The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux have been in a topsy-turvy two-way battle for top-selling ute supremacy in Australia for some time. The Ranger is one of the few utes on the market that has consistently threatened – and at times broken – Toyota’s hold on the segment.
However, when people think of the Ranger they think of the flashy more lifestyle-oriented versions, such as the FX4 or the Wildtrak or the Raptor, because they’re the ones that get all the publicity.
But what about a cheaper, basic Ranger, much more suited to work than its higher-spec stablemates? Say, for instance, something like an entry-level 4x2 Ranger variant. Does it deserve your attention? Is it actually cut out for load-carrying duties. Read on.
Read the full Ford Ranger 2020 review: XL 4x2 Hi-Rider pick-up 2.2L auto.