. The XLT is Limited are available with three-liter turbo diesel, the only strong Wildtrak with the top engine 156 hp. But can already after the first kilometers on tax notes: With the 2.5-liter TDCi Ranger is motorized sufficient. Even at low speeds - the maximum torque of 330 Nm is on tour in 1800 - runs the turbo going strong. This makes the model of care reduced ratio of the first two gears, positive impact. Before long motorway routes to a driver shall not fear, too. The noise level is on cars, and up to speeds of 150 km / h to swim with problems in traffic. On asphalt the way, the ranger should be driven only with rear-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive can be used for site tours switch on manually. For very steep climbs is also a reduction gear available that transfers a mechanical differential lock the drive force to the wheels with the most traction in each case. To switch back to the rear wheel drive, the freewheel hub of the front axle be unlocked by pressing a button. The button is easily accessible to the left of the steering wheel mounted. Without weight on the floor of the ride comfort is modest. Who loaded the Ranger does not want to, but as a fun car to buy, must live with the typical leaf-sprung vehicles hopping on uneven roads. In the town, not just over five feet long slender Pickup feels surprisingly to handle. To carry sufficient direct steering and not excessive in width of 1805 mm. Except for the design has disadvantages in ride comfort of the Rangers amazingly civilized. With a base price of 23,800 euros and a test consumption of a good twelve liters it is not nearly as irrational as a U.S. pickup with eight cylinders, but nearly so entertaining.via
