![TECH TORQUE: FRASER STRONACH](https://cdn.magzter.com/1417492677/1672918523/articles/2LGUxD1OY1673498713288/TECH-TORQUE-FRASER-STRONACH.jpg)
AUTOMATIC CHOICE
Ford's next-generation Ranger, a significant new model not just for the 4x4 and ute markets but for the overall new-car market in Australia, isn't available with a manual gearbox.
No manual, of course, in Toyota's 300 Series LandCruiser, as there wasn't with the 200 Series. And you can no longer buy a manual Prado or a manual in the other popular 4x4 wagons: Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest. There's also a good chance the next-generation Hilux will be auto-only, at least in up-spec 4x4 variants.
Meanwhile over at Land Rover/Range Rover, manual gearboxes disappeared long ago, while Jeep doesn't offer a manual at all, not even in the Wrangler Rubicon.
Lack of buyer demand, claims Ford, is the reason it doesn't offer a manual in the new Ranger. A manual is available with the new Ranger in some overseas markets, just not here in Australia. Lack of buyer demand is also the reason why Toyota dropped the manual option from the Prado.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der January 2023-Ausgabe von 4x4 Magazine Australia.
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Diese Geschichte stammt aus der January 2023-Ausgabe von 4x4 Magazine Australia.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
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![OUTBACK WATERING HOLES](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/WfHm8aspr1714035572035/OUTBACK-WATERING-HOLES.jpg)
OUTBACK WATERING HOLES
SINCE OFF TRACK WINES WAS LAUNCHED, OWNERS ANNA AND BRETT FISHER HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 20,000KM UP, DOWN AND ACROSS AUSTRALIA SPRUIKING THEIR WINES-IN-A-CAN MADE FOR CAMPING. THEY DROPPED INTO PLENTY OF OUTBACK PUBS ALONG THE WAY AND THESE ARE THEIR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FAVOURITES
![BIG COUNTRY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/pjKy4M04W1714035107900/BIG-COUNTRY.jpg)
BIG COUNTRY
THE PILBARA IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF BIG COUNTRY, AND THERE IS PLENTY TO SEE, DO AND ENJOY IN THIS ANCIENT LANDSCAPE IN WA'S RUGGED NORTHWEST
![ISLAND PARADISE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/x3TtrAy3w1714034497795/ISLAND-PARADISE.jpg)
ISLAND PARADISE
NEAR THE TOP OF THE BUCKET LIST FOR EVERY AUSSIE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVER, K'GARI IS PACKED WITH STUNNING HIGHLIGHTS AND BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST BEACH DRIVING IN THE COUNTRY
![WEIGHTLIFTING](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/_NiPP78X-1714030394436/WEIGHTLIFTING.jpg)
WEIGHTLIFTING
INCREASING THE GVM OF YOUR 4X4 SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, BUT BY THE SAME TOKEN SHOULD NOT BE AVOIDED IF YOU NEED IT. WE GO THROUGH THE PROCESS ON OUR FORD RANGER TO EXPLAIN HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
![NOW HEAR THIS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/7_T-KwimG1714030300661/NOW-HEAR-THIS.jpg)
NOW HEAR THIS
THE CEL-FI GO MOBILE BOOSTER WILL KEEP EMAILS, MESSAGES AND CALLS COMING THROUGH TO YOUR DEVICES WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS HEARING CRICKETS
![LOOKING BACK](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/_vpPl4usB1714030186771/LOOKING-BACK.jpg)
LOOKING BACK
A PAIR OF MSA 4X4 TOWING MIRRORS ENSURE WE ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND US WHEN WE HAVE A TRAILER HITCHED TO OUR MITSUBISHI TRITON
![TRUCKIN' LIFE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/wvzTl2tjk1714029167205/TRUCKIN-LIFE.jpg)
TRUCKIN' LIFE
CAN FORD AUSTRALIA'S NEW F-150 BE AN ACCOMPLISHED OFF-ROAD TOURING 4X4?
![WHAT LURKS BENEATH](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/fnqdStZK21714028320413/WHAT-LURKS-BENEATH.jpg)
WHAT LURKS BENEATH
IT MAY LOOK LIKE A FAIRLY STANDARD (IF CLEAN) 80 SERIES, BUT DIVE A LITTLE DEEPER AND YOU'LL FIND A MONSTER BELOW THE SURFACE
![EYE OF THE HURRICANE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/ekk6tln981714028032226/EYE-OF-THE-HURRICANE.jpg)
EYE OF THE HURRICANE
RAM HAS DUMPED ITS HEMI V8FOR A SIX-CYLINDER, AND IT'S COMING TO AUSTRALIA
![GETTING TANKED](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8322/1677212/u-gcz7Pwj1714027617745/GETTING-TANKED.jpg)
GETTING TANKED
GWM EXPANDS IT TANK 4X4 RANGE WITH THE LUXURIOUS TANK 500 WAGON