Faults:

The intercooler hose cracks, causing a loss of turbo pressure, whistling sounds, and a lack of power during acceleration.

EGR valve tube or cooler that uses the coolant becomes punctured, allowing water to pass into the intake manifold or exhaust system.

Electronic problems, for example, with the engine control unit (ECU) software.

General Comments:

The Wildtrak is the most luxurious of the Ranger models; although I bought it used, it was expensive, but you can really tell it’s the best one thanks to the number of extras it has and its great driving comfort.

It is easily distinguished by its 18-inch alloy wheels, side steps, and exclusive grille. It also features unique decals identifying it as the top-of-the-line Ranger, while the cargo bed incorporates a sports bar, a steel rear bumper, and a roll-top cover.

The interior boasts some interesting details, such as a leather gear shift knob, power-adjustable front seats, and heated front seats.

The materials used in the cabin live up to the Wildtrak's sporty promise, featuring mostly pleasant textures and finishes, including the seat upholstery, which seems to be inspired by basketball shorts or wetsuit material... or perhaps a combination of both.

Furthermore, in-cabin storage space is excellent, with huge front and rear door pockets, large bottle holders, and a decent central storage area for loose items.

The infotainment system is controlled via ruggedly designed buttons, with a small blue screen positioned atop the dashboard. Personally, I love the look of the buttons, they resemble machine gears, an aesthetic echoed by the dashboard instruments, but using them proves a bit cumbersome.

Navigating the system and operating the main controls requires a bit of a learning curve, largely due to the "tab-style" menus that can lead to excessive fiddling with the buttons.

The rear seat is one of the Ranger's strong points. There is enough room for three large adults in the back, and headroom and legroom are excellent. Unfortunately, however, there are no rear air vents.

Under the Wildtrak's hood lies a 3.2-liter, five-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 147 kW of power and 470 Nm of torque—more than enough to move effortlessly, even with a load on board.

It is a refined, powerful engine that delivers peak performance between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm (where maximum power is reached), though it exhibits some lag at low speeds from a standstill and tends to lose steam once it moves beyond the peak torque range (1,500–2,750 rpm). When the cargo bed is empty, the Ranger delivers impressive power and is surprisingly quick off the mark.

It offers refinement, good towing capacity, and excellent cargo capacity, all in a very attractive package. It is no surprise that it is the most popular mid-size pickup, alongside the Hilux.