lights on the grille, and thanks to the raised ride height, we can see the solid-looking bash plate. Fitted to the roof of the capable SUV is a platform for a rooftop tent, turning the Everest into a bona fide overlanding vehicle. While these look the part, Ford had to make sure they were able to withstand the toughest of conditions by testing them in real-world environments.

"We took the cars and for two weeks we went to the Victorian high country and we lived out of them, off the grid, camping," explained the company's Nathan Medbury.