Ford has been kicking some pretty serious 4X4 goals lately, if you haven’t noticed. Every man and their dog is talking about the Ranger Raptor, and the Ranger is going toe-to-toe with the HiLux in terms of overall sales. And…
Ford have issued a recall for their Ranger and Everest 4WDs, which sounds pretty serious. The intermediate steering shaft, which sits between (and connects) the steering column and box, has some dodgy welds that aren’t up to scratch. If the…
This is the comparison test we’ve all been waiting for, and the question it asks is simple: is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 4×4 dual-cab utility a serious contender, or over-hyped pretender? To find out the answer we’ve taken the top-spec X-Class…
New motor, new looks, new tech Ford’s chief 4WD offerings, Ranger and Everest, are getting a new model land towards the end of this year. It’s not a completely new model, but it does come with some big changes. Let’s…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE It has been loved, loathed and lamented, and the thing hasn’t even been launched in Australia yet. Ford’s Ranger Raptor is treading into unknown waters, bringing a full-blown performance 4WD…
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CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Are you right to be so angry? Now, we all know Australians love a good whinge. And small engine capacities is one of the favourite topics. When the Ranger landed,…
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The Americans aren’t as fond of diesel as we are, so this unit is getting petrol power under the bonnet. It’s a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-banger, which uses Ford’s ‘Ecoboost’ nomenclature. It’s also used in the Focus RS and Mustang, where…
Is a genuine performance off-roader a good idea? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Ford has set tongues wagging recently, by releasing official video of the upcoming Ranger Raptor bashing along some Outback roads. It’s…
Lose the liquorice strips with a 4X4-friendly 18” wheel option. Ford’s latest edition of the seven-seat 4WD wagon is here, bringing some tweaks to the tuning and equipment of the Australian-designed Everest. There’s big news with the wheels, in particular:…
Things are definitely heating up, so it is the perfect time to kick back and take a look at the latest issue of Unsealed 4X4. We take the new Land Rover Discovery off-road, as well as the latest Ford Everest.…
No, it’s not a 6X6 G-Class. And no, it’s not really a Jimny anymore either. So what is it? I’ll tell you. It’s wonderful. And apparently, it only cost $9,000. It’s built by the Nihon Automotive Technology School, which has…
That’s right folks, after quite a lot of leaked info & speculation, Ford has now confirmed the Raptor Ranger is coming to Australian shores.
Colorado vs Ranger. Red vs Blue. It’s a rivalry that stretches back decades in Australia, and the result might not be what you think. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Roughly $55,000. If that’s your budget on…
