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The Ranger is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 engine that has 157 kW of power (at 3750 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Ten-speed Automatic. FORD claims the Ranger WILDTRAK 2.0 (4x4) uses 7.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 195g of CO 2.
paW2. Doors and Seats4 doors, 5 4 Power157kW, 500NmFuelDiesel Spd AutoWarranty5 Yr, Unltd KMsAncap Safety5/5 star 2015 With the next-generation Ranger right around the corner, we take a look back at the current PXIII generation to recap on just why itās been such a winner in the Aussie ute market. What we love Ride, handling and refinement among the best in the segment High level of standard equipment and impressive tech interface Quiet and comfortable country tourer What we donāt Wide turning circle makes city duties a shenanigan One of the most expensive ute options, especially for an older platform Steering feel is light and lifeless Introduction In the wake of local manufacturing shuttering, the Ford Ranger is the closest thing weāve got to a local hero. The Australian arm has put continual effort into the T6 Ranger platform throughout the last 10 years to ensure it stays relevant and up-to-date with contemporary a true success story too ā the current generation is still selling at industry-leading rates right before the brand evolves the model with its successor. Feeling the pressure, Ford?But before itās superseded by the next best thing, we thought getting a hold of a current-generation 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak bi-turbo double-cab would be a good idea, and reflect on why itās resonated so strongly with Australian new car the hard-hitting Ranger Raptor came along, the Wildtrak variant was the flagship Ranger ute you could buy. These days, you can option it with the 157kW/500Nm twin-turbo four-cylinder engine pinched from the Raptor. It comes mated solely to a 10-speed automatic Wildtrak can be picked out by its Bolder Grey exterior highlights, which actually just look body-coloured on our $650 Meteor Grey example. They include a restyled front grille, mirror caps, and a rear sailplane sports bar. The Wildtrak also scores black side steps and black 18-inch alloy wheels to set it aside from the rest of the Ranger a formidable-looking thing, with the Wildtrak spec going a long way to make a tough-looking demeanour. It does battle with the equally popular Toyota HiLux, the Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi old as it is, though, the Ranger is still one of the more expensive options in the dual-cab ute segment. Normally youād expect prices to come down somewhat leading into a new generation. The $66,090 before-on roads price for the Ranger Wildtrak with the turbo diesel engine is about as high as itās ever been. With that said, it was the best-selling vehicle in October 2021. It even looks set to overthrow the Toyota HiLuxās five-year winning streak at the end of the year and take the title of Australiaās top-selling car ā thereby handing Ford a victory it hasnāt tasted in over a quarter century. Key details 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Auto 4x4 Double Cab Price MSRP $66,090 plus on-road costs Colour of test car Meteor Grey Options Metallic paint ā $650 Price as tested $66,740 plus on-road costs Rivals Isuzu D-Max Mazda BT-50 Toyota HiLux Inside To do battle in its hotly contested arena, Fordās lifestyle-oriented variant equips an display with smartphone mirroring capability, satellite navigation, bi-LED headlights, push-button start, ambient lighting, electric driverās seat adjustment, and heated front Wildtrak accents help to break up the grey/black colour scheme, but while some will see the appeal of these leather-appointed seats, it does feel like a material that will sag over time. Ford used to have a sporty mesh-type fabric in the pre-update Wildtrak, and I wish it had just stuck with that. In any case, the seats are very comfortable and offer good side support and long-distance it does present a bit dated in 2021, the interior of the Ranger is functional and built well. Most touchpoints are covered in soft-touch materials and you get up-to-date tech and features to keep you easy to jump into thanks to keyless entry and side steps for shorter occupants, while space in the first row is comfortable and affords a good view out of the a great deal todayInterested in this car? Provide your details and we'll connect you to a member of the Drive itās not a fully digital cluster, I like the dual configurable screens straddling the centre speed readout. It can show navigation, phone and media information, but also give you read-outs for engine speed, fuel level, and tyre pressure is good storage in the front row, while back seat passengers are afforded a comfortable amount of room. Plus, there are power ports including a conventional power outlet and a 12-volt port. Handy, thoughtful stuff for what is essentially a family tub-lined tray scores an electrically operated roller shutter that, although it may reduce the Wildtrakās ability to store larger items due to that large storage canister, is super convenient to hide away your stuff and kind of speaks to this variantās role as a lifestyle load space is an almost-square 1549mm L x 1560mm W. 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Auto 4x4 Double Cab Seats Five Payload 954kg Length 5446mm Width 1977mm Height 1848mm Wheelbase 3220mm Infotainment and Connectivity Fordās ubiquitous Sync infotainment system is one of the best in the ute segment. Switching between menu systems using the touchscreen is simple, while prominent shortcuts allow the quick change between various more familiar with the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto interfaces can utilise that tech through a wired connection, but Bluetooth is also there for phone calls and audio also provision for FordPass Connect, which utilises a smartphone app to unlock/lock the doors, start the engine remotely, locate it when parked, and check fuel levels and tyre and Technology Safety credentials are borrowed from a 2015 ANCAP test of the broader Ranger line-up. It retains its full five-star rating and is bolstered by active features such as traffic sign recognition, rollover mitigation, adaptive cruise control, auto high beam, lane-keeping aid and all-round parking is also autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, hill start assist, hill descent control, tyre pressure monitoring, an electronically locking rear differential and active park assist. As mentioned, the Ranger Wildtrak comes fitted with an adaptive cruise-control system that faithfully tracks the car ahead and maintains a safe distance. Itās responsive to lane changes and is quick on the ball when the car ahead brakes suddenly. 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Auto 4x4 Double Cab ANCAP rating Five stars tested 2015 Safety report Link to ANCAP Value for Money As with all 2021 Ford Rangers, the Wildtrak benefits from a five-year/unlimited-kilometre factory warranty, 15,000km/12-month service intervals, and Ford's 'Ford Service Benefits' program which adds a free loan car come time for a service, roadside assistance, satellite map updates, and four years of fixed-price servicing at $299 a week of combined driving on highway, rural roads, gravel surfaces and around town, our fuel economy figure was While this is two litres more than Fordās official claim, itās about par for other Rangers weāve had on test. At a glance 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Auto 4x4 Double Cab Warranty Five years / unlimited km Service intervals 12 months / 15,000km Servicing costs $897 3 years $1495 5 years Fuel cons. claimed Fuel cons. on test Fuel type Diesel Fuel tank size 80L Driving Now I can tell you, for a dual-cab ute, driving a Ranger is about as passenger-car-like as they come. Especially for me, coming off the back of a week in the Chevrolet Silverado, the Ranger stops so much easier, rounds corners much more competently, and is easier to manage within its they arenāt the same kind of ute, but the Ranger is definitely better suited to Australia. Which makes a good point, because Ford Australia has spent countless hours behind the wheel of the T6 Ranger platform on Australian soil, and further developing the model as its progressed from launch to the current our rutted gravel roads and imperfect highways, the Ranger does a good job to iron out uneven surfaces and shield the people inside from too much upset. It absorbs larger bumps pretty well and only rattles slightly over the leaf-sprung remains surefooted on the road as the Ranger manages to control its weight well between rolling bends and doesnāt feel overly said, it is far better suited to touring than around town, with a cumbersome turning circle and 5446mm-long body making for a struggle on certain city streets. Luckily the electric steering is a nice, light weight, which makes manoeuvrability comes courtesy of the 157kW/500Nm twin-turbo diesel lifted from the Ranger Raptor. This engine can only be had with a 10-speed auto transmission developed by Ford and General Motors. I quite like the way itās able to pick up a ratio out of anywhere and think the engine/gearbox pairing to be a fair matching, though some complain it hunts for the right gear around are super smooth and near imperceptible. Even though this unit has a slightly narrower torque band than the larger the transmission does a much better job at keeping the car within that narrow band. What arenāt the nicest to experience are some sudden drivetrain shunts when putting your foot into it, which jolt the cabin as the ute slots into four-cylinder isnāt as jumpy off the line as the five-pot, but it is more responsive once on the move. I find itās also more refined and quieter than the bigger-engined not the last word in performance, there is ample overtaking power and the level of grunt is well suited to rural well, Iām no seasoned off-roader, but the Ranger does make rougher terrain approachable and easy to get stuck into. Youāve got a switchable four-wheel-drive system, locking rear differential and hill descent control to ease you into some more challenging fire previously rated the Toyota HiLux as a high watermark for off-roading utes, but the Ranger does come very close to the Toyotaās outright ability and remains fantastic to drive on the road as ESC calibration is great, always cutting in earlier rather than later to ensure the car doesnāt get too far out of shape. Ford has continually put mass amounts of development into its Ranger ute, which ensures that it continues to meet the demands of Aussie buyers straight out of the box. Key details 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Auto 4x4 Double Cab Engine four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel Power 157kW 3750rpm Torque 500Nm 1750-2000rpm Drive type Part-time four-wheel drive, low range transfer case Transmission 10-speed torque convertor automatic Power to weight ratio Weight kerb 2246kg Tow rating 3500kg braked, 750kg unbraked Turning circle Conclusion Come 2022 weāll hopefully have a new hero to look to in Fordās product line-up, once the next-gen Ranger arrives on the scene. But the T6 has done incredible service throughout the last decade by transporting Australians far and wide across all manner of Australian only that, but it has also faithfully serviced industries on a fleet basis, including our emergency services, forestry authorities, state emergency services, and construction industries, among myriad doesnāt have to do a whole lot to the next-generation car to be onto another winner. Nice-to-haves would be the long-rumoured six-cylinder power plant and improvements in refinement. Chief among all, if the next car can hang onto this Rangerās jack-of-all-trades ability, weāll be excited to get behind the wheel yet again. Ratings Breakdown2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Pick-up Double 10Infotainment & ConnectivityInterior Comfort & PackagingInsurance fromEstimate detailsTom started out in the automotive industry by exploiting his photographic skills but quickly learned that journalists got the better end of the deal. He began with CarAdvice in 2014, left in 2017 to join Bauer Media titles including Wheels and WhichCar and subsequently returned to CarAdvice in early 2021 during its transition to Drive. As part of the Drive content team, Tom covers automotive news, car reviews, advice, and holds a special interest in long-form feature stories. He understands that every car buyer is unique and has varying requirements when it comes to buying a new car, but equally, thereĆ¢ā¬ā¢s also a loyal subset of Drive audience that loves entertaining enthusiast content. Tom holds a deep respect for all things automotive no matter the model, priding himself on noticing the subtle things that make each car tick. Not a day goes by that he doesnĆ¢ā¬ā¢t learn something new in an everchanging industry, which is then imparted to the Drive reader more about Tom Fraser
The 2021 Ford Ranger WILDTRAK 4x4 is a four-wheel drive double cab pickup that was released to the Australian market on 01/06/2021 classified as a PX MKIII The Ranger is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x4 built in Thailand with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $65, Ranger is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 engine that has 157 kW of power at 3750 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm via a Ten-speed Automatic. Ford claims the Ranger WILDTRAK 4x4 uses of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 195g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1081km per full Ranger measures 1848mm inches in height, 5389mm inches in length, 1850mm inches in width with a 3220mm inches wheelbase that brings about a total of 2246kg lbs of unladen weight. The Ranger WILDTRAK 4x4 comes standard with 265/60 R18 front tyres and 265/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kilometre 2021 Ford Ranger WILDTRAK 4x4 has a 232mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing Ranger has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Of Chassis Frame and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to M*MF$%0&W123456.
Hereās everything we know so far about the most advanced Ford Ranger to date. The next generation Ford Ranger will get a bold new look and a major power boost ā including the option of a V6 turbo diesel from its big brother F-150 ā and a long list of advanced technology when it goes on sale late next year or early artist impressions of the base model Ford Ranger XL and volume-selling Ford Ranger XLT ā based on leaked images of early design studies ā show the next generation will adopt hints of the Ford F-150 super-wide, extended grille bars and C-shaped daytime running lights have apparently been designed to create a visual link to the Ford the Ford F-150 ā North Americaās biggest selling pick-up for the past 43 years ā is not planned for Australian showrooms, the new Ford Ranger will continue to be sold alongside it in the US, hence the family for most of the 180 countries where the Ford Ranger is sold ā more regions, in fact, than have McDonaldās restaurants ā company insiders refer to the vehicle as āour F Seriesā. While the next generation Ford Ranger will be based on the Australian-developed T6ā platform a version of which also underpins the Everest four-wheel-drive and the US Ford Bronco, substantial changes to suspension geometry aim to improve on-road and off-road note, the ādash to axle ratioā the distance between the cabin and the front wheels, has been lengthened while inside the engine bay changes will be made to to accomodate the option of wider V6 track is said to be slightly wider and the wheelbase marginally longer, to provide the new model with a larger and even more stable clearance angles are said to improve, especially at the rear where a new tow bar design will be tucked away better than it is on todayās corners of the rear bumper have a handy foot wedge pictured below to make it easier to step up and reach into the ute cabin, although similar in size, shape and roominess to the current Ranger, is expected to come in for a major overhaul, with higher quality materials, a new digital instrument display, a large high-resolution infotainment screen, and premium audio on top end smartphone app called Ford Pass, which enables owners to locate, lock and unlock the car remotely pictured below, will be introduced on the current Ford Ranger later this year before being adopted on the next generation current generation Ford Ranger has led the ute market when it comes to advanced safety ā and was the first ute in its class globally to earn a five-star rating, in 2011 ā although rivals have since closed the 2022 Ford Ranger is said to make another big technology leap, with available safety aids such as blind zone warning already available on the current US model, pictured below, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera, all supplementing autonomous emergency braking, radar cruise control and speed sign recognition on todayās Australia is yet to confirm any details or approximate timing for the new generation Ranger, however if history is a guide it is due in late 2021 or early 2022. The current generation Ford Ranger went on sale locally in September 2011, followed by facelifts in 2015 and 2018. The average lifecycle for a full model change on a body-on-frame pick-up is 10 not confirmed, the Ford Ranger will be obliged to adopt a centre airbag pictured below in the middle of the two front seats ā a new requirement to meet increasingly stringent five-star crash safety ratings to prevent contact between the front occupants in a collision ā unless the company can find another way to achieve the same level of occupant protection without the extra 2021 Isuzu D-Max and 2021 Mazda BT-50 utes will both come with a centre airbag when they go on sale this year, to make them at least eligible for a five-star rating following a full round of crash new Ford Ranger would need to be in showrooms by the end of 2021 to meet the deadline for the current criteria for a five-star rating. The goal posts to achieve a five-star rating will move again in 2022 to even more stringent safety has been widely speculated, CarAdvice understands the five-cylinder turbo diesel 147kW/470Nm ā that has served the current Ford Ranger for a decade ā will bow out with the switch to the new five-cylinder turbo diesel was meant to come to an end in 2018 when the bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel arrived with the Ford Ranger Raptor pictured above and as an option on the XLT and Wildtrak. However, Ford held onto the five-cylinder turbo diesel longer than originally planned amid fears of a buyer backlash over a switch to the smaller capacity by CarAdvice and other media outlets has found the bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel 157kW/500Nm matched to a 10-speed auto is faster and more powerful than the five-cylinder turbo diesel 147kW/470Nm matched to a six-speed auto ā whether empty, towing or carrying a load. The 10-speed auto means the bi-turbo is always in its optimum power band and rarely big news ā which has been speculated widely ā is the expected arrival of a turbo diesel V6 borrowed from the Ford F-150 pictured above with an output close to 185kW and 600Nm. It is this turbo diesel V6 that apparently helped seal the deal for a joint venture with Volkswagen for the next generation Amarok, which will be made by Ford but have a unique appearance see separate story here. The current VW Amarok TDV6 in its most powerful guise has a peak output of 190kW and 580Nm and is matched to an eight-speed understands both the bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel and V6 turbo diesel pictured below in the 2022 Ford Ranger will be backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission and heavy-duty four-wheel-drive system. It is unclear if a manual will be developed as an option for either engine due to relatively low the expected power on hand, hereās hoping at least some variants of the 2022 Ford Ranger line-up will come with four-wheel disc US market version of the current Ford Ranger ā and today's Ford Ranger Raptor ā already get four-wheel disc brakes, hopefully paving the way for other models in the 2022 Ford Ranger line-up. The more affordable models in the 2022 Ford Ranger line-up ā including single cab tradie utes ā are expected to switch from the current four-cylinder single-turbo diesel 118kW/385Nm to the more powerful and more efficient new generation four-cylinder single-turbo diesel from the Transit it is unclear which of the two outputs of the single-turbo diesel would apply; in the Transit Custom pictured below this engine is available in 125kW/390Nm or 136kW/405Nm guise and matched to either a six-speed manual or six-speed addition to the trio of diesel engines expected to headline the 2022 Ford Ranger with the TDV6 likely to be an option on top-end models such as the XLT and Wildtrak there may also be the option of petrol power on certain has learned a high powered twin turbo V6 petrol ā currently used in the Ford Explorer ST in the US pictured below ā could make its way under the bonnet of the new generation Ranger Raptor see separate story here.A petrol hybrid option is also reportedly being developed for the new generation Ranger, however it is unclear if one or both of these petrol engines will be available in selected markets globally including Australia or in North America only. The hybrid option, if made available on the Ranger ute, would be introduced some time after the initial understands the 2022 Ford Ranger will build on the current modelās class-leading road holding and technology features, and engineers have been tasked with making the vehicle more like an SUV in terms of comfort, quietness and driving good news is, we wonāt need to wait long before we see the next generation Ford understands the 2022 Ford Ranger is due to be unveiled in the first half of next year, by which time there will be a clearer picture of its local showroom arrival now, the window is still wide open ā late 2021 or early 2022 ā because there are four Ford Ranger factories around the world Thailand, South Africa, Argentina and the US that need to ramp up production of the new model. Joshua Dowling has been a motoring journalist for more than 20 years, spending most of that time working for The Sydney Morning Herald as motoring editor and one of the early members of the Drive team and News Corp Australia. He joined CarAdvice / Drive in 2018, and has been a World Car of the Year judge for more than 10 more about Joshua Dowling
Inevitable connecting flights, brazen weather, and a short three-day affair ā this isnāt the perfect setting for a tropical holiday on the beautiful island of Phuket, Thailand. However, it was the best backdrop to put the new-generation Ford Ranger through its paces. Along with a handful of media personnel from Asia and South Africa, I had the opportunity to sample the latest Ford Ranger before it goes on sale in over 180 markets worldwide including the US ā the second iteration of the midsize pickup truck since Ford consolidated it into a global model in 2011. The Ranger now sits on a heavily-modified version of the acclaimed T6 platform ā dubbed ā adding modularity to the ladder-frame chassis. The three-piece construction allowed modifications such as wider tracks, revised monotube front shock absorbers, and a repositioned rear suspension outboard of the frame rails for more on-road stability, off-road capability, and ride refinement. Some form of electrification through a hybrid setup has also been made possible with the revamp ā a different story for another time. As tested, the latest Ford Ranger has improved upon the acclaim of the outgoing model with the chassis updates and technological upgrades. The redesigned underpinnings promote better driving traits on both pavement and unchartered roads. The added technology amplifies the truckās slew of capabilities even further. But the increased integration of technology leaves room for improvement in terms of seamlessness and overall experience. The Ranger could also use some help from a more powerful engine as well ā at least with the one I drove for this review. More Rugged Three-Box Hauler The Ranger is a macho-looking midsize truck, but Ford wanted to amplify its ruggedness further in the latest model with a squared-off front fascia and more defined fenders. From front to rear, there are chiseled lines all over the vehicle, making the truck look extra muscular than before. The Rangerās face and its distinct C-shaped LED DRLs have a striking similarity to the smaller Maverick compact truck. The Ranger Double Cab Wildtrak, which was the star of the show and the default body configuration on this side of the world, remains distinct with the gray trim on the lower bumper that connects to the meshed grille. Ford claims that the new matrix LEDs are intelligent. In contrast to automatic high beams, the lights could stay bright the whole time but have the ability to pinpoint and shut down specific diodes that can blind oncoming traffic when detected. The shortened front overhang is evident with the new model when viewed from the side, done by moving the front wheels two inches forward to extend the wheelbase. This means a better approach angle, but more on that later. The silver rails over the bed not only maintain design continuity with the silver roof rails and step boards but also work as functional tie-down points when needed. Gone are the uninspired block taillights of the outgoing model; the lights now come with LED details to keep up with the times. Functional Bed ā As It Should A functional bed should always be part of the conversation when talking about trucks. For the Ranger, I'm happy to report that Ford made sure that the rear was as practical as possible and could serve as a workstation. Just like the bigger F-150, the new Rangerās tailgate comes with slots for C-clamps. There are power outlets positioned near the tailgate, as well, demonstrated during the pre-drive briefing by charging a laptop while a block of wood was clamped on the opened tailgate. By the way, the tailgate has also been equipped with a damper, so lifting it takes only a finger. A gray bed liner is standard on the Wildtrak, while the upper part of the bed gets plastic liners to protect the sheet metal. The polymer parts can serve as drill points for those who want to add accessories. Ford also added a handy step-board for the bed, which is integrated onto the bumper for easy ingress/egress. Nifty. Smarter Than Ever, But With Room For Improvement As the latest version of the midsize truck, the Ranger foregoes analog controls and displays in favor of a fully digital instrument cluster and a massive portrait-oriented infotainment screen with Sync 4 ā at least in Wildtrak guise. The displays are quite legible and the contrast of colors makes the text pop, while the capacitive feature of the center touchscreen allows for quick responses. But just like most vertical infotainment systems that integrate most if not all controls into a hulking screen, the learning curve is steep. It took me some time before I was able to familiarize myself with the menus ā finding the around-view monitor and off-road menus meant pulling over and digging into the system. The experience would have been better if it was just through a single touch of a button. Going through the rotary menu of drive modes wasnāt seamless, either. There was substantial latency and the knob felt cheap, spoiling the overall experience. The biggest problem with this digital setup, at least while I was off-roading, was the fact that the rear differential lock is clustered within the infotainment screen. Granted, the control on the outgoing model was also digital, but the arrangement was better before when a physical diff lock button was clustered together with the shift-on-the-fly 4WD modes. For the more traditional crowd, the new setup would be a point of contention and could potentially raise questions. Thank heavens Ford chose to separate the dual-zone HVAC controls onto a cluster of buttons and knobs, which allows for a no-look operation even whilst driving. The 360-degree camera also has one of the clearest and most accurate displays Iāve seen so far ā something that was quite useful during the off-road course. Conquering Ranger-Ville Speaking of the off-road course, Ford prepared a manmade area hundreds of miles away from Phuket in the province of Krabi to showcase the Rangerās reinvigorated off-road prowess. Ranger-Ville, as Ford dubbed it, consisted of steep rocky slopes, a water-wading traverse, slippery muddy trails, knee-deep ruts, rocky crawls, and very loose sand. Basically, Ford wanted us to go over everything but snow, which should be all covered by the preset drive modes of the truck, namely Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts, and Sand. These modes adjust everything depending on the parameters, including the transmission, throttle response, traction and stability controls, braking, and more. The adjustments on the Rangerās track and wheelbase allow for better parameters in relation to off-roading. The approach angle has been increased to 30 degrees up from degrees and the rear departure angle improved to 23 degrees up from 21 degrees. On the steep slopes, the Rangerās hill descent control took the center stage. The downhill drop was controlled and didnāt feel unsafe, plus the 360-degree camera helped in maneuvering through the rather narrow passageway. The improved approach angle was also showcased here as I didnāt feel any instance of the front underbody scraping during the encounter. The Ranger proved itās at home on dirt more than ever with the help of technology. The water-wading course was unsurprisingly a cinch, given that the Ranger can handle depths up to feet. The manmade lake, in my estimate, was only around to 2 feet. On the slippery tracks, which were extra slippery given the intermittent rains, we went to Snow/Slippery mode, allowing variable torque distribution among all four wheels depending on the slippage. I felt the tail slide out a bit but it was controlled and a rather fun encounter, despite having trees in close proximity. Same with the deep ruts, rocky crawls, and very loose sand tracks; the Ranger proved itās at home on dirt more than ever with the help of technology. Home, Home On The Ranger Ian Foston, the T6ās chief platform engineer, said that the Ranger can go over the off-road course without the help of the preset drive modes, and I believe him. On our way back to Phuket, we were surprised with another course consisting of everything we experienced in the Ranger-Ville, albeit, in natural occurrence. I didnāt use any of the drive modes, instead just switching from 4H and 4L, as well as toggling the diff lock on and off as needed. The 360-degree camera played a major role in finishing the job, considering that it was my first time driving on the right-hand side of a vehicle, more so, on an advanced off-road trail. Refined Ride And More Confident Handling After the dirt tracks, we went on to a long drive through the mountains of Krabi and onto the stretches of Phang Nga highway to get back to Phuket. The unforgiving weather continued, which made the traverse on winding roads extra dangerous. The Ranger was easy to maneuver through the twisties of Krabi. Given my inexperience in right-hand side driving, the lane centering function, which can detect the edge of the road, was my guide. The steering felt firm and decisive as well, promoting more confidence even through the tight corners of the mountain pass. But what the Ranger gains in refinement, it lacked in oomph and grunt. On the highway and on provincial roads, I felt the Rangerās ride refinement. It now holds a candle to the segment frontrunner, the Nissan Navara, in terms of overall comfort. It was plush for a body-on-frame truck, while roll through corners was predictable and progressive in how it arrived. The ride was car-like, as many journos used to say. But what the Ranger gains in refinement, it lacked in oomph and grunt. The Ranger Wildtrak I tested was powered by a bi-turbo inline-four EcoBlue diesel engine, good for 210 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. There were moments when I had to overtake to keep up with the convoy, only to be met with a feeling of wanting more pull from the rear wheels. I felt the truckās 5,000-pound weight during these attempts, which took a toll on the otherwise already powerful four-pot oil-burner. The silver lining here was that the 10-speed automatic transmission didnāt have any shift shock, while the outgoing modelās tendency to fumble over the gears has been eliminated. I appreciate the more civilized drive, but I wish there was more when I needed it most. Setting The Bar Higher I canāt deny that the improvements on the latest Ford Ranger are met with relative success. Shortcomings notwithstanding, it sets the bar higher for its rivals ā in terms of refinement, driving dynamics, off-road prowess, and technological advancements. Ford now has work to do in making the in-cabin technology connive more seamlessly to complete the package. I wish I could say the same for the lackluster mid- to high-range grunt from the diesel power plant. Then again, thereās the availability of a V6 turbodiesel Ford Ranger in select markets such as Australia, which should be good for 247 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. As to the other markets that will get this top-spec engine, thatās still a mystery. For the US and Canada, the new Ranger is all but confirmed at this point. A Ford representative refused to give me a specific timeline when asked, dismissing the conversation with its standard response on future products. But an educated guess tells us that the North American market will get this version of the truck with some changes to accommodate crash standards at a later date given that the current model was just introduced in 2019. Itās now just a question of when. The US will likely get the same EcoBoost gasoline engine bound for the Middle East and currently featured in the current North American Ranger, which is good for 298 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque. But there are a lot of things under consideration, including a Ranger EV co-developed with Volkswagen. What's clear after this test, though, is that the new Ranger is smarter and more capable, particularly when it comes to going off-road. That should make it an even more popular offering for customers in Asia, Europe, and yes, North America.
Thereās a lot to be said for constant refinement. The current Ford Ranger was launched in 2011 alongside its platform partner, the Mazda BT-50, with much fanfare. The world has changed a lot in the intervening nine years. Barack Obama was President when the new Ranger was launched, Julia Gillard was Prime Minster, Sam Newman was still on television, and the Holden Commodore was still being built in Australia. But nine years, countless updates, and a global pandemic into its life ā and at least three years from replacement ā the ageless Ranger remains a standout in Australiaās crowded dual-cab ute market. Itās the only ute capable of giving the Toyota HiLux a run for its money on the sales charts, and accounts for the lionās share of Ford sales in Australia. We hopped behind the wheel of the highly-specced dual-cab Wildtrak to explore how the Ranger has stayed relevant. How much does the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo cost? Pricing for the range-topping Ford Ranger Wildtrak kicks off at $63,890 before on-road costs with a five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, and stretches to $65,390 before on-roads for the more powerful bi-turbo diesel on test here. The same engine can be had for $60,540 before on-roads in the dual-cab Ranger XLT if Bi-Turbo power is your main priority. With a mid-$60,000 price, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak occupies rarefied air in the dual-cab ute space. Itās priced in line with the Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior, and makes the Ranger around $3000 more expensive than the Toyota HiLux Rogue and Rugged X. Between $60,000 and $70,000 will get you a Volkswagen Amarok TDI580 Highline Black with V6 power, too. What do you get? Everything in the Ford kit bag, short of the Ford Ranger Raptorās jump-ready suspension and other Raptor-specific equipment. The Wildtrak is fully loaded both inside and out. The driver and passenger sit in heated seats trimmed in leather and tough-looking cloth with Wildtrak emblems sewn into their backrests, and the driver grasps a leather-trimmed steering wheel. Thereās dual-zone climate control, and an infotainment touchscreen running Fordās Sync 3 infotainment software with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has factory satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, as well as a reversing camera with parking sensors. The driver is faced with an analogue rev counter flanked by two supplementary displays capable of displaying speed and fuel information on the right-hand side, and infotainment details on the left. Ford led the charge with active safety in dual-cab utes. Autonomous emergency braking, auto high-beam, and lane-keeping assist are standard, along with adaptive cruise control and surprisingly effective hands-free parking. On the outside, it rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, and features glossy grey detailing on the grille, flanks, sports bar, and Wildtrak graphics. This is still one of the most handsome utes on the market, with an American-inspired front end. Down back, thereās a powered roll top cover for the tray, which sounds extravagant but is handy in practice. Not only is it more space-efficient than older Mountain Top covers, it can be remotely opened using the key. The tailgate is also counterweighted, which makes it light enough to open with a pinky. Youāre unlikely to notice if youāre a big, burly he-man how most Ranger owners see themselves, but itās nice to have if your cannons are more popgun than Popeye how most Ranger owners actually are. Itās one of many small improvements Ford has made to the Ranger over its life, helping keep it fresh in the face of stiff competition. Is the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo safe? The Ford Ranger has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing out in 2015. It scored out of a possible 37 points. You can read more about the crash test rating at the ANCAP website. Thereās six airbags including full-length curtain airbags, something the Volkswagen Amarok canāt match. The Ranger has also since been updated with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. What is the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo like on the inside? The Ford Ranger might be getting long in the tooth, but the interior remains one of the most comfortable and functional in the business. The steering wheel doesnāt adjust for reach, but the driving position is excellent. The seats are supportive, and offer a commanding driving position over the Rangerās power-bulged bonnet, along with heating for Melbourneās frosty winter mornings. Thereās plenty of storage and three USB ports up front, while rear seat space is on par when compared to the Rangerās dual-cab ute rivals. That means youāll fit average-sized people back there, but headroom is limited for taller passengers. Itās arguably a better place to be than the skinny Triton and slightly agricultural HiLux, thanks not only to the space on offer but touches such the foldaway grab handles, which wonāt batter your head over rough roads. Unfortunately, there are no rear air vents. The power point and 12V socket are nice, but weād argue the kids are more likely to appreciate cooling air on a hot summerās day, or USB ports to charge their devices. Ford has a jump on its competitors on the technology front. The Sync 3 infotainment system packs satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is streets ahead of the basic system in the Toyota HiLux. Itās also got the Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara licked on the technology front. Fordās native voice control is among the best in the business, and the addition of over-the-air software updates means your infotainment system can gain skills over its life. The instrument binnacle is a paragon of clarity, with an easy to read speedometer flanked by two displays. The left-hand side can show phone, entertainment, or navigation data, while the right shows trip data, including a digital speedo. Fordās reversing camera is one of the clearest out there, too, and includes a zoom function for attaching a trailer. Although itās a high-end model, the Wildtrak still possesses plenty of hard plastics. That wouldnāt be ideal in a passenger car, but itās worth keeping in mind the people who still use their utes for work. Being able to bash around in steel-cap boots on dusty work sites is still high on the priority list, and the Ranger feels tightly screwed together. Whatās under the bonnet? Thereās no replacement for displacement, right? Wrong, in the case of the Ranger Wildtrak. Although itās still offered with a five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, the range-topper is a four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel making 157kW of power and 500Nm of torque ā up 10kW and 30Nm on the five-pot. Thereās no manual option. The Bi-Turbo Ford Ranger Wildtrak is instead exclusively offered with a 10-speed automatic co-developed with General Motors. Thatās right, this is a burly ute with a milk bottle-sized motor and new-fangled transmission born of a partnership between bitter American rivals. We live in strange times. Braked towing capacity is 3500kg, and payload is 954kg, so itās just as capable as the bigger engine if youāre into hauling things around. Ford claims on the combined cycle, we saw in a week heavily skewed to city driving. How does the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo drive? The Ford Ranger Wildtrak is among the most car-like dual-cab utes on the market to drive. It starts with the engine, which is smoother, quieter, and punchier than the five-cylinder it has usurped atop the line-up. Youāre always aware itās a turbo-diesel engine, with a decent background clatter on a cold startup, but thereās far less of it than in the five-cylinder. Ford has clearly made an effort to make the Ranger feel grown up. The engine registers barely a murmur under light throttle, and noise from the tyres, mirrors, and motor is hard to spot at highway speeds compared to its rivals. Despite its small displacement, the Bi-Turbo engine doesnāt feel underdone compared to the larger engines offered elsewhere in dual-cab world. Its outputs should tell you as much, as should the payload and towing figures. Critical to the engineās impressive behaviour is the smartly-tuned 10-speed automatic, which manages to keep you in the meat of the torque band essentially all the time without feeling fussy, or like itās lost in the huge spread of ratios on offer. More often than not itās hard to tell which gear youāre in, but it doesnāt matter because thereās always performance when you lean on the throttle, from standstill to highway speeds. Hands-on off-roaders can manually change gears using a rocker switch on the side of the gear selector, but itās a poor substitute for paddles or a sequential-style shift. Best to leave the transmission to its own devices. Like its dual-cab rivals, the Ranger Wildtrak can be a bit jiggly with no load in the tray. Although their equipment levels and prices extend well into family SUV territory, these utes are commercial vehicles at heart. Leaf springs designed to handle almost a tonne of load can only be so refined. With that said, the ride in the Ranger is very good for a dual-cab with nothing in the tray. Fordās local tuning has clearly paid dividends, because itās settled at highway speeds and doesnāt skip over small inner-city imperfections. The steering is light at city speeds, hiding the dual-cab Rangerās heft and making it one of the easier utes to park. And if you arenāt a confident parker, thereās hands-free park assist capable of automatically steering you into a parallel spot provided you can control the pedals. Light and easy Electric power steering The Ford Ranger Wildtrak is easy to drive in the city, with light steering and a tall driving position It worked in our experience, and having chunky all-terrain tyres means the computer getting it wrong wonāt result in scraped wheels. Who said dual-cab utes donāt make good city cars? With an 800mm wading depth and 237mm of ground clearance, switchable four-wheel drive with low-range, and a locking rear differential, there are the bones of a very capable off-roader in the Ranger. It comfortably dispatches fire trails, and will get you to the tricky camping spots without too much struggle. Four-wheel drive engages quickly and smoothly, and previous experience has shown Fordās traction control is well tuned for gravel. How much does the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo cost to run? Maintenance for the Ranger is required every 12 months or 15,000km ā whichever comes first. In addition to its five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, Ford offers capped-price servicing for the Ranger. The first four services will cost no more than $299 while the fifth service will cost $365. CarExpertās take on the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo Thereās a reason the Ford Ranger is one of the best-selling cars in Australia. Itās excellent. The Wildtrak is one of the most expensive diesel dual-cab utes on the market, but it can justify the price with a comfortable interior, excellent road manners, and a modern, refined powertrain. Itās also capable off-road, although Toyota HiLux fans will no doubt argue their unbreakableā trucks can go further when the going gets tough. Whether you opt for the engine or the will come down to preference. Thereās nothing wrong with the older five-cylinder, and some will no doubt like the fact itās a tried-and-tested option. But if itās refinement you want, the Bi-Turbo is hard to beat. Itās where my money would be going. As for how it stacks up against its newer rivals? The new D-Max and BT-50 are unknown quantities at this point, so itās tough to know. Likewise the updated Toyota HiLux, which promises to ride better and pack more technology than its predecessor. What we do know is theyāll have to be pretty damn good to topple the Ranger.
For safety, there's the standard inclusion of seven airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, hill descent control, hill launch assist, rollover mitigation, adaptive load control as well as front and rear parking sensors. Safety is further bolstered by autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, brake override system, emergency stop signal, lane departure warning and assist, blindspot detection system, highbeam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, manual speed limiter, multi-collision brake, Active park assist tyre-pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera system. "As Asia Pacific's only factory-built performance truck for performance off-roading, demand for the Ranger Raptor has exceeded expectations. Based on feedback received, we know many Malaysian customers want a choice of engines and the Bi-Turbo Diesel engine is a great addition to our lineup," said SDAC Ford managing director Turse Zuhair. For those interested to check out the newly launched next-gen Ranger Raptor can visit MRANTI Park open space, West entrance from June 9 to 11. The pick-up truck will also be taking a nationwide tour including Sabah and Sarawak with the Ford Experience Hub roadshow till September where a Ford Concierge will assist with any enquiries. From left Turse; Sime Darby Motors, South East Asia, Hong Kong and Macau managing director Jeffrey Gan; Sime Darby Motors, Motors' Division managing director Andrew Basham and Ford Asia Pacific Distributor Markets sales zone manager Navin Gulatiat the unveiling of the Next Generation Ford Ranger Raptor Bi-Turbo Diesel. Visitors to the hub may also book a test drive, learn more about the Ford Ranger Getaways as well as view and purchase exclusive Ford merchandise. Those who book the latest pick-up truck and/or getaway at the hub will be able to immediately redeem exclusive merchandise. Last but not least, buyers of the latest Ranger Raptor will be able to utilise their Inner Circle privilege card code to enjoy a 30% discount on one Ford Raqnger Getaways trip. For more information, log on to or follow Ford Malaysia's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube channel or WhatsApp Chat with a Ford Ranger Specialist about the latest Ranger Raptor.
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