Ford Reviews
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Ford Escape 2022 review: ST-Line PHEV (Plug-in hybrid)
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By Matt Campbell · 20 May 2022
The Ford Escape now comes with an electric version! Well, partly. The new plug-in hybrid model has both electric power via a battery pack that you can recharge, and a 2.5-litre petrol engine as well. Sounds like a RAV4 Hybrid rival, right? Well, is it any good then? Matt Campbell spent a week with it to find out.
Ford Ranger 2022 review: Wildtrak V6 - pre-release prototype drive
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 May 2022
Our first drive around Ford's proving ground on both a high-speed ride/handling circuit and off-road course has revealed the magnitude of progress the new Ranger V6 makes. The prototype highlighted the stirring speed and performance on offer, while the new 4WD system and re-engineered three-piece chassis handled the rough stuff with impressive ease. The signs are looking very promising indeed.
Ford Everest 2022 review: Trend Bi-Turbo 4WD
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By Emily Agar · 07 Apr 2022
With its tall and imposing curb-appeal, the Ford Everest is a big bruiser with a host of great features. But does big equal better? And will it suit a family's needs?
Ford Escape 2022 review: Vignale FWD
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By Ash Leung · 21 Mar 2022
The mid-size SUV segment is one of the most hotly contested in the Australian new car market. Mazda's CX-5 dominates, with others like the Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 also hugely popular. Currently, Ford's Escape can't match the big guns in terms of sale volume, but does the Vignale flagship have any family-focused tricks up its sleeve?
Ford Mustang 2022 review: Mach 1
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By James Cleary · 09 Mar 2022
Ford's Mustang is closing in on its 60th birthday, and the go-fast Mach 1 version has been offered on and off since 1969. With a naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox it's a modern muscle car in a changing automotive world.
Ford Ranger 2022 review: Raptor X GVM load test
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By Matt Campbell · 15 Nov 2021
The Ford Ranger Raptor X is better known for desert racing and show pony antics than hard work, but it's a ute - so it should be able to cope with a load in the tray, right? We tested the 4x4 pickup to its payload limits to see how it managed tough work.
Ford Ranger 2022 review: Raptor X towing test
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By Matt Campbell · 29 Oct 2021
There are plenty of reasons to want a Ford Ranger Raptor X - but towing isn't one of them. It has a lower towing capacity than all the other Ranger models, and its soft suspension with Fox Shocks means it's not really cut out for hard work. Can it hold its weight towing a 1725kg cherry picker? We did this towing review to find out.
Ford Puma and Subaru XV review - We compare two of Australia's most distinctive small SUVs
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By Tom White · 07 Oct 2021
Subaru's XV follows a well-trodden path, but Ford's Puma dares to be a little different. While each should appeal to different buyers, we look at the pros and cons of these two similarly priced SUVs.
Ford Transit Custom 2022 review: Sport 320L LWB DCiV towing test
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By Marcus Craft · 26 Sep 2021
Work vans are renowned on-board load-carriers - because that's what they're designed for - but how does one of their ilk perform when towing a near-capacity load?The Ford Transit Custom Sport 320L double cab in van (DCiV) is a versatile example of the Custom Sport range because it can carry people and products.But towing an almost 1800kg cherry picker puts it under plenty of pressure.
Ford Ranger 2022 review: FX4 Max dual cab 4x4 load test
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By Matt Campbell · 22 Sep 2021
The Ford Ranger FX4 Max is a great gap filler in the range, with more desirable stuff than an XLT model and some of the goodies you want from the Raptor / Raptor X model. So is it any good as a work truck? We loaded it up to its GVM limit to see.
