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Even in its 12th and final full year on sale, the P375-generation Ford Ranger remained by far Britain’s favourite pick-up truck.
In a stupendous year for Ford Commercial Vehicles (in which the Transit Custom was the UK's best-selling LCV, outselling even the best-selling car, the Vauxhall Corsa, and followed by its larger Ford Transit sibling), 17,830 new Rangers took 42% of the pick-up market. That’s pretty impressive, even if the Ranger no longer has to worry about the Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara or Volkswagen Amarok, as these have all been taken off sale in recent years.
Some of these Rangers would have been in the four special guises that Ford has introduced to celebrate the end of the P375 line: the MS-RT Limited Edition, Raptor Special Edition, Stormtrak and Wolftrak, all of which are still available to order.
In Ford’s words, the Wolftrak is “an intrepid, rugged pick-up designed around the needs of customers who work outdoors and desire commanding off-road performance without compromising comfort and desirability”. Meanwhile the Stormtrak – which we’re testing here – is “a premium truck offering distinctive styling and premium features for customers who value outstanding capability and a generous specification to support their active work and lifestyle needs”.
In our words, the Wolftrak is essentially the basic Ranger XLT with a unique tubular bar for holding in loads and hosting accessories; special grey paint; a matt-black grille; extra underbody cladding; 17in alloy wheels; and plastic side steps. The Stormtrak is essentially the plusher, double-cab Wildtrak with special red paint; red grille inserts, LED headlights; extra underbody cladding; a ‘sports hoop’; a black rear bumper; body stickers; and a liner, divider and Ford’s new Power Roller Shutter for the load bed.
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Ford seem to be promoting trucks ahead of hatchbacks, saloons etc are they trying to tell us something.
I live in the land of gargantuan pickups, and proudly drive a 2019 Ranger XLT loaded up with all the tech, comfort, and FX4 Off-Road packages. 2.3 4 cylinder gas motor with a Ford Performance ProCal tune and a Ford Performance exhaust. It is my daily driver, with an E36 M3 convertible, a Bronco Sport, a Prius V, and a big Bronco ordered as the remainder of the fleet. I consistently tell people that most do not need an F-150. They are shocked when I tell them I am pushing 335-340hp/400lb ft while maintaining an average of 22.5 mpg. I can tow 7500 pounds, and the payload is nearly a ton. I can park it in my garage. It is a rolling multitool to me, perfect size and menu of function.
Most people don't need 5 cars either.
Odd comment for an automobile enthusiast oriented website. Many enthusiasts own multiple vehicles, particularly when one or more have a specific role and use based upon location, terrain, and climate. Do you express the same dismissive attitude toward the staff of this fine publication - certainly multiple car owners - or do their tales entertain? I enjoy the Land Rover/Innocenti/BMW joys and perils shared. I am employed in "the industry" and feel exactly 0% guilt regarding the number of vehicles owned, and in fact am looking to add another - I don't have a track car currently, and would like to go vintage racing again. Best wishes and stay healthy.