Ford Ranger used review | 2011-2013 - Cars Guide
They were once the realm of the traditional local car makers, Holden and Ford, who between them claimed the market. Released in 2011 the PX Ranger is Ford's entry into this new ute market and like all new generation utes it comes in a wide range of models to suit most needs. You could have almost any style you wanted including single, dual and super-cab bodies, cab-chassis or ute, 4x2, high riding 4x2, 4x4, petrol or diesel. Depending on the model you could carry up to 1271kg and tow as much as 3350kg. Unlike yesterday's utes, today's utes also deliver on the safety front. Most of the Ranger models get a five-star tick from ANCAP, it's only the lower level variants without curtain airbags that are hit with a four-star slap. There was a choice of three engines, including a 2. 5-litre petrol-slurping four-cylinder, a 2. 2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel and a 3. 2-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel. At the top of the tree the five-cylinder diesel delivers plenty of low-down grunt for comfortable cruising or hauling a hefty load. Everyone agrees, the Ranger looks great, is comfortable and is a great towing. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
