8.3
2023 Ford Ranger Platinum review
The Ford Ranger Platinum is a more luxurious offering than the Wildtrak, aimed at lifestyle buyers after an SUV-like load hauler.
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2022 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Ford Ranger
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Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok STYLE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 920 km
80L
568 to 792 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As luxurious as a ute this size gets
- Punchy V6 diesel with full-time 4WD
- Really clever standard tub accessories
Misses
- Retains some low-grade interior trims
- Extended wait times, signs of markups
- No petrol option, unlike VW Amarok twin
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb technology that all works
- Attractive styling, inside and out
- Smooth, responsive powertrain
Misses
- Less user-friendly interior than Ranger
- No rear USB outlets or app connectivity
- A bit pricey
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.2L, 3.0L, 2.2L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 292kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5650 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 600Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 3500 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 10 - 16.5 | |
