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 2022 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
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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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Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
80L
568 to 792 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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
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 | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 2500 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1250 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10 - 17 | |
