Our statistics that you may be interested to know:

• Ford Ranger is not only Fords largest selling vehicle it is more than 50%of their entire sales in Australia.
• Ford Ranger is the second highest selling CAR in Australia behind the Toyota Hilux (not just utility).
• In fact in the 4x4 versions of Ranger have outsold Toyota Hilux 4x4 versions this year.
• Under normal pricing, the VW Amarok is the only utility that is more expensive (variation comparing)
• Last month we saw Ford Ranger lower specs in 4x4 going out the door for under $40,000 which is really something.
• It was Ford Australia’s engineers that created the Ranger for the rest of the world.
• The Ranger is now built in Thailand.
• The payload for the XLT model is 1095kg with a GVM of 3.2 T and a tub that measures 1,549mm and a 1,330 mm wide tailgate.
• The 3.2 lt Diesel has a torque of 470Nm which is 30Nm less than Holden Colorado.
• The 80L tank is supposed to give you 900km travel distance.
• Servicing should be $400, $560 and $500 for the first three services in that order under the capped price service plan.

Our Summary

Well, apart from the statistics and its popularity I can say it is a good smooth suburban driving car that has its suspension properly designed and built for Australian roads.

From the family and safety aspect, the Ranger is wider than a Triton, the VW is wider still to offer more shoulder room and baby carrier room. The Ford also has fold-up grab handles that don’t hit your forehead like the fixed ones in a HiLux do.

Child-seat attachments, including ones that meet ISOFIX standards, are fitted with a 5-star ANCAP score and there are rear-side airbags – so all in all not a bad family car to boot.

All in all for us, if you don’t mind all the overwhelming plastic interior fittings, then it is a great looking vehicle with a good ride and if you can pick it up at the discounted price there is no wonder it is such a huge seller.