The verdict! Is it the best new ute? (Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review)

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It’s finally here: the new T6.2 Ford Ranger with a turbo diesel V6 engine, and our man Iain Curry has driven it. This is the new Ranger Wildtrak V6 diesel, the top of the range until the Ranger Raptor twin-turbo petrol arrives next month. With a 184kW (246 hp) V6 under the bonnet with 600Nm of torque this ute has serious grunt, with more torque than the outgoing Volkswagen Amarok and way more performance than a Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-Max or Mitsubishi Triton.
But should you line up to buy a new Ranger V6? Or are other utes better value? Let’s take a first look today, driving the Ranger off-road and on tarmac.
As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct - so this is an independent, honest review of the Ford Ranger.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Design
2:19 - Tray
3:47 - Interior
7:03 - Back seat
8:11 - Off-road driving
15:28 - On-road driving dynamics
18:30 - Verdict
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[@barrakingbeatz7794]

Took delivery of mine v6 yesterday and it drives a lot better than the old model. Very happy with my purchase.

[@chasingcars]

Cool - what grade?

[@barrakingbeatz7794]

@@chasingcars v6 sport

[@godfreyjnbaptiste5863]

How much better do you feel the V6 is and it’s the tech in the sport enough am battling between the sport or wildtrack .I want the power and want to keep the cost down .

[@barrakingbeatz7794]

@@godfreyjnbaptiste5863 we have had the 2.0 and the 3.2. Its night and day compared to both of those engines in the way it delivers its power, very smooth and seamless. The ride characteristics is probably 25% better in feel also. The tech is great and maybe a bit of a learning curve with its layout. I chose the sport because it had everything I needed. Wildtrack has heated seats/black hood lining and and some different exterior stuff but nothing major.

[@Sabumnim666]

@@barrakingbeatz7794 Great choice I have a year on my lease but I will be ordering mine in 8 weeks I will be going for the Wildtrak as I have a 2021 Wildtrak X bi turbo which is a great car. I am looking at the yellow what color did you opt for?

[@stevekinney7423]

Thoroughly professional and informative review. Many thanks. Clearly this latest version of the Ranger is superb and competent. I suspect it will sell extremely well.

[@chasingcars]

Thank you, Steve.

[@mzwandilejanuary4222]

Best Review I've seen on this vehicle...well done Sir and thank you

[@mandlamthembu2490]

I’ve been waiting for a review of the finished product m Thanks for a comprehensive and honest review Pity they keep dilly dallying about the batch of arrivals in SA

[@chasingcars]

No worries. Thanks for watching!

[@mauricegaskin5694]

Very good and honest reviews on the highs and lows of this vehicle. I'm not a fan of Fode but I must admit this particular vehicle has me sold especially listening to this guy about the interior and exterior features

[@sandyday9079]

Awesome,great information and waiting a while for this and certainly will be getting one these.😀

[@TonicFilmstv]

Great review Iain. Well done👍

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

Good review. Much love❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@darwonboyful]

I've got one on order. Definitely looking forward to it

[@Graelock]

My jaw dropped seeing the prices, then I remembered its in AUD lol

[@leonardstasker1344]

fab looking Ute love v6 diesel god forward to seeing up close

[@DukeBen316663]

Did you find the angle of the central screen to be acceptable? It looks as though it should be tilted up slightly to make it easier to use.

[@jamesheggie1854]

What a ripper that new wild track is. Really great to see ford putting so many improvements and touches to this new ranger. Can't wait to see the new Everest when it arrives. Great video as always.

[@bushmagpie3312]

FORD need to release the Trend in V6; that would sell a lot of them but it’s only for high trims.

[@xpusostomos]

Why would you want an Everest instead of Ranger?

[@crazycressy7986]

Wonder how long the bolster on the drivers seat will last ,the center arm rest could do with being 3" higher and I see they have moved the start button

[@clairejames642]

took the local top spec for a drive today and can't wait for my order of the wildtrak v6 with all the bells and whistles to come to Mumma. I wanted a good looking hard working work truck and that's what im getting!!!

[@inkunziebomvu3647]

WAIT for the aftermarket tune ups. With the FORD custom grill and monster wheels on this baby😭

[@francospangenberg2887]

Excellent review ... 👍👍

[@vulcanjoe8258]

I have the Toyota Hilux rogue 2021 and I can honestly say with the inclusion of a electronic roller door tread with caution. I’ve had nothing but issues with mine, either getting stuck, draining the battery and the included tub lights not turning off. If there was an option of using the manual release I would use that.

[@DeltaAlphaAviation]

Great review. Mind if I ask how tall you are? Just trying to judge the rear seats. Thanks!

[@dhenn8]

Is this going to be available on the left-hand drive countries? Specifically the Philippines?

[@zubair.ashraf]

i love the sound of birds at the background :)

[@mazdar100]

Looks like plenty of leg room. Thinking of getting the Everest so watching all of these reviews. And cheers for being honest about the parts that aren't working so well.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching!

[@bananabear009]

Same here. Can't wait to test drive the everest!

[@SkiRacingOz]

Yeah, my only concern is resale as the market can be stupid

[@xpusostomos]

Curious why anyone would want the Everest when you can get the Ranger.

[@bananabear009]

@@xpusostomos 2 factors for me: 1) I am not a tradie ; 2) I need occasional 7 seats travels

[@jwelman1]

Will there be a Lightning version of the Ranget like on the US F-series trucks?

[@honestjoe632]

Can’t wait to take one for a spin… So much more to offer than a Hilux…

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The Best Ford Ranger ever

[@sidneyhubbard7349]

Does the Ramger came with optional 6 ft bed with the crew cab?

[@titanx04]

I love the look of it, I’m sure the front traction control remain on when diff lock engaged which is a plus amd possibly the only Ute that does. It’s a shame it misses out on font diff lock and sway bar disconnect which the USA bronco has. Same platform .

[@Mv_zo]

This Amarok looks nice

[@indy69541]

Been a ford fan all my life and always will be

[@markdavis5270]

That pricing list is diffident to what I’ve seen, where are those figures from?

[@coolride88]

Will it have a 6 seater option?

[@Australiano87]

Great! Can’t wait for the Raptor review!!

[@chasingcars]

Raptor should be even better!

[@mandlamthembu2490]

I’m sure they can’t either Off-road hooliganism 😂

[@isaacha2155]

why are the the leather seats so wrinkled and loosely put together? Especially in the rear seats

[@goofiegoofball]

Does the V^ have low range / transfer case?

[@bradg5910]

Will the Amarok have the same portrait style screen running Fords Sync 4 operating system?

[@chasingcars]

Same hardware, but Amarok appears to have Volkswagen software. Not yet 100 percent confirmed.

[@darzb480]

Tray is not 1544mm long if you have the tub liner. It's about 1460mm. 1544mm is only for the steel tub itself

[@kmuinde]

This is one of the best looking ute in the Australian market right now. It's gonna give toyota hilux a serious competition.

[@fernandosergiomaribarte9568]

What is the fuel consumption of ranger V6.?

[@Ak-tn6lt]

Looks good but waiting for next gen HILUX

[@hakenacraymond3663]

Is it available now? Would like to buy one.

[@brendankenny1332]

How big is the battery??

[@bjornironside2580]

Will this version be available in the Philippines ?

[@dondon9829]

Can anybody tell me what i should expect to pay for a V6 Wildtrak with the premium upgrade plus onroad and government charges (Australia) as i get a different price from every dealership.

[@stanyoung9546]

Omggggggg 76 or 79 all day I would love to see this behemoth do same hard tracks

[@xj358]

If you're a Western Australia resident, add an extra $3000 to the on road price compared to most other states to cover for rip off WA stamp duty.

[@xpusostomos]

If you really want to cry, the price in Philippines is like $20,000 less.

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

@@xpusostomos can concur. The Philippine government designated Utes as utility vehicles and exempted it from excise tax. I convinced my sister who works in the construction industry to buy the bi-turbo Wildtrak back in 2020 which translated to around AUD $42,000.

[@xpusostomos]

@@pr0jectSkyneT Sure, no tax in Philippines... but Australia has 5% excise and 10% GST tax... that doesn't explain the massive difference.

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

@@xpusostomos yeah I cant explain fully either but consider it a small reprieve for all the crappy things this country has gone through from incompetent governance. I lived in Perth for years and in fact still want to immigrate back to Australia. If it wasn't for this pandemic that complicated things...

[@bobfisher9272]

Can you test this vehicle towing a caravan at say 2.3t to give us a better concept on how this vehicle works, does the transmission get hot, how thirsty is this vehicle, pros and cons because that’s what I’ll be looking at

[@Mike_B.]

What's the fuel economy???

[@trickster8635]

Moving the front wheels forward, has nothing to do with departure angle. It actually makes ramp-over angle worse. Shame there is not a bigger fuel tank for touring or the option of a second tank. Wheel travel looks to be limited, relying on diff-lock for wheel traction. Option of front diff-lock? Turning circle with longer wheel base?? Where do the aux. switches link to, engine bay?

[@shadrickmwazikamwi2206]

Please make few of them in Manual drive for our Namibian terrains and savannahs driving experience.

[@kyleanderinscott2869]

I’m a Holden man, but mate loving the v6 diesel power, what’s the turning circle like we’re been looking for towing vehicle.

[@Bigsoot7393]

Well good luck checking out the new Colorado’s mate

[@kyleanderinscott2869]

Had one of those, didn’t like it bud, got a Prado now.

[@DougVandegrift]

What rear air vents?? Here in the United states they got rid of those for no one knows why...

[@LL2500]

No offense but the V6 Ranger makes Hilux buyer like silly. Good job Ford

[@kavaiaratagane5706]

🔥🔥🔥Great, cant wait for the Raptor review 👊

[@chasingcars]

Same! Coming soon.

[@obedmotau2912]

The Ranger looks very enticing

[@myloz6013]

What a beast

[@lukescavo8511]

Where is the location of this 4wd trail ?

[@alexbayley8716]

What’s the GCM? Can you have full GVM/payload and full 3.5t towing straight out of the box?

[@Bigsoot7393]

Don’t the old ones?

[@alexbayley8716]

@@Bigsoot7393 not that I’m aware of☹️generally all the dual cabs had a gcm so low that if you’re towing 3.5t then your vehicle gvm drops because the atm+full gvm puts you over gcm😢

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Safety features and fuel eco?

[@xpusostomos]

yes and yes

[@kavaiaratagane5706]

The latest version of the ranger is superb and competent

[@TheAthavanleon]

I am not the fan of the new look- But everything else looks so tempting..

[@chasingcars]

Each to their own - design is subjective!

[@mrtremblay1809]

I Think it was sensible Ford not fitting paddle shifters, What would be the point of fitting paddle shifters to a Diesel dual cab with a 10 speed auto that's a lot of shifting, I believe you would use them once and realise your lost in amongst all the gears and put it back to auto. I have a late model Mustang with the 10 speed and find very little use for the paddle shifters on it.

[@doneB830]

Is it as reliable a Toyota, I think we are getting there, well done Ford.

[@bamboohouse564]

10 variants.. crazy

[@clehanavi9562]

Is there a manual....

[@paulfranchina8193]

Could you tell me if the V6 engine is using a timing belt or timing chain.

[@paulfranchina8193]

Something you would have to factor in when servicing timing belt replacement and I believe the injection pump is belt driven as well

[@paulfranchina8193]

If you can show that from the service manual 15 years 225km's replace with 75k inpections included be good to see. Find that very hard to believe for any timing belt application.

[@robinarndt5481]

Thanks Ian great review if only I was 60 years younger.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching Robin.

[@xpusostomos]

youre as young as you feel

[@danieweir9588]

Is there any difference to the Amarok?

[@xpusostomos]

yes... but not that much

[@akuapiatas]

what's it like in the back seat though, I'm 150kgs and 6.7" and most vehicles are not made for large people

[@rich7447]

You need a full size for your height if you want to sit in the back.

[@edub8803]

How tall are you?

[@christhomas4260]

Does the diff lock work in 2WD and High 4WD or only Low Range 4WD

[@wesmccullough8176]

Only 4wd. You dont need diff lock in 2wd.

[@steevolicious]

@@wesmccullough8176 you can have bit of fun with control sliding if you can lock in 2wd

[@Bigsoot7393]

Only 2wd

[@richieduck67]

No sport mode on the V6?

[@dr.killjoy5001]

It's too slow for a sport mode...

[@bologenkph]

I like the new look.. Macho.. (Wider body) Most utes are tall and narrow..

[@australianmade2659]

Is this they same 10 speed giving grief in the US?

[@rich7447]

Most of the teething issues have been taken care of and the 10 speeds from Ford over the last two years have been reliable.

[@johnmiller2350]

There have been reports that V6 have tailshaft and drive shaft vibrations and that Ford legendary service as usual fobbing customers away. It appears this issue is around undercooked R&D something you would have thought be resolved at the proving stage.

[@shaunsnyman5107]

U drove rhe raptor, all i can say is OMG is out of this world

[@aussiedaveh6215]

i have ordered a platinum ranger v6 last December and the wait time. is 15 month expected march 2025

[@joeforza]

called a dealer in nsw on friday 3pm, deposit by 4pm, pickup a wildtrak next week

[@dfkw7385]

I love it and I want one big ford fan

[@jonnyd_vids]

Great review. I am seriously disliking that huge screen though ....

[@rd6416]

Smooth acceleration? So NOT punchy? One of the things I liked about '21 Hilux SR5 was the mid range acceleration kicked you back in your seat a little.

[@victorodera4175]

Looking forward to your comparison of Ford Wildtrak V6 3.0 2022 vs VW Amarok V6 3.0 2023. Seems they have same toque

[@chasingcars]

Coming in early 2023.

[@owenkettson9703]

@ChristopherH everyone but you could tell Victor already knew that haha

[@rickywaye3836]

@ChristopherH or the other way round

[@alanjm1234]

@@rickywaye3836 Amarok is based on the Ranger. It was designed by Ford in Melbourne and is built in a Ford factory in South Africa. It uses the Ford V6, Ford10 speed auto, 4WD system and the Ranger chassis.

[@rossevans1774]

We want tough? Agreed, we do want durability tough!

[@Beko500ProGolover]

Good vehicle. Finally has a centre airbag as you may notice on the drivers seat. Is it as big as a USA model or is it more E.U sized.

[@chasingcars]

It is the segment smaller than F-150.

[@Beko500ProGolover]

@@chasingcars I see. I think I would buy one just for the practicality as the flat bed would fit lots of large suitcases which would make a drive to my country Poland a breeze. And I always say it’s always good to have off road capabilities just in case you need it. Like getting stuck the off road may just save you from needing a tow truck to pull you out.

[@xpusostomos]

@@Beko500ProGolover Even just going on the road shoulder, and being able to get out is peace of mind.

[@Beko500ProGolover]

@@xpusostomos that's correct.

[@audoinxr6372]

God I want one. But after my current Ranger decided to destroy its engine via an injector issue. Im so worried about small diesel again. My Volvo FH12 has over 1 mill kms and no injector issues. My 300,000km ranger apparently needs 2.5k worth of injectors randomly. I feel the Raptors V6 might be better in long range

[@martinplewes]

Its an updated version of the Peugeot/Ford V6 that is very prone to snapping crankshafts in Land Rovers.

[@rickywaye3836]

@@martinplewes thought it was a vw

[@xpusostomos]

I don't know what happened to yours, but all engines have injectors, so... dunno

[@johncanalese588]

@@rickywaye3836 Nope. The V6 diesel is the old “lion” engine developed by PSA and Ford and used in many Range Rovers. There is nothing from VW on the mechanical side in this new Rangrok.

[@channelone2398]

It's a v6 tdi but still down on power in my opinion 9sec 0-100 ? V6 amarok from 2017 will pump it still

[@jldp24]

It's actually pathetic..it will be measured against the Toureg engine and it's well behind it..this is a fail. What were Vw thinking

[@peterdee2806]

When are the Raptor reviews coming!! 😁

[@chasingcars]

Very soon!

[@imopn]

Wish the raptor came in that diesel. I want the raptor suspension with that V6 diesel. Personally would never buy a petrol truck.

[@xpusostomos]

+1 agree.

[@steevhen5536]

They say this has new injector hoping that no more injector issues

[@vittorioconti3665]

I love it

[@schlix101]

The new Ford Ranger . . . Mmmmm . . . I'm not so sure I like it that much. It comes across as a little bit underwhelming for me. Perhaps they tried to do a little to much with the front lights? The F-Series in America looks a lot better with similar styled lights. Simplicity is key and I think the Ford Ranger looks a bit "over-cooked", especially at the front! Haven't seen it in the 'flesh' yet. And no paddle shifters??? That is a huge oversight! Sure, not everybody likes them, but then it should at-least have been an option as, it makes "over-writing" the auto-box such a breeze!!! (Only true 4x4 and motoring enthusiasts appreciate paddle shifters as manual transmissions are becoming ever more rare)! - Sometimes Auto-boxes just do things you don't want or even expect; and the quickest way to "correct" this is by flicking paddle shifters!!! It's such a boon to have them! I cannot believe Ford as omitted this, yet again!

[@xpusostomos]

So the standard setter in pick up trucks is underwhelming because you're not sure how you feel about the front light? MMmm, ok whatevs.

[@RocketRod63]

I was going to order the V6 XLT but for $2.5K extra decided on the V6 Sports model instead (with the optional touring pack). Due in October 2022 👍 I’ve test driven the V6 & love it. Can’t wait to tow my 2.5T caravan with it.

[@ryanmcnamee3522]

How much did u pay ?

[@RocketRod63]

@@ryanmcnamee3522 I live in Sydney. Because I have an ABN I get a fleet discount of $2.6k In total it’s costing me $71.5k So $74k without the discount 😬

[@tonehawke]

Thank you for calling it a ute and not a truck

[@xpusostomos]

y

[@kunagorninrod758]

I want this engine in thailand too

[@graig3075]

@ 07:11 Did I hear "with these fake leather seat" 👂👂👂👂

[@timfreeman2603]

$70k excluding ORC? How much in QLD or NSW?

[@ant208]

your looking at close to 75k and delivery only in 2023

[@xj358]

$3k more at $78,800 here in rip off WA.

[@JamesZ888]

Expect to see lots of modified Wildtrak soon

[@chasingcars]

True.

[@xpusostomos]

y

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@chasingcars 285/75r17's on 17x7.5 wheels

[@alanjm1234]

I mean the old model was still the best after 10 years, the new one is going to kill them.

[@martingilvray06]

Well I have never seen a Tactical bolted to the bed of a Ford Ranger.

[@edrisnemat9724]

Absolutely great looks . a bit concerned about Mechanically people complain issues

[@Sabumnim666]

I have had 2 rangers a XLS Sport and now a wildtrack X. Almost every person who has a story of issues has never owned one and that goes for almost all manufacturers. Both of my cars have never missed a beat and I tow a 2850kg caravan and I had a 21ft fiber glass boat at 2700kg. Also I do not thrash my cars like an idiot after all they are not giving these away. Here's the thing we have Toyotas the most reliable maker? and we had more issues with these than any other brand not saying these massive issues but more than our Mitsubishis and Fords.

[@edrisnemat9724]

Thanks David duthie already ordered one happy to get first car on ford wildtrak

[@KenshinHimura23]

Meanwhile here in the Philippines we only get the old 2.0 biturbo for the Wildtrak 😑

[@mixalis6168]

Think thats most of Asia

[@xpusostomos]

That's true, but boy oh boy do you get a good price... $50,500 for the Wildtrak 4x4. That is a FANTASTIC price

[@KenshinHimura23]

@@xpusostomos In the Philippines Wildtrak 4x4 with 2.0 biturbo is offered at srp of P1,875,000 or AU$48k (at current exchange rate). So we are certainly getting short changed.

[@murkeyterky6852]

Hate the dorky looking LED DRL's.