The Ford Everest BaseCamp 4WD-only is based on the mid-spec Trend variant, and is available with one of two diesel engines: a 143kW/470Nm 3.2-litre single-turbo five-cylinder or a 157kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder. The Trend’s standard features list includes Ford’s SYNC 3 multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8.0-inch full-colour touchscreen and 10-speaker audio system, leather-accented seat trim, an eight-way power driver’s seat and a leather-trimmed gear shifter, keyless entry and push-button start,...
Ford Puma smashes it out of the park as a technologically advanced small SUV with space and a fun driving characteristic. What we love about the Ford Puma: High level of standard equipment Engaging and fun driving experience Clever storage solutions The base-level Ford Puma is a little pricier than many of its light SUV rivals, but it comes equipped with some neat features as standard. You do feel as if you’re getting a good...
The 2021 Ford Focus ST-3 has been announced for Australia, adding a selection of luxury features to the Blue Oval’s flagship hot hatch. The Focus ST-3 will reach Ford showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2021 (October to December inclusive), all exclusively fitting a seven-speed automatic transmission to the hot hatch’s 2.3-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, with no manual on offer. Additional equipment over the ‘standard’ Focus ST includes adaptive LED headlights with cornering functionality, electrically-adjustable and heated Recaro front sports seats...
Specced-out Ranger is in the 4×4 shed to prove once again why it’s so popular. When Ford chucked me the keys to a Ranger Wildtrak 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel in December, I knew it was just the ticket to serve as 4X4 Australia’s resident tow tug for camper trailer reviews. The Wildtrak is a dream to drive on the open highway, its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine with 10-speed transmission providing a refined and quiet ride. Driver-assist technology adds...
Despite being out for a couple of years, the Ford Ranger Raptor is still an impressive and unique offering: race-bred suspension components, all hanging off a bespoke all-coil chassis which makes for a dynamically impressive package off-road. It’ll jump and drift like no other, and the 33-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres – combined with great traction systems – makes the Raptor an competent low-speed crawler as well. Much criticism of the Ranger Raptor circles around...
