FORD has bolstered its Ranger offering to include the 2.2l, six-speed automatic models.The transmission, that was only available with the more powerful 3.2l variants, has brought more convenience to the lower end of the range.With the Toyota Hilux continuing to dominate the market, the Isuzu KB remaining steady and other manufacturers yet to launch their advocates, the Ranger remains one of the Hilux’s biggest rivals.The six-speed transmission, which we sampled in the 3.2 variant earlier in 2016 (and it impressed quite admirably), now resides in the 2.2l range, including the long-wheelbase variant, which is now the only model in its segment to be offered with an automatic gearbox.Pushing out 118kW and 385Nm, the XLS double cab model we drove at its launch in George was surprisingly responsive, capable and arguably the model of choice in the range.Bringing the range tally up to 36 models, the company has essentially plugged most gaps in the model line-up, ensuring that there is somet...
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