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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Mike Costello
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8.3
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Based on the Chevrolet Silverado
Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM TECH PACK won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Towing
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
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80L
520 to 920 km
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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
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 (+$1,250)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 6162 | 1996 - 3198 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 6.2L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.2L, 3.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 313kW | 118kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3000 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 624Nm | 385Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 | 1500 - 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 | 15.7 - 16 | |
