The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

Ford Ranger Platinum – Flagship Derivative Announced

The Blue Oval brand has introduced a new flagship version of its Ranger double-cab bakkie. Meet the Ford Ranger Platinum.

The news comes from Australia, where the Ford Ranger range gains a new Platinum trim level, which sits about Wildtrak and below the fire-breathing Raptor. From what we can see, it’s double-cab bakkie only.

Under the bonnet is the new 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel, with 184 kW and 600 Nm which powers all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. We’ve seen the Platinum name applied to another of Ford’s recent products, the Everest, which we drove in September 2022. Like the Everest Platinum, the Ranger Platinum will feature all the premium touches, like chrome detailing, a new grille, Platinum badge on the bonnet, black roof, and a gas strut on the tailgate.

The Ranger Platinum rides on 20-inch wheels with all-season tyres fitted as standard. It will also feature LED tail lamps as well as the cool flexible rack system for the load bin. The cabin features quilted leather seats, ventilated front seats which are 10-way power adjustable and have memory functionality as well as a 10-speaker B&O audio system. The Raptor’s 12.4-inch digital dashboard makes its way to the Platinum too.

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Ford Ranger Platinum - Flagship Derivative Announced

The Blue Oval brand has introduced a new flagship version of its Ranger double-cab bakkie. Meet the Ford Ranger Platinum.
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This is the new, fancier Ford Ranger Platinum

Dinosaurs for the fast ones, precious metals for the fancy ones. What’s not to get?

Welcome to the Ford Ranger Platinum – Ford’s best chance of selling Europe on the idea of a pick-up truck as a one-and-done machine. Use it for work, weekends away or just Waitrose runs; Ford’s big pitch is that for family, fun and... really hard work, its dolled-up pick-up will sort you out.

So there’s a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, with more than 235bhp and 440lb ft, and a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. Oh, and proper four-wheel drive, naturally. But then in the Plutonium spec, it’s paired with a 10-speed automatic and phrases like ‘re-engineered to reduce noise and vibration’, then draped in tinsel like 20-inch alloy wheels with machined faces, privacy glass and LED lights.

The tailgate has a soft-close feature to separate it from the slam-bam-here’s-an-invoice-ma’am method favoured by tradies since time immemorial. Inside, you’ll find wireless charging, buttons that make the Ranger Polonium park itself and a suite of electronic nannies that’ll fret about lane changes and cross traffic to the point that you nickname the whole system Marvin. There’s leather on the seats, LCD screens on the dash and little B&O symbols on the speakers. Clearly, Ford wants the Ranger Promethium to be the family car of choice for those who live on the frontier of nation and nature.

Obviously, the idea of a family-ready pick-up is something that’s been going on for quite a while over in North America, and has also taken root in Australia. But then the US and Canada have been nuts for pick-ups for decades now, and the Australians a) need something to replace their utes, and b) drive on the sort of roads that stretch the definition of what, exactly, constitutes ‘a road’.

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This is the new, fancier Ford Ranger Platinum

Dinosaurs for the fast ones, precious metals for the fancy ones. What’s not to get?
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New Ford Ranger Platinum revealed abroad, and it’s one larney bakkie

The Ford Ranger Platinum has been revealed in Europe and Australia, and it promises to be the company’s most luxurious one-tonner ever.

Until now the Platinum nameplate has been reserved for Ford’s larger SUV models and the F-150 pick-up in North America, but now the carmaker is offering this premium package on its smaller one-tonner.

We’re awaiting confirmation on whether it is destined for South Africa, but given that our Silverton plant supplies Europe’s Rangers, with the platinum set to go on sale there from March 2023, we reckon there’s a good chance.

The Ford Ranger Platinum is available only with the new 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine, which produces 177kW and 600Nm, and it’s set apart by a glut of high-end exterior and interior features.

On the outside it is distinguished by bespoke 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres, a unique grille, silk chrome exterior accents, black painted roof, Matrix LED headlights and ‘Platinum’ badging on the bonnet, front doors and tailgate.

 
New Ford Ranger launching in South Africa this week

Finally the new Ford Ranger is here to be sold and driven on local soil.

It’s been an almost 18 month journey since Independent Media was invited to be part of only three South African media houses in what Ford called the “inner circle” as a prelude to the reveal and launch of the Ranger.

We were joined by colleagues from Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, Vietnam, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Britain in what was originally meant to include trips to Australia and Thailand for in-situ visits to see what it was all about.

Well, we know what happened when Corona took a swipe at the planet and everyone was forced to stay at home and within their borders.

Like everyone else we were forced to stare at screens and quickly became proficient at various virtual platforms as a variety of senior Ford personnel including lead engineers, interior and exterior designers and Ranger vehicle program director Graham Pearson engaged with us, shared screens and showed videos from across the oceans.

 
New Ford Ranger (2023) Price in SA

The new Ford Ranger has launched in South Africa and pricing details for the double-cab range have been confirmed.

Ford has officially commenced production of the new Ranger at its Silverton plant, with the local market launch taking place this week. So, just how much will the Blue Oval brand’s bakkie cost in South Africa?

Well, pricing for the initial double-cab range has now been confirmed, while the single- and extended-cab derivatives will launch locally only in early 2023 (as will the imported 292 kW Raptor).

While the list of double cabs we received includes as many as 14 variants, we immediately noticed the absence of the XLS, Sport and FX4 trim levels. Indeed, it appears the double-cab line-up at launch will comprise only Base, XL, XLT, Wildtrak and Raptor derivatives. As a reminder, the entry-level 2.2-litre turbodiesel falls away, as does the long-in-the-tooth 3.2-litre, 5-cylinder oil-burner.

The Base, XL and XLT grades are available in conjunction with Ford’s 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder single-turbodiesel engine, which in high-output guise generates 125 kW and 405 Nm. Both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations will be available, while transmissions will include manual and automatic ‘boxes, each with six forward gears.

The XLT trim level as well as the Wildtrak specification will furthermore be offered (in 4×2 and 4×4 form) with the Dearborn-based firm’s tweaked 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel unit, which now makes 155 kW and 500 Nm. This powerplant will ship standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Wildtrak will additionally be available with the highly anticipated 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel lump, which sends 184 kW and 600 Nm to all four wheels through Ford’s 10-speed automatic cog-swapper. Finally, the Raptor boasts a 292 kW/583 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, also driving all four wheels through a 10-speed auto.

How much will the new Ford Ranger double-cab range cost in SA?

Base 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R486 000

Base 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R528 600

XL 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R529 900

XL 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R607 300

XLT 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R592 700

XL 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R544 400

XL 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R621 900

XLT 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R669 800

XLT 4×2 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R702 300

XLT 4×4 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R782 100

Wildtrak 4×2 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R778 300

Wildtrak 4×4 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R867 700

Wildtrak 4×4 DC 3.0 V6 184 kW 10AT – R953 500

Raptor 4×4 DC 3.0 V6 292 kW 10AT – R1 120 000 (indicative)

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New Ford Ranger (2023) Specs & Price in SA

The new Ford Ranger is scheduled to launch in South Africa very soon. Here’s a look at indicative pricing for the initial double-cab range...
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New Ford Ranger is here: South African pricing and specifications announced

The highly-anticipated new-generation Ford Ranger is launching in South Africa this week, featuring a muscular new look and advanced technologies that aim to make it the benchmark in its class.

And, roll the drums, Ford has finally revealed pricing for the Double Cab models, which now form part of a simplified range of 13 derivatives, down from the previous generation’s 24 models. The Single Cab and Super Cab variants will follow in early 2023, Ford says.

Pricing starts at R486 000 for the Base Double Cab, while the XL kicks off at R529 900 and the XLT is priced from R592 700. But if you want the range-topping Wildtrak V6, be prepared to fork out R953 500.

Ford Ranger Double Cab Pricing (December 2022)

  • 2.0L SiT BASE 4x2 6MT - R486 000
  • 2.0L SiT BASE 4x4 6MT - R528 600
  • 2.0L SiT XL 4x2 6MT - R529 900
  • 2.0L SiT XL 4x2 6AT - R544 400
  • 2.0L SiT XL 4x4 6MT - R607 300
  • 2.0L SiT XL 4x4 6AT - R621 900
  • 2.0L SiT XLT 4x2 6AT - R592 700
  • 2.0L SiT XLT 4x4 6AT - R669 800
  • 2.0L BiT XLT 4x2 10AT - R702 300
  • 2.0L BiT XLT 4x4 10AT - R782 100
  • 2.0L BiT WILDTRAK 4x2 10AT - R778 300
  • 2.0L BiT WILDTRAK 4x4 10AT - R867 700
  • 3.0L V6 WILDTRAK 4WD 10AT - R953 500
The redesigned Ford Ranger boasts an upgraded chassis and a somewhat modernised cabin, complete with Ford’s latest SYNC 4A infotainment system, available with 10.1-inch or 12.0-inch touchscreens, while Wildtrak models also get a 360-degree camera and advanced driver assist features, which we’ll get to later.

 
Ford Ranger (2022) Launch Review

How much does the new Ford Ranger bakkie cost?

The new Ford Ranger is sold with a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4 years’ unlimited km roadside assistance and a 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. Services are required every 15 000 km or once a year, while customers have the option of purchasing service or maintenance plans valid for up to 8 years/165 000 km. The warranty can be extended to 7 years or 200 000 km, while the roadside assistance can be extended for up to 2 years.

Ford also offers option packs that add items such as underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, cosmetic bodywork upgrades, and extra features. The list is extensive and detailed – we’d virtually double the length of this launch review if we listed all of them. For example, you can spend R31k on an XLT upgrade pack that adds Wildtrack-level gadgets and convenience features (if your budget can’t stretch to the flagship). Bear in mind, however, that the packs cannot be retrofitted.

Base

2.0L SiT Double Cab 4×2 6MT R486 000
2.0L SiT Double Cab 4×4 6MT R528 600

XL

2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×2 6MT R529 900
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×2 6AT R544 400
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×4 6MT R607 300
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×4 6AT R621 900

XLT

2.0L SiT Double Cab XLT 4×2 6AT R592 700
2.0L SiT Double Cab XLT 4×4 6AT R669 800
2.0L BiT Double Cab XLT 4×2 10AT R702 300
2.0L BiT Double Cab XLT 4×4 10AT R782 100

Wildtrak

2.0L BiT Double Cab Wildtrak 4×2 10AT R778 300
2.0L BiT Double Cab Wildtrak 4×4 10AT R867 700
3.0L V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 4WD 10AT R953 500

Summary

Does the new Ford Ranger (T6.2) live up to the hype? Yes, it sure does. The Blue Oval’s new double-cab bakkie is significantly more advanced than the outgoing model and brings new levels of refinement and technology to the segment. The newcomer’s pricing looks quite competitive, but bear in mind that Ford’s list prices exclude service plans (at the product launch, FMCSA said that a 6-year/90 000 km service plan for the new Ranger could be purchased for “R18 740”).

However, given the all-around competence of the new Ranger package, its rivals have well and truly been put on notice. Right now, there’s no bakkie on sale that’s as advanced or, well, fresh as the new Ranger. The next-gen Hilux is still a few years away and there’s no doubt that Toyota will be examining the new Ranger in great detail in an effort to produce a credible rival. The new Volkswagen Amarok (a clone of the Ford Ranger) will come to market in the first quarter of 2023, and we suspect that it’ll be priced a bit higher than its Ford cousin. Sadly for Isuzu, its newish D-Max now feels a bit outdated by comparison. In fact, if you go on the visual appeal of the Ford’s interior, every other bakkie’s cabin feels outdated.

Based on our first impressions of the new Ranger, the South African bakkie segment’s goalposts have been moved significantly; Ford’s rivals will have to dig deep to match, let alone eclipse, the newcomer – as a product. The true test will be in years to come, when FMCSA’s claim of new levels of quality and reliability for this new model will be under scrutiny. Suffice it to say, we will directly compare the Blue Oval’s champion with its key rivals in the upcoming months.

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Ford Ranger (2022) Launch Review

After driving a pre-production unit of the new, locally built Ford Ranger, we could not wait for the production version to go on sale in SA.
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