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2023 Ford Ranger Sport Bi-Turbo review
Is it "settling" to opt for the Ford Ranger's bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine over the new V6, or is the smaller engine the one to pick?
William Stopford
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
Is it "settling" to opt for the Ford Ranger's bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine over the new V6, or is the smaller engine the one to pick?
William Stopford
The Volkswagen Amarok remains an impressive ute even with the less powerful bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine.
William Stopford
Type | ||
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 3198 | 1996 - 2993 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L, 3.2L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 20 | 12 - 24 | |
Power | ||
118kW - 157kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3000 - 3750 | 3250 - 5900 | |
Torque | ||
385Nm - 500Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 1750 | 1750 - 3350 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.7 - 16 | 10 - 16.5 |