2023 Ford Ranger
| Fuel Efficiency | 7.3 - 11 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Fuel Efficiency | 7.3 - 11 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
About the Ford Ranger
The new Ford Ranger is one of the most talked about new cars in Australia and for good reason given it has won CarExpert's Ute of The Year 2023.
Wait times for the new Ranger vary depending on variant but can be from immediate to around six months, for the likes of the Wildtrack and Raptor. Ute buyers have certainly picked the Ranger as their favourite ute offering in the Australian market and it continues to be a very popular purchase.
The new-generation Ranger ute has a bolder design, more interior technology, full-time four-wheel drive in some variants, a V6 diesel option, and plug-in hybrid-ready architecture.
Ford developed, designed and engineered the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest in Australia.
The 2023 Ford Ranger is available with a choice of four different turbocharged powertrains ranging from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel to a fire-breathing 3.0-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo petrol V6.
Standard on the entry-level XL is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 125kW of power and 405Nm of torque. This is exclusively mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and is available in two- and four-wheel drive configurations, depending on the variant.
Available on the rest of the range, excluding the Baja-ready Raptor, is the familiar 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing 154kW (down 3kW on the outgoing Ranger) and an unchanged 500Nm. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and is available in in two- and part-time four-wheel drive configurations, depending on the variant.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which produces 184kW and 600Nm, is available in the XLT double cab-chassis and the XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Platinum double cab pickup models. This is also mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with drive being sent through a full-time four-wheel drive system.
Only available on the range-topping Raptor model is a 3.0-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 292kW and 583Nm. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, with drive being sent through a full-time four-wheel drive system.
Summary
Signature ride comfort, refinement
New V6 diesel, permanent 4WD a great addition
Enhanced interior ergonomics and displays
No manual gearbox option at all
Extra cabin storage limited to Wildtrak
Putting 4x4 settings in a touchscreen may not be wise
Video Review
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2022/2023 Ford Ranger Raptor
This is what we've been waiting ages for. It's the all-new 2022/2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and it now packs a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 engine with a stack of punch. Paul Maric gets up close and personal with the all-new performance pickup truck to see if it's any good.
Ford Ranger Photo Gallery
Ford Ranger Price
Ranger XL
- 4×2 single-cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $36,180 (+$250)
- 4×2 extended-cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $36,680 (+$250)
- 4×2 dual-cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $40,680 (+$250)
- 4×2 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $42,580 (+$250)
- 4×4 single-cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $47,280 (+$250)
- 4×4 dual-cab chassis, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $48,280 (+$250)
- 4×4 extended-cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $49,780 (+$250)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 single-turbo diesel, 6AT: $50,180 (+$250)
- 4×4 extended-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $51,680 (+$250)
- 4×4 dual-cab chassis, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $51,780 (+$250)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $53,680 (+$250)
Ranger XLS
- 4×2 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $47,130 (+$400)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $54,730 (+$400)
Ranger XLT
- 4×2 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $54,790 (+$800)
- 4×4 extended-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $59,990 (+$800)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $61,990 (+$900)
- 4×4 dual-cab chassis, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT: $63,290 (+$1000)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT: $65,190 (+$1000)
Ranger Sport
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $64,490 (+$800)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT: $67,690 ($1000)
Ranger Wildtrak
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 2.0 bi-turbo diesel, 10AT: $67,990 (+$800)
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT: $71,190 (+$1000)
Ranger Platinum
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 3.0 V6 diesel, 10AT: $76,990 (NEW)
Ranger Raptor
- 4×4 dual-cab pickup, 3.0TT V6 petrol, 10AT: $86,790 (+$1300)
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Current Deals
Pricing Level
Price Value
Details
RRP
$87,990
Manufacturer listed price
FINANCE INCENTIVE
$2,677
Savings on finance
TOTAL DISCOUNTING
$2,677
Incentive total
Body Style
Dual Cab Pick Up
Fuel Type
Petrol
Number of Doors
4
Number of Seats
5
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
A10
Engine Size
3.0 L
Torque
583 Nm
Loan Rate
4.97%
Terms
Up to 60 Months
Weekly Repayment From
$288
Final Payment
$28,378
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Ford Ranger Range Guide
The 2023 Ford Ranger XL comes with the following standard equipment:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- All-season tyres
- 16-inch steel spare wheel
- Front disc and rear drum brakes
- Black grille
- Halogen headlights
- Halogen daytime running lights
- LED central high-mounted tail light
- Halogen tail lights (cab-chassis only)
- LED tail lights (pickup only)
- Tailgate with lift assist (pickup only)
- Integrated tailgate step (pickup only)
- 10.1-inch Sync4 portrait touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Embedded modem
- Remote start via FordPass app
- 8-inch digital instrument cluster
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Ebony cloth upholstery
- Eight-way manual driver seat
- Four-way manual front passenger seat
- Vinyl floor covering
- Power rear windows (double cab only)
- Single-zone climate control
- Electronically-locking rear differential (4×4 models only)
- Conventional gear selector
- Mechanical handbrake
The XLS adds the following:
- 16-inch Dark Sparkle Silver alloy wheels
- Black side steps
- Halogen front fog lights
- Black grille with silver accents
- Carpet flooring
- Driver floor mat
- Six-speaker sound system
- Front parking sensors
- Drive modes (4×4 models only)
The XLT adds:
- 17-inch Dark Sparkle Silver alloy wheels
- 17-inch steel spare wheel
- Rear disc brakes
- Electronic handbrake
- Leather-wrapped ‘e-Shifter’ gear selector
- Body-coloured side mirrors and door handles
- Tow bar
- 4×2 locking rear axle
- Front grille with chrome central bar
- LED headlights
- C-shaped LED daytime running lights
- Front-mounted tow hook
- Black sports bar (pickup only)
- Rear tub illumination (pickup only)
- Bedliner with 12V socket (pickup only)
- Spray-in bedliner with 12V socket (super cab only)
- Dual-zone climate control
- Satellite navigation
- Voice assistant
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Electrochromatic mirror
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Adaptive cruise control with lane-centring and stop/go
The Sport adds:
- 18-inch machine-faced and Asphalt Black accent alloy wheels
- 18-inch spare wheel
- Dark accent grille
- Dark exterior accents
- Two front-mounted tow hooks
- Skid plate
- Front floor mats
- Rotary drive mode selector
- Wireless phone charging
- Off-road screen
- Ebony leather upholstery with ‘SPORT’ embossing
- Eight-way electrically adjustable driver seat
- Six-way manual front passenger seat
The Wildtrak adds:
- 18-inch Boulder Grey alloy wheels
- 18-inch Boulder Grey alloy spare wheel
- Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres
- Unique Wildtrak sports bar
- Power tub roller shutter
- Cargo management system
- Unique Wildtrak front grille with mesh pattern and Boulder Grey accents
- Exterior side mirrors with puddle lamps and zone lighting
- Roof rails
- Aluminium load box tie down rails
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Interior ambient lighting
- Pull-out dash-mounted cupholders
- Unique Wildtrak leather accented upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way electrically adjustable front seats
- Surround-view camera
- Automated parking assist
The Platinum adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Goodyear Territory HT tyres
- Silk Chrome exterior trim highlights
- Unique grille
- ‘Platinum’ badging on the bonnet, front doors and tailgate
- Matrix LED headlights
- Auto-levelling LED daytime running lights
- Full LED tail lights
- Damped (gas-strut) tailgate
- Black paint roof (no-cost option to revert to body-coloured roof)
- Flexible Rack System (FRS)
- Power roller shutter
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- B&O premium sound system
- Auxiliary switch bank
- Premium floor mats
- Heated steering wheel
- Premium quilted, perforated leather accented upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way electrically adjustable front seats
- Driver memory seat
- ‘Platinum’ badging on front seats, mats and upper glovebox
- Accent stitching and decorative finishes
The range-topping Raptor removes the Wildtrak’s sports bar, power tub roller shutter, cargo management system, roof rails, load box tie down rails, and integrated tailgate step, and adds the following on top of the Wildtrak:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 17-inch alloy spare wheel
- T285/70 R17 BF Goodrich K02 all-terrain tyres
- Unique grille with ‘F-O-R-D’ lettering
- Matrix LED headlights
- Auto-levelling LED daytime running lights
- Full LED tail lights
- 2.3mm steel front bash plate
- Unique Raptor dual tow hooks
- Spray-in bedliner
- Active exhaust
- Performance Fox racing 2.5-inch live valve suspension & Watts Link coil suspension
- Electronically-locking front differential
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- Paddle shifters
- Full range of selectable drive modes
- Ford Performance seats with embossed Raptor logo and Code Orange accented stitching
Ford Ranger Variants
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 Wildtrack 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 Wildtrack 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.
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.
Ford Ranger Colours
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)
Cost of Ownership
Ford provides a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, and the four four visits are capped at $329 apiece.
How it Drives
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 2023 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.
Ford Ranger Safety Rating
All variants of the 2023 Ford Ranger received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in September 2022 except for the Ranger Raptor which remains unrated.
It received 84 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 83 per cent for safety assist.
Vehicles built before August 20, 2022, will need a software update to their lane-keeping software to mirror the specifications of five-star vehicles. Ford says dealers will carry out the update at an owner’s next service.
The 2023 Ford Ranger comes with the following standard safety equipment:
- Nine airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Road edge detection
- Blind-spot assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert (pickup only)
- Trailer Coverage (when factory Tow Pack is fitted)
- Rear-view camera
- Rear parking sensors (pickup only)
Other safety equipment such as front parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, surround-view camera, and fully-autonomous parking assist are available on higher trim levels.
Ford Ranger Lifecycle
The current generation Ford Ranger was launched in July 2022 and is currently 16 percent through its lifecycle. The last update was a limited edition release that was launched in June 2023 with the next model expected in 2029.
Ford Ranger Options
The $750 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 $750 XLS 17-inch Alloy Wheel Pack for 4×4 models adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 17-inch steel spare wheel
- All-terrain tyres (inc. spare wheel)
The $500 XLT 17-inch All-Terrain Tyre Pack for 4×4 models only adds:
- All-terrain tyres (inc. spare wheel)
The $500 Sport 18-inch All-Terrain Tyre Pack adds:
- All-terrain tyres (inc. spare wheel)
The $1150 XL/XLS 4×2 Off-Road Pack adds:
- Rear differential lock
- Locking rear axle
- Steel underbody protection
- 17-inch steel wheels
- All-terrain tyres
The $650 XLT 4×2 Off-Road Pack adds:
- Steel underbody protection
- All-terrain tyres
- 17-inch spare wheel
The $2000 Raptor Beadlock-Capable Wheel package adds:
- 17-inch alloy beadlock-capable wheels
- Matching spare wheel
Accessory beadlock ring kit sold separately.
The $3500 Raptor Power Roller Shutter Pack adds:
- Power roller shutter
- Plastic drop-in bedliner (instead of spray-in bedliner)
The $750 XLS Tech Pack adds the following:
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Second-row air vents
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Body-coloured exterior door handles
The $1850 Wildtrak Premium Pack adds:
- Six overhead auxiliary switches
- Matrix LED headlights
- Full LED tail lights
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
The $500 20-inch Wildtrak Wheel Pack adds:
- 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels
- All-season tyres
The $1295 Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4×4 pick-up only) adds:
- Integrated trailer braking controller
- Surround-view camera
- Exterior side mirror puddle lamps
- Zone lighting
- Cargo management system
- Auxiliary switch bank
The $1700 Towing Pack (XL and XLS) adds:
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Tow bar
There are a number of stand-alone options that include the following:
- Raptor decals
- Heavy-duty suspension (XL 4×2 and 4×4 only)
- Spray-in bedliner (XL, XLS, XLT and Sport pick-up only)
- Auxiliary switches (XLT cab-chassis only)
Ford Ranger Warranty
FORD suggests that owners service their 2023 FORD RANGER every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The 2023 FORD RANGER has a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Ford Ranger Stock Availability
Ford had taken about 17,000 new Ranger orders as of two months ago and, while it hasn’t provided an updated figure today, it’s clear the order intake and wait list has grown even greater.
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.
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.
Ford Ranger Fuel Economy
The 2.0-litre single-turbo-diesel uses between 7.6L/100km and 7.9L/100km, depending on the variant, according to ADR combined cycle testing.
Meanwhile, the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel is rated at between 6.9L/100km and 7.6L/100km, depending on the variant, according to ADR combined cycle testing.
The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 uses a claimed 8.4L/100km according to ADR combined cycle testing.
The 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 uses in the flagship Raptor uses a claimed 11.5L/100km according to ADR combined cycle testing.
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 FORD RANGER fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB CHASSIS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.8 | - |
| XLS 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.3 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.9 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 8.0 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB PICK UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XLS 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.5 | - |
| XLT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB PICK UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XLT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XLT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | DIESEL | - | - | 8.4 | - |
| SPORT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| XLT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 8.4 | - |
| SPORT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 8.4 | - |
| WILDTRAK 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 7.6 | - |
| WILDTRAK 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 8.4 | - |
| PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 8.4 | - |
| RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | DIESEL | - | - | 11.0 | - |
Ford Ranger Dimensions
The Ranger's measurements are dependent on which variant you choose.
Dual-cab pickups as an example are 5370mm long, 1918mm wide, and 1884mm tall, with a 3270mm wheelbase.
The Blue Oval has confirmed that maximum braked towing capacity is up to 3500kg in all but the Raptor (2500kg), with a 350kg tow ball download limit.
Maximum payload is up to 1327kg, gross vehicle mass (GVM) is up to 3350kg, and gross combined mass (GCM) is up to 6400kg. To read a detailed deep-dive on the 2023 Ford Ranger’s towing and payload capabilities, click here.
In vehicles fitted with Ford’s factory Tow Pack, there’s a trailer coverage system that allows you to set the length of the trailer you’re towing. It supports lengths varying from 2.4 metres to 10 metres long. This system takes the length of the trailer into account and adjusts the sensitivity of the blind-spot assist.
Depending on the model, the new Ranger also features an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer connection checklist and trailer light check system.
Ranger XLS models and above (excluding Raptor) also have a Tow/Haul drive mode that optimises gear shift timing to maintain the best power delivery and engine braking, as well as reducing shift ‘busyness’ when towing.
Depending on the variant, the 2023 FORD RANGER measures as below.
| Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1872 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB CHASSIS | 5225 | 1910 | 1866 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XLS 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1872 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1866 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB PICK UP | 5370 | 1910 | 1866 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XL 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1910 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XLS 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1875 | 3270 |
| XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| XLT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | SUPER CAB PICK UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1877 | 3270 |
| XLT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| XLT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE C/CHAS | 5225 | 1910 | 1886 | 3270 |
| SPORT 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| XLT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| SPORT 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| WILDTRAK 2.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| WILDTRAK 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1886 | 3270 |
| PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5370 | 1918 | 1920 | 3270 |
| RAPTOR 3.0 (4x4) | PY MY23.5 | DOUBLE CAB P/UP | 5380 | 2028 | 1926 | 3270 |
The 2023 FORD RANGER has a braked towing capacity from 2500kg to 3500kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
Ford Ranger Market Fit
The Ranger competes in Australia's bustling dual-cab ute segment, taking on the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, and Volkswagen Amarok.
Ford Ranger Sales Data
In 2022, Ford sold a total of 12,743 Ranger 4x2 models and 43,128 Ranger 4x4 models, making 47479 sales in total.
It was outsold by the Toyota HiLux (64,391 sales). The Ranger did outsell the Mitsubishi Triton (27,436 sales), Isuzu D-Max (24,336 sales), and Nissan Navara (10,526) though.
Owner Reviews
Should you buy the Ford Ranger
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.
Competitor Analysis
The Ford Ranger's most direct rival is the Toyota HiLux, which has been on sale in its current form since 2015.
The Ranger also competes against the recently updated Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 siblings, as well as the Volkswagen Amarok, among others.
The Amarok is the only ute for sale on the Australian market at the moment, besides the Ranger, with the option of a V6 diesel engine.
A new-generation Volkswagen Amarok was recently revealed and is based on the Ford Ranger and shares its engines.
Ford Ranger Interesting Facts
The new Ford Ranger and next-generation Volkswagen Amarok are twins under-the-skin and share powertrains.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ford Ranger Raptor can tow up to 2500kg with a braked trailer.
The entire Ford Ranger range can tow 3500kg with a braked trailer, along with a maximum down ball weight of 350kg.
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2023 Ford Ranger Payload (KG)
4x2 XL HR 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1271 kg
- Super C/C - 1167 kg
- Double C/C - 1102 kg
- Double P/U - 958 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Double C/C - 1144 kg
- Double P/U - 1000 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Bi-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1327 kg
- Super C/C - 1223 kg
- Super P/U - 1063 kg
- Double C/C - 1158 kg
- Double P/U - 1014 kg
4x2 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 1013 kg
4x4 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 1014 kg
4x2 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 1003 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Super P/U - 1052 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 1005 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double C/C - 1151 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 995 kg
4x4 Sport 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 988 kg
4x4 Sport 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 980 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 985 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 997 kg
4x4 Raptor 3.0L TT V6
- Double P/U - 753 (tare) kg
2023 Ford Ranger Gross Vehicles Mass (GVM)
4x2 XL HR 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 3060 kg
- Super C/C - 3060 kg
- Double C/C - 3060 kg
- Double P/U - 3060 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Double C/C - 3190 kg
- Double P/U - 3190 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Bi-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 3230 kg
- Super C/C - 3230 kg
- Super P/U - 3230 kg
- Double C/C - 3230 kg
- Double P/U - 3230 kg
4x2 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3140 kg
4x4 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3230 kg
4x2 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3140 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Super P/U - 3230 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3230 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double C/C - 3280 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 3280 kg
4x4 Sport 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3230 kg
4x4 Sport 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 3280 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 3280 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 3350 kg
4x4 Raptor 3.0L TT V6
- Double P/U - 3130 kg
2023 Ford Ranger Gross Combined Mass (GCM)
4x2 XL HR 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 6200 kg
- Super C/C - 6200 kg
- Double C/C - 6200 kg
- Double P/U - 6200 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Double C/C - 6200 kg
- Double P/U - 6200 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Bi-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 6350 kg
- Super C/C - 6350 kg
- Super P/U - 6350 kg
- Double C/C - 6350 kg
- Double P/U - 6350 kg
4x2 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6250 kg
4x4 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6350 kg
4x2 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6250 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Super P/U - 6350 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6350 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double C/C - 6400 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 6400 kg
4x4 Sport 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6350 kg
4x4 Sport 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 6400 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 6350 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 6400 kg
4x4 Raptor 3.0L TT V6
- Double P/U - 5370 kg
2023 Ford Ranger Kerb weight
4x2 XL HR 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1789 kg
- Super C/C - 1893 kg
- Double C/C - 1958 kg
- Double P/U - 2102 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Double C/C - 2046 kg
- Double P/U - 2190 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Bi-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1903 kg
- Super C/C - 2007 kg
- Super P/U - 2167 kg
- Double C/C - 2072 kg
- Double P/U - 2216 kg
4x2 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2127 kg
4x4 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2216
4x2 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2137 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Super P/U - 2178 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2225 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double C/C - 2129 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2285 kg
4x4 Sport 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2242 kg
4x4 Sport 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2300 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2295 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2353 kg
4x4 Raptor 3.0L TT V6
- Double P/U - 2431 kg
2023 Ford Ranger Tare weight
4x2 XL HR 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1725 kg
- Super C/C - 1829 kg
- Double C/C - 1894 kg
- Double P/U - 2038 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Single-Turbo AT
- Double C/C - 1982 kg
- Double P/U - 2126 kg
4x4 XL 2.0L Bi-Turbo AT
- Single C/C - 1839 kg
- Super C/C - 1943 kg
- Super P/U - 2103 kg
- Double C/C - 2008 kg
- Double P/U - 2152 kg
4x2 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2063 kg
4x4 XLS 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2152 kg
4x2 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2073 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Super P/U - 2114 kg
4x4 XLT 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2161 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double C/C - 2065 kg
4x4 XLT 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2221 kg
4x4 Sport 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2178 kg
4x4 Sport 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2236 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo
- Double P/U - 2231 kg
4x4 Wildtrak 3.0L V6
- Double P/U - 2289 kg
4x4 Raptor 3.0L TT V6
- Double P/U - 2377 kg