Ford Ranger can handle ‘rough stuff’ says Treasury MEC Rob Tooley

POLOKWANE – We had the opportunity to test drive the 3.2 TDCi XLT 4×2 six speed automatic last week courtesy of BB Polokwane Ford. MEC for the Limpopo Department of Treasury, Rob Tooley, joined us on the test drive behind the wheel.

The new Ford Ranger is set to establish new benchmarks in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with an uncompromising blend of robust capability, craftsmanship and advanced technology.

“What I expect from a bakkie is to be able to handle the rough stuff. If I need to drive it in the bush or over rough terrain, a bakkie must be able to deliver just that,” says Tooley.
Tooley was greatly impressed with the host of standard features of the 3.2 TDCi XLT 4×2 six speed automatic double cab as well as the safety that comes with it.
He said the placement of the various dials and buttons as well as the multi-function steering wheel and cell phone connectivity makes the Ranger a pleasure to drive without needing to take your eyes of the road.
Tooley said for the 4×2 variant, the Ranger handles superbly, even when driving on a dirt road and he could feel how the power steering adjusted itself according to the speed he drove.
“The cabin is very quiet for a bakkie and there is hardly any wind noise to speak off,” said Tooley.
The SYNC®2 is the latest generation of Ford’s in-car connectivity system.The on board drive cameras for reverse along with the changeable angle that focuses on the tow bar to determine the distance between you and the other vehicle or obstacle made the bakkie a dream to maneuvre and park.
Ford’s mighty 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel engine tops the range and produces 147 kW of power and 470 Nm of torque.
The new Ford Ranger model range can be viewed and purchased at BB Polokwane Ford at 22 Excelsior Street, Polokwane.

For more information on the new Ford Ranger model range or other vehicles on offer at their showroom, contact BB Polokwane Ford at (015) 287 1700.