Menu
Cancel

Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Sorry, there are no models that match your search

  • guides

    adventureguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    joyride

    • 0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Sorry, there are no cars that match your search

    Trending articles

    Ford Ranger FX2 turns your 2WD ute into a tougher truck

    Matt Campbell
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Editor
    CarsGuide
    19 Aug 2019 • 2 min read

    Remember the Ford Falcon RTV ute? The concept has been reborn courtesy of the 2020 Ford Ranger FX2, which has been revealed in the US.

    The Ranger FX2 package is designed to "add off-road style and capability to two-wheel-drive trucks", with a number of additions to the body and under the metal to give less desirable 4x2 models a bit more appeal in the showroom, and on the street. 

    Read More:

    Check out our Ford Ranger hub

    The FX2 Ranger model adds a locking rear differential, can be had on 17-inch or 18-inch wheels with off-road tyres, and there are additions like an underbody bash plate and deletion of the air dam to improve the ute's approach angle.

    It also scores off-road tuned suspension "for increased traction and performance off-road", plus it gets Ford's off-road graphics screen with pitch, roll and yaw angles displayed.

    Sadly, Ford Australia product communications manager Damion Smy said the FX2 package will not be offered locally.

    Read More:

    The benefits of buying a 4x2 ute

    "FX2 is a US market specific product. We may not get that exact package, but we're always pushing for ways to give customers more choice in that segment," said Mr Smy.

    "We announced the heavy duty suspension option for XL as part of our coming model year 2020 updates - and we will continue to offer more choice for consumers with Ranger. The Ranger is in a highly competitive market, and the latest announcement shows our commitment to offering alternatives to local customers.

    Read More:

    All-wheel or four-wheel drive | what's the difference?

    "Year to date the Ranger is the best-selling 4x4 pick-up in Australia. That's where our energy is focused at the moment," Mr Smy said.

    Indeed, Australian Ford Ranger sales currently sway well towards 4x4 models - in fact, the ratio is almost 10:1 when it comes to 4x4 vs 4x2 sales.

    Most viewed in news

    1. Hyundai Palisade is coming to Australia! Toyota Kluger-rivalling SUV expected on sale in 2020

    2. Hyundai to target Mazda BT-50 with all-new ute in 2023

    3. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series - what we know so far

    4. Is this the plan to revitalise Holden?

    5. Toyota Corolla 2020 wagon launches in Japan, Australia to miss out

    6. Five reasons you should be excited about the Great Wall Cannon ute: China's new Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival

    7. Volkswagen ID.3 R confirmed

    Related content

    Mazda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info
    Mazda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info...
    Peugeot Boxer 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: Large van 'specially tested' for reliability
    Peugeot Boxer 2020 pricing and spec confirmed: Large van 'specially tested' for...
    Peugoet Partner 2020 pricing and spec: Light-commercial van sports active safety as standard
    Peugoet Partner 2020 pricing and spec: Light-commercial van sports active...
    Mercedes-Benz Citan 2021 on Australian radar
    Mercedes-Benz Citan 2021 on Australian radar

    Comments