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A3. Ford Ranger three-litre V6 double cab Wildtrak 4WD – 184kW/600Nm
Ford has introduced a new generation of its Ranger nameplate. The exterior of the new ranger is punctuated by elements such as the C-clamp headlights shared with that of the Raptor. The range-topping Ranger model is afforded a power output of 184kW and 600Nm, equalling the power output of the 2023 Amarok range-topper. 1. Ford Ranger Raptor three-litre
V6 – 292kW/491Nm
The gravel road king. An icon among local bakkie offerings and arguably the segment’s front-runner. Ford’s Ranger Raptor returns in a new generational guise punctuated by C-clamp headlights and a more intimidating appearance. The three-litre twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost petrol engine produces a whopping 292kW @ 5 650r/min and 583Nm @ 3 500r/min. 4. Volkswagen Amarok Aventura three-litre
TDI double cab – 184 kW/600Nm Volkswagen’s latest bakkie offering expands the nameplates horizon through a next-gen platform and offers. The range-topper in the Amarok fleet is powered by a three-litre turbo-diesel V6 capable of 184kW and 600Nm. Identical outputs to its aforementioned Ranger twin, this after Ford and Volkswagen came to an agreement to produce the models on the same assembly line in Silverton. 2. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon d
ouble cab – 209kW/347Nm
Jeep converted its popular SUV into a rugged bakkie powered by the firm’s Pentastar three-litre V6 capable of a power output of 209kW and 347Nm. The Gladiator’s heart is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that Jeep claims delivers shorter shifting times, greater performance and maximum efficiency.