Grabbed an Ultimate 4 weeks ago and very happy. And yes owned a brace of fords and to me change can be good as a holiday. Quality interior and engine/transmission sold me. Mind you I don't have rear passengers other than a dog. Use mine more as a car with occasional trip to the farm.
@charmainebotha63494 жыл бұрын
I now we have a Ford Ranger
@paulvantichelen15677 жыл бұрын
You have failed to test the braking of the two vehicles on gravel. The Amarok has an off road setting for the ABS brakes which makes a huge difference.
@148Reaper7 жыл бұрын
Just gotta keep in mind the Amarok is a 2010 vehicle with a facelift. The reason why its behind in safety is because it was class leading when it came out, everyone else brought out new models catch up and eventually overtook it, some some manufacturers have had 3 models come out in the time amarok has been out.
@Drivecomau7 жыл бұрын
Not quite - but yes, the Amarok is older than most. However we have spoken to VW engineers who say the car is capable of having rear curtain airbags fitted - so they just need to do it.
@148Reaper7 жыл бұрын
Those that have Amaroks know what they have, there is a reason why more and more people move over to them. Eventually people look past the media and let results speak for themself.
@148Reaper7 жыл бұрын
You use Isis as a guide to what sort of vehicle you should be buying? hahaha
@trevorbush36567 жыл бұрын
Rear airbags, really? 4motion Auto was the reason I did not buy my 4th Ranger and went Amarok. For the family, I don't need features that help in a crash, I prefer features that REDUCE the chance of a crash and the Auto box on the Amarok is leaps ahead of the Ranger......So 4years later, 86 000km covered and not one breakdown for the Amarok, not one issue and still going strong...so the order for the V6 has gone in.
@anthonytromp62655 жыл бұрын
Good luck in a side impact
@aaronclose23255 жыл бұрын
People won’t understand how good a VW Amarok V6 is until they drive one especially after fitting it out will all the typical 4x4 upgrades. They are awesome. People’s way of thinking needs to evolve with technology. Its by far the safest and most versatile 4x4 I’ve ever driven. Power, Power, Power, get out of my way!
@freshy42045 жыл бұрын
@@aaronclose2325 i drove one of the new amarok v6's yesterday and was actually shocked how good they were compared to the others, the power is crazy
@MaZEEZaM5 жыл бұрын
Freshy420 They are great vehicles but the lack of rear airbags is a massive oversight. Even if you’re a fantastic driver, you can’t always account or overcome other drivers actions, it’s far better to have the safety tech included and not needed than than need it when it’s not there.
@freshy42045 жыл бұрын
@@MaZEEZaM for me i couldn't give two fucks about the saftey of it haha
@granthenderson6877 жыл бұрын
Well done guys , finally an objective, fair and no bullshit comparison , I recently traded in my 2016 Navara for a Wildtrak , I run a company where we go off road to track and repair pipe lines , my opposite number runs a fleet of Rangers opposed to my Nissan and v6 Amaroks ,Rangers run rings around us in all perspectives
@RoiGrec7 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to buy one UTE in Greece. Ranger here comes in 2,2 Limited Edition and it costs around 28k euros (for farmers) including Navi, leather heated seats, off road pack and front parking sensors. On the other hand new Amarok costs about 29k, but it lacks all the above accessories, plus rear airbags. But this V6 engine plus the automatic 8 speed gearbox with 4motion (need this more like a car, than a workhorse) make Amarok look soooo tempting, that it makes the obvious decision (ranger) not so obvious finally. Think I'm going for the Ranger, but this engine makes my heart hurt...
@SuperNitmar7 жыл бұрын
I bet nobody who has driven the V6 Amarok buys a ranger
@JamesyMusial146 жыл бұрын
I drove them both on the weekend and it’s soo hard to decide I absolutely loved the smooth drive and tech in the ranger, but that engine in the amarok is really hard to forget. If I was to buy 1 tho I would probly still go the amarok as although the tech in the ford is cool, do you really need it? Nope
@rizo89576 жыл бұрын
You also need a forklift to get your pallet out of the back.
@StephenDyer535 жыл бұрын
I just took an Amarok Sportskine, Ranger 3.2 and Ranger 2lt for a test drive yesterday. Loved the V6s power and extra width inside was great. The steering wheel in the Ranger felt a lot better and the Rangers ride was also a lot smoother than the Amarok. I also liked the electronics in the Ranger. The 2 lt Ranger was smoother compared to the 3.2. But the Amarok’s acceleration was awesome. Very hard to decide which to buy.
@SuperNitmar5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Dyer both good utes, im mostly on road use and the Amarok drives like a car. Even the wife loves driving it.
@lbackhausen16 жыл бұрын
It kind of depends on what your intended use is, for us very occasional rear occupants. Very little value in the trickery like lane assist etc. We are probably leaning towards the amarok because we are drivers not tech junkies.
@bobdown48057 жыл бұрын
They do't mention some of the major issues the Ranger has the headlights like candles. Ford has had some major issues with this diesel engine.
@joshwinders4357 жыл бұрын
they are completely right the ford ranger has been the best truck since 2012
@flameaxe10127 жыл бұрын
Iv test drove both.... Amarok v6 is on order!
@nurbsenvi4 жыл бұрын
There is no comparison.
@freshy42044 жыл бұрын
these videos are always bias, i did the same thing and it wasn't even close, the amarok blew me away
@gibbethoskins86217 жыл бұрын
Wish Ford and Holden would have done V8 versions of their 4x4 utes
@mmorgz66226 жыл бұрын
ford did... the F150 raptor and even better, the shelby raptor. holden didnt because.... well, we all know why ;)
@nielhvg94086 жыл бұрын
A little bit late, but in other markets you could get V8 in the full size vehicles offered by both Ford and GM, you could even get a TT v6 in the Ford.
@jcsydney47634 жыл бұрын
M Morgz yes Ford did, just not in rhd factory manufactured unfortunately
@harpersneil6 жыл бұрын
Another thing, I'm surprised that so many people in the comments think that Ute's are just for tradies. I think you'll find (I fall into this category) that these flashier Ute's (I just bought a Wildtrak) are used by outdoor professionals like Engineers, architects etc. I for one need a laptop, and in my outgoing Amarok that meant buying an inverter that lived in my glove box. I also have a baby seat in the back for my 2 year old. Now airbags in the back and a 230v outlet are HUGE bonuses for me and I couldn't a flying nuns fuck about putting a pallet in the tray - just as long as I can throw my bike in there and shit from Bunnings on the weekend and when I go camping.
@travisquartz30204 жыл бұрын
So the Ranger is the best because it has rear airbags? 0-100 in 10.7 vs 8.2? Wider like a proper truck in the USA? Amarok wins in my book, huge difference in performance. Would pay 10+k for that difference in performance, no contest. Should compare them side by side, it would be a total humiliation in an acceleration test
@EvMstein7 жыл бұрын
Does Ford Ranger 2016 model still have any transmission issues?
@mattheginger7 жыл бұрын
Had to admit, I thought this sounded a lot like a Ford ad, until they mentioned all the missing stuff in the amarok, then I could see why the Ranger won. The Rangers are very thirsty though, and really quite shoddily built (paint, suspension, interior, gearbox) which obviously never finds it's way into a review.
@sams15506 жыл бұрын
mattheginger I'm on to my second Ranger... never had issues with anything you mentioned. I know there are Rangers out there with problems... but, show me a vehicle that's never had any issues haha
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
You sound more like a vw fanboy
@MrZeljko885 жыл бұрын
Id go the vw any day also fit a steel bulbar. 580 WOULD BE NICE
@amirhossainzadeh39514 жыл бұрын
You always comment that you want a steel bullbar.
@MrZeljko884 жыл бұрын
@@amirhossainzadeh3951 I know its like a helmet for the truck, and they save you from been stuck road side.
@tango420p64 жыл бұрын
MrZeljko88 bullbars are dangerous if you hit a tree. It defeats the purpose of the crumble in the car
@donovannotmyname73067 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a Danger Ranger when the start selling them in the US.
@mickroden79735 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2013 tdi420 and she’s a great ride except I’ve had a few issues (and I’m not the only one). Both Passenger doors will now not open from the outside, so obviously there is a door actuator problem with VDUBS. Also the EGRs tend to develop internal leaks. I know several people who have these issues with their Amaroks. Fortunately the EGR was fixed under warranty (just) but now I’ve got to figure out how to fix the stupid doors without getting ripped off. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
@79denali7 жыл бұрын
the brake test in the others test stop at 37 meters way better than ranger, after I drove amarok all the others UTE feels just not ride as good as amarok. amarok wins
@briskites25967 жыл бұрын
Ok, having looked at a few CarAdvice comparisons now , a few things have come to my attention- 1. Any vehicle can win a comparison depending on the criteria set. eg- which car has the most Ford badges. 2. The trend is listing the number of features rather than the benefits any of these features might provide. 3. A lack of real world facts or evidence as it's faster and easier just to form an opinion. Any chance of a full comparison? Maybe one with some real world owners or potential buyers.
@mthomshayisa50747 жыл бұрын
I have a tremedous experience with the ranger. It is the way to go sometimes i forget that im driving a heavy pick truck.
@BenzinioB7 жыл бұрын
And I like the previous generation Toyota Hilux SR5 the most :) Yes, these are better in any measurable way... but the legend is a legend!
@paultighe12987 жыл бұрын
VW Amarok all the way, I do drive one .. Taking it everywhere so car like inside is great and the best payload in the class. VW diesels awesome.
@roadgossip6 жыл бұрын
Paul Tighe not for that pricing though.
@oldbloke1006 жыл бұрын
you said it, CAR like. to low to take off road. Kill people with exhaust gas. pile of shit.
@freshy42044 жыл бұрын
@@oldbloke100 took my v6 amarok to fraser and it did everything as good if not better than most people, full stock vehicle too
@oldbloke1004 жыл бұрын
@@freshy4204 I'm sure it drifted like you were on a cloud of smoke 420
@freshy42044 жыл бұрын
@@oldbloke100 only drifts were the rangers struggling at inskip
@awesomepeople18637 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see a dual cab comparison, where they all have factory tow packs installed, and they go into the bush, and load it to the gunnels with firewood, where the terrain is bad enough that you should be in low range.
@Drivecomau7 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
@1972juankarlos7 жыл бұрын
you guys are so fun to watch... great footage and comments
@jonnywoods40747 жыл бұрын
I dont get it. When you guy's did your affordable ute test you said the amarok won by a long shot but the ranger in that test is pretty much the same as a wildtrack. The wildtrack just has some better gadgets and some shiny bits but drives the same and has the same drive train as a xls which was in that test but the v6 highline in this test is a much better car then then the core model that won the other test. So why do you think the ranger is better in every step in the way in the test but it looses to the 4 cylinder amarok?
@markleach18667 жыл бұрын
That's exactly my point too. Why does the Amarok lose this review to the Ranger, when in their 2017 4x4 ute comparison video the Amarok core won against the Ranger and all the other utes? seriously how does that work? Whoever is running the show at CarAdvice clearly has no fucking idea.
@user-gk1nt6sm2z6 жыл бұрын
I have the wiltrack, company car and am impressed. VW are very good at disappointing customers when things go wrong (often), bad satisfaction index over a long period of time.
@magoo9707 жыл бұрын
So what is that in foot pounds of torque on the ranger?
@michelleroberts54726 жыл бұрын
Disappointed the Ranger has drum breaks. My Foton Finland has rear disc brakes with dull drums for the park brake
@albertviljoen96066 жыл бұрын
I don't like many wont agree. I drove both, VW is in its own league, only rear space where there is a slight compromise....Also don't test the brakes with one stop, standard ISO test is min, max and average for 10 stops. Vent discs far superior on Amarok and also the reason Raptor will be specified with Rear Discs....
@Stura_tv7 жыл бұрын
would like to compare the 2.3 d nissan navara
@edwilliam-cullen85856 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I am thinking about buying the Ranger but the XLS, could you tell me the difference between the XLS & the top of the range models mainly the XLT, is there any major differences or are the differences mainly cosmetic ? The main reason I like the XLS is the price .... Thanks Ed
@fordperformanceandoffroada3767 жыл бұрын
and that why i got 2016 ranger wildtrak , love it
@CoolizBrown7 жыл бұрын
jeffery Pacey is stilll ok
@amirhossainzadeh39514 жыл бұрын
Has your DPF caught on fire?
@freshy42044 жыл бұрын
surely the transmission is cooked by now
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
Great better than vw dieselgate scandal
@jerrymyahzcat4 жыл бұрын
You can’t run a hairdryer off a 150W/240V socket mate.
@mgtr.guszap52747 жыл бұрын
Ranger forever! Ford Ranger in Argentina is exactly the same + 7 airbags. Protection all around! Besides, Ford has had a long lasting reliability in this kind of cars. VW has recently started to produce them! Give it a thought!
@Ausprep5 жыл бұрын
Should do base model
@redthorn-gj7zu6 жыл бұрын
Is it usa truck or another country truck?
@paulking62936 жыл бұрын
Rather odd that the brake test was one application, the test should have been repeated stops or down hill with a load in the back.. I would suggest the Amarok would come out on top in those real world brake tests
@frankpeters36847 жыл бұрын
VW gives you a 12 year rust warranty bet that ford doesn't you can chip a v6 to 207 kw and 770nm at the wheels with stock everything no other comes close and the build quality is far superior with VW than other brands but the price of parts lets them down I have had a tourag for 5years 170000 kms trouble free 7.5 kms per 100 kms I will not buy anything else Just traded it for a v 6 amarok winning Drive one and see
@unfrggnbelievble83204 жыл бұрын
Any chance you know who does that chip?😂
@itsjaydenk6 жыл бұрын
Sure the VW has a big tub, but you’re forgetting to mention its payload capabilities. Even if it can have the width of a pallet, I doubt it could carry the weight.
@Drivecomau6 жыл бұрын
We did mention payload.
@troyd-motorsport99336 жыл бұрын
I love the tech and looks of the ranger, but i love the drivetrain of the amarok more. For me, ill wait a couple of years until either amarok adds the tech or ranger adds a EcoBoost v6 diesel
@RI-nw6du6 жыл бұрын
They put the trailer hitch sleeve in upside down
@kazmeyers7 жыл бұрын
Great comparison review video. Not even keen on buying any of these cars but was informative and entertaining enough to watch!
@leoesposito87627 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant report keep up the good work boys.
@angusfedrick82027 жыл бұрын
The ranger has quiet enough power. I was in my mates mark two ranger on Frazer island and it pulled a stuck Toyota hilux out like a twig
@mmorgz66226 жыл бұрын
momentum and traction is what pulls vehicles out of the mess. i have towed a GU AND a GQ out of soft sand with my suzuki vitara. first tug on both instances with both vehicles up to the diffs (GU was in an akward spot on a dune and up to the chassis in sand). zuki only has 107KW and weighs 1390kg. far from powerful. i get 0-100km in sometime next week XD
@bosse6417 жыл бұрын
Great. ....drooling over the XLT. ....so nice.
@carstenhansen57577 жыл бұрын
150 watts and a hairdryer. That's going to take a looooong time. :D
@krispykruzer6 жыл бұрын
dude with the beard has really improved....well done !
@davidparseth7 жыл бұрын
ranger vs Colorado?
@wildbill23c7 жыл бұрын
Wait till 2019 when the ranger comes back to the US.
@Blackstaar527 жыл бұрын
colorado has been having transmission problems lately
@EB720S5 жыл бұрын
The amarok is just better in any area so simple I don't know why everyone is getting crazy for the ranger
@markosancin60967 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can you please put on the front and the rear seats a person of 1,90 m? By the way, you did a very nice and well prepared comparision of those two pick ups, congratulations :)
@tube-dude773 жыл бұрын
I havent driven a Ranger yet, but heres my personal experience on the V6 Amarok : great engine, as said, and thats where it ends. The brakes, specially when towing 2 tons, REALLY need to be pushed to get the vehicle to stop quick. The 2020 Toyota Hilux 2.8GD6 does a WAY BETTER job with the same weight. The Auto gearbox doesn't kick down to the lower gear when Cruise Control is activated. I cruised at 120km/h with the trailer, and on a long uphill it just lost speed all the way down to 95km/h without kicking down. Very annoying. And everybody complains about the Ranger selecting different gears TOO much. 🤔 After 600km, the seats feel like bricks. We HAD to get out for a break. As said, rear seat space is compromised. I am 6"4, and my son is 6"2, the wife only 5"6. So sitting in the rear, my son was constantly complaining on the whole trip. And there is no power seat adjustments up front. All manual. I agree with other commenters that a person dont REALLY need all the gismos and gadgets that the other UTE's have, but the Amarok is lacking in safety with no rear airbags, and i get it, there are awesome owners/drivers out there that have NEVER caused an accident before. But there are tons and millions of total idiots driving on public roads, that can drive into the innocent guy, and i am SURELY not taking a chance with my kids or even other rear seat passengers, without any rear seat airbags. The Amarok is basically copying 70's and 80's principles like the F250's, Chevy C10's from even earlier years: take the biggest UTE out there, plonk in an extremely powerful engine, and forget the rest. Not good by today's standards. Then fuel consumption : i dont know what a Ranger would achieve, but the V6 Amarok, on a full tank of fuel, open road, cruising at 120km/h, towing 2 tons, only managed to get 380 km. If the Amarok was priced better than the Ranger, i guess all could be forgiven, but being more expensive???? I am really disappointed with the package that is the V6 Amarok. And by the way, i drove the Amarok along 2200km over 3 days.
@victorbeltran28086 жыл бұрын
I am buying a ranger in December as my Christmas gift
@hmaccas96577 жыл бұрын
can you do one with the hilux
@stevie66215 жыл бұрын
If the Ford Ranger had a similar type of engine like the Amarok than it would be better.
@rodneysmith8646 жыл бұрын
It is very obvious that what ever the outcome, you were going to say the Ford Ranger. Very biased video.
@MaZEEZaM5 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of you calling it a 'Pickup' we are not American, also not much a fan of the music. Otherwise great review.
@Ford_RangerOG7 жыл бұрын
Why Me :(
@volkswagenamarok83787 жыл бұрын
Ahhh.. we got toasted
@Ford_RangerOG7 жыл бұрын
somebody is blaming you for Leg cutting space and a dementable airbags
@volkswagenamarok83787 жыл бұрын
and lowering a bed trunk sounds a tin can to get rekt by freight liner trucks
@Ford_RangerOG7 жыл бұрын
Damn True! and yet My rims so scrawny that even people might wanna vomit
@volkswagenamarok83787 жыл бұрын
and a typical 4 disc is a bullshit to a ute
@jurievanstaden49596 жыл бұрын
why dont they say how much the amarok can take
@ashrtv61377 жыл бұрын
What would happen if you tow 3501kg in these utes.
@Drivecomau7 жыл бұрын
End. Of. The. World. Plain and simple. Think Planet of the Apes, the Marky Mark one, yeah - that bad.
@RobWillmot7 жыл бұрын
My daughter bought an AMAROK. She pulls a horse float. The 2lt shit box cannot pull it. Put the groceries in it from the supermarket and it is over. 2lt twin turbo doesn't work as described. The engine has to work overtime to go anywhere. German know how!
@TURBOMIKEIFY7 жыл бұрын
If the Amarok has "permanent 4x4".... doesn't that basically make it an AWD vehicle? -_-
@amirhossainzadeh39515 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@KevinSmith-qi5yn7 жыл бұрын
Holy shit you guys are getting robbed in Aussie land. Just did the conversion from AUD to USD. Those mid-size trucks are almost $40k. You can get a real truck for less than that which are more capable, better built, better interior features, and better fuel economy.
@markgorka94416 жыл бұрын
Kevin Smith yep I have to agree with you matey
@89tuber6 жыл бұрын
Ford.. 'uses 9L per 100km' - switch to Amarok.. '.. it has 180kw of POWER!'... Couldn't you two have compared more consistently? So how much fuel did that Amarok use?
@darmaadhitama35687 жыл бұрын
please compare to the navara d23 np300
@onestepbeyond52217 жыл бұрын
Darma Adhitama For three months I've studied/sat in/ read the reviews.I have always been ford. But this time I've chosen the new p300. I'm well pleased :-)
@2500mike7 жыл бұрын
So Australia has the same issue as the United states. Lots of expensive trucks for people that won't use it as a truck haha. I did like the base model Hilux you guys tested. The Isuzu seems to be a good value as well. Better suited for the tradesman.
@khathutshelonenwini86726 жыл бұрын
Ford ranger so much easy on the eye
@timphoto83ec5 жыл бұрын
The ford interior is BLAND! No way my wife would let me buy one. The VW though is really very nice inside. Also the 3.2 Ford has oil problems plus head gasket problems and even bent chassis problems. Cant find any issues at all when researching the VW.
@timphoto83ec5 жыл бұрын
@Mojo Well she must have thought the bland interior suited you.
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with vws dieselgate issues and insurance scandals
@timphoto83ec3 жыл бұрын
Well she twisted my arm to buy a Range Rover Vogue instead so probably not. Great car but i miss hosing it out as i did my Defender.
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
@@timphoto83ec great job they are excellent off roaders
@paulfowler27906 жыл бұрын
Very interesting but need to get them against the king of 4x4 the defender
@nothingness96037 жыл бұрын
Nice one guys
@johnrichardson80485 жыл бұрын
I hope he was joking about a 150w outlet running a hair dryer....150w is pretty impressive though! I got a vw v6 but 😁
@nathancormack99227 жыл бұрын
i would take the vw anyday. the rear airbags is an issue but i really do not understand why you need all the technology in the ford
@raghavshankara56017 жыл бұрын
Nathan Cormack Just keep u safe on road...
@GALVINTV7 жыл бұрын
2017 thats why
@Hopedawwg7 жыл бұрын
Requirements where I live
@bulatom7 жыл бұрын
yeah nathan that extra power isn't going to keep you safe if a car or another truck hits you and your mates in the back . ild rather safety over power
@mixalis61687 жыл бұрын
Just tune the ranger and there you go, more power ! you cant do anything about safety !!
@megageiber7 жыл бұрын
Honestly what has the car world come to?? If Toyota were to produce brand new 2004 model Toyota Hilux's again then I would buy one in a heart beat.
@johncanalese5887 жыл бұрын
What a "fluff" piece. These two are more impressed with how many LCD screens and tech that you'll never use and will probably fail rather than driving experience, quality of materials etc,. And yet again these clowns have to mention 3500 towing on the Ranger which is absolutely unusable in the real world - it is a fallacy and is NOT a selling point but they probably had to say it because it was in the script Ford gave them. Hey, show us how you got in the back seat of the Ranger if the Amarok is so bad and then mention that the rear appears bigger only because your legs are propped up closer to your chin because that's how it looks in the video. So the VW loses out because it is faster, has better driving dynamics, more interior room, better fit & finish, higher quality materials, larger tray........but no rear airbags, 'silly' cup holders instead of an outlet for your hairdryer and a 6.4" infotainment screen rather than 7". Yeh right.
@jalexander25397 жыл бұрын
John Canalese spot on...i hate how the FR is so overrated....one can even hear the squeaky gear shift from 100m away lol
@dratempest6107 жыл бұрын
Alex Alexander just 2 show ponies with features that you won't use ,and if people require these when they are driving a larger vehicle then it would be a good idea not to drive in the first place .Always makes me wonder how long these so called upmarket LCD display screens will last in a pickups in dirty conditions etc I'm sure they won't be cheap as chips to replace, at the end of the day it's just more shit to go wrong and some poor bastard is going to be left to fit the bill .
@karlryschka88667 жыл бұрын
Well apperently the ranger has had a few recalls about driving off road where stuff gets caught up in the exhaust. Then the exaust heats up the crap and the car bursts into flames
@stevenrostron66716 жыл бұрын
You have valid points, but lack of rear airbags is a showstopper for most people who would put their kids or family in the back
@granec6 жыл бұрын
Right on; and don't you forget Amarok's suspension is way more comfortable.
@rileyglover68046 жыл бұрын
Vw all the way you don’t need the tech that’s in the ranger after all it is a Ute
@stylz16 жыл бұрын
WTH, I want all the trucks you Aussies get to be available here in America. I don't get why car companies do this.
@hickboy3607 жыл бұрын
Know what is a piss off about being in North America right now, KZbin is the closest I will get to one of these 1/4 ton pickups
@lggonzalez44856 жыл бұрын
Amarok is powerful, faster (8 sec Amarok VS +11 secs Ranger) and toooo much confortable on the road. And of you like it off -road VW has better tech spects, systems and results. load_ a pallet space vs a old, slower and overated Ranger. Also touch media are modern , they both are the top an the segment, but overall i prefer the Amarok. Two turbo system and 8 automatic transmition is a plus on the Wolskwagen Amarok.
@RobWillmot7 жыл бұрын
I really like the Ranger but put it back to basics, Its a work horse not a Rolls Royce. Put that extra shit on as an option. It would probably make the unit $5.000 cheaper
@batukeras20007 жыл бұрын
I have to ask you blokes, did you set the front seats the same in both utes? I am 5'2", and could not get into the rear seat of a Ranger when the driver is tall. No matter how far I set the Amarok front seats back, there is always room for some one to sit in the back seats. In the Ranger, even a short arse like me couldn't fit. Seriously! I couldn't even squeeze my little legs in between the back of the front seats and the rear seat! Next question. Not everyone is 6 feet tall. How about you set the front seat of the Ranger to suit a short person. Firstly, can you get in without hitting your head on the sloping A pillar? I doubt it! Does the seat stay in the position you set it? NOPE, every time you get into and out of the Ranger the seat adjuster is pushed down and the seat moves down. If you aren't 6 feet tall, and I doubt your wife is, she will need to adjust the seat EVERY DAMN time she gets into the car! Additionally, she will need to watch her head as she gets in, because she most likely will bump it on the "A" pillar! I drive both an Amarok and a Ranger every day on alternate weeks. Guess which one I put my hard earned dollars on? Neither is perfect, but one doesn't need me to constantly re-adjust the seat. I forgot to mention, the waist height on the Ranger is higher than the Amarok. For short arses like me, the Ranger is bloody dangerous to drive, especially at night. The right side vision is obstructed by the dash, "A" pillar and the rear view mirror. Think about your wife when you choose your next vehicle. Just because you may be able to see clearly doesn't mean she, as usually a shorter driver, is able to do so. The Amarok doesn't have rear seat air bags. It still achieved 5 star ANCAP ratings AND shorter drivers are able to see around the vehicle when driving, are able to get into and out of the vehicle more easily, don't have to constantly reset the seat every time they get in. Think again about which vehicle is safer for your family. You just may change your opinion.
@bailey321217 жыл бұрын
Batu Keras mans gotta get what a mans gotta get! I have a super cab ranger and I can just about fit in the back and I'm just over 6ft
@thrillseekanz78746 жыл бұрын
Dumbest comment here. I'm 6ft 4 and can sit in the back with the seat in my driving position. Are you some kind of super midget? And dude, the ranger is built better, got more tech and will outlast the VW by miles. To quote the other dreamer here but correct him, the Ford is lightyears ahead. If Ford wanted to put more power in it, they could. That's the only trumpet VW can blow but it's a non issue.
@mmorgz66226 жыл бұрын
im 6'1" and was easily able to sit in the back of a ranger with the front seat slid back. i was amazed at how much room there was. far more than a bloody triton. can barely fit a child in them
@mmorgz66226 жыл бұрын
yea, "if ford wanted to put more power in it, they could", well sir, they did. you can get the Tickford ranger with more power and you can get the Raptor series with many engine options.
@sams15506 жыл бұрын
I'm 194cm tall and can sit in the back of my Ranger... obviously wouldn't want to do it for 10 hours, but it's my Ranger so I don't need to 🤗 Also... my wife drives her own car so no dramas there 😂
@edward20307 жыл бұрын
VW lies about everything, are you seriously thinking that it has 180kw In over boost. VW just got charged with lying to the customers about the power, torque and the economy
@Beema417 жыл бұрын
How about comparing factory support too? Both Ford & VW have terrible customer relations records. The Ranger blows turbos, steering pumps & brake rotors are still warping (the bane of Ford for 20+ years now). The VW has dodgy emission programming, oil consumption issues and no rural support. The dealers & manufacturers want nothing to do with their sub standard products. Not like Mazda, Toyota or Mitsubishi. The Japanese rule when it comes to owning a reliable, well designed and supported product.
@04poppop6 жыл бұрын
If its only about visually feeling then Ford Ranger is still the King and first choice!
@rsoul72827 жыл бұрын
Good review, can we please have some men test these things next time however, and I hope the testers didn't find those fire trails and semi rural areas too scary.
@Drivecomau7 жыл бұрын
+R Soul - Paul did have to rush out and get his hair done... Stay tuned though, we have some proper off-road tests in the plan.
@zakynthinosellin7 жыл бұрын
I have a amarok 2.0 manual my neighboors have a ford each we tug them both with same street tires and they lost..._What?What can you say to me about fords? Amarok is the badass
@richardgoodwin30877 жыл бұрын
What did they do to the ford ranger we all know and loved 😭 it used to not look like trash
@amirhossainzadeh39514 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with it?
@markleach18667 жыл бұрын
So why does the Amarok lose this review to the Ranger, when in your 2017 4x4 ute comparision video the Amarok wonagaisnt the Ranger and all the other utes? seriously how the fuck does that work?
@rohyco7 жыл бұрын
vs Hilux of course!!!
@pmmtfaawbprincessmaleehamo60737 жыл бұрын
I love the VW amarok I think I am in love with it signed maleeha daughter of zak
@pmmtfaawbprincessmaleehamo60737 жыл бұрын
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@pmmtfaawbprincessmaleehamo60737 жыл бұрын
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@Techrechmac7 жыл бұрын
The ranger is a fantastic car! Glad to see it win again :)
@rafaelsolis20187 жыл бұрын
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@JamesyMusial147 жыл бұрын
Techrechmac when doesn't it win haha 👌🏿
@Techrechmac7 жыл бұрын
Jamesy YzTwoStrokeMx true
@janelledent86007 жыл бұрын
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@joshbens26307 жыл бұрын
Holdens are better
@OxRashedxO7 жыл бұрын
I want to see them with the hilux in extreme off road conditions.
@06hunter547 жыл бұрын
lol
@endzmeetmusic90534 жыл бұрын
Ah well in 2 years time these two will be the same ute
@danielsimonda38367 жыл бұрын
3.0 V6 550n.m....sounds to me like the Nissan V9X engine.
@mattgmail53497 жыл бұрын
A stupied question. But why does it seems that australians like pickups so much? Is that because of tax benefits or is there a cultural reason?
@bjbuckley61087 жыл бұрын
but no back passenger air bags lol brop the ball vw
@anthonyfrance66406 жыл бұрын
the best: ford ranger
@Dondly6 жыл бұрын
It is quite anecdotal that this channel has multiple reviews of these two vehicles and in some VW wins and in some Ranger wins. I have recently had to choose either Mercedes X250d, Amarok V6 and a Ranger. Rangers built quality is abysmal, the ride is horrid and the engine noise is very loud. It was a tough choice between the Amarok and Mercedes, but ultimately Mercedes won because of how fuel efficient it is and the quality of the ride. It was a hard choice, but Ranger wasn’t even in the same decade as these two. I have no clue how people choose Ranger over an Amarok.
@Dondly6 жыл бұрын
Also, it is super funny how in this test they set safety as the main reason why ranger won, yet when they test Mercedes with any other truck, it is never an edge tipping argument?
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with dieselgate issues. My mate in Australia owns a Toyota hilux for 14 years and bought a ford ranger . Now the ranger is 6 years old He hasn't found any issues on it. A great capable vechile. Vws are trash. Owned them horrible vechiles
@tesla_models3 жыл бұрын
@@Dondly sound like a fanboy of vw
@bailey321217 жыл бұрын
Pickups aren't about fancy interior, they are work horses! Makes me laugh when sales reps have pickups and they moan they don't have much gizmo!😂 for me I'd go with the ranger more reliable, get parts anywhere you look plus I have a supercab ranger so I can fit in more than the amarok! RANGER WINS ALL DAY
@HotHeadCJ7 жыл бұрын
I want to the see them compared to the bargain Mitsubishi Triton, which is as fast as the Amarok to 100kmh. The D-Max would be good too
@Drivecomau7 жыл бұрын
Ah. No it isn't. But stay tuned - we put the basic double cab utes together in a mega test, coming soon!
@HotHeadCJ7 жыл бұрын
Kindly include 0-100 and braking tests from now on. good stuff, thanks!
@automandan7 жыл бұрын
CarAdvice.com After all the crap VW pulled with the Diesel why would anyone want to even buy a VW Diesel anyway.Screw the VW Buy the Ford you can't go wrong with the Ford .
@Nathaniel2256Studios11 ай бұрын
@@automandanrangers are crap in terms of reliability and comfort. Amaroks are better in every way.