Ford Ranger WildTrak’s market position solidified; here’s how

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ford Ranger WildTrak is a fairly popular car in the local automotive community. Time and again, it has been praised for its looks, capability, performance, and strong build. Also, its significant contribution to the automaker’s sales report proves its worth.

Now, adding a feather to its cap is the CarSifu Editor’s Choice Awards 2022. Here the Ford pickup was bestowed with the Best 4x4 Lifestyle pick-up Truck award.

On receiving the award Turse Zuhair, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition from CarSifu. This latest award not only adds to the list of accolades for our multiple-award-winning Ranger nameplate. It is also an affirmation of how the Ranger WildTrak continues to lead the pack as a versatile and premium pickup that is purchased for lifestyle reasons and that people aspire to own.”

He further added, “Ford has certainly packed a lot into our next-generation Ranger line-up to inspire owners to do more of what they love to do, with features that encourage them to explore new horizons, be it for work, family or play. Many people desire the lifestyle the Ranger is known for, especially to Live the Ranger Life with like-minded individuals. The next-gen WildTrak is the ideal all-rounder premium vehicle for that.”

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CarSifu Editors’ Choice Award 2022 working -

• Contenders had a launch date between 1 Jan 2021 - 31 September 2022
• Evaluation factors taken into account included - styling, performance, comfort, handling, fuel economy, safety, and individual ‘wow’ factor

Next-gen Ford Ranger WildTrak - A quick brief

Price: RM168,888 (on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia)

Engine: 2.0-litre diesel engine with Bi-Turbo making a max power of 210 PS at 3,750 rpm and a peak torque of 500 Nm from 1,750 to 2,000 rpm

Transmission: The drive is sent to the wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly

Capability: A ground clearance of 230 mm and water wading capacity of 800 mm makes the Ranger WildTrack fit for any terrain

Features: Matrix Headlamp With Auto High Beam & automatic leveling, LED fog lamps (front & rear), C- Clamp LED Daytime Running Light, Power Adjustable & Foldable ORVM, rain-sensing wipers, and Easy Lift Tailgate.

The car also gets a 12-inch Multi-Touch Screen Display Head Unit With Wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth And Voice Recognition, 4 USB ports, Keyless Entry With Push Start Button, Electronic Dual-Zone Climate Control, Rear Air Conditioning Vents, 8-inch TFT Multi-Information Display, Wireless Charger / Qi Charger, 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat, and Front Passenger 4-Way Manual Adjustable Seat.

Safety: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) With Stop-And-Go, Lane Change Warning and Aid, Blind Spot Detection System (BLIS), Cross Traffic Alert (Rear), High Beam Assist Automatic Speed Limiter, Second Collision Brake / Post Collision Brake, 360 Camera / Panorama Camera, Evasive Steer Assist.

It also gets active safety features like - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control System (TCS).

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