The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

How Safe is the New Ford Ranger? Crash-Test Results Revealed

Ford’s new Ranger has been subjected to an ANCAP crash test under the latest, tougher safety evaluation protocols. Let’s take a look at how the bakkie fared…

While the new Ford Ranger has yet to launch in South Africa, it is already available Down Under. In fact, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has just announced the results of the Blue Oval bakkie’s crash test.

So, how did the new-generation Ranger fare? Well, it scored a safety rating of 5 stars following a full suite of tests conducted in Australia.

Of course, we should point out Australia (and New Zealand) sources its Ranger from Thailand, while the version set to hit the market in South Africa before the end of the year will be produced locally at the Dearborn-based automaker’s Silverton facility. In addition, we can expect some specification differences between the two markets.

Regardless, the results make for very interesting reading. ANCAP awarded the Ranger a score of 84% for adult-occupant protection and 93% for child-occupant protection, along with 74% for vulnerable road-user protection and 83% for its standard safety assistance equipment.

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How Safe is the New Ford Ranger? Crash-Test Results Revealed

Ford’s new Ranger has been subjected to an ANCAP crash test under the latest safety evaluation protocols. Here's how the bakkie fared…
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How Safe is the New Ford Ranger? Crash-Test Results Revealed

Ford’s new Ranger has been subjected to an ANCAP crash test under the latest, tougher safety evaluation protocols. Let’s take a look at how the bakkie fared…

While the new Ford Ranger has yet to launch in South Africa, it is already available Down Under. In fact, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has just announced the results of the Blue Oval bakkie’s crash test.

So, how did the new-generation Ranger fare? Well, it scored a safety rating of 5 stars following a full suite of tests conducted in Australia.

Of course, we should point out Australia (and New Zealand) sources its Ranger from Thailand, while the version set to hit the market in South Africa before the end of the year will be produced locally at the Dearborn-based automaker’s Silverton facility. In addition, we can expect some specification differences between the two markets.

Regardless, the results make for very interesting reading. ANCAP awarded the Ranger a score of 84% for adult-occupant protection and 93% for child-occupant protection, along with 74% for vulnerable road-user protection and 83% for its standard safety assistance equipment.

www.cars.co.za

How Safe is the New Ford Ranger? Crash-Test Results Revealed

Ford’s new Ranger has been subjected to an ANCAP crash test under the latest safety evaluation protocols. Here's how the bakkie fared…
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New Ford Ranger and Everest receive five-star ANCAP safety ratings

The new Ford Ranger and Everest, which are set to launch in South Africa in the coming months, have been given the highest possible safety rating by Australia’s independent crash testing authority.

ANCAP on Monday announced a five-star result for the new-generation bakkie and SUV range, which achieved “solid scores” for adult occupant protection in the frontal off-set, side impact and far-side impact tests. ANCAP also awarded maximum points for child occupant protection in the front and side collisions.

The only chinks in their armour were marginal ratings for the driver’s chest in the oblique pole test, and the chest of the rear passenger in the full-width frontal collision. ANCAP also imposed a “compatibility” penalty on its final score as high while heavy vehicles present a greater risk to occupants of smaller cars that they crash into.

 
Ford Ranger (2015-2022) Buyer’s Guide

Verdict

This iteration of the Ranger has been an exceptionally strong seller in South Africa over the years and was outsold in its segment by only one model: the Hilux. Its popularity on the new-vehicle market means the used space is today very well stocked indeed. Since residual values for the Ranger aren’t quite as impressive as those of its Toyota-badged rival, unearthing a decent deal shouldn’t be all that complicated.

In terms of alternatives, the Hilux is still considered the go-to option in South Africa, though you’ll likely pay more thanks to the aforementioned stronger resale values. The previous-generation Mazda BT-50, meanwhile, might be worth a look considering it shared much with the earlier versions of the Ranger and offers even better value on the used market (though its styling is certainly an acquired taste).

As an aside, it’s also worth noting the original Ranger Raptor didn’t have a true rival in South Africa, with the AT35 version of the Isuzu D-Max and the GR-Sport variety of the Hilux nowhere near as sophisticated in terms of suspension set-up.

Other mainstream competitors for the Ranger include the likewise locally produced D-Max(which wore the KB moniker until late in 2018) and the Nissan Navara, while the Volkswagen Amarok is a strong shout for those seeking V6 TDI grunt and SUV-like road manners. The Mitsubishi Triton is also vastly underappreciated in South Africa. Budget beaters here include the Mahindra Pik Up (which used the Scorpio prefix until late in 2017) and the Chinese duo of the GWM Steed and P-Series.

As a leisure-oriented vehicle, well maintained double-cab versions of the Ranger make for compelling buys, offering a heady mix of on-road comfort and off-road ability, as well as an impressive towing capacity in most cases. The breadth of the line-up – in terms of both trim levels and engine options – as well as the length of the production run means there’s something to suit most tastes and budgets.

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Ford Ranger (2015-2022) Buyer's Guide

Everything you need to know about buying a used Ford Ranger in South Africa. Models offered, known faults and problems.
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New ranger is parked at Nampo Cape, I'll post some pics later.
 
I know it's a fashionable thing but I wish there were options on the infotainment unit, I would like the top of the range without that monstrosity of a display.
 
There was a convoy of them on the N4 between PTA and Emalahleni last week. The new amarok and everest were also in that convoy.
 
TheChamp said:
I know it's a fashionable thing but I wish there were options on the infotainment unit, I would like the top of the range without that monstrosity of a display.
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It's actually very nice, and quite fast. The aircon has physical buttons as well.
FiestaST said:
Manual tranny has a mechanical handbrake. Auto tranny has a electric one.
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The XLT on the display has the auto with a manual handbrake. A bit odd as the XLT they had at Nampo Bothaville had the electric one.
 
Craig_ said:
It's actually very nice, and quite fast. The aircon has physical buttons as well.

The XLT on the display has the auto with a manual handbrake. A bit odd as the XLT they had at Nampo Bothaville had the electric one.
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Concerned about that XLT without leather seats! I hope they're not going to follow through with that. Probably charge extra!

I also really hope the V6 makes its way into the XLT, but I fear I'll have to go Wildtrak next time in order to get that power. Still love my 5 pot XLT as my daily....
 
FlashSA said:
Concerned about that XLT without leather seats! I hope they're not going to follow through with that. Probably charge extra!

I also really hope the V6 makes its way into the XLT, but I fear I'll have to go Wildtrak next time in order to get that power. Still love my 5 pot XLT as my daily....
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The 5 pot is heavy on fuel. The xlt at nampo bothaville had leather seats, maybe they'll spec it like that. These are still international cars.
 
Craig_ said:
The 5 pot is heavy on fuel. The xlt at nampo bothaville had leather seats, maybe they'll spec it like that. These are still international cars.
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I get 10l/100km in town and I do not drive with fuel consumption in mind. Manual, 4x2. I consider this excellent for the weight of the vehicle and the 147kw under foot. I do obey the change up arrow though, which does make a difference around the suburbs.
 
FlashSA said:
I get 10l/100km in town and I do not drive with fuel consumption in mind. Manual, 4x2. I consider this excellent for the weight of the vehicle and the 147kw under foot. I do obey the change up arrow though, which does make a difference around the suburbs.
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I'm using a 3.2 this week and it's quite heavy, getting 11.4l/100 ave
 
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