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- 2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features
- Asking prices up $250-$1300
- Spec improvements for XL, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Raptor
- Production commencing in March; priced from $36,180 plus on-roads
UPDATE: Ford Ranger Platinum announced
Ford has unveiled a new, range-topping Ranger Platinum variant.
It is set to arrive in May 2023, priced from $76,990 before on-road costs with the 3.0-litre diesel V6 as the sole engine choice.
Equipment highlights include; chrome exterior trims, quilted leather-accented upholstery, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and Ford's new flexible rack system.
For a full run-down on the Ranger Platinum and the flexible rack system, click on the read-more links below.
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Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information
Ford has announced a raft of updates for its popular Ranger ute, just four months after the new-generation model launched in July.
The MY23.5 Ford Ranger will start production in March, with local deliveries commencing afterwards. It is on sale now with price rises and minor specification adjustments across the entire range.
It follows the recently-announced 2023.5 Ford Everest, with production also set to begin in March.
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The largest updates have been applied to the mid-spec XLT and Sport variants, which gain an integrated trailer brake controller as standard.
In addition, the optional touring pack will include the cargo management system and overhead auxiliary switch bank previously exclusive to the Wildtrak and Raptor.
Other changes include a 20-inch alloy wheel option for the Wildtrak and the addition of a rear-view camera kit for XL cab-chassis variants, providing a factory-backed unit for installation by dealerships and bodybuilders.
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Wildtrak with optional 20-inch alloy wheels
The flagship Ranger Raptor includes a newly-optional powered roll-top tonneau cover and a plastic drop-in bedliner – replacing the spray-in unit – for $3000.
However, pricing has increased between $250 and $1300, with the largest increase for the Raptor, followed by a $1000 rise for all diesel V6 variants.
All other specifications remain unchanged from the 2023 Ford Ranger launched in July. For a full run-down on the next-generation line-up, check out the links below:
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Ranger Raptor optional power roller shutter
JUMP AHEAD
- Pricing
- Features
- Options
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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Above: Ford Ranger Wildtrak interior
2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing
4X2
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| XL single cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2 | $36,180 | up $250 |
| XL space cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2 | $38,680 | up $250 |
| XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2 | $40,680 | up $250 |
| XL dual-cab pick-up 2.0L single-turbo 4x2 | $42,580 | up $250 |
| XLS dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4x2 | $47,130 | up $400 |
| XLT dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4x2 | $54,790 | up $800 |
4X4 CAB-CHASSIS
| XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x4 | $48,280 | up $250 |
|---|---|---|
| XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $51,780 | up $250 |
| XLT dual-cab cab-chassis 3.0L V6 4x4 | $63,290 | up $1000 |
4X4 DUAL-CAB UTE
| XL dual-cab ute 2.0L single-turbo 4x4 | $50,180 | up $250 |
|---|---|---|
| XL dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $53,680 | up $250 |
| XLS dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $54,730 | up $400 |
| XLT space cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $59,990 | up $800 |
| XLT dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $61,990 | up $800 |
| XLT dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 | $65,190 | up $1000 |
| Sport dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $64,490 | up $800 |
| Sport dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 | $67,690 | up $1000 |
| Wildtrak dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 | $67,990 | up $800 |
| Wildtrak dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 | $71,190 | up $1000 |
| Platinum dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 | $76,990 | new |
| Raptor dual-cab ute 3.0L petrol V6 | $86,790 | up $1300 |
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XLT
2023.5 Ford Ranger features
XL
| 16-inch steel wheels with full-size spare |
| 10.1-inch Sync 4 infotainment system |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 8-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Embedded modem |
| Remote start (via FordPass application) |
| Locking rear differential (standard on 4x4, optional for 4x2) |
| Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes |
| Trailer tow body wiring (tow bar optional) |
| Steel underbody protection including transfer case |
| Halogen headlights and daytime running lamps |
| LED tail lamps (ute), halogen tail lamps (cab-chassis) |
| Tailgate with lift assist (ute only) |
| Vinyl floor covering |
| Cloth upholstery |
| Eight-way manual driver seat and four-way manual front passenger seat |
| Power rear windows (dual-cab only) |
| Single-zone climate control |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column. |
XLS
| IN ADDITION TO XL: |
|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare |
| Four drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul) |
| Black side steps |
| Halogen front fog lamps |
| Black front grille with silver accents |
| Powered tailgate lock |
| Carpet flooring |
| Driver floor mat |
| Six-speaker audio system. |
XLT
| IN ADDITION TO XLS: |
|---|
| Integrated trailer brake controller (new) |
| 17-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare |
| LED headlights and daytime running lamps |
| Electronic gear shifter (V6 only) |
| Electronic parking brake |
| Rear disc brakes |
| Body coloured mirrors and door handles |
| Tow bar |
| 4x2 locking rear axle |
| Black sports bar (ute only) |
| Tub illumination (ute only) |
| Bed-liner and 12-volt socket |
| Dual-zone climate control |
| Satellite navigation |
| DAB+ digital radio |
| Embedded voice assistant |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Keyless entry with push button start |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror. |
Sport
| IN ADDITION TO XLT: |
|---|
| Six rotary select drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul, sand, mud/ruts |
| Dark accent grille |
| LED front fog lamps |
| Dark exterior accents |
| Two front-mounted tow hooks |
| Skid plate |
| 18-inch alloy wheels and spare |
| Two front floor mats |
| Wireless phone charger |
| Off-road screen |
| Leather upholstery |
| Eight-way power driver’s seat and eight-way manual passenger seat with ‘Sport’ embossing. |
Wildtrak
| IN ADDITION TO SPORT: |
|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres |
| 12-inch touchscreen |
| Unique Wildtrak front grille design with tough mesh painted in signature boulder grey accent |
| Exterior mirror with puddle lamps and zone lighting |
| Roof rails |
| Aluminium load box tie down rails |
| Wildtrak moulded sports bar |
| Power roller shutter |
| Cargo management system |
| Ambient lighting |
| Pull-out cup holders |
| Leather upholstery with orange stitching |
| Heated front seats |
| Eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger front seats. |
Platinum
| IN ADDITION TO WILDTRAK: | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels | Flexible rack system |
| 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Chrome grille | Heated steering wheel |
| Chrome exterior trim | Quilted leather-accented upholstery |
| Platinum badging on the bonnet, front doors and tailgate | 10-way power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory function |
| Matrix LED headlights | 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system |
| Full LED tail-lamps | Overhead auxiliary switch bank |
| Damped gas-strut tailgate | Premium carpet floor mats |
| Black painted roof | Interior accent stitching. |
Raptor
| IN ADDITION TO WILDTRAK: |
|---|
| 17-inch alloy wheels with T285/70 R17 BF Goodrich K02 High Performance All Terrain tyres (beadlock capable wheels optional) |
| 12.4-inch full-digital instrument cluster |
| Active exhaust |
| Fox racing 2.5-inch live valve suspension and Watts Link coil suspension |
| Electronic locking front differential |
| Full-time 4x4 |
| Unique ‘F-O-R-D’ block letter grille |
| Matrix LED headlights |
| Full LED tail-lights |
| 2.3mm-thick front bash plate |
| Raptor dual tow hooks |
| Spray-in bed-liner |
| Paddle shifters |
| Seven drive modes (normal, sport, slippery, mud/ruts, sand, Baja, rock crawl). |
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XLS
Options
| Options | Features | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL wheel centre cap kit | – | $20 | – |
| XL heavy-duty suspension | – | $500 | – |
| Spray-in bedliner (XL and XLS) | – | $900 | – |
| Towing Pack (XL and XLS) | Integrated trailer braking controller, tow bar | $1,700 | – |
| XL Wheel Pack (4x4) | 17-inch steel wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres | $750 | – |
| XLS Wheel Pack (4x4) | 17-inch alloy wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres | $750 | – |
| Off-Road Pack (XL and XLS 4x2) | Rear differential lock, locking rear axle, steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch steel wheels | $1,150 | – |
| XLS Tech Pack | Sat-nav, DAB+ digital radio, dual-zone climate control, second-row air vents, keyless entry and push-button start, body-coloured exterior door handles | $750 | – |
| Off-Road Pack (XLT 4x2) | Steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch spare wheel | $650 | – |
| Overhead auxiliary switch bank (XLT cab-chassis) | – | $250 | new |
| Spray-in bedliner (XLT and Sport) | – | $400 | – |
| All-Terrain Wheel Pack (XLT and Sport 4x4) | – | $500 | – |
| Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4x4 ute) | 360-degree camera system, exterior mirror puddle lamps, zone lighting, cargo management system, overhead auxiliary switch bank | $1,295 | up $395 |
| Wildtrak Premium Pack | Matrix LED headlights, full LED tail-lights, 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, overhead auxiliary switch bank | $1,850 | up $350 |
| Wildtrak wheel package | 20-inch alloy wheels | $500 | new |
| Raptor decal package | – | $500 | – |
| Bead-lock capable wheels (Raptor) | – | $2,000 | – |
| Power roller shutter (Raptor) | – | $3,500 | new |
Colours
| Arctic white (range-wide) | Luxe yellow (Wildtrak) |
| Aluminum metallic (range-wide) | Equinox bronze (Platinum) |
| Meteor grey (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak) | Code orange (Raptor) |
| Shadow lightning (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport) | Conquer grey (Raptor). |
| Sedona orange (range-wide) |
Metallic paint incurs a $700 premium – up $25 over the pre-update Ranger.
A body-coloured roof is a no-cost option on the Platinum, which features a black painted roof as standard.
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3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Under the bonnet, the Ford Ranger is available with two four-cylinder diesel engines, a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol mill.
The entry-level option is the 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel, which produces 125kW and 405Nm. It is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and is available in two- or four-wheel drive, depending on the configuration.
Excluding the flagship Raptor, the entire range is available with the familiar 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder, which pushes outputs to 154kW and 500Nm. It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with two- or four-wheel drive options, depending on the variant.
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Raptor
The popular 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 – available on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades – produces 184kW and 600Nm, with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the flagship Ranger Raptor is exclusively available with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. As with the diesel V6, it is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system.
While the standard Ranger range has a 3500-kilogram braked towing capacity, the Raptor is limited to 2500kg.
The combined fuel economy of the single-turbo 2.0-litre sits between 7.6L and 8.0L/100km, depending on the variant, while the bi-turbo version is rated between 6.9L and 7.6L/100km.
For the diesel V6, all variants are rated at 8.4L/100km, while the combined fuel consumption for the Raptor is 11.5L/100km.
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Safety
The Ford Ranger is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2022. This score applies to all variants, except the flagship V6 petrol-powered Raptor.
For more detail, read our full report here.
It received a score of 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.
Nine airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver and front passenger knee, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction) |
| Post-collision braking |
| Evasive steer assist |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Lane departure warning |
| Traffic sign recognition |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Reverse autonomous emergency braking* |
| Blind-spot alert* |
| Rear cross-traffic alert* |
* Ute models only
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Sport
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Ford range, the Ranger is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing for the Ranger is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.
Availability
The 2023.5 Ford Ranger will commence production in Thailand in March, with local deliveries set to begin shortly after.
For information on Ford’s wait times, click here.
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