Owned a 2016 ranger and 2018 a0nd 2021 hilux with the bigger 150 kw motor.
Ranger had far more grunt towing for some reason.
I use the manual option rspecially for controllable engine braking going down steep hills.
Towing a load on the flat it will never go into top so again manual 5th is my preferred option.
Always have it in the power mode
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