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Double-up

6 months 11 835 km 10,47 L/100 km

+ sense of presence in traffic; fluidity of drivetrain

-sheer presence in a parking area; absence of secure storage options

The current recommended dimensions for a 90-degree parking bay in South Africa are 2,5 metres wide and 4,8 metres long. Now consider a modern Ford Ranger double-cab measures 5 354 mm in length (without a tow hitch); including its side mirrors, it stands 2 163 mm wide. You soon begin to appreciate the trepidation on a simple weekend trip to the mall during my time with the 2,0 SiT XLT 4x4 bakkie.

Although I was grateful for the comprehensive parking assistance package – including a reverse

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