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 Mitsubishi Triton Comparison
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2021 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Triton
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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
7.9
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the Mitsubishi Triton GLS (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 Mitsubishi Triton.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
75L
563 to 645 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$30,740 - $63,840
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Towing specs finally segment-matching
- Efficient bi-turbo diesel
- Long conditional warranty
Misses
- Infuriating driver attention monitor
- Idle stop-start is painfully laggy
- Transmission needs more gears
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)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
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 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is available in the following colours:
- White solid (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- White Diamond prestige (GLS, GSR)
- Black Mica prestige (GLX+, GLS, GSR)
- Red solid (GLX+, GLS)
- Blade Silver metallic (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- Graphite Grey metallic (all models)
- Impulse Blue metallic (GLX+, GLS)
- Yamabuki Orange prestige (GSR)
All models feature a black interior, though the GLX+ and GLS feature silver stitching and the GSR orange stitching.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.2L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 157kW | 133kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 430Nm - 470Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1500 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 15.5 | |
