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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.
Scott Collie
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 | ||
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:
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.
Scott Collie
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Type | ||
BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 1.9L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
125kW - 292kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 5650 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
405Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.8 - 16.3 | 16.3 - 16.5 |