Wildtrak features in the US

[petemill]

I was visiting New Zealand earlier this year and got a great deal on a 1.5 months rental for a Ranger. It was a brand new Wildtak. Served us so well that I was almost convinced to get it instead of a new Escape this year. Some of the things I liked about it and are standard Wildtrak options just don't seem easily available in the US and I'm wondering if it's a taste issue or something else?

 

Power Retractable tonneau cover.

The integration on this was fantastic:

• A separate button on the factory key fob for opening, closing and pausing the retraction.
• A specific button inside the cab on the dash for it
• Another button mounted just inside the bed which closes / opens

Yes I know we can get something aftermarket like the Powertrax, but it's over $2500 USD and doesn't have the same level of integration (no built-in buttons and requires a separate key fob).

 

Bed rail flares

Or whatever they're called. The flare / wing yes is plastic, but help bring a bit of a connected feel between the cab and the bed. I guess us Americans are more used to a simple Truck appearance, and they'll have the Maverick for this kind of unibody style soon. But the only aftermarket similar style we can get seems to be more of a sports bar approach, which is a bit too aggressive for my tastes. Although looks-wise I do prefer the US front bumper vs the chin on the NZ one.

 

Diesel Engine

Speaks for itself.

 

Edited May 14, 2021 by petemill

[petemill]

Here's a video from Ford showing the awesome cover.  In my research I'm guessing that the cover that comes with the Wildtrack is supplied by Mountain Top, who look like they have started branching out in to the US. https://www.mountaintop.dk/