![]() ![]() We measured it at 2241kg while the last 3.2 we had was 2264kg. Other Ford supplied numbers show it’s a little lighter overall with a claimed mass of 2239kg vs 2271kg. It fares even better during the urban test procedure with a figure of 8.4L/100km vs 11.4 for the the 3.2. ![]() Where the 3.2 Wildtrak is rated 8.9L/100km overall, the number for the bi-turbo is 7.4. The 2.0-litre is part of a high tech double act as it pairs with the 10R80, the same ten-speed they use in Mustang.Ī smaller donk usually drinks less, at least during lab testing. And here technology outpunches capacity, the four outputting 157kW and 500Nm, up 10 and 30 units, respectively, on the 3.2. In the low- to mid-range, these work in series but as revs increase, it’s just the big turbo doing the puffing. This four cylinder uses a two-stage blower system with a small, high pressure turbo to get things pumping early and a larger low pressure turbo. The former still proudly displays its capacity on the front guard, the latter makes no mention of having a two point oh, rather the fact it’s a bi-turbo. Wildtrak buyers now get the choice of either the tried and true 3.2, or the new 2.0-litre. But is it any good? Here is our tale of the two litres. The engine’s an endearing lump, giving Ranger a truck-like growl.Īnd so while the best seller has been updated again, with revised looks and a few more spec bits and pieces, Ford NZ has decided to keep the old 3.2-litre as the mainstay of the range, only offering the new 2.0-litre as an option for Wildtrak buyers. There are a few reasons behind Ranger’s success here rugged looks, capability, good deals, the way it drives and a big capacity, torquey inline five. The pair must be scratching their balding heads now that Ford is offering up a 2.0-litre in its top-spec Rangers. One burly bloke said to another, “I thought about that ute from those guys over there”, pointing across the road at the Volkswagen dealership, “but, it’s only got a two litre, you know?” The other burly type nodded sagely. But which to choose?Ī wee while back, I was sitting inconspicuously in a Ford dealership waiting patiently for a test car, and overheard a conversation about utes. Ford has again updated the Ranger line-up which now comes with the option of a new 2.0-litre diesel and an off-road monster called Raptor.
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