Ford Ranger Review

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The pick-up market in the UK is now more saturated than ever before. Established models are better than ever and plenty of newcomers are looking to steal a share of the market too.

If there’s one vehicle that should be able to take this segment to a new level, it’s the Ford Ranger. Ford knows a thing or two when it comes to pick-ups, they sold just shy of one million F-Series last year in the US alone! To appeal to as many markets as possible in the UK the Ranger can be had with a number of trim levels and cab setups.

The two entry-level Ford Ranger vans – XL and XLT are the most rugged of Ford’s pick-ups, designed to be workhorses rather than majoring on comfort. There are also three body styles to choose from too, with Regular, Super and Double Cab models all available. The Limited 2 and top of the range Wildtrak get numerous additions, with Ford's Sync 2 infotainment system, reversing camera, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation system and lane assist. The latter also gains bigger alloys, sat nav, aluminium roof rails and numerous titanium exterior trim.

Overall the Ranger is a refined option, engine noise is noticeable, but in a reassuring and confidence inspiring way. Its towing capacity puts it in line with its competitors with the double cabs capable of pulling 1081kg.

Power for the regular range comes from two engines, a 2.2 TDCi Duratorq four-cylinder in 130PS and 160PS guises, or a 3.2 TDCi 200PS five-cylinder: the latter is the only engine choice for the Ranger Wildtrak. All Double Cab models get a six-speed manual gearbox with stop-start and selectable four-wheel drive as standard, while a six-speed auto is available on Limited and Wildtrak models, although this does without stop-start.

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