8.4
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?
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William Stopford
2021 Ford Ranger FX4 3.2 (4x4) vs 2021 Ford Ranger XL 2.2 (4x4) Comparison
Ford Ranger
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2021 Ford Ranger
FX4 3.2 (4x4)
vs
2021 Ford Ranger
XL 2.2 (4x4)
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.4
8.4
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Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
664 km
80L
640 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic benchmark for the segment
- Slick in-car tech
- Excellent active safety and assist tech
Misses
- The V6 doesn't cost much more...
- There are more affordable utes
- Brakes could have a bit more bite
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic benchmark for the segment
- Slick in-car tech
- Excellent active safety and assist tech
Misses
- The V6 doesn't cost much more...
- There are more affordable utes
- Brakes could have a bit more bite
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)
- Ute Tray Liner (+$300)
- Continental A/T Tyres 17 inch (+$500)
- Heavy Duty Pack (+$1,600)
- Heavy Duty Suspension (+$500)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Spray-In Bedliner (+$800)
Colours Available
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
- Aluminium Silver
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Shadow Black
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
- Conquer Grey
- Arctic White
- Ford Performance Blue
- Shadow Black
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
- Aluminium Silver
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Shadow Black
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
- Conquer Grey
- Arctic White
- Ford Performance Blue
- Shadow Black
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3198 | 2198 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.2L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 5 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW | 118kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 | 3200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 470Nm | 385Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 | 15.7 | |
