Ford Ranger Review | 2016 Ranger XLT 4×4 Dual Cab Auto – Ford’s Family Car Disguised As A 4×4 Ute
WHEN IT COMES TO 4X4 UTES, LIKE THE 2016 FORD RANGER, THEY DON’T MAKE ‘EM LIKE THEY USED TO. And for that, buyers can be eternally grateful.
Formerly all about hard graft and minimal comfort, the humble ladder-frame workhorse has evolved to include most of the creature comforts of passenger cars.
Comfort, safety, and technology included in the Ranger, particularly in upscale XLT trim, mimics some of the best available in Ford’s passenger range, and leads the 4x4 ute pack when it comes to safety.
Vehicle Style: 4x4 dual cab ute
Price: $56,590 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 147kW/470Nm 3.2 5cyl turbo diesel | 6-spd automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 9.0 l/100km | tested: 10.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Australia hasn’t fallen out of love with large cars, they’ve simply swapped their big sedans and wagons for an array of big SUVs, and big 4x4 utes.
Dual cab utes in particular, with their ability to function as a workhorse during the week and a family freighter on the weekend, are the pick of the crop. Toyota’s Hilux has topped the sales charts numerous times, but Ford’s Ranger is nipping at its heels.