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?
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fyvl000188413z66849k.png)
William Stopford
2021 Ford Ranger vs 2024 SsangYong Musso XLV Comparison
Ford Ranger
Deal Available!
SsangYong Musso XLV
Deal Available!
2021 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 SsangYong
Musso XLV
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.
0.0
8.4
7.7
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ULTIMATE LUX
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso XLV.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
75L
675 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$39,170 - $47,000
Save with CarExpert
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
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value for money
- 3.5t quoted towing capacity
- Lux Pack adds some plush items
Misses
- Rear-centre lap seatbelt... really?
- Missing upgrades offered in Korea
- Ride is a little terse
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
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
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90ghlg0000882y0xdk2i5v.png)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.2L, 2.0L | 2.2L | |
| 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 | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 15.5 | |
