Ranger Sport – The revamped Ford Ranger has been a massive success and for good reason. Last week we drove the popular Sport version that sits about mid-way through the range. 
It’s also possibly the best balance between features and price.
First up it comes with a choice between the 2.0L Bi Turbo or the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engines both with 10 speed AT. I drove the 2.0L version
Ranger Sport comes only in the Double cab Pick-Up body style with some exterior bling like LED front fog lamps, dark exterior highlights, 2 front mounted tow hooks, skid plate and 18 inch alloys with all terrain tyres.
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Inside it comes with ebony leather with Sport logo. Driver’s seat is 10 way adjustable and the passenger has 6 adjustments. Other little additions are wireless phone charging and an off road screen. This includes driveline & Electronic Diff Lock indication, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles and 360 degree camera.
The 2.0L 4 cylinder engine is sporty enough with 154kW of power and 500Nm of torque. It will tow 3500kg.
Ranger Sport has that big Ute feel, but maintains an above average ride and handling dynamic on road as well as prodigious off road capability.
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Specific Ranger Sport Features
Engine & Transmission
- 0L Bi-Turbo with 10-speed automatic or 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel with 10-speed automatic
- 4×4 only
- Rotary Select Drive Modes – Additional Off-Road modes – Sand, Mud/Ruts
Available Body Style
- Double Cab Pick-up
Grille & Headlamps
- Dark accent grille to provide a more aggressive look
- LED front fog lamps
Exterior
- Dark Exterior Accents
- 2 Front-Mounted Tow Hooks
- Skid plate
Wheels
- 18-inch alloy wheels and spare with machined-face and Asphalt Black accent
- All Season Tyres
Interior
- 2 x Front Mats
Infotainment
- Wireless Charging
- Off-road screen
Seats
- Ebony Leather Accented Seats with ‘SPORT’ embossing
- 8-Way Driver Power seats
- 6-Way Passenger manual seat
What is good? |
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What is not so good? |
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Also Look At
The dual cab 4WD Ute segment is crowded and extremely competitive.
Perhaps you could look at SsangYong Musso Ultimate XLV, Mitsubishi Triton, GVM Cannon, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D Max, LDV T60 Luxe Mazda BT-50 and Toyota HiLux
Ford Ranger |
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| Model | Ranger Sport |
| Model Price | $63,690 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.0L 4Cyl Twin Turbo diesel |
| Drivetrain | 10 Sp Sports AT Dual Range 4WD |
| Power | 154kW @ 3,750rpm |
| Torque | 500Nm @ 1,750 – 2,000rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP (tested July 2022) |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | TBC |
| CO2 Emissions | 189 g/km Euro 5 |
| Economy ADR | 7.2L/100km / 80L capacity |
| Economy on test | 10.0L/100k |
| Servicing | $329 per service 4 Yrs. / 60,000km service plan |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km |
| Road side Assist | 5Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating |
86/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Towing / 4WD | 10 – 5 Towing / 5 4WD |
| Technology/connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 5370mm |
| Wheelbase | 32705mm |
| Width | 1918mm |
| Height | 1884mm |
| Wheels | 18×7.5 Alloy |
| Tyres | 255/65 R18 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 234mm |
| Wading Depth | TBC |
| Approach | 30 degrees |
| Rampover | TBC |
| Departure angle | 25.6 degrees |
| Turning Circle KTK | TBC |
| Boot Capacity Min | N/A |
| Boot capacity Max | 1280L |
| Tub length | 1540mm |
| Tub Height | 540mm |
| Tub width | 1540mm |
| Distance between arches | 1200mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2242kg |
| Payload (kg) | 988kg |
| GVM (kg) | 3230kg |
| GCM | 6350kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 350kg |
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Summary
Ranger Sport – The revamped Ford Ranger has been a massive success and for good reason. Last week we drove the popular Sport version that sits about mid-way through the range.
Ranger Sport has that big Ute feel, but maintains an above average ride and handling dynamic on road as well as prodigious off road capability.
