Performance Ranger. Wise move or sales disaster?

[naddis01]

As we all know dual cab utes seem to be on the rise in popularity in recent times. Back in 03/04 4x4 utes were accounting for around 6% of the market. In early 2011 they were accounting for around 12% of the market. So it had me thinking, the 4x4 ute market seems to be growing in popularity as now they are viewed as the family all rounder so is there room for a performance variant?

Many of the models on the market today have been recently updated or will be soon so would they be suitable for something like a Coyote or Miami V8? I know Toyota tried it with their TRD Hilux but would the Ranger have more luck going the V8 route?

Anyway what do you think? Obviously it wouldn't be for taking to the track but more along the lines of tough workhorse.