More comfortable rear suspension; Now has trailer-sway control ESC; Improved service intervals; Still a ‘proper’ tough ute with truck heritage
Space cab doesn’t get revised leaf set-up; Still no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; No locking rear diff or telescopic steering column; Lacks modern active safety tech
Impressive off-road ride and handling; Feels totally different to a regular Ranger; Looks tough as nuts in person; Unique design, steering wheel and seats
New diesel engine lacks punch; Interior materials don't quite match the price tag; Less than 700kg payload and 2500kg braked towing capacity
Interior like an SUV; Still feels car-like to drive; Slightly improved as a load hauler
Squeezy interior space; Unladen ride not the benchmark it once was; Refinement needs work
Plenty of easy-access torque; Basic but not bare; Longer-distance service intervals; Not afraid to get down and dirty
Still misses out on tough truck looks; Fiddly infotainment; Falling behind on safety tech
Excellent off-road ability; Engine offers plenty of punch in and around the city; Capable of confidently towing large loads
Requires servicing every six months; Ancient infotainment and driver technology; Capped at 3200kg towing capacity with the automatic
