Ford adds even more variants to Ranger line-up

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Extra: The introduction of the 4×2 XL Sport provides much more option to the already huge Ranger line-up.

Ranger 4×2 XL Sport arrives as Ford items 2.0TT energy to 4×4 XLs & ACC to XLT

26 Apr 2021

JUST when it appeared like Ford couldn’t probably add any extra variants to its native Ranger line-up, the Blue Oval has performed precisely that with the reveal of the 4×2 XL Sport together with the revelation the 157kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo engine is now obtainable on the 4×4 XL vary.

Past the brand new variants, the model has additionally up to date its work-focused 4×4 XL Heavy Responsibility Particular Version for 2021 in step with buyer suggestions to “be sure that tradies and companies all throughout the nation have the proper gear and assist to get on with the job”.

Within the case of the 4×2 XL Sport ($43,790 plus on-roads), this largely interprets to a extra enticing ute with a number of further bells and whistles pinched from the higher-spec XLS like black 16-inch alloy wheels, black sportsbar, a black bedliner, black aspect steps, black grille, black rear bumper a and distinctive ‘Sport’ decal on the tailgate.

Energy within the Sport will match the remainder of the 4×2 XL vary in coming from the acquainted turbocharged 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine creating 118kW/385Nm, all of which is fed solely to the rear wheels through a six-speed automated transmission.

As for the brand new 2.0-litre bi-turbo 4×4 XLs – super-cab chassis, dual-cab chassis and dual-cab pick-up – Ford has priced the brand new trio simply $1500 away from their respective 3.2-litre counterparts.

“The Ranger XL collection has lengthy been related to the tried and examined 2.2-litre and three.2-litre TDCi engines, which have been the spine of fleet buyer ‘work’ options within the pick-up house,” the model stated in a press release.

Successfully serving to supply extra choices to patrons, the bi-turbo engine is paired solely to a 10-speed automated transmission and whereas it affords extra energy and torque than the opposite powertrains, it does nothing to enhance on the five-cylinder’s 3500kg braked towing capability.

When requested if the gradual growth of the two.0TT line-up was a sign the five-cylinder’s days had been numbered, a Ford Australia spokesperson stated there was “no information to share on any modifications” to the Ranger’s engine line-up.

Making a return to the mannequin vary in the meantime is an up to date model of the XL 4×4 Heavy Responsibility Particular Version ($52,790), the revisions to which include the amalgamation of two beforehand separate choices packs.

Out there solely in white and as a 4×4 dual-cab chassis, the XL Heavy Responsibility Particular Version has been created by kitting out a daily XL with a real metal bull bar fitted with an LED gentle bar in addition to mounting factors for driving lights and UHF antennas, a real Ford snorkel, 17-inch metal wheels shod with Continental all-terrain rubber, heavy-duty rear suspension designed to manage higher with heavy hundreds, black aspect steps and a rearview digital camera.

The opposite notable replace made to the vary for the brand new mannequin yr is the addition of radar cruise management to all XLT variants, a characteristic that was beforehand solely obtainable as a part of the ‘tech pack’.

Ford Australia and New Zealand president and CEO Andrew Birkic stated the updates would make the “Ranger much more handy for individuals who spend a number of time on the street”.

“With the brand new XL Sport and 4×4 XL Heavy Responsibility Particular Version variants, we’re working exhausting to make sure that tradies and companies all throughout the nation have the proper gear and assist to get on with the job,” he stated.

“And our 4×4 XL clients could have much more alternative with the inclusion of our premium Bi-Turbo powertrain, whereas including Adaptive Cruise Management as customary to XLT, a choice based mostly on buyer suggestions and Ford Australia’s want to repeatedly enhance our product.”

Ford Australia has bought 9115 Ranger 4x4s and 888 4x2s to this point this yr ending March, amounting to 10,003 models – 1069 models greater than over the identical interval final yr (8934).

2021 Ford Ranger pricing*

Cab Chassis
XL Single 3.2L	$43,090
XL Single 3.2L (a)	$45,290
XL Tremendous 3.2L	$45,490
XL Tremendous 3.2L (a)	$47,790
XL Double 2.2L (a)	$47,290
XL Double 3.2L	$47,590
XL Tremendous bi-turbo (a)	$49,290
XL Double 3.2 (a)	$49,790
XL Double bi-turbo (a)	$51,290
XL Heavy Responsibility Particular Version 3.2L (a)	$52,790
XLT Double 3.2L	$56,240
XLT Double 3.2L (a)	$58,440
XLT Double bi-turbo (a)	$59,940
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XL Double Sport 2.2L (a)	$43,790
XL Double 2.2L (a)	$48,690
XL Double 3.2L	$48,990
XL Tremendous 3.2L (a)	$49,190
XL Double 3.2L (a)	$51,190
XL Tradie 3.2L (a)	$52,190
XLS Double 3.2L	$50,290
XLS Double 3.2L (a)	$52,490
XL Double bi-turbo (a)	$52,690
Sport Double 3.2L	$53,540
Sport Double 3.2L (a)	$55,740
XLT Tremendous 3.2L (a)	$57,440
XLT Tremendous bi-turbo (a)	$58,940
XLT Double 3.2L	$57,240
XLT Double 3.2L (a)	$59,440
XLT Double Totally Loaded 3.2L (a)	$60,740
XLT Double bi-turbo (a)	$60,940
XLT Double Totally Loaded bi-turbo (a)	$62,240
Wildtrak Double 3.2	$62,090
Wildtrak Double 3.2 (a)	$64,290
Wildtrak Double bi-turbo (a)	$65,790
Wildtrak X Double 3.2L (a)	$66,490
Wildtrak X Double bi-turbo (a)	$67,990
Raptor Double bi-turbo (a)	$77,190

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