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FORD TEST REVIEW

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ake one Ford Ranger in XL spec, add a gloss black all the way, the convoy of Rangers never missed a beat.
grille, black 16-inch alloys and a black sports bar Long stretches of dirt roads, overnight stays at lodges and then
Tand you create the all new Sport Pack option. You a boat cruise on the dam in the Blyde River Canyon summed up the
can also optionally order the more advanced 8-inch whole experience of #LiveTheRangerLife.
infotainment screen. The Sport Pack adds R16 500 to the price of an XL model with
What doesn't change is the venerable 2.2l diesel the upgraded infotainment screen adding a further R8 000. n
engine putting 118kW and 385Nm through the rear wheels
or all four wheels when engaged. You can move from 2H to Use this link to see the full video:
4H on the fly at up to 100km/h as you leave the tar and hit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvkPFMJ8SxI
the gravel. Automatic or 6-speed manual gearboxes can
be chosen.
What made this launch special was the decision to take
the road less travelled. We drove on dirt roads wherever
possible so 4H range was used much of the time to ensure
stability and comfort.
Then came our drive up the mountain . . . literally. The
Orrie Baragwanath Pass leads you up the Wolkeberg
mountain to a peak at 1 370m. The road (???) is a rocky,
narrow path with sheer drops to your right in many places.
Engaging 4WD Low Range and virtually crawling in 1st gear

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