ford ranger

  • Locally produced Ford Raptor is a go!

    Ford has finally lifted the covers from their highly-anticipated Ranger Raptor bakkie. The Raptor will be produced in Thailand and Pretoria and is expected to go on sale in 2019. The Raptor boasts some interesting dimensions – 1873mm in height, 2180mm in width and 5398mm in length. Ground clearance...
  • New market share grabbed by Hilux SRX

    From ectomorph to mesomorph – The new Toyota Hilux SRX in South Africa has undergone the knife and simultaneously adhered to a strict bulk-up regime to bring a road presence like never before – taller and broader; breaking its narrow-body mould. Toyota has lent a listening ear and driven...
  • Ford’s 2.2-litre diesel packs punch in new Ranger

    Been known as the best surely comes with a certain level of stress. You’ve raised the bar, and the expectations are high, with competitors no doubt hoping to knock you off your podium. Perhaps this is how Ford feels with their trendy Ranger. The Ford Ranger caused quite a...
  • Road Review: Ford Ranger (2016) 3.2 XLT

    With the bakkie wars heating up, we’ve decided to go for another drive in the current king of the segment, the 2016 Ford Ranger, to find out if it will be able to maintain its top spot  as Toyota rolls out its all-new Hilux. Built at the Silverton plant...
  • Is the new Toyota Hilux (2016) tough enough?

    What is it? The new 2016 Toyota Hilux represents the biggest investment ever made by the carmaker and at a crucial time too considering the fierce war at the top of the country’s overall sales. South Africa’s most loved bakkie receives a comprehensive makeover in all areas, rejuvenating a...