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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.
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Scott Collie
Land Rover Range Rover vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover
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Off-roadingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Land Rover Range Rover. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L - 90L
128 to 999 km
80L
600 to 880 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$258,489 - $443,436
$36,880 - $90,440
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Scott Collie
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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
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
- Activity Key (+$920)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Black Painted Roof (+$2,171)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,300)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
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, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2997 - 4395 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 258kW - 452kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5855 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 660Nm - 750Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
