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 Comparison
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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
7.7
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Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the GWM Cannon CANNON-XSR (4x4)
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Towing
Off-roadingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for GWM Cannon.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 920 km
78L
647 to 733 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Inclusions will inspire confidence in novice off-roaders
- One of the nicest interiors in the segment
- Still sharply priced
Misses
- Power adequate, but no more
- Ride quality
- Some of the tech needs work
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)
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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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 120kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 16.2 | |
