Spy Shots—’19 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Makes Unofficial Debut

From SEMA



This is the ’19 Ford Ranger Wildtrak, making its unofficial global debut.

The latest iteration of the next-generation Ranger Wildtrak was caught completely undisguised (inside and out) in Metro Detroit. A popular ute substitute in Australia, the Wildtrak gets added ground clearance, a bedliner with a 12V socket, an innovative retractable tonneau cover (roller shutter), 18-in. alloy rims on P265/60 tires and additional styling interior/exterior tweaks to make it stand out from the standard Ranger.

In other markets, the current Wildtrak can be had with a 3.2L diesel engine found in the Transit, although the new model features the all-new twin turbo 2.0 diesel (confirmed by the bi-turbo badge on the front fender) good for 211 hp and 369 lb.-ft. of torque while being mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission or optional six-speed manual.

It’s still unclear if the Wildtrak will be offered stateside, but the relentless testing on U.S. soil clearly indicates Ford’s intent.

It wouldn’t be shocking if the Wildtrak makes a stateside debut alongside the Ranger Raptor.

The styling is very blah looking IMO.

At least the Ford emblem isn't 18" wide, like in their other trucks.

Ford is making a Honda Ridgeline?

I was expecting a smaller beefed up raptor looking truck. It looks like they stuck a car front end on a tuck body.

Styling is awful. Pretty boring.


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Pretty plain looking. Think I 'd rather have Canyon or Tacoma. Maybe if it had a diesel.

Agree with others on the styling. It's very boring.

Yes looks too much like a Honda Ridgeline......ewww. Waiting for real Bronco pics hopefully soon.

It’s too big.

Meh, at best. Bravo Ford for another disappointment. Lol

Sooo....the new Ford Ridgeline.

Bleh.

We have had these in my country for quite some time now. Some folks mod the hell out of it to look like a mini Raptor.

So this is another truck that's Sport Trac like that might me sold alongside the Ranger, or is it an option package for the Ranger?

Iman01 said:

Ford is making a Honda Ridgeline?

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Exactly what I was thinking.

unimpressive.

Iman01 said:

Ford is making a Honda Ridgeline?

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The Ranger isn't nearly as gay.

Ugly & those wheels make me want to vomit

Iman01 said:

Ford is making a Honda Ridgeline?

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Damn, can't get that out of my head now.
Unfortunately, you nailed it.
Not a good looking truck in a "base" format

Too big, might as well get an F150.

I knew I should have bought a new ranger in 2011 to replace my 05'.

Z06 said:

We have had these in my country for quite some time now. Some folks mod the hell out of it to look like a mini Raptor.

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I got to spend some time around one in Aruba. It was a 3.2 diesel, manual, loaded, and wish I could have brought it home.