Ford Ranger Bakkies

In a world of playing it safe, the Raptor is unapologetic in your face 100% bakkie The Oxford English Dictionary defines a Raptor as a bird of prey that kills other creatures for food. The next Gen 2023 Ford Raptor therefore truly lives up to its name devouring the competition. In a world of playing it safe, the Raptor is unapologetic in your face 100% bakkie. It's clear the moment that you lay your eyes on this beast that this was designed and built by bakkie enthusiasts for their fellow enthusiasts. A bakkie built to suit South African conditions finally the “man's” bakkie we have been waiting for all these years has arrived. Whether it be for on-road or off-road use the Raptor has all the bases covered suiting the client who needs a rugged reliable vehicle for business or the weekend off-road warrior this beast can handle anything thrown at it with a smile. Could we finally put to rest the age-old debate heard around countless braais, which is South Africa's best bakkie?...

- Three robots helped Ford engineers test the full gamut of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), like pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping aids, evasive steer assist, reverse brake assist and more - Ford engineers conducted more than 150 virtual crash tests of next-gen Ranger and Everest, and more than 100 physical crash tests - At the core of the next-gen Ranger and Everest is an immensely strong body that uses high-strength materials to create a ‘safety cell’ to protect occupants At Ford’s Proving Ground in Australia, Ray, Rosie and Roberto are integral members of Ford’s safety team, helping to develop the very latest in crash protection features and advanced driver assist systems that enable owners to drive with more confidence on the road. This cutting-edge robotic trio are tasked with helping Ford test driver assist systems, like pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping aids, evasive steer assist, reverse brak...

  NEW FORD RANGER FORD LAUNCHES MIGHTY 4.0-LITRE V6 MODEL With the launch of its new Ford Ranger pickup range, Ford has added a new breath-taking 4,0-litre powerplant which is set to become a firm favourite of South African motorists who are looking for "True Blue" Ford performance. This spectacular new pickup, conceived specifically to meet the requirements of those South African motorists, farmers and fleet managers who demand the very ultimate in performance, is available in four Double Cab and two Super Cab variants. The Super Cab is also a brand new introduction, which takes the form of an extended single cab. The 4.0-litre V6 Ranger is the flagship model in the new, comprehensive Ford pickup range, which incorporates commercial vehicles that stretch from half- to one ton.  This tried and tested engine has an established pedigree, having provided excellent service in the Ford Explorer range. Its state-of-the-art V6 powerplant is controlled by the high tech EEC-V engine m...

  Going Rogue: Can the Ford Ranger Really Replace the Family Car?   ·       Bakkies have grown in popularity due to their versatility ·       The Ford Ranger is the perfect vehicle to fit any lifestyle ·       Ford has outlined five ways the Ranger makes transitioning from a family sedan to a bakkie that much smoother   While the bakkie may have its origins as a practical work vehicle, the modern iteration has come to represent something far more significant for car buyers today.   The Ford Ranger is not only a phenomenal workhorse – trusted by government departments and primary industry operators globally – but it has also become a lifestyle vehicle of choice for families too.   With boosted levels of comfort, refinement, safety, technology and outright performance, Ranger’s move to the mainstream has helped ignite our sense for adventure with a versatile vehicle primed for action.   “Bakkies have long been the ...