The edit of the raptor continuing to ascend off of the jump is hilarious
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Thank you. It took me 2 hours
@Mountain-Man-30009 ай бұрын
Almost like it's a... SPACE RANGER! ... I'll see myself out.
@na-tv6rn9 ай бұрын
It's almost as fun as the snow falling upward! @@TheStraightPipes
@betarftv29 ай бұрын
so good
@afterburn26009 ай бұрын
I knew it was edited and I loved it, but I figured it had to do with the embargo - like maybe some other Raptors in the background or something. I suppose it was just plain good ole' fun.
@itZGeminiTre9 ай бұрын
It’s red✍🏾
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
no No NO NOOO NNOOOOO!!!!!! -yuri
@itsreallyjakub9 ай бұрын
Yes
@TheMelbournelad9 ай бұрын
@@TheStraightPipesin Australia you can’t mistake which is the orange colour here lol
@TheFoxyy189 ай бұрын
Yep that is a color we call red for sure
@pablos35639 ай бұрын
It’s orange you people 😏
@_dmfd9 ай бұрын
It's funny, these newer small trucks ( not sub - " Lifestyle " one's like the Maverick, Sante Cruz etc ) are basically the size of an F-150 from the late 2000's lol
@brioblancaflor36629 ай бұрын
these trucks are normal sized everywhere else in the world except for the US... idk why yall LOVEE them big oness... we use them here in Asia for the same reasons too lol
@yobb1n5449 ай бұрын
@@brioblancaflor3662 Decades of marketing, cheap gas prices, ineffective vehicle emissions regulations :/
@HolyEyeWasHere9 ай бұрын
@@brioblancaflor3662they ride better and can haul more, and our roads are big enough to accommodate them. I don't know why every truck video has comments from Europeans trying to make fun of us for having awesome trucks 🤷♂️
@IbrahimNgeno9 ай бұрын
@@HolyEyeWasHereThey are really effective at mowing people down
@brioblancaflor36629 ай бұрын
@@HolyEyeWasHere Im from Asia, and we also sell the F150 and Ram 1500 in my country. I get the road size and comfortability but I mean like does it really have to be THAT big? we use a ranger 2022 model and we are comfortably able to haul so much things from our farm every week (plants, coconuts, farm produce, and vegetables) I just feel like Australia for example has these midsized pickups dominating all over and they have big roads and long distances to travel too, and they haul the same shit yall americans do sooo 🤷♂️
@joec68599 ай бұрын
Former insurance regulator here - NEVER EVER EVER ENABLE DATA SHARING!!!
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
I can’t verify if this guy is actually an insurance regulator but I agree
@ItsKewan9 ай бұрын
Former Insurtech Guy here - DEFINATELY DON'T SHARE YOUR DATA
@Dobbs66519 ай бұрын
At least it's off by default unlike Government Motors
@afterburn26009 ай бұрын
Ever since I first heard about the data mining I knew it was more about denying coverage than saving you money. Why would a corporation ever be more interested in saving you money than in spending less money? It just doesn't track.
@159648sentile9 ай бұрын
Current insurance agent. 100% agree. PRIVACY MATTERS
@billygames71079 ай бұрын
as soon as the 2.7 is available ill be buying it instantly. its gonna be aamazing with a couple bolt ons and a tune. im excited!!!
@DJMadVibes19 ай бұрын
What's the word on the street for that to be available? I haven't seen squat on the Ranger 2.7L engine option
@Xyler949 ай бұрын
@@DJMadVibes1 "Estimated Spring 2024 availability" is Ford's word on the Ranger website. So I'm guessing June.
@billygames71079 ай бұрын
all i hear is hopefully late this year. Possibly early 2025 which blows. Im waiting and wanting. ha! ✌@@DJMadVibes1
@prehistoricpig9 ай бұрын
Gotta love the snow falling upward.
@Grizzbit9 ай бұрын
7:25 was not expecting Gilly in a Straight Pipes vid
@HiDDENk00l9 ай бұрын
Especially THAT clip lmao 💀
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
😉
@jaybrennan99399 ай бұрын
I thought my phone glitched while I was driving haha
@svalbard019 ай бұрын
Theo went into damage control mode. LOL>
@Nigel-McMagmus9 ай бұрын
Unexpected, but that made it even funnier lmao
@asvp_m3l9 ай бұрын
I got a chance to see this truck in person at the Canadian International Autoshow last month, and I really liked how it looks in person. Interior felt quite nice as well as I sat inside it. Probably one of my favourite trucks on the market right now, alongside the Tacoma and Tundra.
@-----------------------------9 ай бұрын
Truck guys: this truck is too small for my drive to Starbucks.
@Powersproductions1309 ай бұрын
The 3 prong plug in can power a Keurig though.
@criznitty9 ай бұрын
Ford conditioned Americans that big trucks are the norm and they killed off the Ranger. Now that it’s back, they price them just as much as a discounted F-150. Similar to EVs and Hybrids, they need these trucks to offset their other vehicles to avoid CAFE fines. People want small trucks, wagons, minivans, we were duped that we needed huge vehicles because the profit margins are larger.
@CarlosOteroC9 ай бұрын
Yes Yuri, we are telling you that's not Orange. - Everyone not colorblind.
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
I think y’all are just color illiterate
@ItsKewan9 ай бұрын
I'm colorblind and I know that truck is Red 👀
@SYSTEM__329 ай бұрын
It’s red, Yuri may be colorblind.
@CasualMotors9 ай бұрын
You guys were so in sync for the visor test 👌🏽 so satisfying
@patricky33518 ай бұрын
It’s honestly a Red/Orange blend, I work at a Ford Dealership plus I ordered a Bronco in that very color. I’d say it’s mainly red with a orange shine to it
@Margot_est_douce.9 ай бұрын
Dedication and down-to-earth approach make you a favorite. Congrats!
@criznitty9 ай бұрын
Who did it better: Yuri’s enthusiasm for the Ranger vs Jakub’s enthusiasm for Continental tires
@TheTrump3 ай бұрын
I see the 2.7 Ranger's are hitting the market. I hope to see a video soon.
@GarageGuerilla9 ай бұрын
This Ranger is not all new. It is still based on a decade old T6 Ranger, they just lengthened the wheelbase by 50mm to accomodate future hybrid powerplants.
@gaivoron9 ай бұрын
Are refreshed models even all new ?
@GarageGuerilla9 ай бұрын
@@gaivoron not at all. Its just a major facelift of the T6 platform if you will.
@mikenb34618 ай бұрын
Maybe they replaced the old 2.3L EB that had 270 HP and 310 torque with an all-new 2.3L EB that puts out 270 HP and 310 torque. 😆 As an owner of the previous generation, I'm not buying that this one is all new.
@drn133554 ай бұрын
Nothing is "all new". It is funny people called the Ranger old because it was based on a 2011 platform..when the Taco was on the 2005 platform. If something works fine what do you want?
@benwelter88909 ай бұрын
These utes have existed in australia for a few years now, loved them since release, but cant say they havent had a lot of issues since release. Paul Maric from car expery bought a ranger raptor and had the rear diff replaced very early in its life. Seen reports of them needing engine replacements. But i love these things regardless.
@Skandha_9 ай бұрын
They need to bring the Ford Everest here. I want a 4 Runner competitor
@boogeyman4239 ай бұрын
Lol I like the snow going up
@dilyo6249 ай бұрын
Right haha
@xtension859 ай бұрын
Don't even bring the Nissan Frontier SV through Pro-4X as a comparison? Best looking truck in that class
@marklihsu9 ай бұрын
Meh brother’s 22 Pro4x broke down at a job site. He was not happy had to wait 2 hours for a tow. Got the service AT message just parked there.
@xtension859 ай бұрын
@@marklihsu I've seen it happen on a few (fb group) but all vehicles have issues, Fords no exception. But looks wise? Best of them all. I'm partial though... Got a 22 Pro-4X
@jfish90149 ай бұрын
@@marklihsuand?
@savancleveland77569 ай бұрын
I moved to Salt Lake City just last October. I wish I had the chance to meet y’all. Glad you visited us 😊
@TheDuds339 ай бұрын
You guys drove up Millcreek Canyon?!!! That's my home. I lived at mouth of that canyon for 35 years. So cool to see you guys in Utah. Hope you enjoyed your time here.
@TheQuixotic19 ай бұрын
This was a LONG overdue redesign, but it still seems and feels like a half-measure. It is 2024 and the top trim doesn't have: sunroof, ventilated seats, HUD, keypad entry, 60/40 folding seats, or rear vents. Most of these things don't need to be standard, but for them to not even be available options is just a swing and a miss. The quicker Ford can fix those errors AND offer a PHEV option, the quicker they can dominate the mid-size truck market. I will happily "upgrade" from my Maverick Lariat FX4 to a Ranger Lariat FX4 PHEV as soon as they become available.
@robertb72547 ай бұрын
I read the Overseas Ranger has Rear AC Vents
@Pikens9 ай бұрын
Can it fit a rear facing car seat with the front seat all the way back? That is all I need. My 2019 Ranger could not but my 2017 F-150 Raptor could but had almost too much space.
@markc99499 ай бұрын
Y'all wild for that Gilly clip.
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Heh
@thedude33648 ай бұрын
A little Shane Gillis and Theo Von? Nice haha
@punkpanther869 ай бұрын
the reverse snow shot was a nice touch 👌🏾
@nicholastotoro77219 ай бұрын
The Ranger is about the same size as the "classic" F150. Doesn't anyone just make a small, utilitarian pickup?
@kylestanley91399 ай бұрын
Ford Maverick
@shortstories33499 ай бұрын
Fooooord Maverick issss right there.
@savaros19 ай бұрын
Toyota Tacoma
@perfectlybalanced89959 ай бұрын
@@kylestanley9139Imo the Maverick needs a diesel engine option if it’s really a utilitarian pickup
@RatBürgerSk89 ай бұрын
Last good ones were the first gen Colorado with the 3.7l Atlas I5 motor. You could option them SCSB or SCLB, they rode nice and low for easy rear load height, and were quite reliable. I'd buy a good condition older truck over pretty much any of these new "small" trucks. They compromise way too much and gain little from it.
@YuriTereshyn9 ай бұрын
Red or Orange??
@bodmonjay9 ай бұрын
Red
@somerandomfella9 ай бұрын
Depends on how many beers you've had.
@MrLongrange3089 ай бұрын
Red!
@Ojisan6429 ай бұрын
Clearly red
@graeme_sr9 ай бұрын
Sandstorm, by Darude
@andrewb80744 ай бұрын
I desperately want Ford to bring the Everest (the SUV version of this) to the NA market. I know they probably won't due to the Bronco but it's more family friendly than a Bronco, but with a cool factor that the Explorer lacks.
@prasmussen82938 ай бұрын
The previous generation has 4 wheel disc, not drum in the back. I like the new Ranger, but other than the bouncy ride on rough roads, I am happy with my Rapid Red 2020 XLT. The Hot Pepper Red shown here does look orangeish is certain light, which is why I got the Rapid Red- no question that it is red.
@JasonOBrienThinksHeCan9 ай бұрын
Your snow is evaporating before it has a chance to melt! 😯
@JohnAgustinScuderia4585959 ай бұрын
Interesting you guys get the Ecoboost Engines meanwhile here in the Philippines we get a range of Diesel Engines.
@sandile44929 ай бұрын
Just like us in South Africa we get the single 2.0Dturbo,2.0D twin turbo and the 3.0 V6 diesel with the Raptor petrol V6 too.
@JohnAgustinScuderia4585959 ай бұрын
@@sandile4492 ohh interesting again we don't get the upgraded engines in the Raptors yet. So far we get 1 engine option which is the 2.0L Bi-Turbo.
@sandile44929 ай бұрын
@@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 Damn so we are one of the few markets that get almost all the engines
@robertb72547 ай бұрын
Are there Rear AC Vents where you are?
@JohnAgustinScuderia4585957 ай бұрын
@@robertb7254 Yes there is for the Raptor. The rest of the line up may vary.
@BCrall9 ай бұрын
Is this the same paint as the Bronco's "Hot Pepper Red"? Always looked orange in certain light to me.
@Pengowirr8 ай бұрын
I just really really wish there was an option for a 6 foot bed.
@patdry9 ай бұрын
Getting closer to the Ford Everest coming to North America, haha. Great video guys! Also it’s 100% red.
@advancedscarecrow9 ай бұрын
The metallic is an illusion to the off red color. I like it
@stackchn9 ай бұрын
Why aren't any KZbinrs reviewing the '24 compact/midsized Ram?
@benwelter88909 ай бұрын
Because it doesn't exist?
@rich48607 ай бұрын
What'cha smokin?? Poof!!! It ain't around, at least in our world!!
@johnathanflynn56219 ай бұрын
With most of them getting fresh designs, what do you think the best midsize truck is for a rear facing car seat? I'm leaning Ridgeline but the extra capability of the Ranger/GM twins is enticing.
@SG229 ай бұрын
Honestly it feels you guys are filming this video in like a different continent compared to filming in Canada
@criznitty9 ай бұрын
That’s how it feels to drive the 2024 Ford Ranger
@dantheman47519 ай бұрын
Did the transmission lose the lag in Sport mode?
@roaddog75429 ай бұрын
Payments, insurance, and operating costs would total over $1000 a month. The average person could afford a Ranger years ago. Those days are over.
@marklihsu9 ай бұрын
Pretty much the same with all the current mid sized trucks
@nicholaslasky37549 ай бұрын
Old Ranger didn’t have drum brakes. You’re thinking of the Tacoma
@Jay-bw3fl9 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the honesty about the transmission tuning. That is such a bummer and kills the experience of any car. I bought a 2016 Colorado new and it was so terrible to drive because of the transmission tuning that I traded it after two months.
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Thanks, always honest 🫡
@richardkusimenkah9 ай бұрын
Agreed with buddy in plaid..the GMC canyon is a beauty in the looks dept. The Taco is last in my books.its looked basically the same to me for the last decade
@BoopSnoot9 ай бұрын
Yuri: "ARE OH YOU GEE AYCH..." Jakub: "I am like a dog, I don't understand if you spell out words with letters. Does that spell 'walk', are we going for a walk?!?!"
@miljan869 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor review, great work boys
@cpftank099 ай бұрын
That 2.7 ecoboost is going to be a sleeper in that truck! I bet it won’t take long for a tuner to come out and add 50hp.
@evilhamsters089 ай бұрын
Definitely looks better than the last Ranger
@nezabytes5 ай бұрын
Heck no!
@eugenex.p.34308 ай бұрын
I like the old man configuration, because I’m old.
@miguelvalenzuelaАй бұрын
you guys are just fun to watch!... maybe the future of top gear USA version...think about it!
@brandondannys-menary36789 ай бұрын
This with the 2.7 would be a great truck
@CerberusTenshi9 ай бұрын
Upwards falling snow at 8:57. Wait, that's North America, not Australia! Yuri, if you are unsure about red vs orange, what about Jakub's shirt. Is that red or orange to you?
@ryanhoeven78269 ай бұрын
the other color they have is ruby red. and it too has a great amount of orange in it in the light
@LemonyFresh9 ай бұрын
Damn, aside from a little too many electronics, this is like the truck I've always wanted. Can't wait to buy it in 10 years from now.
@robertb72547 ай бұрын
The Ranger is the only mid size truck with Amber Turn Lamps on the Tail Lights like its predecessor….thats important to me and no one has yet to mention this ….
@hunterward62799 ай бұрын
i miss when it was the compact pickup up until 2012. it was so iconic for that and the models from 2006-2012 were so sweet. should have just made a new model if it was gonna be mid-size
@scupking9 ай бұрын
That is way the Maverick is selling like hot cakes...
@brandon27559 ай бұрын
the physical buttons alone is enough to make me want it
@AdamPayne9 ай бұрын
Excellent cup holders .. but no mention of the Fries Holder in front of the shifter!! There's even a logo in there depicting fries! LOLOL..
@The_Hi_Life9 ай бұрын
It’s handsome👌 literally a slightly smaller F150!
@AlphaZero19 ай бұрын
The 2.7 would be a good middle ground between base and the 3.0 raptor. Its a pretty stout and reliable motor. Id be interested to see your thoughts on it now since you basically wrote it off in your fusion sport review a few years ago.
@robertrutter40566 ай бұрын
Ok, dudes. Stop making fun of the 2.3 online 4. It's built for durability, longevity , and capabilitiy. No one expects a crazy fast vehicle. I want a commuter that lasts a long time. Review it for what it is and I'll respect you both more. Having said all that i do like your vids. Thx
@AustinF129 ай бұрын
One big miss is the lack or HVAC vents for the rear passengers, though Tacoma is in this boat too. Still my favourite in the segment and the want is high!
@marklihsu9 ай бұрын
Yeah too bad they didn’t feel the need for extra credit. Maybe in the mid cycle refresh
@Njrebel689 ай бұрын
Side step is not standard on all models its about a $300.00 option
@Mursedave8 ай бұрын
That Theo Von cut away had me rolling!!! 😂
@MrLlama-rc8nj9 ай бұрын
Interested as a Ford tech to see how the 2.7 and the 3.0 Raptor do as far as reliability and packaging. It seems pretty good in the Bronco so I have hope
@desertmodern76389 ай бұрын
Think the GMC and Chevy look better, particularly from the front, but like the availability of the 2.7 V6 on the Ford.
@TheDers529 ай бұрын
Love the channel, but there is nothing about the Ranger Raptor that looks better than the Canyon AT4X
@th.blacksheep9 ай бұрын
that jump 😮😮😂
@gman35639 ай бұрын
Typical 10-speed. They make them shift slow and soft for the old folk out there that want a silky smooth transmission
@YaleReinstein9 ай бұрын
My 2022 is anything but. I drive pretty gingerly and I am not sure this thing is going to last. Not a good transmission.
@KeithSchwerin9 ай бұрын
@@YaleReinstein Isn't it the same 10spd in the bigger trucks and the Mustang GT? they take a TON of abuse well.
@YaleReinstein9 ай бұрын
@@KeithSchwerin Hope so! :)
@jimmiles339 ай бұрын
@@YaleReinsteinmy 19 shifts weird too. My first 10 speed vehicle. My older rangers were 5 speeds. Maybe I’ll get over it.
@user-tb7rn1il3q9 ай бұрын
If you drive hard all the time the transmission will downshift more.
@botch39369 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Utah!
@davidgroff33553 ай бұрын
When is the test of a ranger with the 2.7???????
@Powersproductions1309 ай бұрын
It’s 100% red. May look a little orange from far away but that’s just the metallic effect.
@KingLuis19858 ай бұрын
regarding the insurance sharing feature. i believe that is only for US vehicles. in Canada we are protected by PIPEDA i believe it is.
@ManiacAware9 ай бұрын
They’ve had this for a couple years in Australia, can’t wait to get the Raptor version here Also it’s orange. I mean it’s a good mix but when I picture red and orange in my mind, this is closer to the orange than the red.
@matthewnolen15919 ай бұрын
Yuri, LASIK is very affordable nowadays
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
I like the glasses look
@ebscoHOSTpub9 ай бұрын
6:06 Did you threaten Yuri with not a good time and he got sad? Is the gun off camera? lmao
@itsreallyjakub9 ай бұрын
I told him it was red
@user-iz3gv5vo6b8 ай бұрын
8:56 I see that gravity doesn't work the same in TheStraightPipes world.
@coileymarche44499 ай бұрын
Is there reviews coming for the 24' F-150 and Silverado?? I'm looking at upgrading to a full sized truck this year would love to hear your opinions!
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Yes
@Foxglove-ho8we7 ай бұрын
dude's watch game is strong. well done.
@busydadscooking0019 ай бұрын
Ford always good for basic control functionality in the cabin. Not an owner but driven many. My mother-in-law sold their beloved MKT for a Mercedes and suddenly, despite the new car being able to show her everything in Chinese now, "nothing works like it should!". The Mercedes didn't last long. Lexus next we'll see how that goes. The Ranger looks great in that regard.
@aliali-ce3yf9 ай бұрын
good luck finding one at MSRP
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Tsp.TrueCar.com
@yourmanzach23079 ай бұрын
who would want to buy this over MSRP? so many bigger trucks offering 10k off at the moment.
@torquespec47219 ай бұрын
Tonnes at MSRP available for order or on site
@technom35989 ай бұрын
The over MSRP thing is over
@marklihsu9 ай бұрын
Only thing over msrp are the raptors
@MiloMcFly859 ай бұрын
Not sure if I missed it but looks like the V6 is only on the raptor model? At least in the States?
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
V6 2.7 is coming to this later
@ohsnapitsmatt279 ай бұрын
The best vehicle review channel as always. Super quality filming, The Banter, Non Bias opinions, informative.
@TheStraightPipes9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@xXlURMOMlXx8 ай бұрын
You like it better than the chevy/gmc midsize?
@MrOshimaida8 ай бұрын
I wish they off a manual version.
@wutruriding13559 ай бұрын
The 2024 Tacoma looks better because I have one and except for the price, I’m not regretting it yet.
@SLiX-thatguy11m-9 ай бұрын
Surprised you guys don't get the Wildtrak and the Bi-Turbo diesel Asia and Australia got. Surprised you found the steering perfect, I would have imagined it's the same feeling you described with the Mustang, where it feels weight too light. And lastly that's red as hell, the Wildtrak has the true orange.
@alyxander88973 ай бұрын
Put a Stick in it and make the Ultra Base from the UK with a single cab please
@sherizaahd9 ай бұрын
that does look like a blood orange or burnt orange color. it's on the edge, but I'd say it looks pretty red sometimes.
@jdmandsuch67399 ай бұрын
Looks like a maverick that juiced up a bit...lol other than the grill its not bad
@hardcoreep9 ай бұрын
We don't get the gas version, only on the Raptor. 2 liter Diesel for the lower trims.
@Nyonibjr9 ай бұрын
A blsck trim with red would look so cool though
@MattLavergne49 ай бұрын
It's funny, everyone I drive says the Molten Lava Tri-Coat on the Fiesta ST is Red, but I say it's Orange. Therefore, this follows in its footsteps and this is ORANGE. Also fun fact on all Ford/Lincoln's with the door numpad: 7+9 at the same time will lock the car 😊😊. And for $45K, that's a pretty good starting price, and now I know what to tell my dad to buy
@rich48607 ай бұрын
Why the hold for the 2.7L V6??? It's already in the Bronco!! Love the look of the Canyon--- Bought one! So far so good. Ranger is so-so-blah in looks.
@LuckyGlue9 ай бұрын
In Australia this competes with Toyota Hilux (not the Tacoma)
@jackcalow24309 ай бұрын
they’re not talking about australia though?
@LLG479 ай бұрын
I feel like if they put the manual from the bronco in there many people would bust.
@michaelbury19418 ай бұрын
Why are car reviewers giving Ford a pass? An XLT with two packages is 54k CAN and it comes with a KEY!!!! WTF!!!????
@CraigG219 ай бұрын
But no rear HVAC vents? It’s got 4 full size doors right? And no 4wd Auto mode other than the Raptor? Evidently they don’t want you driving it on mixed pavement conditions.
@Scout8195 ай бұрын
Or you can drive it just like you do literally any other vehicle 🤷♂
@CraigG215 ай бұрын
@@Scout819 you live in an area without snow or ice? Than 4A makes no difference.
@Scout8195 ай бұрын
@@CraigG21 I live in an area with both, and while it's nice to have, somehow, just somehow, people survive just fine without it. Point is, it's definitely nice to have, but not at all the "need" people like to pretend it is. Ford didn't have in in their F150s till what, 2015? And somehow, people drove in those conditions without it.
@CraigG215 ай бұрын
@@Scout819 tell that to my buddies wife who hit a patch of ice, spun out, hit a concrete median, and totaled his truck. Is it necessary- no. But for the price of vehicles these days, it better have it. There are midsize pickups that do have it on trim levels below the top, and it ain’t Ford.
@Scout8195 ай бұрын
@@CraigG21 So first of all, I do hope she was okay, or had a speedy recovery. Secondly, I do agree, for $53K(I spec'd a lariat out on their website, and that's what it came to), you'd think it would have it. I do apologize for any snarkiness though, I'll admit the comment about them not wanting us to drive on mixed pavement read as one of those "I absolutely need this and can't drive without it" comments(which I do see a lot of). To me it somewhat implies not really being able to drive. Unfortunately 4WD/A/whatever doesn't replace a bad driver. Ironically around here it's the people who drive 4WD vehicles who are the ones always getting stuck when it's snowy or icy, it seems. (Just to clarify, I don't intend to imply your buddies wife is a bad driver- it can happen to anyone).