The September issue of 4X4 Australia is out now, and it’s dominated by more than 40 pages of quality Ford Ranger content.

Our Ranger rampage kicks off with off-road reviews of the V6 Wildtrak, V6 Sport and I4 XLT. And It didn’t take us long to line a next-gen Ranger Sport V6 up against the long-serving and popular Toyota Hilux SR5+. Does the Ranger set a new benchmark, and should Toyota be worried?

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We then chat with Pritika Maharaj, Ford’s T6 global program manager, who talks to us about how her passion for engineering began and how she forged and delivered Ford’s bread-winning T6 platform.

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Not willing to wait for a brand-new Ranger? Fraser Stronach takes a trip down memory lane to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger market, including the pros and cons of each generation.

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To cap off our Ranger coverage, Editor Matt scored seat time in an upcoming Ford Ranger Raptor, driving a prototype on secluded off-road tracks before sitting shotgun on a high-speed circuit. It’s a big step up from the outgoing model, he says.

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Continuing the Ford theme, we take an in-depth look at a restomod 1969 Ford Bronco with 460hp of V8 power on tap. It’s an expertly fettled vehicle, loaded with state-of-the-art aftermarket kit.

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Last month, we installed an Offroad Animal Predator bar and Century Dual Force battery to our Isuzu MU-X. We’ve made a bit more progress with the build this month, adding new Maxxis RAZR AT811 tyres and ROH Trophy alloy wheels.

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In the latest instalment of our How To Offroad series, Deano explains the best way to pack a 4×4 so you can safely and securely transport everything you need, and access what you need when you need it.

What else is there?

  • How to survive in the wild
  • Exploring Broken Hill
  • FJ Cruiser and PRO-4X Navara in the shed
  • Battery World jump starter tested
  • New products, reviews and opinions
The September 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now!