Ford Ranger Pickup Black

The double-cab layout provides four wide-opening doors and loads of space for five; and, because there’s so much glass to the front, sides and rear, it feels bright and airy, no matter where you’re perched. There’s also a handy 240-volt power socket that accepts a domestic three-pin plug, letting you fast-charge your laptop or boil up a cuppa. The Ranger’s drop-down tailgate and load bay area are pretty much on par with the rest of the pick-up pack, easily swallowing a standard-sized single pallet between the wheelarches; but, as in the rest of the class, your loads are there for all the world to see. That won’t be lost on the light-fingered fraternity when the vehicle is left unattended. Of course, because of the height of the flatbed from the ground, you’ll need a willing assistant, or a substantial ramp, to help load your dirt bike. If you’re into your jet-skiing or hot-air ballooning and need to travel with the tailgate lowered, there are plenty of tie-down points to help strap your load down securely.