2023 Drive Car of the Year

[MJE]

https://www.drive.com.au/drive-car-...campaign=b7b4d122-5ea9-4d8d-9496-247252f31200

Apparently the Aussies quite like the 6G & were responsible for much of its design. Probably not a lot of new info here, but they do have a great pic deck of their XLT. They do mention a PHEV coming ‘next year’ FWIW.

https://www.drive.com.au/showrooms/ford/ranger/reviews/
They do seem to have written a few words about the 6G though if anybody is looking for some light bedtime reading. And I think my dog is ready for bed here if I don’t feed her a bite of steak soon, so I may have to go do some reading!

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Apparently the Aussies quite like the 6G & were responsible for much of its design. Probably not a lot of new info here, but they do have a great pic deck of their XLT. They do mention a PHEV coming ‘next year’ FWIW.

https://www.drive.com.au/showrooms/ford/ranger/reviews/
They do seem to have written a few words about the 6G though if anybody is looking for some light bedtime reading. And I think my dog is ready for bed here if I don’t feed her a bite of steak soon, so I may have to go do some reading!

You can also find some great reviews of it on YouTube along with a really cool video series they did for advertising where different people took the same truck about a week at a time and worked their way around Australia. Was very well done… just like the truck!

 

[MJE]

You can also find some great reviews of it on YouTube along with a really cool video series they did for advertising where different people took the same truck about a week at a time and worked their way around Australia. Was very well done… just like the truck!

https://www.youtube.com/@fordofaustralia/videos
Wow they have a ton of videos to check out on it! Thanks for the tip!

 

[Equitasforall]

https://www.youtube.com/@fordofaustralia/videos
Wow they have a ton of videos to check out on it! Thanks for the tip!

Happy to help! Been trying to put as much info out there and answer any questions I can!!

 

[MJE]

https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/australias-best-ute-in-2022-video-megatest/
and apparently they have many more entries in the midsize truck segment in Australia than I knew existed

 

[Equitasforall]

https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/australias-best-ute-in-2022-video-megatest/
and apparently they have many more entries in the midsize truck segment in Australia than I knew existed

All the major players plus some Indian, Chinese manufacturers as well. Even VW has an option (and it’s REALLY nice… but of course it’s a Ranger underneath in the new generation.) Still looks like Ford and the Toyota Hilux leading the way. Looked at one, but chose the Ranger for many reasons. It hasn’t proven me wrong yet!

 

[MJE]

All the major players plus some Indian, Chinese manufacturers as well. Even VW has an option (and it’s REALLY nice… but of course it’s a Ranger underneath in the new generation.) Still looks like Ford and the Toyota Hilux leading the way. Looked at one, but chose the Ranger for many reasons. It hasn’t proven me wrong yet!

https://www.carsales.com.au/editori...Ve3s9Qq7uQ2076g4Io-L6wvOHF6eGWEW9V3FWELOnCjyM
Those Amaroks do look nice! Yes, most definitely a Ranger, but I’m impressed with how much they’ve changed to make it their own.

How did you find the Hilux compared to the Ranger just out of curiosity? It looks different from a Tacoma, but I’m assuming it’s largely the same. Glad your Ranger has worked out to be a great choice so far!

 

[Equitasforall]

https://www.carsales.com.au/editori...Ve3s9Qq7uQ2076g4Io-L6wvOHF6eGWEW9V3FWELOnCjyM
Those Amaroks do look nice! Yes, most definitely a Ranger, but I’m impressed with how much they’ve changed to make it their own.

How did you find the Hilux compared to the Ranger just out of curiosity? It looks different from a Tacoma, but I’m assuming it’s largely the same. Glad your Ranger has worked out to be a great choice so far!

I’ve got a lot of time in the Hilux in other overseas assignments. In some cases they literally saved my life. It’s a much better truck than the Tacoma (I sold an 2020 TRD right before I came out here) all the way around.

When I arrived here, with my history I started with a 2022 Hilux Rogue on the top of my list. Drove it. Found it to be what I expected. Wanted to drive the Ranger to do my due diligence (I’m considering one for when I return to the States) and because I have a Bronco and love it, as I have my other Fords in the past.

After driving the Ranger it was no question. Absolutely loved everything about it. It was equipped better, drove better, rode better, had a better warranty, and the dealership here had much better customer service. All for less money than the Hilux. I’ll get a three year test drive of the Gen 6 and you all get the good, bad, and ugly.

So far though, it’s been great. No bad. No ugly. Hope this helps!

 

[MJE]

I’ve got a lot of time in the Hilux in other overseas assignments. In some cases they literally saved my life. It’s a much better truck than the Tacoma (I sold an 2020 TRD right before I came out here) all the way around.

When I arrived here, with my history I started with a 2022 Hilux Rogue on the top of my list. Drove it. Found it to be what I expected. Wanted to drive the Ranger to do my due diligence (I’m considering one for when I return to the States) and because I have a Bronco and love it, as I have my other Fords in the past.

After driving the Ranger it was no question. Absolutely loved everything about it. It was equipped better, drove better, rode better, had a better warranty, and the dealership here had much better customer service. All for less money than the Hilux. I’ll get a three year test drive of the Gen 6 and you all get the good, bad, and ugly.

So far though, it’s been great. No bad. No ugly. Hope this helps!

Yes thank you! Having not experienced a hilux I wasn’t quite sure just how different it might be from the Tacoma. Not that I can buy one here, but more curiousity than anything. My plan is due diligence this time around as well. Enjoy the Ranger & keep updating about it!

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