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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2021 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Jeep Gladiator Comparison
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2021 Ford
Ranger
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2024 Jeep
Gladiator
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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
7.0
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Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
83L
1029 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$78,250 - $87,250
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.2L, 2.0L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 20 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 157kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 11.03 | |
