8.4
2025 Ford Ranger review
More than two years on from launch, the Ford Ranger is still the dual-cab king in Australia. A drive in the XLT reminded us why.
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Scott Collie
2023 Ford Ranger XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) vs 2023 Ford Ranger RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) Comparison
Ford Ranger
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2023 Ford Ranger
XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2)
vs
2023 Ford Ranger
RAPTOR 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.
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8.4
8.4
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Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 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
600 km
80L
920 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
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
- Off Road Pack (+$650)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Spray-In Bedliner (+$400)
- Tech Pack (+$750)
- 17 inch Beadlock Capable Alloy Wheels with Spare (+$2,000)
- Decal Pack (+$500)
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
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)
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)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 2956 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW | 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 | 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 583Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 | - | |
