RV FEATURE
The SsangYong surprises with its stability and composure when towing . Add to that its superb value ( and seven-year factory warranty ) and you have a very good , great-value heavyduty tow vehicle .
QUICK SPECS
• Priced from : $ 30,490 ( 2.2 EX , plus on-road costs )
• Engine : 2.2L turbodiesel
• Output : 133kW / 400Nm
• Transmission : Six-speed automatic
• Towing capacity : 3500kg / 350kg
• Kerb weight : 2180kg
• GVM : 2970kg
• GCM : 5980kg
FORD RANGER
The Ranger is getting on for 10 years in the market , although it has had multiple significant revisions in that time .
The 3.2L inline five feels old school but is nonetheless a great engine for overall performance and for towing . It fires up to a relatively quiet idle but , like all five-cylinder diesels , it is not turbine-smooth as you increase revs . The throttle response between 2000 and 3500rpm is fantastic , even when you ’ re lugging a heavy van behind it .
Steering turn-in is quick and direct and the Ranger holds a chosen line surprisingly well . It actually rides well too , for a ute .
The Ranger is a stable towing platform , barely moving at all with a van behind , and towing performance is very good .
QUICK SPECS
• Priced from : $ 48,990 ( 3.2 XL Double Cab , plus on-road costs )
• Engine : 3.2L turbodiesel
• Output : 147kW / 470Nm
• Transmission : Automatic
• Towing capacity : 3500kg / 350kg
• Kerb weight : 2135kg
• GVM : 3200kg
• GCM : 6000kg
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