More than just its engine, though, the Ranger Wildtrak does an impressive job of straddling the line between rough-and-ready work trucks and comfortable family transport. Despite glowing reports so far of the 2.0-litre engine’s drivability, keeping the older, larger-capacity engine available means buyers who don’t trust downsizing can still opt for a Ranger and boast the largest engine capacity in the ute segment – short of a V8-powered, locally converted, American import. Although power and torque haven’t been bumped up as part of the late-2018 update, the Ranger still claims more power and torque than its four-cylinder Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton rivals, the two closest sellers in the ute segment.įord’s strategy is a clever one. Though it may carry over, the 3.2-litre engine is hardly past its use-by date.
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Step down to a manual for $2200 less, or up to the 10kW/20Nm more powerful 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder and 10-speed auto from the Raptor for $1500 extra.įour-wheel drive is standard for the Wildtrak, while other Ranger grades offer a Hi-Rider 4x2 driveline as an alternative. It also distances itself from the Raptor with this engine, a carryover 3.2-litre five-cylinder producing 147kW at 3000rpm and 470Nm from 1750–2500rpm, and a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.Īs seen here, equipped with a 6AT and inline-five engine, pricing tips a not-insignificant $63,290 before on-road costs. Unlike the Raptor, which has been comprehensively reworked to make it capable of off-road ‘Baja-style’ racing, the Wildtrak determines its differences from other Ranger variants through trim finishes and a slightly more attention-grabbing appearance package.