The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is making a return to dealerships early next year with a range of new design and interior upgrades.
The previous Ranger Wildtrak X proved popular with customers and is now almost sold-out. it Ford says it has been a major contributor to the Ranger’s on-going success in the 4×4 pickup segment and has secured an extra limited run of Wildtrak X models.
“Since we first launched the Ranger Wildtrak X in late 2019, it has proven popular with customers because it built on those core thoroughbred Ranger qualities, while offering more personalisation for family weekends away,” Ford Australia and New Zealand president and chief executive Andrew Birkic says.
“With the arrival of the more aggressively designed 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, we aim to ensure it remains front-of-mind for intending customers.”
For 2021, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X includes the following upgrades over the standard Wildtrak:
- Genuine Ford Black nudge bar
- Lumen 20.5” slimline LED Light Bar
- Unique 18-inch black alloy wheels with 35 mm offset
- Wheel arch flares, now in Ebony Black
- Unique front grille, now in Ebony Black with Sabre accent ‘nostrils’
- Unique rear sail plane, now in Ebony Black with Sabre accents
- Black side steps
- Roof rails, box rails, lower front bumper insert, rear bumper, headlamp / fog lamp bezels, mirror caps, fender features, door and tailgate handles now all finished in Ebony Black
- Unique illuminated scuff plates for front doors
- Unique seat materials and accent colours
The addition of the 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X builds on Ford Australia’s fresh product arrivals, which will continue into 2021. New entrants to the showroom, the all-new Ford Puma and all-new Ford Escape, are proving popular across Australia, and the addition of the Ford Everest Basecamp and Everest Sport in RWD has bolstered the company’s seven-seat offerings.
With the addition of the new Ranger FX4 MAX, plus the return of the XL Tradie 4×4 and updated Wildtrak X, and introduction of the Ranger XLT Double Cab Chassis and Ranger XLT Fully Loaded, Ford will be strongly positioned to maintain its 4×4 leadership into 2021.
The new Wildtrak X offers customers an aggressive styling package, functionality, and value.
Available with a choice of either 3.2-litre turbodiesel 6-speed automatic, or 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo, 10-speed turbodiesel powertrains, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is based on the Ranger 4×4 Wildtrak Double Cab Pick-Up.
With 157kW/500Nm, the Bi-Turbo powertrain was first introduced on the Ford Performance Ranger Raptor – 4×4 Australia’s 2019 4×4 of the Year – and is fitted with the specifically tuned, new-generation 10-speed automatic.
The 10-speed automatic includes a lock-out feature to hold specific gears when towing, giving the Ranger Wildtrak X a towing capacity of 3,500kg and 943kg payloadii.
In addition, the Bi-Turbo brings a fuel efficiency figure of 7.4L/100km.
In the guise of the proven 3.2L, five-cylinder common rail turbodiesel with six-speed automatic, the Wildtrak X has a payload of 913kg and towing capacity of 3,500kg. Fuel economy is an impressive 8.9L/100kmii, combining strength with efficiency.
Ford’s full Driver Assist Technology suite is standard, among which is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Launch Assist, as well as electronic rear differential lock. There is also a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and Active Park Assist.
Most recently, the FordPass Connectv embedded modem has been added to the range. This ‘connected car’ technology pairs with the FordPass smartphone app to unlock a range of new connected services and remote vehicle functions to simplify the Ranger ownership experience.
The Ford Ranger line-up has been rated at five-stars by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
In addition to a five-year, unlimited kilometre full factory warranty, every Ford Ranger is eligible for the Ford Service Benefits program, designed to keep customers on the road longer, at participating Ford dealerships. With long 15,000km/12-month service intervals, A and B log-book services for the first four years/60,000km are set at a maximum of $299 per service.
Further adding to the ownership experience, Ford Service Benefits also bring Ford Ranger owners a Service Loan Car, Auto Club Membership including Roadside Assistance as well as sat-nav map updates.
The 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X pricing and options are:
| Model | Recommended MLPviii |
| 2021 Ranger 4×4 Wildtrak X Double Cab Pick-Up (3.2L 6AT) | $66,490 |
| 2021 Ranger 4×4 Wildtrak X Double Cab Pick-Up (2.0L 10AT) | $67,990 |
| Options | Recommended MLP |
| Prestige Paint | $650 |
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