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04 Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 Platinum 4WD

Price: R1 120 100 0–100 km/h: 9.35 secs Power/Torque: 184 kW/600 N.m Top speed: 180 km/h CAR fuel index: 10.10 L/100 km CO2 : 222 g/km

Platinum sits near the top of the Ranger line-up, as the Raptor’s underboss … but more family friendly

Kyle Kock

The V6 feels lively and strong. One of the most opulent bakkies currently on the market

Siyavuya Mbaduli

In our market, bakkies account for roughly one-fifth of the overall passenger vehicle sales; and out of that total, more than 50% can be attributed to double cabs – testament that South Africans buy these vehicles more than SUVs, hatchbacks or sedans.

The Blue Oval’s been hard at work bridging the gap between the models in the Ranger line-up in terms of abilities, appeal and, most importantly, affordability. Two models were recently added to the double-cab Ranger portfolio; the more off-road focused Tremor and the Platinum variant you

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