8.3
2023 Ford Ranger Platinum review
The Ford Ranger Platinum is a more luxurious offering than the Wildtrak, aimed at lifestyle buyers after an SUV-like load hauler.
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2022 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Jeep Gladiator Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Work
Transporting thingsAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 920 km
83L
1029 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$78,250 - $87,250
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As luxurious as a ute this size gets
- Punchy V6 diesel with full-time 4WD
- Really clever standard tub accessories
Misses
- Retains some low-grade interior trims
- Extended wait times, signs of markups
- No petrol option, unlike VW Amarok twin
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Colours Available
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.2L, 3.0L, 2.2L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 292kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5650 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 600Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 3500 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 11.03 | |
