Ford New Zealand is adding yet more core and limited edition models to its best-selling Ranger Ute line-up to maintain its market-leading position in 2021.
It has launched the new Ranger FX4 MAX and will introduce a Ranger XLT with the 2-litre BiTurbo engine and 10-speed automatic.
But the popularity of the added value Wildtrak X has seen Ford New Zealand secure another limited run of this Ranger variant which will be in dealerships from early 2021 priced from $75,940 plus on road costs.
“Since we first launched the Ranger Wildtrak X in the second half of 2020, it has proven popular with customers,” Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford says.
“With the arrival of the more aggressively designed 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, we aim to ensure it remains front-of-mind for customers.”
According to Ford New Zealand the 2021.25MY Wildtrak X offers the Ford Ranger customer an aggressive styling package, functionality, and value.
These features include unique 18-inch alloy wheels with 35mm offset, black-painted nudge bar, LED light bar and wheel-arch flares.
The 2021.25MY update adds a number of design cues to both the exterior and interior that set it apart from the Wildtrak, and previous iterations of the Wildtrak X.
These include subtle yet attention-grabbing unique ‘Saber’ coloured highlights to the Sports hoop and grille nostrils. Also, Ebony Black replaces the Bolder Grey accents across many of the exterior features.
Inside, the Wildtrak X offers a premium appointed cabin, including leather-appointed seating with Wildtrak orange stitching detail on the steering wheel, gear-lever and handbrake boot. It now features unique seat trim including Saber orange detailing on the seat face and cushion, plus additional leather accents on the side bolsters.
In addition, new illuminated scuff plates on the front door sills provide additional visual impact when the driver steps into the cabin.
Standard features for the Wildtrak X include the Power Roller Shutter as well as SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone capability. The 8.0-inch full colour screen incorporates a reversing camera and built-in voice-activated sat-nav.
The 2021.25 Wildtrak X is fitted with the 157kW/500Nm 2-litre Bi-Turbo diesel and 10-speed automatic as standard
The 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 payload. In addition, the Bi-Turbo brings a fuel efficiency figure of 7.4L/100km.
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 Connect 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.
In addition to a five-year or 150,000 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, Ford Service Benefits also bring Ford Ranger owners a Service Loan Car, Roadside Assistance as well as sat-nav map updates.
