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
2024 Ford Ranger vs 2023 Toyota HiLux 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
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Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
80L
576 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year - 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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
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 (+$700)
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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)
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 110kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 245Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
