The Wildtrack name returns to the Ford Ranger. But beware, for now it is launched only in Australia and it is not known if it will reach other countries.
Some time ago I had launched a Ranger WildTrakoriented to recreation, and now adds a new Ranger Wildtrak Xwith a clear off-road focus, but without the sportiness of the Raptor.
This version improves capacity thanks to new wheels and a modified suspensionfeaturing new adjustable Bilstein shocks, which not only allow drivers to get further off the trails, but also increase traction capability in tight corners.
Bilstein shocks feature End Cap Control Valve (ESCV) technology and allow for better tuning and calibration to increase comfort on the road, without sacrificing off-road performance. It has a monotube design and an external nitrogen-charged reservoir, offering greater tuning bandwidth.
Regarding the tires, they are General Grabber AT3 SUVs in sizes 265/70 R17. The new suspension, wheel size and tire combination results in a 30mm wider front and rear track width, and 26mm additional ground clearance compared to the existing Wildtrak.
Wildtrak X also incorporates two new off-road tools that have been designed to tackle challenging terrain.
Trail Turn Assist helps users negotiate tight turns on narrow tracks by applying the brake to the inside rear wheel, significantly reducing the turning radius. It is designed for use at speeds below 19 km/h and can be used when traction is engaged in 4H or 4L and the rear differential is unlocked.
The Trail Control, inherited from the Ranger Raptor, Helps drivers maintain a steady low speed while off-roading. The driver simply selects a set speed below 32 km/h and the vehicle will manage its acceleration and braking while the driver concentrates on driving through difficult terrain.
As in the Ranger Raptor, the driving mode Rock Crawl has been designed to help customers traverse uneven and rocky terrain in a controlled manner at low speeds.. This drive mode requires low gear to be engaged and will automatically lock the rear differential for maximum traction, helping the driver traverse the terrain as smoothly as possible.
The Wildtrak X will be a variant of the Ranger equipped with the 2.0 biturbodiesel engine, with 200 Hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, and will have a 10-speed automatic gearbox and the well-known 4×4 Part-Time system.
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X will be offered in a unique Orange color and features a specific grille design and LED headlamps, adding a Cyber Orange accent strip, steel skid plate, cast aluminum side sills and badging. Wild Trak X on the front doors and tailgate. To this it adds a set of elements in black throughout the body.
Inside, it has new seats with leather details with suede, and the name Wildtrak X embroidered on the seat backs, the upper part of the glove box and front and rear floor mats. Terra chamois wraps the glove box, instrument cluster hood, door trim and center console rails, while Cyber Orange contrast stitching is used on the seats, steering wheel, gear shifter, doors and upper glove box.
In equipment, it has a B&O 4 Sound premium audio system, 12.4-inch digital cluster and vertical format multifunction screen with SYNC 4 system. New will be offered with Ford’s flexible roof rack system, consisting of a sliding roof rack that can be locked in five positions along the length of the load bed and a folding roof rack that stores inside the rails when not in use.
