OREANDA-NEWS. April 20, 2016. The new Ford Ranger has driven off with a prestigious “All Wheel Drive Vehicle of the Year Award” in Germany.

Trade magazine Auto Bild Allrad crowned Ranger the best vehicle available in the four-wheel drive pickup sector for 2016.

Bernhard Schmitz, head of commercial vehicles, Ford-Werke GmbH, in receiving the award said: "The award honors not only how successful Ranger is in terms of sales, but also in terms of its image within the class. My heartfelt thanks to the readers of Auto Bild Allrad. We will work hard to defend this top position."

The current model generation Ford Ranger debuted in Europe in 2011 and has established itself as a firm favourite with business and recreational users.

Last year Ford registered 27,300 new Rangers in Europe, making it the most popular vehicle in its segment.