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Ford Philippines is expanding its Ranger lineup in
the Philippines with the launch of the new Ranger
XLS Sport.
The Ranger XLS Sport is an upgraded version
of the Ranger XLS variant, featuring design
enhancements that make it more striking and easy
to notice while on the road. The Ranger XLS Sport
has upgraded 17-inch alloy wheels and sports a
glossy black painted rear bumper and front grille.
Its sides have been fitted with step boards for ease
of entry.
The Ranger XLS Sport remains to be powered
by the proven 2.2L TDCi engine which generates
160PS and 385Nm of Torque. It is accompanied
by a 6-speed manual transmission for a smooth
and more enjoyable drive across diverse road
conditions.
It is also equipped with Driver-Assist Technologies
such as Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution, Cruise Control, Front Driver
and Passenger Airbags and ISOFIX Child Seat
Owners of Mazda vehicles equipped with
the Mazda Connect infotainment system can
now expand the functionality of their cars’
infotainment system to work with CarPlay and
Android Auto. The official Mazda hardware
upgrade kit that provides smartphone mirroring
functionality is now available at Mazda
dealerships across the country.
“There has been a strong demand for the Mazda
Connect system to be able to work seamlessly
with popular smartphone applications,” said
Steven Tan, president and CEO, Bermaz Auto
Philippines. “We hear our customers and now
we have made available the official Mazda
hardware kit that expands Mazda Connect
features to include navigation, music, and even
search applications. The upgrade kit retains the
full functionality designed into Mazda Connect
that makes it intuitive and safe to control by both
driver and passenger.”
The official upgrade kit can be retrofitted to
Mazda vehicles from model year 2014 onwards
equipped with the Mazda Connect system. Aside
from the new system module, the kit also includes
higher capacity USB ports that can accommodate
simultaneous smartphone charging and data
transfer. The upgrade also includes an official
software update to allow the smartphone
operating system to work with Mazda Connect.
The upgraded Mazda Connect system allows
Ford Philippines expands ranger lineup
with Ranger XLS Sport
Anchors, ensuring maximum safety and comfort
in every drive. It is also powered by SYNC®, Ford’s
hands-free infotainment system, allowing ease of
access to the Ranger’s entertainment system and
connected mobile devices through simple voice
commands.The Ranger XLS Sport initially comes in two
variants: the Ranger XLS Sport 4x4 MT priced at
PHP1,211,000 and the Ranger XLS Sport 4x2 MT
priced at PHP1,062,000. It will be available in five
colors, including arctic white, absolute black,
aluminum metallic, meteor grey, and true red.Mazda smartphone mirroring upgrade kit
now available
control of popular smartphone functions
through the vehicle’s touchscreen while the
vehicle is parked, via the Commander Control
Knob while the vehicle is in motion, or through
Voice Recognition, which is already an existing
control feature of the infotainment system. The
use of smartphone factory-supplied power
and data cables and Bluetooth connection
are needed to integrate the smartphone with
Mazda Connect.The Mazda smartphone mirroring upgrade kit
may be purchased for PHP 17,500 + VAT at all
21 official Mazda dealerships in the country.
The price includes installation by trained Mazda
technicians to ensure proper fit and integration
and comes with a one-year warranty for the
newly installed hardware. Interested Mazda
owners may inquire or visit the nearest Mazda
dealership to make reservations and schedule
installation appointments.Ford Ranger XLS SportThe official upgrade kit can be retrofitted to Mazda vehicles from model year 2014 onwards equipped with the Mazda Connect