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2021 Ford Ranger Comprehensive Review

Ford is well aware that its flagship Ranger offerings are priced out of the reach of many bakkie fans. The XL Sport version was built to offer most of the workhorse- and lifestyle bakkie experience, but at a more affordable price. We examine "how much bakkie" you get for your money if you go the close-to-bottom-spec route.

Engine: 2.2-litre turbodiesel 4-cylinder

Power/Torque: 118 kW/385 Nm 

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Fuel consumption: 8.2 L/100 km (claimed) 

While many bakkie enthusiasts dream of owning a Ranger Wildtrak or -Raptor, the reality is that the asking prices of those flagship bakkies have reached astronomical heights. This is not a purely Ford problem as top-spec offerings from Volkswagen and Toyota have both skyrocketed, with the former being oh-so-close to the R1-million mark. Double-cab bakkies aren't only luxurious indulgences for South African consumers, however. Granted there's been a shift towards lifestyle use, but the core roles of business and utility remain. The price band for the Ford Ranger for sale is enormous, so the lower end of the scale is dominated by industrial-spec workhorses, but what if we told you that mixing business with pleasure was not just a cliche?

Ford recently introduced a Sport pack for its XL-grade Ranger derivative. This is not a vehicle we'd usually get for testing as it is primarily a workhorse, but the addition of the Sport pack brings a lifestyle edge that notably broadens the bakkie's appeal. The XL Sport treatment incorporates a gloss-black grille, with a matching sports bar, rear bumper and 17-inch alloy wheels, plus the test unit was fitted with the excellent Ford SYNC3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. This modern unit replaces the rather basic system that comes out of the factory.

The package is a proper back-to-basics offering, but it doesn't feel bareboned. There's no modern Ford biturbo 2.0-litre diesel engine here, with the Blue Oval sticking with the tried-and-tested older-gen 2.2-litre 4-pot turbodiesel unit. Is this mutton dressed as lamb, or has Ford managed to make a compelling value-for-money product? Let's take a look.

Performance and ride/handling

Ford's new-generation powertrains are fantastic; the 2.0-litre engines offer a great blend of power and economy, and the 10-speed transmission intuitively selects the appropriate ratios at the right time. The Ranger XL Sport is different – it uses an older-spec motor and a 6-speed automatic 'box. The 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel offers up to 118 kW and 385 Nm, which are sufficient outputs for day-to-day use. It's not the most eager of powertrains when you need maximum acceleration, but you never feel there's a shortage of grunts when overtaking on a national highway. The transmission may not be the fastest-shifting 'box in the business, but you have to remind yourself this is a blue-collared working-class hero. A manual gearbox is also available, but most of our readers are unlikely to go the 3-pedal route. 

When it came to fuel economy, we were hoping to see returns of under 10 L/100 km, but excessive inner-city urban driving with traffic saw the consumption figure climb up. By the time the vehicle went back to Ford, the trip computer read 10.8 L/100 km, which was not ideal, but not unexpected. Add a few open-road trips into the mix and we reckon the Ranger XL Sport would dip under 10 L/100 km.

Despite its dapper cosmetic accoutrements, is the Ranger still a capable off-roader? We put this to the test on the vehicle's launch (late in 2020) when the Ford traversed with the kind of obstacles most Ranger owners are unlikely to encounter. The bakkie performed admirably; we even waded through a river to test out the claimed 800-mm water clearance. The 4×4 operation is simple: you toggle between 2 High, 4 High and 4 Low with a rotary dial (4L, of course, still requires you to come to a complete stop and engage neutral. The tyres (265/65 R17 Goodyear Wranglers) helped extensively on the launch, but interestingly, our test unit came with 17-inch alloys wrapped in chunky 265/65 Continental Cross Contact off-road rubber. While we didn't test those, they certainly looked the part.

With such extensive off-road experience under our belt, we conducted more of a "real-world test" of the Ranger in and around Cape Town. Usually, specialised off-road tyres produce unpleasant levels of road noise on asphalt surfaces, but we're happy to report the Ford Ranger XL Sport didn't seem to generate any more tyre rumble than a double-cab bakkie shod with standard tyres. On longer trips, when travelling at higher-than-average speeds, the rubber did make its presence known, but the hum was drowned out by some of our favourite road-trip tunes played through Spotify and Android Auto. 

As far as ride quality is concerned, the Ranger is a body-on-frame double-cab bakkie, remember, so when unladen, the rear end can jiggle about, but that's to be expected. In case you don't know, when there's no weight on their leaf-sprung rear axles, bakkies can bounce, jiggle and shimmy at higher speeds. While it'd be impossible to eliminate this characteristic entirely, the latest Rangers in XLT and Wildtrak guise have received some tweaks to the suspension to dial this out with mixed success. The Ranger XL Sport has none of this and it feels old-school, but at this price point, we can't complain.

Exterior and Design

The Ranger XL is, arguably, as basic as it gets when it comes to exterior execution, but the Sport pack adds some notable visual updates that ramp up Ford's road presence/kerb appeal. We've already mentioned the off-road-specific tyres, which are really great from a visual point of view, but their chunky sidewalls are also likely to withstand some serious pothole impacts. 

The 17-inch Panther black alloy rims also give the vehicle a lifestyle edge compared with the standard bakkie's stock wheels. There's a big black gloss grille too and we'll bet that'd be an imposing sight in other motorists' rear-view mirrors! A black rear bumper has been fitted, as well as a tubular sports bar. Customers can also opt for black side steps for R5 000. There's a nice sport badge on the rear too.

Interior and features

Given its workhorse origins, it would be rather unfair to expect the XL Sport to have a luxury level of interior spec, but just about everything you'd need in terms of mod cons is present and correct. There is a simple unfussiness to the cabin layout, but some may be put off by the extensive use of cheap-looking and cheap-feeling plastics. This is the bottom-spec Ranger, however, so you can't be too demanding. 

We understand this is a basic offering, but the lack of rear parking sensors in something as large as a double-cab bakkie may cause many stressful parking situations. Thankfully, this is available as an extra-cost option. In terms of the requisite features, there's air conditioning, fabric seats, front/rear electric windows, remote central locking, aux/USB connectivity, as well as daytime running lights. The arguably class-leading 8-inch infotainment system was fitted to this vehicle and for R6k, we'd heartily recommend going this route as it adds hands-free telephony, music streaming and navigation into the mix.

You cannot even begin to compare the standard infotainment unit to the SYNC3-equipped system, they're light-years apart. Given its hands-free operation, which is safer to operate, we're in full support of it. Voice command is supported and works well. Saying, 'Hey Google, navigate home' will activate Google Maps and navigation. Other instructions, like asking for music from your favourite band on streaming services, work well and the system will even read out WhatsApp messages and allow you to reply, all without your hands leaving the 'wheel. 

Service and Warranty

The Ford Ranger is sold with a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 6-year/90 000 km service plan, 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty, and 3-year/unlimited km roadside assistance. 

Verdict

Given the difficult financial climate, we applaud Ford for offering prospective buyers a cost-effective way to upgrade the versatile Ranger XL. Despite its basic underpinnings, there's something refreshing about an honest and uncomplicated vehicle that is fit for purpose. The Sport pack gives the bakkie a welcome image boost, but our favourite part of this kit has to be the wheels. Not only do they look the part, but those thick-walled off-road tyres should soak up the horrendous swathe of potholes littered on our roads. Price-wise, the XL Sport significantly undercuts its flashier XLT and Wildtrak siblings and while more expensive Rangers offer newer powertrains, more refinement and extra creature comforts, the XL Sport offers 75% of that experience at a pocket-friendlier price. That's a win in our books.

You could always look to the demo and pre-owned market too, where significant savings are to be had. The recently revised Toyota Hilux Raider and all-new GWM P-Series are the Ranger XL Sport's key rivals. The former offers legendary reliability and the after-sales backing of a 3-time #CarsAwards Brand of the Year winner, while the GWM is keenly priced and well specified, but still an unknown quantity on the local market. Suffice it to say, it's a huge credit to the Blue Oval that the Ranger remains a frontrunner given that the current generation of the bakkie has been on our market for almost a decade. 

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Review compiled by https://www.cars.co.za/

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Time For The Bronco To Cool Things Down

The car with an iconic name and reputation – the legendary Bronco. Ford outdid themselves with the revamp of this piece of American car culture. Every Bronco lover was over the moon about the capabilities and craftsmanship that this Bronco showed in 2021.

Ford did not stop there. They continued the trend of reworking older models by releasing the latest and greatest Ranger. One of the most sturdy and dependable trucks from the Ford Company. 

Both trucks have been tossed around the off-road aftermarket world. With creative minds from every inch of the world wanting to get their hands on a truck like this to exceed any demand it might be put through. Especially the Ranger Raptor! However, quickly the community found the one hiccup in the engineering of these great trucks… an efficient cooling system. 

Here in AZ – we know heat. And every car owner – knows that heat is a huge problem, especially for off-road rigs. Overheating can often lead to slowing you down on trails and heat soak. 

CSF has worked in detail to create the best and most efficient cooling system for the Bronco and Ranger. These new radiators are engineered to be driven in extreme driving conditions for both on and off-road cars!

This new cooling system is perfect for rigs that put an extreme strain on their traditional factory system. Overlanders, campers, off-roaders, and trail riders add a lot of weight and drag to their rigs. Heavy added weight like roof-mounted tents, hauling campers, extra spare tires, and extra fuel; all means that the engine is going to be working extra hard. That means a good cooling system allows your engine to have a break and recover from overheating or heat soak. 

Key Features: 

5mm fin cooling technology 

Increases the heat transfer area over a traditional radiator 

42mm Aluminum core increases the core volume of the radiator 

Dissipates heat and increases overall fluid capacity 

15% over regular oval welded tubes 

Maximum airflow 

Cooling tubes 

CNC-machined mounting brackets 

Satin finish 

Plug – and – Play installation 

2-year warranty 

Fitments: 

2021+ Ford Bronco (2.3L &2.7L EcoBoost)

2024+ Ford Ranger (2.3L &2.7L EcoBoost)

2024+ Ford Ranger Raptor (3.0L EcoBoost)

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View Photos of the 2024 Ford Ranger

It was revealed globally again in 2021, and now eventually the truck is right here as a 2024 mannequin so as to add some pleasure to the mid-size-truck market. It’s not coming with a turbo-diesel engine or a guide transmission—however along with three trim ranges of “common” Rangers, there may be additionally a Ranger Raptor with a 405-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6. Here are exterior images of the…

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Joe Rogan's 1969 Chevy Nova Restomod

By Dave Ashton

If you have watched enough of Joe Rogan’s very popular podcast, you will have no doubt about his love of classic muscle cars. One standout vehicle in Mr Rogan’s collection is a custom 1969 Chevy Nova Restomod, produced by Pure Vision Design with a supercharged LT4 V8 powertrain.

In reality, Mr Rogan has quite an eclectic mix of vehicles in his collection, going from off-road performance like a 2021 Ford Raptor Hennessey Velociraptor 600, to even German engineering like a 2008 SharkWerks Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS. But for somebody who is American born and raised, a custom muscle car build is an obvious choice. Especially an example such as in 1969 Chevrolet Nova, a vehicle that is as tough and rugged looking now as it has ever been.

The video below walks you through the background behind the custom build, inspiration, and mechanicals. The custom build is also clearly a labor of love for the team, who quite rightly wax lyrical about every aspect of the car.

As with any custom muscle car build worth its salt, the powertrain is a key component. This particular Chevy Nova features a supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8, basically, the same variant found in the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Without any tweaks to the power levels, the engine is good for 650 hp and 650 lb-ft. of torque, going through a 6-speed manual Tremec transmission. No power steering here.

The sheet metal used in the build was custom shaped and sourced from other vehicles such as a Camaro and Firebird, resulting in a 3 inches extra width to the vehicle. The interior is also completely bespoke, with added old and new extras such as an infotainment screen, and even Fender Telecaster electric guitar knobs for some of the accompaniments.

In essence, check out the full video below, even if it is just to get an idea of all the subtle details added to this wonderful custom build.

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2021 Ford Raptor V8 Interior, Price, Release Date

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2021 Ford Raptor V8 Interior, Price, Release Date

2021 Ford Raptor V8 Interior, Price, Release Date – Ford has become recognised to make more difficult pickup pickups, as well as the F-150 Raptor, contributes to its steady having a bolder style and outstanding functionality. 2021 Ford Raptor is defined to get unveiled over the last quarter regarding 2020. Appears can get rid of, and this is the way Ford efforts to combat their Ram and additionally Chevy competitors by using. Raptor is amongst the most reliable automobiles regarding towing plus moving and put into it is really a hugely potent powertrain due to the EcoBoost. Designed to handle rougher areas, this particular automobile is unquestionably among the ruthless pickups available, by Ford.

2021 Ford Raptor Redesign

Exterior And Interior Design

This voluptuous Ford Raptor is far more robust compared to traditional 2021 Ford Raptor. Some sort of Ford provides presented particular awareness of increasing its strong appearance with elevated bumpers and steel skid dishes. The product has an exclusive grille style and design and muscle fender flares. On it, daring seems also brings unique 17-in. Rims enhanced with-terrain car tires.

2021 Ford Raptor Exterior

Alternatively, everybody knows that Ford current style from the 2021 F-150 is getting it much more by design from the hefty-task types. Even so, using the described features, the Raptor remains special in their plan, so we do not assume any substantial alternation in its graphic personality.

2021 Ford Raptor Interior

The particular 2021 Ford Raptor is going to give back once again using the SuperCrew cab fashion. The design will incorporate very similar characteristics as being the XLT cut. Nevertheless, contrary to the talked about edition, this product functions exclusive interior cut and fabric. It will present an internal co2-dietary fibre package deal. Other accessible characteristics include strength and warmed up car seats, strength pedals, cooled seating, SYNC3 infotainment method, and many others. The version may also include the encircle-perspective method, sightless-area checking, back end go across-website traffic information and a lot more.

2021 Ford Raptor Engine

Ford offers tactfully agreed upon to eradicate the actual 6.2 litres V8 from your former Raptor’s technology. Instead of it, the latest technology receives the EcoBoost vehicle. The 24 device 3.5-litre EcoBoost vehicle provides an unbelievable 450 HP together with 510 lb-feet associated with torque. Ford has not proved this kind of engine, however, will almost certainly proceed unaffected inside the 2021 Ford Raptor regardless of we noticed improved gasoline engine collection or even an initially-actually diesel engine within the most current F-150.

2021 Ford Raptor Engine

2021 Ford Raptor Release Date And Price

This substantial operation in 2021 Ford Raptor is undoubtedly not affordable. The massive price label of approximately $49,500 for your bottom cut shows that. Nevertheless, together with further alternatives, the product will very quickly get to $60k.

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Raptor Interior, Price, Release Date

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2021 Ford Raptor Interior, Price, Release Date

2021 Ford Raptor Interior, Price, Release Date – Ford released the newest Ford Raptor significantly less compared to a season previous nevertheless it now seems like the organisation is going to discharge a change. So far, the information are however unusual; however, it feels like the vehicle will select the industry together with the long term upcoming 2021 Ford Raptor. The particular van would include an existing powertrain and maybe a few changes on the functioning products as evidently. The effect has to be a faster and much more severe automobile which will permit Ford to deal with their power over the stuffed-ability van publicise. As the organisation made a decision I would personally have peaceful to date, it appears as if the possible upcoming Raptor is perfectly underneath advancement.

2021 Ford Raptor Redesign

Exterior And Interior Design

Generally, we understand this with athletics autos but below no scenarios although with the actual pick up. TRA-Kyoto, an established Japanese modifying storage space, realistically lately unveiled this “wide-body kit” prototype for your 2021 Ford Raptor. To the current time modest is founded, plus new design the latest design is planning on some improved qualities. Relating to social networking web sites comments, we know that one side consequences indeed are a small tad polarising without all we are fired up employing this remarkable travelling.

2021 Ford Raptor Exterior

Ford Ranger is usually returning to the particular world’s vehicle industry. The most effective is supposed with the Detroit car show. All that we loved about the old Ranger, earnings with an all new product, but a lot more remarkably produced and a lot more stylish.

2021 Ford Raptor Interior

The latest Raptor might get a little bit beefier Fox auto racing shocks, available distinct springtime rates as correctly as brand new metal skid-food. Regardless of just what some highly recommended, this may not be likely to be an entirely new version. In the position, the potential upcoming Ford Raptor launch of this pickup truck might be a midsection in the private lifestyle improve meant to find the Raptor straight back again to the very top of their class. Because so many experts just recently encouraged, your pickup truck trucks will most likely characteristic the same substantial durability metallic chassis as before.

2021 Ford Raptor Engine

Noted by good promises, it really is turned out that next season you may quickly be anticipating the newest 2021 Ford Raptor using a more powerful engine, and it will surely certainly possibly be 7.0L V8. Ford’s Windsor, New York car engine setup natural herb is actually an established precisely where a brand new engine will be created. Just what is the expertise of the new engine is it will become furthermore characteristic Fast Shots, and you will probably always be mated to help Ford / GM’s brand-new 10-speed transmission? Where could versions we be prepared to have this much more powerful car engine? Platinum plus Raptor versions need to get the chance of obtaining a stronger and a lot more seeking a driver.

2021 Ford Raptor Engine

2021 Ford Raptor Release Date And Price

While the creator failed to say quite a lot, it appears as though this Ford Raptor would certainly probably strike the current industry period in the rapid 2021. Your selling price from the van is going to in every likelihood hover close to $52,000 to get an essential product using the higher-conclusion possibilities searching for over that.

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …

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2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor Engine, Release Date, USA, and Price. The renewed expansion of light trucks on the U.S. market goes on. The well-known Ranger pickup truck is coming back and latest reports suggest the arrival of the hi-performance version too. This version is about to come next year, as 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor. As …