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5 Reasons the Ford Ranger dominates pre-owned sales
These are the 5 reasons the Ford Ranger consistently outsells the Toyota Hilux in pre-owned sales: tech appeal, local Silverton parts supply, and strong resale value.
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Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 Supercab Wildtrak long term update 3
Another month in and our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak came in clutch for a planned weekend getaway in the bush. Apprehensions about fuel usage aside, the Ranger proved a surprising fact.
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Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux: The bakkie war that continues to dominate SA's used market
Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux? Explore sales data, search volumes, and provincial stats from the 2026 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report to see which bakkie rules SA's used market.
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Ford Ranger 2.3T Wildtrak vs. Toyota Hilux 48V Legend: Clash of tech and torque
We pit the high-output turbo-petrol Ford Ranger in Wildtrak trim against the Toyota Hilux 48V Legend to see who is best at towing, long-distance cruising, and daily driving.
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Used Ford Ranger vs. used Toyota Hilux: R450k to R500k, head-to-head
Should you buy a used Ranger or pre-loved Hilux with a budget of R500k? We compare insurance costs, warranty extensions, cabin tech, and ride comfort with real numbers.
Automotive News
Hilux vs Shark 6 vs Triton vs Ranger: Which Double-Cab Bakkie Actually Earns Its Keep?
South Africans don't just buy bakkies, we live in them. They tow boats and bikes, haul building sand on weekends, ferry the family to school in the week, and still need to claw up a farm track without drama. That's a lot to ask of one vehicle, which is why the double-cab 4x4 remains the most fiercely contested segment in the local market.
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Bakkie challenger check-In: Is the GWM P-Series closing the gap on the Hilux, Ranger, and D-Max?
It's nearly the end of the year, and how is our best-selling bakkie top 10 doing? How close are Chinese brands to closing the gap on the established trio of the Hilux, Ranger, and D-Max?
Car Ownership
Daily commuting reality, real-world fuel stops, and quirks of our long-term Ford Ranger
After a month of driving our long-term Ford Ranger, the vehicle has begun revealing its inherent quirks. This is the daily commuting reality, real-world fuel stops, and annoying tech quirks of our long-term Ranger.
Automotive News
New Ford Ranger Super Duty Confirmed for SA! Everything You Need to Know
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has officially confirmed that the first-ever Ford Ranger Super Duty is set to arrive on local soil, with a phased rollout starting in 2027.
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What safety features does the Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 SuperCab Wildtrak have?
Ford has expanded its model lineup with a Wildtrak derivative of its popular SuperCab. You get all the features of a Wildtrak in a smaller cab footprint, but what about the safety?
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Toyota Hilux vs. Ford Ranger: Which bakkie retains more value after 3 years?
Buying either of SA’s favourite double cabs is a safe bet for your wallet, but the hard data reveals an interesting twist. See how the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger hold up after 36 months of ownership.