8.6
2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review
The Ford Ranger WIldtrak V6 could be the sweet spot for those who want a ute that does the ‘dual purpose’ thing better than anything else.
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Matt Campbell
Ford Ranger vs Ford F-150 Comparison
Ford Ranger
Ford F-150
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2024 Ford
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.6
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Based on the Ford Ranger WILDTRAK 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Ford F-150
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Ford F-150.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
600 to 880 km
136L
1700 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,880 - $90,440
$106,950 - $140,945
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb V6 powertrain
- Great to drive
- Some great tech inclusions
Misses
- Expensive, and prices keep rising
- Back seat space a bit limited
- Tray roller cover eats into space
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Canopy (+$4,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
The 2024 Ford F-150 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Iconic Silver
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
All paint colours besides Oxford White are considered prestige paint, which costs an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWINTURBO PORT & DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 3497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 298kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 678Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 3100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10.5 | |
