8.4
2024 Ford Ranger Tremor review
Want a ute that can go anywhere, but can't quite stretch to a Raptor? The new Ford Ranger Tremor promises just that, and delivers.
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Josh Nevett
2023 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Ford Ranger
Volkswagen Amarok
2023 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
0.0
8.4
8.2
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger TREMOR
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 920 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$55,490 - $82,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buyer-focused upgrades
- User-friendly tech
- Well priced relative to rival off-road specials
Misses
- No V6 option
- Limited production run
- Less settled on the road
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3500 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10 - 16.5 | |
