Overview
The 2014 Ranger Ford XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) is a four-wheel drive dual cab utility that was released to the Australian market on 60th March 2014 classified as a PX. The Ford Ranger is regarded as a dual cab utility built in Thailand with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $29,000.
The Ford Ranger is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.2L DIESEL TURBO 5 engine that has 147 kW of power (at 3000 rpm) and 470 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. Ford claims the Ranger XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) uses 9.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 246g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 870km per full tank.
The Ford Ranger measures 1815mm (71.5 inches) in height, 5359mm (211.0 inches) in length, 1850mm (72.8 inches) in width with a 3220mm (126.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2068kg (4559.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Ranger XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) comes standard with 255/70 R16 front tyres and 255/70 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2014 Ford Ranger XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) has a 232mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.73.
The Ford Ranger has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Of Chassis Frame and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to 6FP#MBGE0##P12345.
Pros
- Punchy and refined V6 diesel
- Surprisingly fuel efficient
- Benchmark driving experience
Cons
- Lacking some wow factor
- Expensive compared with more enticing Sport grade
- No wireless phone charger
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 3198 |
| Size (L) | 3.2L |
| Induction | DIESEL TURBO 5 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 20 |
| Power | 147kW |
| Power RPM | 3000 |
| Torque | 470Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 15.7 |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.73 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 80 |
| Fuel Type | DIESEL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 246 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 255/70 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/70 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1815 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5359 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1850 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 232 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3220 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2068 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 6550 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 3200 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 3500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | THAILAND |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Centre Of Chassis Frame |
| VIN Number | 6FP#MBGE0##P12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2015-07-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |