The Ranger Wildtrak remains one of the most distinctive bakkies on the road with its bold grille, C-clamp Matrix LED lighting signature and muscular bodywork.
The Ford Ranger is like an old friend that every time you see him puts a smile on your face and brings back memories of braais, drinks and long trips that mostly involve 4x4s
I’ve had a number of them as long-term test cars, and they have taken me to some of the most remote and beautiful places in the country, including the 4x4 Namaqua Trail, Die Hel, Tankwa and the Cederberg.
The latest one in the driveway is the Ranger 2.3-litre Wildtrak following Ford’s recent revamp of the range.
You may recall that the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel was phased out in favour of the 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine, with the improved 2.0-litre single turbo diesel still doing duty and more derivatives fitted with the company’s V6 diesel plant.
