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    2025 Ford Ranger

    New from

    $36,880 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 11.5 L / 100km

    About the Ford Ranger

    Last updated Feb 10, 2025

    The 2025 Ford Ranger is set to offer an updated design and enhanced features, continuing its reputation as a versatile midsize pickup truck. It will feature a refreshed exterior with a more modern, rugged look, incorporating Ford’s latest design language. The 2025 model is expected to include advanced technology and safety features, improved interior comfort, and a range of powertrain options, including potentially more efficient engines. With a focus on performance and capability, the new Ranger will likely offer enhanced towing and payload capacities, making it suitable for both work and recreational use.

    Pros

    • Signature ride comfort, refinement
    • New V6 diesel, permanent 4WD a great addition
    • Enhanced interior ergonomics and displays

    Cons

    • No manual gearbox option at all
    • Extra cabin storage limited to Wildtrak
    • Putting 4x4 settings in a touchscreen may not be wise

    See Ford Ranger models from other years

    Ford Ranger News

    2025 Ford Ranger Price

    Raptor

    Platinum

    Tremor

    Black Edition

    *excl. on-roads

    2025 Ford Ranger Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Ranger

    XL

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Bulkhead
      • Height: Full
      • Width: Full
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 999
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Overall bulkhead size
      • Full Bulkhead Height
      • Full Bulkhead Width
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Jump
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Hinged
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 3
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    XLT

    Adds to XL:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Trailer Coverage
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 12
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Towbar
      • Tow Ball
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert
      • Liner: Spray-in
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from XL:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bulkhead
      • Height: Full
      • Width: Full
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Overall bulkhead size
      • Full Bulkhead Height
      • Full Bulkhead Width
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Black Edition

    Adds to XLT:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bulkhead
      • Height: Full
      • Width: Full
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Overall bulkhead size
      • Full Bulkhead Height
      • Full Bulkhead Width
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from XLT:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 4
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Trailer Coverage
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 12
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Jump
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Hinged
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Towbar
      • Tow Ball
    • Tray
      • Liner: Spray-in
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    XLS

    Adds to Black Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Trailer Coverage
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 12
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Towbar
      • Tow Ball
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    Removes from Black Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert

    Sport

    Adds to XLS:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from XLS:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bulkhead
      • Height: Full
      • Width: Full
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Overall bulkhead size
      • Full Bulkhead Height
      • Full Bulkhead Width
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Wildtrak

    Adds to Sport:
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Synthetic Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Trailer assist
      • Automatic Steering
    • Tray
      • Cover Operation: Electric
      • Lockable Pickup Bed Cover
      • Tray Cover: Tonneau Cover
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    Removes from Sport:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor

    Tremor

    Adds to Wildtrak:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    Removes from Wildtrak:
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Synthetic Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Trailer assist
      • Automatic Steering
    • Tray
      • Cover Operation: Electric
      • Lockable Pickup Bed Cover
      • Tray Cover: Tonneau Cover
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2

    Platinum

    Adds to Tremor:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
      • Screen Size (in): 12.40
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Matrix
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
      • Screen Size (in): 12.40
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Trailer assist
      • Automatic Steering
    • Tray
      • Cover Operation: Electric
      • Lockable Pickup Bed Cover
      • Tray Cover: Tonneau Cover
    Removes from Tremor:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Raptor

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.00
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Tray
      • Liner: Spray-in
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Colour: Toned
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Tray
      • Cover Operation: Electric
      • Liner: Insert
      • Lockable Pickup Bed Cover
      • Tray Cover: Tonneau Cover
    See all 2025 Ford Ranger Specs

    2025 Ford Ranger Dimensions

    1872mm
    1910mm
    5225mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Ford Ranger Dimensions

    2025 Ford Ranger Boot Space

    The top-selling dual-cab models have a slightly wider tub than before, and is billed as sufficient to flat-stow a 1200mm x 800mm pallet.

    This was partly at the behest of junior development parter Volkswagen, which wanted the new Amarok to retain this bragging point.

    2025 Ford Ranger Exterior

    When it comes to designing and engineering a brand new product for a car company, there’s a degree of latitude international markets are given when it comes to the whole process. With Ford Australia being the main engine room for Ranger and Everest, they were given the reins when it came to the next-generation Ranger Raptor and were given a great deal of latitude to design a performance pickup truck that would need to stand on its own two feet in every global market from Australia to the US.

    It's a very muscular and aggressive looking ute that will no doubt turn plenty of heads.

    Some variants get matrix LED headlights, along with LED tail lights. The standard level of equipment is quite high across the entire range.

    Other innovative features include clamp holes for the tray, a ruler built into the tray door and the ability to option a power outlet within the tray.

    2025 Ford Ranger Interior

    The interior of the new Ford Ranger is a huge step up in terms of material, fit and finish and the infotainment system. All variants except the Wildtrak gain the 10.1 inch infotainment screen and with a portrait orientation, larger than any of the screens in the outgoing Ranger and every other dual-cab ute on the market today.

    The Wildtrak gets the larger 12.0-inch touchscreen, until such time as the Raptor arrives.

    Each vehicle picks up Ford's SYNC4 infotainment system, which offers the ability to perform over-the-air updates, which add further features and connectivity down the track as part of ownership.

    You can find official pictures and additional commentary of all the interior features and options on the official website. Or on the official Ford brochure.

    2025 Ford Ranger Infotainment

    The Ford Ranger uses either a 10.1-inch portrat infotainment screen or a 12.0-inch unit.

    Both come with SYNC4, which is Ford's latest infotainment system. Smartphone features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

    Both infotainment systems also come with the ability to perform over-the-air updates to add additional features down the track.

    2025 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Ranger

    The most fuel efficient Ford Ranger is the XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) with a 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L BI TURBO CDI and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Ranger that uses the most amount of fuel is the RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) with a 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ and uses 11L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Ranger variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Ranger?

    How does the 2025 Ford Ranger drive?

    Our expert take on Ford Ranger drivability.

    It’s quicker than most of its rivals in a straight line, although the Wildtrak V6 can’t match V8 trucks from the USA, and the torquey turbo-diesel engine combines with a smart suspension tune to make it comfortable with a 2500kg caravan hooked up. Likewise, it performed well against our high-tech trailer dyne.

    Off-road, it wasn’t fazed by any of our tests. Along with solid hardware, all the onboard technology makes actually unlocking the car’s capability simple for nervous off-roaders.

    Also on hand to make life easier for nervous off-roaders are the excellent front-view camera and a range of preset off-road modes. Not sure how to set up your four-wheel drive system? Choose your terrain using the dial, and let the car work it out for you.

    It sets a new benchmark for dual-cab utes, and its rivals have some serious catching up to do.

    The Ranger’s Aussie DNA remains evident once you break out of the city limits and find yourself loping along ungraded gravel and coarse tarmac.

    It rides over corrugations with a minimum of fuss, offering plenty of softness in the suspension, matched with good amounts of control on rebound — even when there’s nothing heavy in the tub.

    It’s also quiet in terms of the degree to which tyre roar, wind noise, and engine gruffness are filtered out of the cabin at cruise.

    While the core ladder frame and coil front/leaf rear suspension setups are familiar, Ford Australia’s engineers added 50mm in track width and moved the dampers outboard, theoretically tamping down ever further on hopping and bouncing when lightly laden.

    It’s also worth noting that Rangers graded XLT, Sport and Wildtrak now have rear disc brakes rather than drums.

    The Bi-Turbo four is largely familiar but Ford has made some changes to iron out some bugs that affected the first iteration – there were indeed some issues.

    Its sequential, differently-sized turbos cut lag, and the gear spacings perhaps felt better in this incarnation, meaning it seemed less fussy or prone to hunt about for the perfect ratio. It does still have a slim peak torque band, but overall it’s a refined and sufficiently punchy setup.

    Yes, most people will lust after the $3000 more expensive V6, but the Bi-Turbo four offers the sort of punch its displacement belies, and there’ll almost certainly be much shorter wait lists.

    The headline V6 offers better punch – 30kW and 100Nm to be precise – as you would expect, as well as idle stop/start and the aforementioned permanent 4WD. It’s also quite refined from outside, with a fairly muted diesel idle.

    Overall it offers more immediate punch off the mark as well as better traction in the right setup, and a superior surge of torque from 1750rpm for easier overtaking. It isn’t hard to see the appeal, and it certainly puts a D-Max or HiLux in the shade for refinement and performance.

    The difference in fuel use between the four-cylinder (7.6L/100km) and V6 (8.4L/100km) is actually quite small.

    The base four-wheel drive system available with the 2.0-litre single- and twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engines is a part-time system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case featuring 2H, 4H and 4L modes.

    It’s what we have come to expect from most dual-cab utes, forcing owners to manually shift from two- to four-wheel drive when the going gets rough. It shouldn’t be driven in four-wheel drive on sealed roads.

    The 2024 Ford Ranger with the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel or 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engines, however, feature an on-demand four-wheel drive system that offers the same 2H, 4H and 4L modes, but also has a 4A automatic mode that can be used on “high-traction surfaces” like paved roads.

    This 4A mode when selected can continuously distribute power between the front and rear axles for “optimum performance in all on-road conditions”. Essentially, it behaves like an all-wheel drive car in 4A.

    There’s also an electronic rear differential lock that can be activated through the Sync4 infotainment touchscreen.

    Depending on the Ranger variant, there are a variety of drive modes that change the vehicle’s throttle response, gearshifts, traction control and ABS. These include the following:

    • Normal
    • Eco
    • Sport
    • Tow/Haul
    • Slippery
    • Mud/Ruts (off-road use)
    • Sand (off-road use)
    • Baja
    • Rock Crawl

    Available on some models is an Off-Road Screen (ORS) that’s able to display the following information:

    • Driveline and electronic diff lock indication
    • Steering angle
    • Vehicle pitch and roll angles
    • Off-road features buttons

    A surround-view camera, which is available on some models, can also be interacted with in this ORS.

    If you're interested in getting behind the wheel of the Ranger for yourself, you can find your local Ford dealership via the Ford website.

    2025 Ford Ranger Options

    Options list for the Ford Ranger

    The $900 XL 17-inch Steel Wheel Pack for 4×4 models adds:

    • 17-inch steel wheels
    • 17-inch steel spare wheel
      • All-terrain tyres (inc. spare wheel)

    The $1900 Towing Pack (XL) adds:

    • Integrated trailer brake controller
    • Tow bar

    The $2000 Wildtrak Premium Pack adds:

    • Six overhead auxiliary switches
    • Matrix LED headlights
    • Full LED tail lights
    • 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system

    The $750 20-inch Wildtrak Wheel Pack adds:

    • 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels
    • All-season tyres

    The $1650 Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4×4 pick-up only) adds:

    • Integrated trailer braking controller
    • Pro Trailer Backup Assist
    • Surround-view camera
    • Exterior side mirror puddle lamps
    • Zone lighting
    • Cargo management system
    • Auxiliary switch bank

    Other options include:

    • 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels in all-season tyres: $750; Wildtrak only
    • 4×4 XLT/Sport Wheel Pack: $700
    • Auxiliary switched: $350; XLT cab-chassis only
    • Flexible Rack System: $2800; Sport and Wildtrak
    • Factory-fit lift and slide canopy: $4500
    • Factory-fit Dual Lift Canopy: $4700
    • Factory-fit Commercial Canopy: $4700
    • Factory-fit manual roller shutter: $3000

    You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Ford Ranger variants on the official website, and within the official Ford Ranger specifications page.

    2025 Ford Ranger Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Ranger?

    The Ford Ranger offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Should you buy the 2025 Ford Ranger

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    The old Ranger was still among the best utes right to the end of its life, so the fact this new one is clearly the best option in its class should not surprise you.

    The new V6 with full-time 4×4 is great for those who tow, the interior has improved ergonomics and flashier screens to be more SUV-like than ever, it has clever little touches like its app-based functions and the rear box step, and there’s a grade to suit everyone.

    It also retains the Ranger’s signature ride quality over corrugated gravel and coarse Aussie B-roads since it was born on them, has slightly more connected-in-feel electric power steering, and walked all over the off-road challenges we collectively threw at it.

    Ford Ranger FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) that starts from $36,880.

    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) that starts from $90,440.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2), XL 2.0 (4x4), XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2), XLS 2.0 (4x4), XLT 2.0 (4x4), SPORT 2.0 (4x4), XLT 3.0 (4x4), WILDTRAK 2.0 (4x4), SPORT 3.0 (4x4), WILDTRAK 3.0 (4x4), WILDTRAK X 2.0 (4x4) and PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4).

    The largest Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) which measures 2028mm wide, 5380mm in length and sits 1926mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) which has 292kW of power from its 3.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.

    The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Ranger is the WILDTRAK X 2.0 (4x4) which weighs 3550 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Ranger may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.