This bakkie just grew an extra set of legs!

You read that right: the Ford Ranger is now available in a 6x4 configuration, courtesy of Ulterio Motiv, a company that clearly decided, “Why have four wheels when you can have six?” It’s the kind of logic that makes you wonder why we don’t have six-legged horses yet.

Why Stop at Four?

When SVI Engineering, known for armoring vehicles to survive World War III, decided to launch a sister company, Ulterio Motiv, they knew they had to make a splash. Enter the Ford Ranger 6x4: a vehicle for those who look at their regular bakkie and think, “Not enough wheels. Also, I need to carry a small house.”

With a fully homologated Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4,500 kg, the 6x4 Ranger is here to haul your problems (and maybe your neighbors' too). Whether you're transporting boulders, your camping gear, or the full cast of The Fast and the Furious, this vehicle can handle it.

Features You Didn’t Know You Needed

1. More Axles, More Fun The third axle isn’t just for show. This bad boy lets you carry over 2,000 kg of payload. That’s roughly the weight of:

   • 33 adult ostriches.

   • Two adult hippos (if you’re into that).

   • Enough beer for a braai that could last a week.

2. Luxury Meets Overkill Despite the new Frankenstein-level modifications, all the comforts of a standard Ford Ranger remain intact. Heated seats? Check. Touchscreen infotainment? Still there. Ability to carry an elephant? Now added.

3. C1 Licence Required Remember that driver’s license code you forgot about? Dust off your Code 10 license, because piloting this beast requires it. If you don’t have one, it’s time to impress your friends by saying you’re training to drive a “light truck.”

How It Works

The conversion adds a non-driven third axle—because even six wheels need some chill time. The ingenious bogie system splits the weight distribution so the middle (driven) axle gets 60% of the mass, making it the hardest-working axle in bakkie history. Meanwhile, the third axle’s disc brakes plug right into the Ranger’s ABS system, ensuring you can stop this land yacht before it barrels through your local KFC.

What’s the Damage?

Here’s the kicker: the whole conversion costs R265,000 (excluding VAT). Sure, it doesn’t include the base Ranger, load bin, or optional extras, but hey, perfection isn’t cheap. Think of it as investing in the ultimate Swiss Army knife of bakkies. Want a custom drop-side load bin? That’s extra. Need it for camping, emergency services, or hauling your collection of life-size dinosaur replicas? No problem—it’s a blank canvas for your wildest dreams.

And the best part? The whole transformation takes just six weeks, meaning your dream of driving the most unnecessarily awesome Ranger ever is just around the corner.

What’s Next for Ulterio Motiv?

Ulterio Motiv promises this is just the beginning. Who knows what’s next? An eight-wheeled Toyota Hilux? A Jeep Wrangler that doubles as a submarine? One thing’s for sure: these folks are committed to giving Top Gear a run for their money.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to combine luxury, extreme utility, and the ability to carry the kitchen sink (and maybe the bathtub), the Ford Ranger 6x4 is your new best friend. Just make sure you have a parking spot long enough.

Final Thought: Because Two Extra Wheels Are Always Better

Let’s be honest—this isn’t just a bakkie. It’s a statement. A declaration that you refuse to settle for less. So why drive a normal car when you can drive a vehicular centipede?

Six wheels, endless possibilities.