8.4
2025 Ford Ranger Sport V6 review
Ford's best-seller still justifies its position as an Aussie favourite, especially in Sport V6 form, but more rivals are signing up every day.
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Max Davies
2023 Ford Ranger RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) vs 2023 Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4) Comparison
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
2023 Ford Ranger
RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4)
vs
2023 Ford Ranger
PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
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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.
8.4
8.4
8.4
7.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 3.0 (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
920 km
80L
672 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery V6 diesel
- Robust tech inside and out
- Still indisputably the non-PHEV ute benchmark
Misses
- There are more logical Rangers at better prices
- Generally expensive compared to rivals
- No tonneau cover as standard
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery V6 diesel
- Robust tech inside and out
- Still indisputably the non-PHEV ute benchmark
Misses
- There are more logical Rangers at better prices
- Generally expensive compared to rivals
- No tonneau cover as standard
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2956 | 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 292kW | 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5650 | 3250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 583Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 16 | |
