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Ford Ranger 2.3T Sport Review - Bridging The Gap
The Ford Ranger 2.3T Sport brings something fresh to the double cab space: a petrol engine. With 222 kW on tap, it's capable, quick, and well-equipped. No 4x4 and understated styling hold it back slightly, but at R844,900, it remains a compelling option for those wanting performance and practicality.
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 SuperCab Wildtrak 4x4 (2026): Long term update 1
With the premium Wildtrak specification meeting an extended-cab body style, Ford introduces a vehicle that injects serious luxury and performance into the traditional workhorse segment. I recently spent time living with the Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 SuperCab Wildtrak 4x4 long-termer; here are my thoughts.
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 4x4 Manual (2025) Review
The XL represents the pragmatic, workhorse end of the Ford Ranger line-up. While its flagship siblings wear luxury badges and high-tech gear, the XL focuses on durability, core 4x4 capability, and value. Priced right at the heart of the double-cab 4x4 market, I recently drove one of these locally-made models.
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT double cab XLT (2025) Review
We drove the Ford Ranger in XLT guise recently. Is this the best bakkie in the Ranger line-up?
BYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger Raptor Drag Race
The battle for the crown of South Africa's fastest bakkie is done! We pair the venerable Ford Ranger Raptor 4WD against the hybrid BYD Shark 6 AWD in a quarter-mile drag race to see which one comes out on top. The arguments are finally settled!
Ford Ranger 3.0TD Double Cab Platinum 4WD (2024) Quick Review
Is the Ford Platinum the new benchmark for ultra-luxurious bakkies? We subjected it to the busy-family test to see if this opulent double-cab is the way to go.
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 4WD (2024) - Review
If the Raptor is a little too hectic for you, the Ranger Platinum has more of that top-of-the-range luxury SUV feel to it while still being utilitarian. Here's our review.
Ford Ranger Tremor (2024) Review
Ford added another Ranger derivative to its double cab range, the Tremor. We recently drove the new model, which is meant to cater to the off-road enthusiast.
Ford Ranger SuperCab long-term update 3: The bittersweet goodbye
After four months of discovering what the newcomer offers, the time has come to say goodbye to our long-term Ford Ranger SuperCab. Here's what we like and dislike about the model.
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL 4x4 auto (2023) Video Review
In this video review of the Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL 4x4 auto (2023), Sean Nurse points out some pros and cons of owning this model. This is after extensive testing over four months and around 6 000 km.
Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT SuperCab XL 4x4 auto (2023) Long-term update 2
Our long-term Ford Ranger has been doing service with our team for a few months now and it's time for a small update on how things are going.