Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrack

[anonymous-user]

Had this since the new model was launched and have to say I've very much enjoyed the pick up experience so far. It's a great 'do it all' car. Can safely tour South East Asia with a family of 4, including luggage etc and also be used to throw a dirt bike in the back to hit the muddy stuff.

Comfortable, reliable, decent gadgets inside with reverse cam, blue tooth connectivity, USB charge points front and back etc. Only thing that would be of benefit in this climate is air con vents in the back for the passengers to be able to control but no biggie.

Not long after picking it up....



And as it stands today with new 16" wheels fitted and BF Goodrich tires. Planning on doing some off-roading in the truck out by Kanchanaburi in the next few weeks to test the capabilities/limits. It's rainy season here at the moment so that should be fun

[yorky500]

Great looking "truck". Its on my list of "what car to buy when I get back to South Africa". I have actually sat in a few of them, and indeed they are rather well appointed (I have resisted the temptation to take one for a spin).

You have chosen what I consider to be the best colour for these

[R6VED]

Someone in my street who owns their own building company has just got one in the same colour. He has ordered an American arch kit, fitted some very wide black wheels and it looks pretty cool.

I would prefer black, but apparently there was a 9mth wait for one and he bought this straight out of the dealership showroom.

[Sparky137]

I would far rather have this pickup than ANY Audi or BMW!!!!

Shame they arn't available in the UK as a V8 or V6 performance variant. UK version of the Raptor? Yes please!!!

[caelite]

Beautiful motor, my boss has a similar one in navy blue, he recently had a full straight through exhaust fabricated, with the noise that comes out of that 5 cylinder diesel with a good set of pipe I wouldn't want a petrol V6 .

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Bought me this in March. I didn't want the top on the back, but actually it's been proper handy

[Nunga]

Love these. A mate in Oz has one of these in space-cab XLT spec with the auto. It's far from standard now but as such it's tremendously capable.

[rangie999]

I have a three year old 3.2 auto with a few options.....does everything I have ever asked with ease.
Does like a drink though to be fair that could be my driving! Highly recommended after 50k and no plans to change...

[dandam]

I was always a big fan of the discovery 3, but the new versions now feel far too bling. This feels like more of a natural successor in many ways, I think they look great

[IanUAE]

Nice. I get to drive around Lesotho in one of these when I am there for work.

[Speed addicted]

I quite like these, and have been looking at buying a pick up through my limited company.
For the people that actually have them as day to day vehicles do you find the lack of a centre diff (can't use 4x4 on tarmac) and lower speed limits (it's over 2 tonnes) annoying or is it just something that you get used to?

[yorky500]

IanUAE said:

Nice. I get to drive around Lesotho in one of these when I am there for work.

Bloody hell mate, you do get around! hahahaha

Spoken to a lot of farmers/people who use bakkies a lot in SA who still prefer the Toyota HiLux and the resale values they command (myth?).

Still it is a very good looking bakkie/truck/pickup

[cullen]

Speed addicted said:

I quite like these, and have been looking at buying a pick up through my limited company.
For the people that actually have them as day to day vehicles do you find the lack of a centre diff (can't use 4x4 on tarmac) and lower speed limits (it's over 2 tonnes) annoying or is it just something that you get used to?

Series 5 L200 can use 4x4 on tarmac and is not restricted to lower speed limits

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Speed addicted said:

For the people that actually have them as day to day vehicles do you find the lack of a centre diff (can't use 4x4 on tarmac) and lower speed limits (it's over 2 tonnes) annoying or is it just something that you get used to?

I never use the off road capability, so can't speak for the 4x4 thing. With regard to the speed limit I hardly notice the difference, and it's still 70 on the motorway.

[anonymous-user]

Speed addicted said:

I quite like these, and have been looking at buying a pick up through my limited company.
For the people that actually have them as day to day vehicles do you find the lack of a centre diff (can't use 4x4 on tarmac) and lower speed limits (it's over 2 tonnes) annoying or is it just something that you get used to?

I've never felt like it needed to be in 4x4 mode with the bike in the back but maybe if you were pulling/carrying a serious load in snow that might change? There's no need for it in the tropics.

Nice to see a lot of love for the pick ups on PH!!!

Considering some decent suspension and remap in the future.

[Speed addicted]

DoubleTime said:

Speed addicted said:

I quite like these, and have been looking at buying a pick up through my limited company.
For the people that actually have them as day to day vehicles do you find the lack of a centre diff (can't use 4x4 on tarmac) and lower speed limits (it's over 2 tonnes) annoying or is it just something that you get used to?

I've never felt like it needed to be in 4x4 mode with the bike in the back but maybe if you were pulling/carrying a serious load in snow that might change? There's no need for it in the tropics.

Nice to see a lot of love for the pick ups on PH!!!

Considering some decent suspension and remap in the future.

I was thinking more about 4x4 in winter (I live in very not tropical Scotland!).

For me at least the pickup looks like a pretty good mix of practicality and decent amounts of comfort. They're miles better than they were a few years ago!

[anonymous-user]

Speed addicted said:

I was thinking more about 4x4 in winter (I live in very not tropical Scotland!).

For me at least the pickup looks like a pretty good mix of practicality and decent amounts of comfort. They're miles better than they were a few years ago!

I'm sure it will cope more than fine with the right set of tires on it. I'm originally from the north east and although I never had a pick up there, an XR2 coped with most situations....

[PistonBroker]

R6VED said:

Someone in my street who owns their own building company has just got one in the same colour. He has ordered an American arch kit, fitted some very wide black wheels and it looks pretty cool.

There's a roofer local to me has done the same thing. Lifted it as well I think. Looks great.