- Is the Ford Ranger a good car?
- Who is the Ford Ranger a good car for?
- Is the Ford Ranger a good first car?
- Is the Ford Ranger a good family car?
- Is there a Hybrid Ford Ranger?
- What’s it like to drive?
- Reviewer’s opinion
- What does it look like?
- What is the Ford Ranger like inside?
- Tech features
- Price and specs
- Which is the cheapest Ford Ranger?
- How much does it cost?
- Similar Cars to the Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger was recently launched in the South African market and we have everything that you need to know about it!
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Is the Ford Ranger a good car?
With over 800 000 units of the previous T6 Range having been sold since 2011, and the new version being a dramatically improved product, we can safely assume that the Ranger is a very good product indeed.
Who is the Ford Ranger a good car for?
The Ranger has a broad appeal, with families, off-road enthusiasts, business owners and everyone in between all likely finding a way in which the Ranger fits into their lives.
Is the Ford Ranger a good first car?
The Ranger and double cab bakkies in general are large and generally more pricey than is necessary for a new driver.
Is the Ford Ranger a good family car?
The latest Ranger double cab is safe, practical, capable and reasonably affordable, making it a great family car.
Is there a Hybrid Ford Ranger?
There are only diesel-powered Rangers at the moment, but there is scope for hybrid models in future.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer’s opinion
While the hardware is the same with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox, the calibration has been improved massively, with the gearbox now more willing to hold a higher gear and ride the torque curve, allowing for far smoother power delivery. The improved powertrain is complemented by better refinement and superior ride quality which endows the product with a much-improved driving experience..
Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Ford Ranger like inside?
“The heart of the Next-Gen Ranger’s connected experience is the large touchscreen in the centre stack – 10.1-inch in the case of the Base, XL and XLT models, or a 12-inch version on the Wildtrak. It complements the fully digital instrument panel and is loaded with Ford’s latest SYNC® 4A system, which comes customer-ready with its voice-activated communications, entertainment and information systems.” -Ford South Africa
Style
The latest generation Ranger is the most technologically advanced double cab on the market and its interior reflects this with over 22-inches of screen real estate and a combination of utilitarian and soft-touch materials.
Tech features
- 12.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple Car Play / Android Auto
- Reverse camera
- 360-degree camera
- USB C & A
- Traction & stability control
- Hill descent control
- Keyless start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Digital instrument cluster
- 7 airbags
- Front fog lamps
- Adaptive cruise control
- FordPass
- BLIS
- Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Active Park Assist 2.0
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Ford Ranger?
The cheapest Ford Ranger is the entry trim 2.0L SiT Double Cab 4×2 MT – prices usually start from R 486 000
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How much does it cost?
Base
2.0L SiT Double Cab 4×2 6MT R486 000
2.0L SiT Double Cab 4×4 6MT R528 600
XL
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×2 6MT R529 900
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×2 6AT R544 400
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×4 6MT R607 300
2.0L SiT Double Cab XL 4×4 6AT R621 900
XLT
2.0L SiT Double Cab XLT 4×2 6AT R592 700
2.0L SiT Double Cab XLT 4×4 6AT R669 800
2.0L BiT Double Cab XLT 4×2 10AT R702 300
2.0L BiT Double Cab XLT 4×4 10AT R782 100
Wildtrak
2.0L BiT Double Cab Wildtrak 4×2 10AT R778 300
2.0L BiT Double Cab Wildtrak 4×4 10AT R867 700
3.0L V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 4WD 10AT R953 500
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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Sean NurseWith a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.View News & Reviews
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