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 Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Ford Ranger
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Mazda BT-50
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2021 Ford
Ranger
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
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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.
0.0
8.4
7.8
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$35,520 - $74,095
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
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)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.2L, 2.2L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 157kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
