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By: Happy Hippo

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What makes one pick-up any more popular than the next? They all look fairly similar, they all offer the same old bumpy ride on the road, and by and large they all have similar carrying capacities and offer comparable off road performance.

Although there are fewer players in the pick-up sector, it is as fiercely fought as any other market segment. In Ford's own words, their new Ranger is a no fuss workhorse-delivering load carrying ability, durability and economy.

Which is true, but the same could be said about most of its competitors too. So, how can Ford persuade the punters into their showrooms to consider the Ranger over the competition?

Toyota's Hilux would be the obvious one to go for most barroom pundits when discussing the virtues of one u pick-up over another. The Hilux has been the biggest selling pick-up for ions and has become as mainstream in its segment as the Corolla has in its.

And maybe this is the key. Just as not every car buyer hankers after a Corolla, not every farmer and tradesman lusts after a Hilux. The very fact that the masses are attracted to one particular product is the reason others wouldn't even consider it.

So if the Hilux is off the shopping list, things become much clearer.

Ford offers a vast range of models within the Ranger line-up, so there's a pick-up for every requirement.

There are two different engines, a 2.5-liter turbo diesel and a 3.0 liter turbo diesel with no petrol engine on offer.

There are Single Cab, Super Cab, Double Cab, Cab and Chassis and Well side deck options and choices of 2-wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. Transmissions on offer are a 5 speed manual, (heavy duty for 3.0 liter powered versions), and a 5 speed auto.

The Ranger XL versions are fitted with 15 inch steel wheels, driver and passenger airbags and ABS brakes. Manual air-conditioning, single disc CD player, MP3 compatibility and an auxiliary input are all standard equipment. No electric windows or electric adjustment on the exterior door mirrors are minor frustrations, as is the absence of remote locking.

Step up to the XLT range and you'll get side airbags in the front, 16 inch alloy wheels, electric mirrors and windows, front fog lights, a six disc DC player, premium cloth trimmed seats, remote central locking, chrome door handles and grille and body colored wheel arch extensions.

The Wild track gets 18" alloys, including the spare, an aluminum lockable rear shutter, running boards, rear stainless step, roof rails, two tone alcantara trim, leather clad steering wheel and a sports bar.

Electronic shift on the fly operation with 2W, 4WH and 4WL selection is also part of the Wild track equipment.

Two wheel drive models have a 12 meter turning circle and four paw examples use up an additional 600mm of road, to complete a U turn in 12.6 meters.

The Ranger is a well-put together truck, with a model for every purpose. Dyed in the wool Ford fans will love its rugged practicality while swinging brand buyers won't be disappointed with this very worthy Hilux alternative.

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