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 vs 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Comparison
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2023 Ford
Ranger
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2024 GWM
Cannon Alpha
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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
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Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the GWM Cannon Alpha
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
WorkAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon Alpha.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 920 km
78L - 80L
694 to 784 km
Warranty
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
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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 (+$675)
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1998 - 2370 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 135kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 380Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 11 - 16 | |
