

James Wong
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT review
Pros
- Breadth of talent on- and off-road
- XLT adds choice luxuries
- Still everyday user-friendly
Cons
- Fiddly 4WD controls
- Could use more premium touches
- $100k for a Ranger!
5 Days Ago
The 2017 Ford Ranger is a ute offered in cab-chassis (extra, double or crew-cab) or pick-up (extra, double or crew-cab) body styles. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $33,116 for the XL variant and topping out at $67,185 for the Wildtrak variant.
There are 7 variants of the Ranger available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2015.
The 2017 Ranger was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Ford Ranger include 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (118kW/385Nm) and 3.2L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (147kW/470Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Ford Ranger comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XL and the most expensive being Wildtrak.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,113 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,860 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,204 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Ford Ranger Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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2017 Ford Ranger
The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL variant that starts from $27,665.
See all Ford Ranger PricingThe most expensive Ford Ranger is the Wildtrak variant that starts from $67,185.
See all Ford Ranger PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Ford Ranger towing capacityThe largest Ford Ranger is the Wildtrak variant which measures 1860mm wide, 5426mm in length and sits 1848mm tall.
All variants of the Ford Ranger have a maximum power of 147kW and 470nm of torque.
The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Ranger is the XL variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3200 kg.
The Ford Ranger uses Diesel fuel.
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† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.