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Ford has let loose a dirt-ready Ranger variant dubbed the Tremor, with the off-road-focused 4x4 priced from $69,690.
Inspired by the success of the Ranger Wildtrak X that was released in the second half of 2023, Ford this time took the spanners to its Sport double-cab bi-turbo 4x4 variant, adding a suite of equipment to heighten the Ranger’s off-road nous.
Just like the Wildtrak X, the Tremor gets specifically developed off-road suspension in the form of Bilstein position-sensitive dampers (with external reservoirs). The new suspension package – combined with the addition of 17-inch black alloy wheels, General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres, and wheel-arch mouldings – has increased overall ground clearance by 26mm and track width by 30mm.
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"Ranger Tremor builds on the success of the popular Wildtrak X, offering the same enhanced capabilities, making it ideal for tough Australian conditions," said Ambrose Henderson, Ford Australia Marketing Director.
"The Tremor takes the highlights of Wildtrak X and combines them with the Sport series, resulting in a more budget-friendly off-road warrior that’s ready to-go for the adventures that hard-working Aussies love."
The Tremor is powered by the proven 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and generating 150kW and 500Nm in the process. It also utilises a full-time (4WD) system that includes Trail Turn Assist, Rock Crawl drive mode, and Ford’s Trail Control (essentially off-road cruise control).
The circa $70K price tag places the dual-cab between the 2.0-litre bi-turbo Wildtrak ($69,390) and the V6-powered Sport ($70,090), making it the most premium 2.0-litre bi-turbo variant in Australian showrooms. Excluding the Raptor ($89,190), the 3.0-litre V6-powered Platinum remains atop the Ranger line-up at $79,390.
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Visually, the Tremor differentiates itself from the Sport variant by adding a honeycomb grille with auxiliary LED lamps; a front steel bash plate; cast aluminium side steps; a long-legged sports bar; and Tremor branding. Inside, it gets Tremor-embossed seats; Tremor-branded all-weather floor mats; and an overhead auxiliary switch bank for aftermarket accessories.
The Tremor is expected to bolster the dominance Ford already has on the new-car market – a total of 30,620 Ranger 4x4s have been sold so far in 2024, the most of any 4x4 vehicle by a whopping 5640 sales.
A limited total of 1150 Ford Ranger Tremors are available to order now.
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