8.3
2023 Ford Ranger Platinum review
The Ford Ranger Platinum is a more luxurious offering than the Wildtrak, aimed at lifestyle buyers after an SUV-like load hauler.
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2022 Ford Ranger vs 2024 SsangYong Musso Comparison
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2022 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 SsangYong
Musso
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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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8.3
7.7
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Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the SsangYong Musso ULTIMATE LUX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for SsangYong Musso.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 920 km
75L
645 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$37,700 - $45,400
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As luxurious as a ute this size gets
- Punchy V6 diesel with full-time 4WD
- Really clever standard tub accessories
Misses
- Retains some low-grade interior trims
- Extended wait times, signs of markups
- No petrol option, unlike VW Amarok twin
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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
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
The 2024 SsangYong Musso is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Grand White
- Pearl White
- Amazonian Green
- Marble Grey
- Space Black
- Indian Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.2L, 3.2L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 292kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5650 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 600Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 3500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 15.5 | |
