The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is returning to Australia, giving patrons a extra off-road-ready model of the top-selling ute with out having to shell out for a Raptor.
Deliveries of the Wildtrak X will start in the course of the first quarter of 2025, with simply 750 examples earmarked for Australia.
It’s priced from $77,640 earlier than on-road prices, simply $3000 lower than the turbo-diesel V6 Platinum and $1650 greater than when it was final offered in Australia.
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Nevertheless, this time round it has a 400W energy inverter within the rear console and tray, together with Professional Trailer Backup Help – each options which were launched to extra reasonably priced Rangers.
As earlier than, it’s provided not with the three.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 however reasonably a 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine.
This produces 150kW of energy at 3750rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1750-2000rpm, and is mated with a 10-speed automated transmission.
In contrast to different bi-turbo Rangers in Australia, nevertheless, this meets Euro 6 emissions requirements and subsequently requires AdBlue.
Additionally differing from the remainder of the four-cylinder Ranger fleet right here, there’s an obtainable full-time four-wheel drive mode that’s protected to make use of on pavement.
Off-road means is improved in comparison with extra reasonably priced Rangers by way of a 30mm enhance in monitor width, a 26mm enhance in floor clearance, and the fitment of Bilstein Place-Delicate Dampers with distant nitrogen-filled reservoirs.
Path Flip Help helps house owners negotiate tight activates slender tracks by making use of the brake on the within rear wheel. That is designed for use on unfastened surfaces at speeds beneath 19km/h and in both 4H or 4L modes with the rear differential unlocked.
Ford claims the Path Flip Help characteristic can scale back the Ranger Wildtrak X’s turning circle radius by as much as 25 per cent.
One other characteristic is Path Management which helps drivers preserve a relentless low-speed whereas off-road. It really works at speeds beneath 32km/h and manages acceleration and braking.
Braked towing capability is an unchanged 3500kg, whereas as earlier than the Wildtrak X options Ford’s Versatile Rack System.
Whereas the Wildtrak X’s distinctive Cyber Orange exterior end isn’t obtainable this time, there are nonetheless distinctive exterior touches like an unique grille. You’ll additionally discover Cyber Orange on the entrance bumper highlights and inside stitching.
The Wildtrak X isn’t the one just lately launched Ranger with a deal with off-road means.
Ford Australia launched the limited-edition Tremor final 12 months, primarily based on the bi-turbo Sport however that includes a lot of the Wildtrak X’s additional package together with a full-time four-wheel drive system, Bilstein dampers and Common Grabber AT3 tyres, amongst others.
It’s cheaper than the Wildtrak X, at $69,690 earlier than on-roads, and Ford Australia has confirmed there’s nonetheless inventory obtainable.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X specification highlights:
- Asphalt Black machine-faced 17-inch alloy wheels
- 265/70R17 Common Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres
- Bilstein Place-Delicate Dampers with exterior reservoirs
- Heavy-duty electronically power-assisted steering gear with shielding
- Path Flip Help
- Path Management
- Rock Crawl drive mode
- Matrix LED headlights
- Versatile Rack System
- Heavy-duty aspect steps
- Entrance metal bash plate
- Asphalt Black wheel arch mouldings
- Asphalt Black entrance bumper with Cyber Orange accent strip
- Overhead auxiliary change financial institution
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- B&O Premium sound system
- Cyber Orange stitching on seats, higher glovebox, doorways, steering wheel and shifter
- Precision Gray accents on higher glovebox, steering wheel, doorways
- Terra suede-wrapped glovebox, instrument cluster hood, door trim and console rails
- Miko suede and leather-based upholstery
- Wildtrak X embroidered logos
- All-weather entrance and rear flooring mats
The one choice is status paint at $700. Arctic White is the usual paint color.
Whereas Cyber Orange isn’t obtainable this time, now you can get the Wildtrak X in Luxe Yellow and Blue Lightning like on different Australian-market Ranger fashions.
Carryover finishes comprise Shadow Black, Meteor Gray and Aluminium.
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X | $77,640 |
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