Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns
Ford adds another rugged-looking special edition to the top of its top-selling 4x4 ute rangeFord has updated the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X special edition for 2021 bringing a host of extra cosmetic enhancements, including a new Ebony Black styling package, for only $200 more than before.
Available in showrooms from early 2021, the newest member of Ford’s top-selling 30-variant Ranger 4x4 line-up and aiming for a second run as Australia’s most popular 4x4 ute this year, is available in both 3.2-litre turbo and 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel form.
Pricing is $2200 higher than the premium Wildtrak variants on which the Wildtrak X based, meaning the reintroduced range-topper starts from $66,490 and $67,990 before on-road costs respectively.
Both models come standard with an automatic transmission (six-speed and 10-speed respectively) and premium paint is a $650 option.
The MY21.25 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X replaces the almost sold out 2019 Wildtrak X and includes the following tough-truck upgrades over the standard Wildtrak:
- Genuine Ford black nudge bar
- Lumen 20.5-inch slimline LED light bar
- Unique 18-inch black alloy wheels with 35mm offset
- Wheel-arch flares, now in Ebony Black
- Unique front grille, now in Ebony Black with Sabre accent "nostrils"
- Unique rear sailplane, now in Ebony Black with Sabre accents
- Black side steps
- Roof rails, box rails, lower front bumper insert, rear bumper, headlight and foglight 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 updated Wildtrak X specials are based on the updated 2020 (‘MY20.75’) Ford Ranger released over the past few months, bringing FordPass Connect-embedded modem connectivity.
Similar to all new Ford Rangers, it comes standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, a five-star ANCAP rating and a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Other standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, hill descent control, hill launch assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, active park assist and reversing camera, plus an electronic rear differential lock.
Standard Wildtrak features include a power roller shutter and 8.0-inch SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone capability.
With the same 157kW/500Nm Bi-Turbo powertrain as the Ranger Raptor, the Wildtrak X consumes 7.4L/100km and has a 943kg payload, while the 3.2-litre five-cylinder version consumes 8.9L/100km and has a 913kg payload. Both offer a 3500kg towing capacity.
The updated Ford Ranger Wildtrak X is the latest new Ranger 4x4 variant to be announced recently, following the ‘Raptor-lite’ FX4 MAX, XLT Double Cab Chassis XLT Fully Loaded and XL Tradie 4x4.
“Since we first launched the Ranger Wildtrak X in late 2019 it has proven popular with customers because it is built on those core thoroughbred Ranger qualities, while offering more personalisation for family weekends away,” Ford Australia and New Zealand chief executive Andrew Birkic said.
“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.”
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X 2.0 – $67,990
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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