Ford Ranger review: the MOST polished pickup?

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Pickups may be a dying breed in the UK, but the new Ford Ranger has just gone on sale, despite the brand turning its focus away from smaller models such as the much-loved Fiesta supermini. The maker clearly has a lot of faith in its pickup, and this time around the Ranger looks to offer not only the practicality and load-hauling capabilities of a truck, but also some of the mod-cons and premium touches of a family SUV. Has Ford managed to make the Ranger more civilised, without compromising its utility? Rich finds out.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Interior & technology
03:04 - Engines & driving impressions
05:08 - Trim levels & specifications
05:58 - Practicality & boot space
06:57 - Running costs
08:29 - Dealmakers & Dealbreakers
09:26 - Verdict

Пікірлер: 46

@Some-day125 9 ай бұрын

31mpg for a midsize truck isn't stellar? I am sorry but I have to disagree. Most trucks, you'd be lucky to get 25mpg. The truck seems like it's great all around and, personally, I don't even like Ford.

@BeardedGeekCrafts 5 ай бұрын

I was about to comment that lol. My audi a5 does 32-35 so getting a ford ranger won't make much difference 😂 plus that cover in the back is water proof not how he said that it isn't.

@MarthaMansbridge 9 ай бұрын

According to CarBuyer, pickups are a dying breed in the U.K. but with sales of around 30k a year and the outgoing Ford Ranger consistently in the top 5 commercial vehicle sellers I can’t agree. Many have left the market for various reasons, which is a shame, but pickups are hardly on their way out - proven by this JV between VW and Ford… I suspect the pickup market will ‘pickup’ further…

@CrackedTubeGamer 5 ай бұрын

I really want one personally but they're just in the price range of not expensive but not cheap. Its a whole lot of functionality which is why I get the pricing but with today's cost of living its just not viable for me to get one.

@paultaylor9652 9 ай бұрын

It's not a car it's a truck, and a pretty impressive one at that.

@mathewthomas1164 6 ай бұрын

Got my new Ford Ranger Wildtrack 4 weeks ago. It’s absolutely incredible for work.

@Johnno1979 9 ай бұрын

I was considering upgrading to an Everest SUV. However, there are just too may things it cant do that a ute (aussie here) can. I've ended up ordering the Ranger Platinum, which is even better spec'd than the wildtrack.

@peterpumkineater6872 Ай бұрын

Very common vehicle here in Australia. Strong tradesman's dailg transport. Well made as well.good roadholding.

@Gecko17k 2 ай бұрын

Wow! 32.1 mpg? It's that real world?! That's about 50% more than I expected!

@joshnffcwood 25 күн бұрын

I currently have the wildtrak prior to the face lift and I can say it’s been perfect for not only site work but for going away with family, all the bags and other items that you take away all sit perfectly in the back, yes the roller shutter isn’t 100% waterproof but what do you expect for something that slides and has to roll. I don’t know how something can be too premium inside, I think it looks amazing with the screen and the leather, it makes it easier to clean.

@triniexpatgolfer4397 9 ай бұрын

You actually can get a screen protector that also cuts out the glare off the screen

@carbuyer 9 ай бұрын

Excellent intel! Thanks.

@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887 5 ай бұрын

Mazda B2500, awesome truck, i remeber working on these back in the 90s, when i was a mazda tech. nothings changed, still same chassis, same cab, axles, bed, brakes. just a ford badge amd 10k more

@PUNCAKEEEE Ай бұрын

Are those LED headlights or halogen??

@user-op3wl7hl2n 7 ай бұрын

Does d ford ranger has a filter in d tank

@180del 9 ай бұрын

Mitsubishi pulled its cars including the l200 pick up out the UK market but Nissan,isusu,volkswagon and Toyota still sell their pick ups here,the ranger has a bad reputation for being unreliable,but all suffer from dpf and adblue issues and egr problems

@pliosaw 9 ай бұрын

Nissan Navara also left, Isuzu's new truck is currently best seller and most popular right now. Only thing holding new Ranger back are the cheaper XL and XLT varients which are cheaper and more "constructiony" haven't landed yet over here and when they do, should get the sales up. There is talk of the F150 lightening potentially coming over in the near future and the Silverado EV could come to the UK with the return of a full electric GM Europe return. The new Wildtrak's price also doesn't actually seem worth it as it would be the same price to buy a Used 2016-2020 F150 for the same price after all the costs of getting it here which is bigger and tougher, but will cost a bit more to fuel up and insure.

@Gecko17k 2 ай бұрын

Okay, The point of a pickup truck is obviously I work vehicle and or off-road vehicle but I think, like SUVs, most people use them for going around the city or the highway. I love an Everest because it's basically a Ford Ranger in SUV form.

@stuartferguson8967 9 ай бұрын

not mentioning the size of the bed on a picjuip review is pretty poor

@rich7447 3 ай бұрын

The bed is tiny (60"). Anything under 6.5 feet is very limiting. With the crew cabs you have to go to a HD pickup (F250+) to get an 8 foot bed.

@Gecko17k 2 ай бұрын

"pretty good" "Pretty tough" "Pretty big" "Pretty pretty"

@TheJBramble 6 ай бұрын

The electric roller cover is water tight

@grahamjohnson4702 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the people these are aimed at are all out there their looking for their next job not their replacement vehicle.

@MarthaMansbridge 9 ай бұрын

Nonsense - trades people are absolutely flying more than ever… it’s an open cheque book

@grahamjohnson4702 9 ай бұрын

@@MarthaMansbridge Are you practicing to become a comedian

@grahamjohnson4702 9 ай бұрын

@@MarthaMansbridge Keep on dreaming Martha as you probably have nothing better to do.

@hazelbee2191 4 ай бұрын

Leather finish is a disadvantage. You want something you can wipe down and chuck a cover on when it's beyond repair.

@rich7447 2 ай бұрын

It depends what you are using it for. Leather is nice in a tow vehicle, and it isn't that tough to replace the leather on the seats when it wears (Katzkins, Cover Craft etc). If you don't want leather, the XL and XLT are cloth.

@krino8137 9 ай бұрын

Meddl guys!

@m-0769 3 ай бұрын

Never getting 32mpg, I get 25mpg out of mine and it drinks ad blue

@rich7447 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like something is not right. When I adjust for the larger gallon outside of the US I am getting 20mpg in my F450.

@niallntaz 9 ай бұрын

Can we please not have a truck with a Fu**ing TV built into the dash!!!!!!!! I just want a truck with the basics!

@fortuner123 7 ай бұрын

Go buy one then!

@niallntaz 7 ай бұрын

@@fortuner123 I have.

@rich7447 3 ай бұрын

You won't find many vehicles that are sold in North America that don't have a screen. The US and Canadian regulators added a rear view camera requirement in 2018.

@fastcatfishing 6 ай бұрын

Hard to watch with this guys weird negative attitude

@CorkRebel78 4 ай бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same. I love my ranger, collecting a new one on Monday. I work in construction and it's an amazing jeep

@CorkRebel78 4 ай бұрын

This lad needs to stick to reviewing cars and leave the jeeps to the big boys

@garchie5150 9 ай бұрын

The fact that Ford would continue with a niche car like this and cancel the Fiesta makes me p*ss; cars for the USA drives manufacturing!! Also, apologising for all the clichés is still lazy journalism.

@rich7447 2 ай бұрын

Ford was averaging around 100,000 Fiestas sold each year in the UK. That isn't enough to make it worthwhile given that the profit margin is not that great on a Fiesta. Once sales started dropping in Europe (more options due to countries being LHD) the Fiesta was doomed.