FORD Ranger XL Wins Best 4x4 Dual Cab Ute

csv8 · 19-11-2013, 02:25 PM

Ford Australia
about an hour ago
Great news we're pleased to share with our Facebook community. Ford Ranger XL has just won the inaugural “Australia’s Best 4x4 Dual Cab Ute” award at the Australia’s Best Cars Awards.

Gadgetman · 19-11-2013, 02:34 PM

How did the Focus go though? Would have to be a shoe in wouldn't it?

Stealth00 · 19-11-2013, 02:37 PM

Congrats to Ford. Now they just need to build lots of them so people don't have to
wait to get one.

csv8 · 19-11-2013, 03:14 PM

[QUOTE=Gadgetman;4940400]How did the Focus go though? Would have to be a shoe in wouldn't it?[/QUOTE
Mazda 6 won it, large car Holden SV6,4WD Land Rover

SpoolMan · 19-11-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

How did the Focus go though? Would have to be a shoe in wouldn't it?

I hope they had a manual to test drive..

the winners.

Best light car – Renault Clio TCe 120 Expression
Best small car under $35k – Hyundai i30 Active
Best small car over $35k – Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sportback COD
Best medium car under $50k – Mazda6 Touring Sedan
Best medium car over $50k – BMW 320i
Best large car under $60k – Holden Commodore
Best large car over $60k – Lexus GS350 F Sport
People mover – Hyundai iMax CRDi
Best sports car under $50k – VW Golf GTI
Best sports car 50k-$100k– BMW M135i
Best SUV under $45k – Subaru Forester 2.5i
Best SUV $45-$65k – Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander
Best luxury SUV over $65k – Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Best all terrain 4WD under $100k – Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6
Best light 4x4 dual-cab ute – Ford Ranger XL

csv8 · 19-11-2013, 03:20 PM

Www.australiasbestcars.com.au. for results.

Wretched · 19-11-2013, 03:37 PM

Interesting results that's for sure.
Good work by Ford though.

Stealth00 · 19-11-2013, 04:22 PM

Best sports car under $50k – VW Golf GTI

What happened to the 86?

SpoolMan · 19-11-2013, 04:52 PM

No Toyota winner in any categories, Hyundai keeps moving up with 3 winners.

**Sorted** · 19-11-2013, 05:07 PM

Love the Ranger - looks TOUGH

well done

Ha Ha Best sports car 50k-$100k– BMW M135i - HSV GTS Fail

Obviously Drive or Wheels had no hand on the results lol

Bossxr8 · 19-11-2013, 05:59 PM

Best car awards are based on value for money and running costs mostly, they aren't exactly Wheels COTY in terms of how they actually drive. That only makes up like 10% of the score or something.

They are like an Accountants Best Cars Award.

Gadgetman · 19-11-2013, 06:04 PM

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Www.australiasbestcars.com.au. for results.

**** ME!!!!!!!. The Focus finished 7th. There is something seriously wrong!!!!!
The Kuga finished 14th. Ohh and guess what they put a Territory TX RWD diesel against a Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander. FAIR!!!!!!! WTF!!!!

**DFB FGXR6** · 19-11-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Best car awards are based on value for money and running costs mostly, they aren't exactly Wheels COTY in terms of how they actually drive. That only makes up like 10% of the score or something.

They are like an Accountants Best Cars Award.

Every year there seems to be more and more "awards" and it dilutes the whole process.
Wheels COTY lost me when they awarded the 2008 Accord Euro the gong (A good car but not a Great, award winning car). And Honda CRZ a few years later, sells about handful a year and is as relevant as a football at a tennis game.

But good on the Ranger, must be good all rounder if it can be the best in class outright and come out on top in value based award like this.

Gadgetman · 20-11-2013, 09:39 AM

Oh and the BMW 135M beats the A45 AMG. Hmmm Go and get ******.
Is there a credible motoring journalist left in the world apart from Chris Harris.

csv8 · 20-11-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Oh and the BMW 135M beats the A45 AMG. Hmmm Go and get ******.
Is there a credible motoring journalist left in the world apart from Chris Harris.

YES !! Jeremy, Hammond, Captain Slow !!!

Wretched · 20-11-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Oh and the BMW 135M beats the A45 AMG. Hmmm Go and get ******.
Is there a credible motoring journalist left in the world apart from Chris Harris.

What's wrong with the M 135?
Doesn't it have all the characteristics of what people love here? I6 TT with RWD?

Really it is a decent car, personally I like the A45 and am finding it hard to decide which to get out of the two.

The 135 M probably fits the criteria outlined better than the A45.
The A45 is well known for it's harsh suspension set up, bone breaking in fact.

Road_Warrior · 20-11-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

**** ME!!!!!!!. The Focus finished 7th. There is something seriously wrong!!!!!
The Kuga finished 14th. Ohh and guess what they put a Territory TX RWD diesel against a Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander. FAIR!!!!!!! WTF!!!!

I noticed that as well, what a load of crap. Then, they docked points to the Territory because it "wasn't as good off road" as the AWD Santa Fe and AWD Sorento but they Terri they had was a 2WD model!!! WTF

Gadgetman · 20-11-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

YES !! Jeremy, Hammond, Captain Slow !!!

To me, those 3 are funny and entertaining to watch. Harris on the other hand is brilliant at describing a car's characteristics.

Gadgetman · 20-11-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

I noticed that as well, what a load of crap. Then, they docked points to the Territory because it "wasn't as good off road" as the AWD Santa Fe and AWD Sorento but they Terri they had was a 2WD model!!! WTF

totally, Have they had a good look at the ground clearance of a Santa Fe? It couldn't clear a Snake that's digesting a rat!

Gadgetman · 20-11-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

What's wrong with the M 135?
Doesn't it have all the characteristics of what people love here? I6 TT with RWD?

Really it is a decent car, personally I like the A45 and am finding it hard to decide which to get out of the two.

The 135 M probably fits the criteria outlined better than the A45.
The A45 is well known for it's harsh suspension set up, bone breaking in fact.

Nothing wrong with it. Rides handles well. But the A45 is something else. Sound, yeah the ride is firm but not much more than a 135m. I would buy an a45 all day!!!

1TUFFUTE · 21-11-2013, 06:12 AM

Fiesta comes third in category despite being far cheaper, better handling,comfiesr and more power with the same if not better economy. Downsides were no full sized spare wheel and dash buttons all located in same proximity.

. Wow....seems like a rort.....maybe they really didn't want it to win.....looked clear cut to me...far out!!

1TUFFUTE · 21-11-2013, 06:20 AM

I'd also like to note....commadores first win and I'm also sure the first time the falcon either hasn't won or at least been top three. First time ahead of the falcon.

SumoDog68 · 21-11-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Nothing wrong with it. Rides handles well. But the A45 is something else. Sound, yeah the ride is firm but not much more than a 135m. I would buy an a45 all day!!!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/260028/b...arison-review/

TheSneakiness · 21-11-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

Fiesta comes third in category despite being far cheaper, better handling,comfiesr and more power with the same if not better economy. Downsides were no full sized spare wheel and dash buttons all located in same proximity.

. Wow....seems like a rort.....maybe they really didn't want it to win.....looked clear cut to me...far out!!

BZZZZT!!!! Wrong.

Do your research, most cars in the small category are cheaper than a Fiesta. I know cause I'm currently researching the category to replace the Paj for my wife.

csv8 · 21-11-2013, 11:21 AM

Ford price Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo as "Premium Euro models" which they aren't. and expect people to buy them. Price them realistically and see sales climb. eg Hyundai i30 ,auto is $19900 drive away !! Barina RS also comes in auto..Fiesta ST doesn't..Holden know some people want a sport car with auto. How many more would Ford sell if auto was an option???
Ford marketing needs a total rethink.....

**DFB FGXR6** · 21-11-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Ford price Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo as "Premium Euro models" which they aren't. and expect people to buy them. Price them realistically and see sales climb. eg Hyundai i30 ,auto is $19900 drive away !! Barina RS also comes in auto..Fiesta ST doesn't..Holden know some people want a sport car with auto. How many more would Ford sell if auto was an option???
Ford marketing needs a total rethink.....

But Focus Ambiante is $18,990 D/A at moment, Fiesta Ambiante D/A from $15,490. Seems quite competitive to me.

csv8 · 21-11-2013, 02:04 PM

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But Focus Ambiante is $18,990 D/A at moment, Fiesta Ambiante D/A from $15,490. Seems quite competitive to me.

Compare them to the Mazda 3 and i30..they are better value for the money. Thats why Mazda 3 is top selling car in Australia and i30 Best Car Award.
Nothing wrong with Fiesta or Focus .. Ford need to market them !!
Fiesta Ambiente and Fiesta Trend only difference is fog lights and alloy wheels.
Drop Ambiente and just have Trend at Ambiente price. Thats what Mazda did with the 3. Re-aligned the models...

SpoolMan · 21-11-2013, 03:14 PM

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Fiesta Ambiente and Fiesta Trend only difference is fog lights and alloy wheels.
Drop Ambiente and just have Trend at Ambiente price. Thats what Mazda did with the 3. Re-aligned the models...

Unless it changed recently the Focus Ambiente has a 1.6L engine, the Trend has 2.0L donk.
Feature wise the Focus Ambiente/Trent models spanked the Mazda 3.

Road_Warrior · 21-11-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetman

totally, Have they had a good look at the ground clearance of a Santa Fe? It couldn't clear a Snake that's digesting a rat!

Oh you should see the reply I got from them when I queried the 'methodology'. A politician would be proud of that level of spin and dross.

Gadgetman · 22-11-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SumoDog68

http://www.caradvice.com.au/260028/b...arison-review/

Please watch this link. This is from someone that knows. I agree as I have driven both. There is nothing I have driven that's a point to point car like an A45. Ballistic!!

Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOA5Y...EEEFA&index=16