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Motoring
Jim Barnett
Model Ford Ranger Wildtrak X. Drivetrain Five-cylinder 3.2-litre diesel (147kW/470Nm) with six-speed auto or 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel (157kW/500Nm) with 10-speed auto. (All feature part-time 4x4, two-speed transfer case and rear diff lock.) Pricing From $65,290 (plus ORC); 2.0litre bi-turbo/10-speed auto adds $1,500. Weights Up to 3,500kg (braked) towing and up to 943kg payload. Fuel economy Between 7.4 and 8.9 litres/100km (depending on engine). Safety Five-star ANCAP, six airbags, AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, tyre-pressure monitor, front and rear parking sensors and reverse camera. Service/ Service intervals 12 months or 15,000km, $299 per service warranty (first four years), five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Ford Ranger DESIGN AND FUNCTION Toyota HiLux might have claimed Australia’s best-seller crown but Ford Ranger takes the prize in the up-market dual-cab stakes. Rather than rely on volume-selling XLT and Wildtrak, Ford has introduced a number of upgraded versions aimed specifically at those who want a more personalized or capable vehicle. Ranger Raptor (Police Journal, October 2019) was the first, followed by Ranger FX4 (an upgraded XLT) and, more recently, Wildtrak X.
Model Hyundai Ioniq – Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric. Price Hybrid Elite $34,790; Plug-in hybrid Elite $41,990; full-electric Elite $48,490 (all plus ORC). (Premium model adds around $4,000.) Fuel economy Hybrids 1.1 – 3.9 litres/100km (depending on model); Electric 0 litres/100km. (Recharging costs depend on charge type/times). Luggage space 357-1,518 litres depending on model. (Electric has the least at 1,417.) Spare tyre Hybrid – full-size spare. Plug-in hybrid and Electric – tyre inflator kit. Safety Seven airbags, auto-emergency braking, blind-spot monitor, lane-keep assistance, rear-cross traffic alert. Warranty/service Five-year warranty, capped servicing 12 months/15,000km – hybrids $265, Electric $160.
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