The flagship Ford Ranger Platinum will be arriving in South African showrooms shortly. Here’s pricing and specification for the range-topping double-cab bakkie.
The Ford Ranger Platinum is being touted by the Blue oval as the most sophisticated and luxurious Ranger ever. As a reminder, the Ranger was the most popular double-cab bakkie sold in South Africa in 2023.
Visually, the Ford Ranger Platinum has a unique grille with mesh and silk chrome finish, and a bold Platinum badge on the bonnet and lower sections of the doors. There are 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-season rubber and there are colour-coded bumpers, mirror caps and door handles for additional appeal.
The vehicle features a fixed sports hoop and side rails as standard, and the tailgate gains additional damping which makes it easier to use. The cargo management system has been fitted, making securing goods simple. If you want the powered roller shutter, that will be an added-cost option.
Platinum Features
In terms of features, the Ford Ranger Platinum has Matrix LED headlights which offer cornering capability. Inside, the vehicle features unique seats with quilted and perforated leather and Platinum badging on the seats and floors. These seats offer heating and cooling function, and have 10-way power adjustability. There’s also a heated steering wheel for the driver.
The Ranger Platinum features the 12.4-inch LDC digital dashboard (the same as the one found in the Raptor), 12-inch centre touchscreen display with SYNC 4A infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, 360-degree camera system, and a premium B&O sound system with 10 speakers.
When it comes to the safety suite, the Ford Ranger Platinum introduces far side airbags on top of the driver’s knee bag, dual front, side and curtain airbags. The safety tech comprises adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and Lane Centering, Active Park Assist with autonomous parallel and perpendicular parking, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and seven drive modes (Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl) to name but a few of the stand-out features.
Powertrain
Powering the Ranger Platinum is the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel engine which makes 184 kW and 600 Nm. There’s a 10-speed automatic transmission and the vehicle offers a permanent four-wheel drive system. There’s also a low-range transfer case and the ability to switch to a rear-wheel drive configuration.
How much does the Ford Ranger Platinum cost in South Africa?
There’ll be five colour options for the Platinum model; Iconic Silver, Frozen White, Carbonized Grey, Lucid Red and Agate Black, and the vehicle will be arriving in local Ford dealerships at the end of the first quarter of 2024.
Ranger Platinum Double Cab 3.0L V6 4WD 10AT R1 119 000
The price includes a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and 5-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty. The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first. Customers can purchase a service or maintenance plans up to 8 years or 135 000km. The warranty can be extended up to 7 years or 200 000km, while the roadside assistance can be extended for an additional one or two years.
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