Driving The 2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak: Review & First Impressions!

[@WebbyOnCars]

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[@philparry4203]

Thanks mate, enjoyed the review. It would be good to see a side by side comparison between the new Ranger and the previous model.

[@adamrichards863]

Hi Webby, it there a substantial difference in sound quality from the B&O premium system and the stock system. I was hoping you were going to cover this. Some say there is huge difference others are saying its hardly noticeable. It would be good to get your opinion as you can compare side by side.

[@trickster8635]

That's an objective impression based on individuals' hearing/sound and hearing loss rates, also affected by outside noise intrusions including sounds transmitted from different tyres/road surfaces.

[@harrisonkay575]

Judging by the same system in the f150 in the US, I have heard nothing but good things. I’m keen to hear it also, that’s the reason I went for the luxury pack

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Adam Richards I'll definitely be comparing the 2 systems, as I do like a good sound system to listen to music whilst I'm driving.

[@jpb308]

Hi Webby Thanks for your videos. We weren’t able to get the PP with our Wildtrak. I’ve seen on Facebook forums talk of an accessory - see below. Are you aware of such an option, as my dealer is unaware. TIA. Was just in at Ford organising the final stuff before puck up. Going through accessories and for those that wanted the PP overhead switches. You can get basically the same thing as an option, plus a lead to the rear tub and Anderson pluf from it also. Then about 30 different button symbols.. Overhead switches and under bonner stuff was about $800

[@WebbyOnCars]

@jpb308 Thank you, great to hear you’re enjoying the videos. Yes, there is a dealer fitted option for the overhead auxiliary switches. I’m not sure what the availability is like as a lot of accessories are taking a while to come through, but I’m guessing a lot quicker than waiting for a wildtrak with the premium pack!🤣

[@bryanmania888]

Thabks for the review! First actual review!

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Bryan Mania Thank you, I hope you enjoyed it.

[@brendonmitchell3985]

Great run over the whole vehicle Webby

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Bfendon Mitchell Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@joshobrien6188]

Thanks Webby i enjoyed the review, would like to have seen more on the engine bay etc Other than two thumbs up

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Josh O’Brien Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@rangeroverguyxbmwgirl]

We got same truck with that but black color

[@letsseeif]

Thanks for your review.. This will be a popular vehicle.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@letsseeif It will be extremely popular, especially here in Australia where people love dual cab utes.

[@geoffwilliams5699]

Thanks for the update on the ford great video Cheers Geoff

[@WebbyOnCars]

Geoff Williams Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@RocketRod63]

Great review I noticed that the V6 variants have 4WD & the 2.0L variants have 4X4 on their respective tailgates.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Rodney Wildin Yes, the V6 has the 4A setting meaning it can switch to 4WD automatically

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I enjoyed the review as always. I’m quite a big fan of the colour, the looks of the Ranger and the quirks and features of it. I am very hopeful to go inside the new Ranger when it reaches European shores. And I think for some areas like the US and Mexico, they’ll get the Ranger with the 2.3 Ecoboost 4cyl (probably with more power than the outgoing model - the outgoing Ranger for North America and Mexico with the Ecoboost made 202kW/270hp). But in Europe, I guess we’ll just get the diesels in the normal Ranger. I much prefer a diesel for a ute cos they get better gas mileage than gasoline engines when pulling heavy weights.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Dave D'Video Maker Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure you'll be impressed when you get to see the new Ranger

[@HughRussell06]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the 2.7L ecoboost V6 is made an option on the new ranger for the us market, as the new bronco (based on the ranger) has that as an option, and also considering the new Ranger Raptor and the bronco Raptor share the same engine

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@HughRussell06 I doubt the Ranger for the states will have the 2.7 V6.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@HughRussell06 I would say that sounds pretty likely too

[@HughRussell06]

@@DaveDVideoMaker potentially, you never know. It would make a good in-between from the 2.3 ecoboost and the 3.0 ecoboost in the raptor, though to be fair the 2.3 ecoboost that we’re getting in the new Amarok here in Australia is gonna have 222kW (about 300hp) and 452Nm of torque

[@adrianstafford9347]

Hey Webby. Awesome vids mate. 👌 Are you able to tell me what the length of the V6 Wildtrak is without the tow tongue fitted please. Cheers

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Adrian Stafford Thank you, great to hear you’re enjoying them. Unfortunately, Ford hasn’t given us any of the dimensions for the new Ranger yet, it must be some sort of closely guarded secret that they don’t want to tell anyone which is frustrating! I’m going to a Ford training day on Wednesday so I’ll see if anyone there knows.

[@matthewh8005]

The premium pack should be an option. Ford would have known it was going to be an issue supplying it to Raptor and this and yet they still went ahead. It is insane that I have had my Raptor on order since it was revealed and I likley wont see it till next year because of things like an optional pack.

[@justintaylor3044]

that’s a bugger, I already seen people in my obscure south Australian town driving these around

[@mahmoudchalabi9079]

im in the same boat with the wildtrak. I put a deposit down the day of the release in November last year but I won't see mine until feb I've been told

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Matthew H The premium pack isn't standard on the Wildtrak, it's an option. Your Raptor is probably delayed due to the number of orders that have been taken for that model.

[@matthewh8005]

@@WebbyOnCars I meant shouldnt And its been stated by Ford that some of the delays along with the engine is due to the "unprecedented demand" for the premium pack.

[@davidedwards7667]

Hi Webby, thank you for the great no-nonsense informative review, one of many I have watched on the Wildtrack but definitely one of the most helpful. You motioned doing a back-to-back trial on fuel economy/efficiency between the Bi Turbo and the V6, suggesting that you thought there may not be much difference in ‘real life’ figures. I don’t necessarily NEED a V6, but would it be worth it for the $3K extra for the drive/ride quality, smoothness of gear change as well as AWD feature, given that Fuel economy difference may be negligible? I would be VERY interested in this side-by-side comparison, may well help me finally decide which way to go. Thank you

[@WebbyOnCars]

@David Edwards Thank you for your comments, I'm glad you found my video helpful. If it was me I'd go for the V6 as the engine is much quieter and smoother, and it's also quieter inside the cabin aswell compared to the 2.0 litre engine. The only downside to the V6 is how long it takes to get one at the minute, where the 2.0 litre would arrive a lot sooner. The fuel economy test is one of many videos I've got planned for the new Ranger, so hopefully I'll get that filmed soon.

[@davidedwards7667]

HI again Webby, thanks again for all of the videos, they have been so very helpful in us arriving at our decision to go with the V6 Wildtrak over the Bi Turbo Wildtrak. The 'mistake' I made was taking a V6 (albeit the Sports model) for a test drive. I thought this might have helped make the call that the Bi Turbo was the way to go, but quite the opposite happened. The drive in the V6 was smoother, more effortless, quieter and gear changes so much less noticeable. When we arrived back at the dealership, the salesperson who had been helping us along the journey told us about their trip to the Ford Test track in Melbourne where they had spent a few days driving each of the Ranger Models. He explained how the AWD V6 was so much safer on the road because of how it transferred torque from one wheel to another as required, particularly in slippery conditions (exactly like the conditions were test driving on that day.) The Bi Turbo in 2H was relatively easy to get out of control under sipplery conditions on the skid pan, the V6 AWD was almost impossible. But the real clincher was fuel consumption. We test drove exactly the same journey in both the Bi Turbo and V6. I drove out and my wife drove back to the dealership. Apart from weather conditions, the only other variable was the engine. In the Bi Turbo, the consumption over a 25 km trip (including city and highway driving and also including some climbing) was 9.1 l/100 kms. Surprisingly (to me) was the V6 AWD in the same trip did 9.4 l/100 kms...a negligible difference given the drive quality and added safety benefit. Maybe not completely scientific, but good enough for our purposes. The salesperson then added that this difference may be even less with a caravan on the back (the very reason we a looking at a dual cab) because the lower rev range the V6 would need to work in and the fact that it would just not have to work as hard as the BiTurbo. Following this V6 test drive and after a short conversation, we decided the V6 was the way to go...in the end a no brainer. We have put a deposit down and expect delivery in Feb 2023. Thanks again for your help and reviews which have been immensely helpful in arriving at this decision. Look forward to having it and seeing how well it does tow.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@davidedwards7667 Congratulations on your new ute! You’ll have the best time I’m sure, and February isn’t too far away. The V6 would be my choice too, it’s so good it feels like driving a car. I’m glad I could help with your decision, I hope you enjoy many adventures in your new Wildtrak.

[@davidedwards7667]

@@WebbyOnCars Thanks again @WebbyOnCars for all your videos and helpful info. Good news is our V6 Wildtrak has arrived (early due to a cancellation of another order) so we took delivery just prior to Christmas. So far, VERY impressed with it. Lots to get our head around and learn about, but lovely drive for us both and enjoying the many safety and comfort features it has. Also very glad we went the V6 option. On the fuel consumption front, general driving has produced results as low as 8l/100 kms and that is in Tasmania where we have lots of hills, not just flat straight highways. Towing was even more impressive. My previous 2 ltr turbo diesel Volkswagen Tiguan towed our current caravan at between 12 & 13.5 l/100 kms. We towed the same van on a trip towards the west coast of Tas (very hilly driving) and achieved fuel economy between 14 and 15 l/100 kms. I honestly was expecting something around 20 l/100 kms was was super impressed with that. When we plugged in, the integrated trailer brake system stepped us through the process os setting it up and saving it as a trailer in our list. Very different system to the Redarc Tow Pro Elite V3 system I was using in my previous car but I think this one does so much more automatically which the driver does not even have to think about so this is a good thing. Anyway, still finding your videos on all things Next Gen Ranger as we get used to what it can do (eg Intelligent Speed Limiter one I just watched) so please keep them coming. Thanks again, David

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@davidedwards7667 Congratulations on getting your car early, what a lovely Xmas present! I’m pleased to hear you’re enjoying it and getting some impressive fuel economy figures. I’m glad you’re finding my videos helpful. If there’s anything you’d like me to make a video about, feel free to let me know.

[@trickster8635]

Would like to see the ARB accessories approved by Ford, ie bullbar, BP51 shocks, canopy etc, etc. The switches overhead must feed to a relay block somewhere, I would imagine there would be a terminal block in the engine compartment? Are there spring rate options, because the weight of bullbar and winch will need to be compensated for? You showed automatic engagement of 4H and rear diff lock, however can diff-lock be manually turned off if the car needed to execute tight turns through tree's, etc, where diff-lock will be loading up axles?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Trickster I’m planning on doing a video with my local arb centre once they have a demo Ranger available

[@tyzon00800]

Maybe try the v6 that’s the one we all need to see ,

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Rich Ard I’ve done a video on the Ranger Sport with the V6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPcqIOAp7hqaM0

[@muskrat999]

Hi Webby thanks for the review good info - does the Wildtrack have TPMS?

[@timmyjg1981]

Yes. They’ve had it for years.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Dave Muscat Yea, it’s standard

[@Gedsterboy]

Great review. Does the tailgate have keyless proximity unlocking/entry without unlocking the whole vehicle?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Gedsterboy No it doesn't, I checked it out today

[@mwanzie]

Finally a lockable glove box. you can lock your valuables in the glove box.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@mwanzie .k yes, that’s a really useful feature

[@harrisonkay575]

Hey webby, Great vid, mines arriving in about 6 weeks. Can you do a video on the B&O system ? Wouldn’t mind hearing the feedback. Whole reason I wanted the luxury pack was for the sound system

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Harrison Kay Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Congratulations on your new Ranger, you'll love it. I'll be doing a video on the Premium Pack and will include a section on the B&O sound system

[@HughRussell06]

What version did you go for?

[@paultabone2010]

Do any of the new Ford Rangers motors have. ( add blue )

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Paul Tabone no they don’t

[@paulgovier5117]

Apparently add blue is coming soon.

[@jessemartin6461]

Hi Webby, is it possible to remove the sail thing while retaining the tub rails and roller cover? Cheers

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Jesse Martin No, it’s all part of the roller shutter

[@wesleybrown9031]

Hi Webby, does it still include the storage unit under the back seats?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Wesley Brown Yes it does

[@mcraebob9]

How much are the v6 drive away?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@mcraebob9 Just under $80k

[@markymark8472]

Do the aux switches have a connection point under the bonnet or would we have to run wires into the cab to where the switches are?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Marky mark Yes, there are connection points under the bonnet to plug your accessories into

[@markymark8472]

@@WebbyOnCars thank you for the reply, appreciate it

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@markymark8472 no worries at all

[@mwanzie]

do you get the active noise cancelling in the new wild track?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@mwanzie .k I don’t think so. Ford haven’t mentioned it in any of the information they’ve sent us

[@keloduma]

Is that the biggest digital driver's display available?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Sisekelo Duma Yes, only the Raptor gets a bigger 12.4 inch display

[@keloduma]

@@WebbyOnCars Well that's a pain💔

[@tyzon00800]

Thought the first drive was last week in a white ranger.

[@dbed01]

That was for the sport. This is first drive for the wildtrak. Not that there'll be much difference I think...

[@trickster8635]

@@dbed01 Only the AT tyres will feel different, and slightly noisier.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Rich Ard That was for the Sport, but I also wanted to show everyone the spec of the Wildtrak too.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@FG That's true, and this Wildtrak had the BiTurbo engine as opposed to the V6 in the last video.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Trickster It was hard to tell the difference with the AT tyres to be honest

[@davidsimpson3095]

Does the Sport come with heated seats like the Wildtrak?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@David Simpson No, only the Wildtrak gets the heated seats

[@grahamcollier6999]

Ranger v6s delayed manufacturing fault Ford not releasing new models till problem sorted.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Graham Collier I haven’t heard anything official from Ford yet, but it would be better to fix any issues before customers take deliveries even if it means it causes a delay

[@lukeedwards7455]

What’s the difference between sport and wildtrak?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Luke Edwards The Wildtrak has the electric roller shutter, heated front seats, electric passenger seat, park assist, all terrain tyres, electric brake controller, 360 cameras, zone lighting, ambient lighting, pull out cup holders, and 12 inch SYNC4 infotainment screen

[@shameelali2549]

The instrument display is a complete let down,I wish it had digital need type tach and speedo,they really cheaper out ont that,I prefer the px2 dash.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Shameel Ali If they'd done what you suggested, I'm sure some people would've preferred an all digital display

[@shameelali2549]

@@WebbyOnCars probably right,the wife r-line tiguan has a digital dash with analogue speedo/tachometer and it looks amazing.

[@da_baracus4280]

Can the digi dash be upgraded to the larger one like in the raptor?

[@WebbyOnCars]

@Da_Baracus No

[@da_baracus4280]

@@WebbyOnCars cheers for the reply.

[@WebbyOnCars]

@@da_baracus4280 no worries at all

[@triniexpatgolfer4397]

The larger digital dash comes in the new Ranger Platinum