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

[@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.

[@RyanCowley86]

its crazy the wild trak has gone up 11k in the last 2 years

[@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

[@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

[@mzwandilejanuary4222]

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

[@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 .

[@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...

[@kmuinde]

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

[@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?

[@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?

[@honestjoe632]

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

[@TheAthavanleon]

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

[@chasingcars]

Each to their own - design is subjective!

[@inkunziebomvu3647]

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

[@indy69541]

Been a ford fan all my life and always will be

[@LL2500]

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

[@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.

[@TonicFilmstv]

Great review Iain. Well done👍

[@kavaiaratagane5706]

The latest version of the ranger is superb and competent

[@Graelock]

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

[@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!!!

[@darwonboyful]

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

[@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.

[@stanyoung9546]

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

[@sandyday9079]

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

[@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

[@Mv_zo]

This Amarok looks nice

[@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.

[@doneB830]

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

[@Ak-tn6lt]

Looks good but waiting for next gen HILUX

[@zubair.ashraf]

i love the sound of birds at the background :)

[@leonardstasker1344]

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

[@rossevans1774]

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

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

Good review. Much love❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@adrianparker5841]

I love what Ford has done with this new Ranger. The one thing I think that lets the car down is the digital dash. It still looks like it's out of a Ford for 10 years ago. If they had modernised that it would all be spot on.

[@shadrickmwazikamwi2206]

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

[@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 😂

[@obedmotau2912]

The Ranger looks very enticing

[@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.

[@markdavis5270]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jamiep61]

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

[@robinarndt5481]

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

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching Robin.

[@xpusostomos]

youre as young as you feel

[@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

[@francospangenberg2887]

Excellent review ... 👍👍

[@isaacha2155]

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

[@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

[@DougVandegrift]

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

[@lengerer]

Crazy pricing. I bought my v6 amarok 12 months ago for 53k. Pretty much same everything minus much improved interior/tech. I think the old model amatok v6 will retain its value very well

[@xpusostomos]

That's a good deal, although the Ford has a lot more airbags, tech and stuff.

[@collinsimmons7156]

Vw is a over a second quicker in pick up

[@Sabumnim666]

@@collinsimmons7156 If you want a drag race get the raptor

[@collinsimmons7156]

@@Sabumnim666 if you want to win get the ram trx

[@Sabumnim666]

@@collinsimmons7156 Yeah but the tank of fuel costs more than the truck now.

[@darzb480]

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

[@tonehawke]

Thank you for calling it a ute and not a truck

[@xpusostomos]

y

[@shaunsnyman5107]

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

[@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.

[@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 😬

[@lperezph]

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

[@alanjm1234]

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

[@jonnyd_vids]

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

[@TriFlyAdventures]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@666dualsport]

cant use your phone while driving but its ok to look down and play with a 12 inch tv

[@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.

[@kavaiaratagane5706]

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

[@chasingcars]

Same! Coming soon.

[@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.

[@jwelman1]

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

[@JamesZ888]

Expect to see lots of modified Wildtrak soon

[@chasingcars]

True.

[@xpusostomos]

y

[@gen1c8rs88]

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

[@myloz6013]

What a beast

[@bamboohouse564]

10 variants.. crazy

[@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

[@lionelanderson2368]

It should sell like hotcakes. Helped no doubt by the fact that the Hilux is soo non-descript looking. The new breed of double cabs are now family vehicles. Would like to see how it performs against an older Amarok.

[@xpusostomos]

The latest Hiliux SR5 tarted up is quite nice looking. But the features are years behind.

[@dhenn8]

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

[@hakenacraymond3663]

Is it available now? Would like to buy one.

[@graig3075]

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

[@murkeyterky6852]

Hate the dorky looking LED DRL's.

[@bjornironside2580]

Will this version be available in the Philippines ?

[@steevhen5536]

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

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Safety features and fuel eco?

[@xpusostomos]

yes and yes

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

not an expert but the new Ford Ranger RAPTOR 4WD + 3.0 in. Lift 2.0 EcoBoost I4 4-Dr Crew Cab Pickup Truck (RHD) could do with a military grade slightly thicker heavy duty ladder frame chassis . . . super stiff & durable but flexible at the same time . . . ofcourse this would also require to beef up the Ford Ranger RAPTOR 4WD + 3.0 in. Lift 2.0 EcoBoost I4 4-Dr Crew Cab Pickup Truck (RHD) stock suspension with stiffer springs & shocks, a 3.0 in. suspension lift & 33.5 in. radial tyres . . .

[@xpusostomos]

Errrm... unless the one they've got is breaking, why would want a better one?

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

@@xpusostomos the extra bit goes a long way . . .

[@xpusostomos]

@@chandrachurniyogi8394 If nothing broke, nothing's wrong.

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

@@xpusostomos yup ur right . . . but I was only trying to emphasize on the performance aspect in harsh off road conditions where words like hard & tough is just the beginning . . . and going by Australian outback even the best off roader in the world, out there is like a hunter being hunted . . .

[@xpusostomos]

@@chandrachurniyogi8394 if you over engineer everything it's all heavier and off road performance gets worse

[@fernandosergiomaribarte9568]

What is the fuel consumption of ranger V6.?

[@SiemensIQ700pro]

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.

[@SiemensIQ700pro]

@@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]

@@SiemensIQ700pro Even just going on the road shoulder, and being able to get out is peace of mind.

[@SiemensIQ700pro]

@@xpusostomos that's correct.

[@sidneyhubbard7349]

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

[@Kruse1]

Adding to the comment count. I'd get the Ranger over the Amarok purely because of the physical HVAC controls.

[@xpusostomos]

Really, Amarok doesn't have?

[@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.

[@aurus4909]

Really nice, but would like to see a hybrid and why not if there is F150 hybrid in US. Of course F150 Lightning would be better 😀

[@xpusostomos]

What do you hope to achieve with hybrid? It's not like electric, only hybrid.

[@dfkw7385]

I love it and I want one big ford fan

[@Mike_B.]

What's the fuel economy???

[@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.

[@maxwood192]

This is the motor we all like to have, What has Ford done to overcome emission control regulations, is it going to be enviromentally bad or have carbon build up problems in the motor.

[@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.

[@coolride88]

Will it have a 6 seater option?

[@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.

[@jordanfalcioni4745]

No paddle shifts is abit stupid tho

[@lukescavo8511]

Where is the location of this 4wd trail ?

[@brendankenny1332]

How big is the battery??

[@goofiegoofball]

Does the V^ have low range / transfer case?

[@stevenmccloughan]

My wife would love this. I wish ford would make a ute that a tradie could use.

[@Bigsoot7393]

What trade are you in and why cant you use it?