About Fords Ranger FX4
Once more, the Ford Ranger FX4 is the winner in the bakkie category. In essence, it's an upgraded version of the Ranger XLT that sits below the Wildtrak but is more equipped than the XLS.
Finishing, Space And Layout
The exquisite cabin finishing with its bright orange design philosophy, which only serves to act as a gentle reminder should you forget, is what really draws your attention. Tom, the current owner of a Ford Ranger, whom I also showed the interior to, carefully examined the space
The Drive
Once we get down to business, Ford's position isn't quite as favorable. The front 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine generates a sizable 132 kW and 420 Nm of torque, which are all sent to the road by way of a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Even while these numbers are significant, using the right-side foot doesn't always feel like it consistently delivers every kilowatt to the road. Simply said, it appears like it ought to be able to offer more frequently.
Reliability and Running Costs
But first, let's address the most important one of all: pricing. Costing R704,500, the Ford Ranger FX4 I tested comes with built-in bundu-bashing powers, all the imaginable safety gadgets, and Fordpass Connect, which lets you monitor fuel levels, oil life, position, and even autonomously it can be started via an app on your phone.
Oh, and if you're interested, there are also lots of style points available.
Final Thoughts
South Africans adore our chakalaka, our language, and our wood-charred meat, but we adore bakkies even more. But if it's a limited-edition pickup, we bunch just can't help it even if we have to add some additional road intimidator stickers to turn a workhorse into a Raptor to make it even more unique.
The FX4's case rests on the fact that your local Ford dealer offers all the features we value and like. What more could one ask for?
