Everything you need to know about the Ford Ranger
A firm favourite amongst the South African consumer, the Ford Ranger has evolved and morphed into a Jack-of-all-Trades. It continues to sell exceptionally well month after month and shows no sign of letting up. Here's everything you need to know about the evergreen Ranger.
In this article:
Who is the Ford Ranger a good car for?
What is the Ford Ranger like to drive?
Tech features in the Ford Ranger
Similar cars to the Ford Ranger
Is the Ford Ranger a good car?
You'll find the Ford Ranger at the top of the local double cab sales charts on a regular basis. The Ranger is a lauded local offering and continues to sell exceptionally well thanks to its all-encompassing approach to mobility.
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Who is the Ford Ranger a good car for?
The beauty of the Ford Ranger is that it does so many things well. Just about anyone will be able to benefit in some way from the services that the Ford Ranger offers, from the adventurous outdoorsman to the hard-working mom, the Ford Ranger can do just about anything.
Is the Ford Ranger a good first car?
The Ford Ranger is best suited to drivers with experience in larger vehicles. While the raised seating position, intuitive controls and driver assistance systems make driving a lot easier, it's the sheer length and width of the Ranger that will trouble those new to driving.
Is the Ford Ranger a good family car?
Families will revel in what the Ranger has to offer. Adequate seating in the rear with ample headroom means that four adults can sit rather comfortably in a Ranger. The rear load area will be able to accommodate the camping gear, sports gear, or luggage that you'll want to take with you on journeys.
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Is there a hybrid Ford Ranger?
Three different-displacement diesel engines are offered in the Ford Ranger, either with a single or twin-turbo arrangement, but there is no hybrid option. The 2.2TDCi is fitted with a single turbo as is the 3.2-litre version. The newer 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine is offered in both single and twin-turbo arrangements, depending on the model.
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What’s it like to drive?
Massive strides have been made over the last few years with the quality of the drive in the Ford Ranger. The latest models are refined and robust and the versions fitted with the 10-speed automatic gearbox are a dream to drive. The controls are simple and intuitive and overall comfort greatly improved over earlier generations.
Reviewers opinion.
I was sceptical about the Ranger XL Sport at first, thinking that it's nothing more than a marketing exercise, adding yet another variant to the extensive Ranger lineup. The more time I spent with it, the more I realized how well this model slots into your daily grind. It's affordable enough to make logical sense, looks the part and is more than capable of tackling what you want to town at it. The new additions to the styling help it feel a little more special than the rest of the workhorse Rangers on the road - it's the sensible Ranger that you can be proud of.
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Ford Ranger like inside?
Depending on the trim level that you opt for, the Ford Ranger is upholstered in either a hard-wearing cloth or leather on the higher-spec models. Generous storage space and power outlets will allow for accessories to remain charged and tucked away when not needed.
Style
Sporty and aggressive is probably the best way to describe the Ford Ranger. While it has remained largely unchanged since its 2015 facelift, the Ford Ranger manages to still impose a dominating presence on the road with its defined wheel arches and farm-gate style grille.
Tech features
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Auto High Beam Assist
- Rearview camera
- Semi-Autonomous Parking
- Tyre Pressure Monitor System
- 230v Inverter
*Selected models only
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Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Ford Ranger?
Prices on the Ford Ranger start from as little as R334 600 for a single cab 2.2TDCi while on the opposite end of the spectrum you can expect to pay R910 200 for the Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab 4x4 Raptor.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider | R406 700 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XL | R475 600 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XL Sport | R492 100 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XL auto | R499 100 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XL Sport auto | R515 600 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XLS | R531 700 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XL | R534 800 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XL Sport | R551 300 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XL auto | R557 300 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XL Sport auto | R573 800 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0SiT double cab Hi-Rider XLT | R604 200 |
| Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XLS auto | R604 800 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0SiT double cab Hi-Rider XLT FX4 | R634 200 |
| Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider XLT auto | R671 500 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0SiT double cab 4x4 XLT | R674 500 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0SiT double cab 4x4 XLT FX4 | R704 500 |
| Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider Wildtrak | R717 600 |
| Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi double cab 4x4 XLT auto | R728 700 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab Hi-Rider Wildtrak | R741 900 |
| Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi double cab Hi-Rider Thunder | R751 000 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab Hi-Rider Thunder | R775 300 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab 4x4 Wildtrak | R797 500 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab 4x4 Thunder | R830 900 |
| Ford Ranger 2.0Bi-Turbo double cab 4x4 Raptor | R910 200 |
*Only double cab models shown. Please visit Ford South Africa for the full range
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