The new Ford Ranger has launched in South Africa and pricing details for the double-cab range have been confirmed.
Ford has officially commenced production of the new Ranger at its Silverton plant, with the local market launch taking place this week. So, just how much will the Blue Oval brand’s bakkie cost in South Africa?
Well, pricing for the initial double-cab range has now been confirmed, while the single- and extended-cab derivatives will launch locally only in early 2023 (as will the imported 292 kW Raptor).
While the list of double cabs we received includes as many as 14 variants, we immediately noticed the absence of the XLS, Sport and FX4 trim levels. Indeed, it appears the double-cab line-up at launch will comprise only Base, XL, XLT, Wildtrak and Raptor derivatives. As a reminder, the entry-level 2.2-litre turbodiesel falls away, as does the long-in-the-tooth 3.2-litre, 5-cylinder oil-burner.
New Ford Ranger – What’s on Offer?
Ford Ranger Base
The range starts with the Ranger Base offering which is offered in both 4×2 and 4×4 guise and is paired with Ford’s turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine and mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. Outputs for this engine is rated at 125 kW and 405 Nm. The Ranger Base is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Ford’s latest SYNC 4A operating system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability is also offered.
The entire double-cab Ranger lineup is equipped Dynamic Stability Control incorporating ABS (with EBD), Load Adaptive Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Traction Control and Trailer Sway Control.
Not that a spray-in load bed liner is optional as well as additional tie-down points on steel tube rails.
Ford is also offering a growing list of over 200 accessories (and accessory packages) which cater for adventure, urban and commercial needs (see more details below).
Ford Ranger XL
This is the new Ford Ranger double cab in XL guise.
The Ranger XL is also powered by with Ford’s 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder single-turbodiesel engine with 125 kW and 405 Nm. Both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations are available as well as the choice of a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission. The Ranger XL is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Ford’s latest SYNC 4A operating system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability is also offered.
Ford Ranger XLT
The XLT trim level will be available with either the 2.0 SiT or 2.0 BiT oil-burning engines.
The Ranger XLT derivative gains power from both the single-turbocharged 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 125 kW and 405 Nm as well as Ford’s tweaked 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel unit, which now makes 155 kW and 500 Nm. This powerplant ships standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission and both 4×2 and 4×4 options are available to buyers.
The Ranger XLT is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Ford’s latest SYNC 4A operating system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as a digital instrument cluster.
Optional features for the XLT include wireless charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, partial leather seats, overhead auxiliary switches and a host of driver assistance systems such as Pre-Collision Assist, Post-Collision Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage, Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Keeping System with Road Edge Detection. Ford also offers useful options for the Ranger XLT such as a cargo management system, rear box step and a spare wheel lock.
Buyers can also opt for one of six “Upgrade Packs” as highlighted below:
Off-Road Pack (R14 935)
- Steel underbody protection (front, engine, transfer case and plastic fuel tank guard)
- 17-inch alloy wheels + all-terrain tyres
XLT Upgrade Pack 1 (R7 636)
- Black grille, mirror housing and door handles
- Front bumper – body colour / lower accent
- Rear bumper & fog lamp bezel – painted accent colour
- Black sports bar
- 17-inch wheels + all-season tyres
XLT Upgrade Pack 2 (R31 930)
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Wireless charging
- Navigation
- Partial leather seats
- Collision Mitigation, Post-Collision Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage, Lane Keeping System
- LED tail lights
- Overhead auxiliary switches
- Body colour rear bumper
- 17-inch wheels + all-season tyres
- 18-inch wheels + all-season tyres (+R3 617)
XLT Upgrade Pack 3 (R43 248)
- Off-Road Pack
- XLT Upgrade Pack 2
- 17-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock
- 18-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock (+R3 617)
XLT Upgrade Pack 4 (R35 949)
- XLT Upgrade Pack 1
- XLT Upgrade Pack 2
- 17-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock
- 18-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock (+R3 617)
XLT Upgrade Pack 5 (R18 954)
- Off-Road Pack
- XLT Upgrade Pack 1
- 17-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock
XLT Upgrade Pack 6 (R47 267)
- Off-Road Pack
- XLT Upgrade Pack 1
- XLT Upgrade Pack 2
- 17-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock
- 18-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock (+R3 617)
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The Wildtrak will be offered with either the 2.0 BiT unit for the 3.0 V6 turbodiesel mill.
In addition to the bi-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine with 155 kW and 500 Nm, the new Ranger Wildtrak will additionally be available with the highly anticipated 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel lump, which sends 184 kW and 600 Nm to all four wheels through Ford’s 10-speed automatic cog-swapper. The Ranger lineup will be topped off with the forthcoming Ranger Raptor (due in Q1 2023) boasting a 292 kW/583 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, also driving all four wheels through a 10-speed auto.
The Wildtrak however gains a larger 12.1-inch, SYNC 4A infotainment system as well as a digital instrument cluster. Wireless charging and a 360-degree camera is fitted as standard on the Wildtrak and this derivative also gains the full suite of driver assistance systems in including Pre-Collision Assist, Post-Collision Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage, Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Keeping System with Road Edge Detection and exclusive features such as Evasive Steer Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Centering and Active Park Assist 2.0.
The Wildtrak also benefits from a tough plastic-moulded bedliner to protect the load bed. Options available for the Wildtrak include a Power Roller Shutter (R24 000), Cargo Management System (R2 767), spare wheel lock (R1 120), Underbody Protection (steel) 4×2 models (R9 250), Plastic fuel tank guard 4×4 models (R500), 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres (R2 068) and 20-inch aluminium wheels (R7 234).
We’ll keep our ears open for single- and extended-cab pricing, but in the meantime check out the Ranger double-cab pricing below…
How much will the new Ford Ranger double-cab range cost in SA?
Base 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R486 000
Base 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R528 600
XL 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R529 900
XL 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R607 300
XLT 4×2 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R592 700
XL 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6MT – R544 400
XL 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R621 900
XLT 4×4 DC 2.0 SiT 125 kW 6AT – R669 800
XLT 4×2 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R702 300
XLT 4×4 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R782 100
Wildtrak 4×2 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R778 300
Wildtrak 4×4 DC 2.0 BiT 156 kW 10AT – R867 700
Wildtrak 4×4 DC 3.0 V6 184 kW 10AT – R953 500
Raptor 4×4 DC 3.0 V6 292 kW 10AT – R1 120 000 (indicative)
The new Ford Ranger is sold with a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4-year/unlimited roadside assistance and 5-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty. Service or maintenance plans up to 8-years or 165 000 km are optional. the warranty can be extended to up to 7 years or 200 000km. Roadside assistance can also be extended by 1 or 2 years.
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