We have been fortunate sufficient to take pleasure in an prolonged check of the Ford Ranger Tremor over the December holidays. And though we’ve pushed one on the South African launch and on test, this additional time allowed us to get actually acquainted with the great Tremor …

FORD RANGER TREMOR

While the Tremor’s off-road capabilities (uprated Bilstein shocks, wider observe, raised trip top and General Tire AT tyres) and the Bi-Turbo 2.0-litre grabs headlines, it’s the sensible components that show more valuable in day-to-day ownership. In the Tremor they symbolize considerate engineering targeted on real-world usability slightly than simply big-bakkie bravado. So, with out additional a due, listed below are our prime 5 Ranger Tremor every-day options …

1. FOLD-OUT CUPHOLDERS

It’s one thing you’ll simply overlook on a short, punchy test drive. However, after spending a number of weeks with the Tremor, we should applaud the cleverly designed fold-out cupholders. These sturdy components emerge easily from the dashboard and accommodate every part as much as a big espresso cup. When not wanted, they fold away neatly, sustaining the cabin’s clear look.

2. PLASTIC FLOOR MATS

Arguably its best feature for hardy South Africa, the Ford Ranger Tremor comes with strong plastic flooring mats, as an alternative of typical carpeting. These deep-channeled mats catch mud, sand and water. We put the Tremor via its paces this December with seashore visits, hikes, picnics, you identify it. And the sensible flooring mat design with raised edges was particularly good at containing sand and dust. Better nonetheless, the textured floor gives good foot grip even when soiled. Their sturdiness stands as much as fixed use, too, they usually’re simple to brush/wipe clear.

3. LOAD-BAY VERSATILITY

The Ford Ranger Tremor’s factory-fitted load-bay liner options a number of tie-down factors strategically positioned across the cargo space. The sturdy-yet-grippy liner itself protects towards scratches, scrapes and dents whereas transporting cargo within the load bay. Mostly tasked with carrying longboards across the Cape Peninsula, the a number of tie-down factors with metallic loops got here in useful day after day.

4. METAL SIDE STEPS

Not solely aesthetically pleasing, the Tremor’s metallic facet steps serve a number of every-day functions. Of course, their main perform is to realize simpler entry to the cabin. The Tremor is 24-mm larger than a regular Ranger and you actually really feel that when climbing up into the cabin. However, the facet steps defend the car’s sides from rock injury throughout off-road excursions, appearing as very efficient rock sliders. They additionally present a steady platform for reaching roof-mounted equipment.

5. AUTO HEADLAMPS

Finally, the automated headlamp system makes driving at night time a synch. Priced at simply R977 500, the XLT-based Tremor is likely to be value efficient, nevertheless it’s nonetheless generously specified. The auto high-beam perform responds exceedingly rapidly to altering mild situations. It prompts not simply in darkness but in addition throughout sudden climate adjustments or when coming into shaded areas and tunnels. Another sensible characteristic is its delayed-off characteristic that gives non permanent illumination after parking, helpful when arriving house at nighttime after a full day of adventuring.

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