Ford Ranger Pick Up Review
Deep down, it’s still a rugged workhorse, but there’s enough luxury, performance and practicality for it to be considered a reasonably sensible family car. It’s just one that can venture virtually anywhere off-road.
Deep down, it’s still a rugged workhorse, but there’s enough luxury, performance and practicality for it to be considered a reasonably sensible family car. It’s just one that can venture virtually anywhere off-road.
In simple terms, leasing is the single most cost-effective and hassle free method of driving a brand-new car, and with Select Car Leasing you can be sure that you are in safe hands.
The Ford Ranger has been the best-selling pickup truck in the UK for many years, and with good reason - it takes the rugged go-anywhere capabilities you expect from a working vehicle but has enough model choice to please those demanding modern luxury motoring. The range runs from truly commercial models that will be at home on the farm or construction site to luxury models festooned with leather trim, high-end infotainment systems and all the mod cons. There’s even a souped-up Raptor edition with Dakar-inspired rally suspension for when things get really tough. With single, extended and double cab versions as well, there should be a Ranger for everybody.
With such a huge range of models, there’s an equally huge range of prices available. However, Select Car Leasing works to keep your lease costs down with competitive deals, which means you can get into a Ford Ranger for around £250 a month. You can use the model search to find the exact Ranger for you to compare the rates, and even find special offers and limited edition models - they’ll all be at our best prices.
A pickup truck is nothing if it’s not rugged. Fortunately, the Ranger is well equipped in that area. The Ranger was developed in Australia, where people’s lives are at risk if something goes wrong, so you can be sure that the four-wheel drive and tough suspension will get you out of a tricky situation. While a Welsh mountain won’t present a problem for the Ranger, neither will one of the nation’s motorways, as it’s equally at home on the tarmac. That long suspension smooths the road and, especially on the high-spec Wildtrak models, could leave you thinking you’re behind the wheel of a big SUV. An SUV can’t tow 3.5-tonnes or carry a tonne of cargo in the back, though!
Trucks are built tough, able to withstand the demands of the Australian outback, Swiss mountains or Coventry ring road. Four-wheel drive adds stability and security to your drive while locking differentials and advanced computers controlling traction and stability will keep you in control. The modern tech you find in cars is available too, so there's no reason to give up safety features like adaptive cruise control. Being so big, there’s lots of space inside for the family - as long as you pick the double cab - while you won’t find anything with a bigger boot. If you’re going to put any valuables in there though, make sure you specify a model with a cover or add one as an accessory.
The Range runs from the XL to the Raptor, with plenty of others in between. The XL is the workhorse, with an interior that’s easy to wipe clean and a list of equipment that’s more essential than luxurious. XLT adds more niceties, including an infotainment system, but it's the Limited and Wildtrak that will appeal to those wanting a truck as well as a family car. These are loaded with toys, including leather trim and big sound systems. The Raptor tops the range with a focus on fun, adding dramatic style and incredible off-road credentials. Keep an eye out for special editions to lease as well, as Ford has a habit of releasing new models frequently.
Experience didn't start well, I had ordered a car offered as in stock as I was on a tight turn around with my former lease vehicle through another provider being returned. I only found out by chance of logging in that the planned delivery date had been pushed back (which would have potentially meant missing out on a holiday as no vehicle). However once Mark and the team picked up on this they truly went above and beyond to sort it out and ended up getting my vehicle delivered several days earlier than expected. Very impressed and would definitely recommend.
Great service from Voytek from start to finish. This is the 2nd time I’ve leased a car with his help and couldn’t fault anything. The transition has been seamless, I highly recommended him for future leasing! Thanks Voytek for everything :-)
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