The answer to the question of what constitutes a performance car is rapidly evolving.

Once upon a time hatchbacks were for going to the shops but the VW Golf GTI changed that, while SUVs were limited to the school run until the likes of the Posche Cayenne Turbo came along.

Tickford Ranger rear

Toyota jumped the gun with the awful TRD Hilux back in 2008, but Tickford has joined the club with a modified Ranger.

Tickford Ford Ranger interior

And the verdict is? Well, with rear-wheel drive and so much torque, there is fun to be had in the Ranger, but you’re unlikely ever to want to take it for a sporting drive for the hell of it.

Tickford Ford Ranger driving

SPECS Engine: 3.2L I5 Power: 169kW Torque: 564Nm Weight: 2200kg 0-100km/h: N/A Price: $75,000 (approx.)