There's a lot to talk about here.
Beyond the outstanding success of Ford's ‘next-Gen’ range of Rangers, the Wildtrak X blends street smarts with undeniable off-road ability.
Ranger Wildtrak X can be seen as a step between the popular Wildtrak and hardcore Raptor variants – combining bi-turbo four-cylinder power with full-time four-wheel drive.
It scores a unique suspension spec that features position-sensitive Bilstein dampers with external reservoirs, new springs and a first-time drive on new General Grabber AT tyres.
The engine is Ford's familiar bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, making 154kW and 500Nm of torque. The engine is mildly refined over the version it replaces, and certainly quieter. Its stand-out is that mountain of torque. This is not the most torque available in a Ranger or Everest – that honour goes to the 600Nm V6 versions – but it's plenty to deal with the truck's maximum tow rating of 3,500kg (braked).
Ford says the Wildtrak X will consume 8.3 litres of diesel for
