Pros
- Solid off road credentials
- Excellent on road dynamics
- Impressive safety kit
- Showing solid long term reliability
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We'd be cautious
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We ask so much from 4×4 dual cab utes and the Ford Ranger balances lifestyle, work, safety and efficiency arguably better than any other vehicle in its class.
While Toyota has built the HilLx’s reputation (and popularity) on decades of incredible reliability, Ford have had to create a vehicle that...
Since it was released in 2011, the Australian-developed Ford Ranger has consistently dominated various comparison tests and earned countless accolades.
This, in addition to Ford’s constant onslaught of variants, model updates and special editions, has seen the Ranger become one of Australia’s highest selling vehicles.
Especially in 4×4 dual-cab ute configuration, its sales dominance has resulted in the used car market being flooded with options when it comes to buying a second hand Ranger.
But should you buy a Ranger at all and if so, which one should you buy?
Since it was released in 2011, the Australian-developed Ford Ranger has consistently dominated various comparison tests and earned countless accolades.
This, in addition to Ford’s constant onslaught of variants, model updates and special editions, has seen the Ranger become one of Australia’s highest selling vehicles.
Especially in 4×4 dual-cab ute configuration, its sales dominance has resulted in the used car market being flooded with options when it comes to buying a second hand Ranger.
But should you buy a Ranger at all and if so, which one should you buy?
Since it was released in 2011, the Australian-developed Ford Ranger has consistently dominated various comparison tests and earned countless accolades.
This, in addition to Ford’s constant onslaught of variants, model updates and special editions, has seen the Ranger become one of Australia’s highest selling vehicles.
Especially in 4×4 dual-cab ute configuration, its sales dominance has resulted in the used car market being flooded with options when it comes to buying a second hand Ranger.
But should you buy a Ranger at all and if so, which one should you buy?
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We ask so much from 4×4 dual cab utes and the Ford Ranger balances lifestyle, work, safety and efficiency arguably better than any other vehicle in its class.
While Toyota has built the HilLx’s reputation (and popularity) on decades of incredible reliability, Ford have had to create a vehicle that can not only match its sparring partner HiLux, but one that can beat it in almost every category, and they have.
The Ranger is proving to be just as reliable as its equivalent generation HiLux yet the Ranger has far better on road driving dynamics, arguably superior off-road ability, equivalent safety tech, infotainment and practicality.
Yes, you should buy one, but which one?
Our pick is the post-facelift XLT and preferably one with the optional Tech Pack.
The XLT comes with all the best bits of the Wildtrack while only really missing out on some of the cosmetic treatment, and now that a 2016 XLT can be had for around $35,000 here in Australia, we think these are the sweet spot of the range.
We ask so much from 4×4 dual cab utes and the Ford Ranger balances lifestyle, work, safety and efficiency arguably better than any other vehicle in its class.
While Toyota has built the HilLx’s reputation (and popularity) on decades of incredible reliability, Ford have had to create a vehicle that can not only match its sparring partner HiLux, but one that can beat it in almost every category, and they have.
The Ranger is proving to be just as reliable as its equivalent generation HiLux yet the Ranger has far better on road driving dynamics, arguably superior off-road ability, equivalent safety tech, infotainment and practicality.
Yes, you should buy one, but which one?
Our pick is the post-facelift XLT and preferably one with the optional Tech Pack.
The XLT comes with all the best bits of the Wildtrack while only really missing out on some of the cosmetic treatment, and now that a 2016 XLT can be had for around $35,000 here in Australia, we think these are the sweet spot of the range.
We ask so much from 4×4 dual cab utes and the Ford Ranger balances lifestyle, work, safety and efficiency arguably better than any other vehicle in its class.
While Toyota has built the HilLx’s reputation (and popularity) on decades of incredible reliability, Ford have had to create a vehicle that can not only match its sparring partner HiLux, but one that can beat it in almost every category, and they have.
The Ranger is proving to be just as reliable as its equivalent generation HiLux yet the Ranger has far better on road driving dynamics, arguably superior off-road ability, equivalent safety tech, infotainment and practicality.
Yes, you should buy one, but which one?
Our pick is the post-facelift XLT and preferably one with the optional Tech Pack.
The XLT comes with all the best bits of the Wildtrack while only really missing out on some of the cosmetic treatment, and now that a 2016 XLT can be had for around $35,000 here in Australia, we think these are the sweet spot of the range.
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