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After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
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 | ||
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
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:
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Type | ||
TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Cylinders | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
16.3 - 16.5 | 15.8 - 16.3 |