It’s needless to say that midsize pickup trucks in the Philippines have become lifestyle vehicles and commanding workhorses from, well, just workhorses. It’s definitely a trend, not only in our country but also abroad. We even have the SsangYong Musso, which is a pickup truck that’s reverse-engineered – developed from its SUV counterpart rather than the other way around.
However, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Biturbo begs to differ from the norm. With the myriad of convenience features found inside the truck, I was hard-pressed to call it a workhorse, if not for immense payload and towing capacity.
Here’s a closer look at the range-topping Ranger’s technology and safety offering, packaged in a P1,695,000 price tag.
Breaking the norm on tech
First of all: Adaptive Cruise Control. How often is it that you’ll find radar technology being used in a pickup truck? The Ranger Wildtrak Biturbo has that, and it works seamlessly, just the same as it works in the Everest Premium Package.
It’s also a cinch to use on speedways. Just set your desired speed and forget about it. It will do the legwork for you, stopping and accelerating when needed. By scanning up to 64 vehicles at a time, it can adjust the car’s speed and position just enough to make you feel safe. Even better, the technology also comes with the following: Lane Keeping Assist system, Blind Spot Monitors, Adjustable Speed Limiter, Forward Collision Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Braking.
The Ranger Wildtrak Biturbo also has Active Park Assist, which parks the car for you on both parallel and perpendicular parking spots. It works fine, as well, although it can’t detect tricycles and motorcycle when parallel parking, so you would need to be careful with that.
Of note, this is the first pickup truck in the Philippines to have these technologies, and that’s on top of the already-overflowing tech features you’ll find inside the Ranger, such as automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, SYNC 3 infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera, power-adjustable driver seat, and speed-sensing door locks.
Full-on safety package
As the top-of-the-line variant, the Ranger Wildtrak Biturbo is filled with passive and active safety features. Airbags are basically present throughout the truck’s cabin (dual front, two sides, two curtains), along with Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminders for the driver and front passenger, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and hill start assist.
While the things I mentioned above are already a mouthful, that’s only on top of the radar and sensor technologies mentioned in the previous section. Let that sink in.
Specifications
Engine
2.0 LFuel Type
DieselPerformance
210 hp @ 3,750 rpmTransmission
Automatic-
Summary
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Name Ford Ranger 2.0 Biturbo Wildtrak 4X4 AT Body Type Pickup Truck Price ₱1,728,000 Transmission Category Automatic -
Engine
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Engine Size 2.0 L Displacement 1,996 cc Number of Cylinders 4 Number of Valves 16 Transmission Type 10-Speed Automatic Transmission -
Performance
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Drivetrain Four-Wheel Drive Max Output (HP) 210 hp @ 3,750 rpm Max Torque (nm) 500 Nm @ 1,750 rpm *Acceleration Rate (0-100 km/h) n/a Top Speed n/a *estimated -
Economy & Environment
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Fuel Type Diesel CO2 Emission n/a Fuel Capacity 80 L *Fuel Consumption 8.5 L/100 km *Range n/a *estimated -
Dimensions
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Length 5,354 mm Width 1,860 mm Height 1,821 mm Wheelbase 3,220 mm Turning Circle 12.7 m Ground Clearance 232 mm Wading Depth 80 cm Trunk Capacity n/a Max Cargo n/a Number of Doors 4 Number of Seats 5 -
Safety & Security
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Driver's Airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Side Airbags Curtain Airbags Knee Airbag Auto Brake System Electronic Brake Distribution Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) With Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Immobilizer Security Alarm Stability Control Electronic Door Locks Speed Sensing Door Locks ISOFIX Lane Departure Warning System Blind-Spot Detection System -
Features
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Cruise Control Front Parking Sensors Rear Parking Sensors Leather Upholstery Push Start Button Wheel Size 18 in Wheels Metal Type Alloy Airconditioning System Dual-zone EATC Entertainment System 8-inch Multi-function TFT Touch Screen Display, AM/FM/CD and SYNC 3 via 6 speakers Connectivity iPod, USB, Bluetooth Navigation Ready Warranty 3 Years (100,000 km) Keyless Entry Roof Rack Sunroof Electric Adjustable Seats Power Steering Power Windows Power Outlet Steering Wheel Audio Control -
Technology
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Active Park Assist Hill Start Assist AWD Modes n/a Tire Pressure Monitoring Heads-up Display Power Liftgate Start-stop System
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