Ford Rolls Out Two New Generation Cars in Indonesia

VIVA – RMA Indonesia as distributor of Ford rolls out two new cars on Thursday. Both are the Ford Everest Titanium in the SUV segment and the Ford Ranger Raptor in the double cabin segment.

Both new cars are known to be the latest generation in each segment. According to Pinaki Mukherjee as Country Manager of RMA Indonesia, the Ford Everest and Ranger have some impressive advantages.

"The Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor and Everest Titanium were chosen as the main launch vehicles because of their superior performance that makes them stand out in their respective classes," Mukerjee said during the launch event of the Ford Ranger and Everest at the Fairmont Senayan Hotel, Jakarta, on Thursday.

The Ranger Raptor has made many breakthroughs in off-roading circles with its unrivaled performance.

This off-road car is equipped with a twin turbo diesel engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters, and produces 210 PS of power and 500 Nm of maximum torque, which is channeled through a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Ford Ranger also has entertainment that plays through a 12-inch touchscreen, he added.

Furthermore, the Ford Ranger comes in four variants, namely the Ranger Base 2.0L (4x4) M/T, Ford Ranger XLT 2.0L (4x4) A/T, Ford Ranger Wildrak 20L (4x4) A/T, and Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L (4x4) A/T.

Meanwhile, the Ford Everest has two variants, the Everest 2.0L XLT (4x4) A/T and the Everest 2.0L Titanium (4x4).

The Ford Everest has a 2.0 twin turbo engine at its heart, and there are many luxury features such as large panoramic roof, 360-degree camera, 12-inch touchscreen, as well as features like the Advanced Driver Assist System.

At the same time, D.J. Simpson, Managing Director of Ford Asia Pacific Distributor Markets, said that Ford's global team has developed the next-generation Everest by combining all-terrain capability with exceptional comfort.

"It features a bold exterior design that reflects an adventurous spirit and an interior design that delivers serenity and comfort," he stated.

Simpson added that this latest generation Everest is a true manifestation of the next generation SUV that will certainly be in demand by customers, especially in the Indonesian market. 

In terms of price, the Ford Ranger Base is sold at IDR 481 million, the Ford Ranger ELX at IDr 589 million, and the Ford Ranger Raptor at IDR 1,103 million.

For the Ford Everest with two variants, the XLT is priced at IDR 778 million and Titanium at IDR 871 million. All prices are available at on the road Jakarta.