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First jump: Next Gen Ford Ranger Raptor
400HP AND DESERT RACE SUSPENSION. WE PUT FORD’S NEW DO-IT-ALL OFF-ROAD WEAPON TO THE TEST 400hp in a ute. Bonkers, right? And it is bonkers, but in a good way. The last Gen Ranger Raptor was an excellent 4×4. In fact, one of, if not the best dual cabs on the market. The suspension, the interior, the drivetrain; it was all very good. The new version delivers twice as much, and then some. Sure, it’s more expensive. So is everything, right? But at least Ford is delivering huge additional value for the extra hit to the pocket. They’ve spent some serious time and money on this thing, and the end result is a truly special vehicle. One of those cars that puts a big cheesy grin on your face every time you drive it. Styling Objectively, there’s absolutely no faulting this car. Subjectively, however, the aesthetic of the Ranger Raptor might furrow some brows. While it’s all in keeping with Ford’s design language, it’s a big shift from the last model. Where the outgoing Ranger Raptor was beefy, the new version is imposing. The 50mm longer wheelbase and bulkier body shell combine for more of an F150 look than Ranger. The large C-clamp design headlights continue that F-truck theme. The huge F-O-R-D emblazoned grille is a bold statement, as is…
Ranger Raptor wins Baja 1000 – and drives home
Why the Ranger Raptor has changed the game
Ranger Raptor Leaked Walkthrough
Ranger Raptor Finally Unveiled
BRONCO RAPTOR UNVEILED
A day in the bush with a Raptor and Gladiator
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
Ken Block’s Raptor…
Colorado ZR2 Bison – Raptor killer?
Ford Ranger and Everest to feature 2.0L Bi-Turbo Raptor Engine
Ranger Raptor Pricing: $74,990
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Here it is
Ford Australia teases 2018 Ranger Raptor video
NSW Police Raptor: Because beaches have speed limits too
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 released… and it’s mental.
Can’t afford a Raptor? Get yourself a Projen
The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia
Ford Ranger Raptor spied online
The Road Ahead: Unpacking the NVES Impact on 4X4s
Behind the tiller of Pat’s new F-150
Opinion: Why Ford’s little ute could be a big winner
Ford Enhances Towing Experience with Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Australia to get tougher emissions laws, but what does it mean for us?
Mastering the Art of 4×4 Photography: Tips From Issue #62
Billy Goat’s Bluff Track: A High Country Adventure
AWD Vs 4X4 – What’s right for you
First Drive F-150 – More than meets the eye
Bogged in Israelite Bay
Adventures in Barrington Tops: Tales of Tough Tracks and 4×4 Tips
Ford’s Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Hits the Scene
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the F-150
Check out Ford’s new Wildtrak X
Did this Ford salesman just go from zero to unemployed in less than 10 seconds?
Your sneak peek into episode 7!
Have a clearer view with Next Gen Towing Mirrors
Evolution of the Ford Ranger in Australia
Where season 15 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures will take you
What is traction control and how does it work?
Spotlight on: Pat’s FX4 Max
How Pat turned something special, into something amazing While it’d be hard to find a downside with Pat’s line of work, it’s certainly easy to find more than a few upsides. Where people typically buy and build one 4X4 that’ll do them for most of their travels, Pat gets the unique opportunity to not only try out 2-3 new vehicles a year as his personal tourer and the camera cars, but also to try all the weird and wonderful aftermarket accessories available. If you’ve been eyeing off his latest chariot, a 2021 Ford Ranger in battleship grey, this is your chance to get a little up close and personal with it. Even before it left the factory, Pat’s new ride was something special. Dubbed FX4 Max, the Ranger slots in somewhere around the top of the line Wildtrak, with a little Raptor DNA thrown in for good measure. It rode both higher and smoother than stock thanks to factory fitted upgraded shocks. It also had a wider stance, bigger offset wheels, taller tyres, and sleek fender flares adding to the look. The inside was spiced up plenty too making it just as good to drive as it is to look at. Front and rear pews were wrapped in tough-as-nails leather, while a trick dash mounted switch panel was designed right…
Pat’s thoughts on the Next-Gen Ranger
In a world seemingly screaming for new electric vehicles, the new Ford Ranger is an unusual rockstar. Powered purely by diesel engines, it has attracted popularity hitherto unseen in this nation. Before a single vehicle was shipped to an owner, 17,000 orders were placed. This unprecedented demand is anyone’s guess, but by my estimation it comes for three good reasons. The last model, particularly in its latest incarnation, was incredibly popular and packed with good tech. Always number one or two on the best sellers list, it was great to look at and feature-packed. The new model features an even bolder look, which quite obviously appeals to the Australian market. It’s no ugly duckling. There’s a bold and striking front end with C-clamp headlamps that give little doubt as to its family resemblance. If it was a child. You’d say it’s a chip off the old man’s block (the old man being an F-Truck). And Aussies do like a tough-looking ute. But the killer blow in the new Ford Ranger. And the reason for so many confident pre-orders is the new 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine. The previous gen 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel was no slouch, but in Australia, V6 means sales. And with 600Nm on tap, Australia, your prayers have been answered. The most popular model thus far, is the Wildtrak…
Ben Boyd National Park renamed
Australia’s most remote 4X4 tracks
How to choose the right tyres for your 4X4
Five Ranger features nobody is talking about
Mystery Shrouds the Patrol Warrior
Bundjalung NP – Beware of RAAF planes bearing gifts…!
Protecting an area of coastal plains, heathlands and pristine beaches, Bundjalung national park also includes an exclusion zone used by the RAAF as an active bombing range….! But don’ty let that stop you visiting this amazing location. The North Coast of NSW has many diverse and unique areas all linking back to when the east coast volcanoes erupted 30-60 million years ago. If it wasn’t for the major upheaval, we wouldn’t have the Great Diving Range holding rainforest pockets, rich soil farmlands and wilderness areas. Luckily, along the north coast region, we can access most of these areas in some way. One of these areas is Bundjalung NP, just 90 minutes south of the NSW/QLD border. On paper, the park has a wide variety of things to do and I remember from 20 years ago I thought I’d head back in for a few days. Parks state that it covers 21,000 hectares with a variety of different environments including wetlands, coastal, rainforest and much more. One significant feature is the Esk River system which apparently is the longest natural coastal river ecosystem on the north coast, say that 10 times! My plan was to start at the southern end of the park at the coastal community of Iluka and 4WD through the park to the main camping area of Black…
More Power…!
Need more power? Check out the six engine conversions you can expect to see more of – and four on their way out the door. Zed’s dead baby. Of course, by Zed, we mean the ZD30 common rail power-disaster known for leaving more 4X4s stranded on the side of the track than busted CVs and knee-deep bog holes could ever hope to. It’s not the only 4X4 engine people are throwing in the bin at rapid rates either. All across the country, there are TD42s boiling for the last time, 1HZs struggling up their last hill, 3.2 Duratorqs holing their last pistons, 1KZs cracking their last heads, and 1VD-FTVs slapping their last thong. The days of yanking out one boat anchor to replace it with another and the age of intelligent engine conversions are here. We’re taking a closer look at some of the up-and-coming engine conversions you’ll see in 2022, and why so many older engines are on their way out the door. WHAT’S HOT? ISUZU 4JJ WHAT MAKES THEM GOOD: If there’s one thing that draws D-MAX buyers towards Isuzu it’s the 4JJ engine. A commercial-grade 3.0L common-rail turbo-diesel four-pot putting out no more torque or horsepower than any of their competitors. So, what makes it such a popular conversion 4X4 owners are lining up down the street…