2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features: More money, more features

UPDATE: Ford Ranger Platinum announced

Ford has unveiled a new, range-topping Ranger Platinum variant.

It is set to arrive in May 2023, priced from $76,990 before on-road costs with the 3.0-litre diesel V6 as the sole engine choice.

Equipment highlights include; chrome exterior trims, quilted leather-accented upholstery, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and Ford’s new flexible rack system.

For a full run-down on the Ranger Platinum and the flexible rack system, click on the read-more links below.

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Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information

Ford has announced a raft of updates for its popular Ranger ute, just four months after the new-generation model launched in July.

The MY23.5 Ford Ranger will start production in March, with local deliveries commencing afterwards. It is on sale now with price rises and minor specification adjustments across the entire range.

It follows the recently-announced 2023.5 Ford Everest, with production also set to begin in March.

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The largest updates have been applied to the mid-spec XLT and Sport variants, which gain an integrated trailer brake controller as standard.

In addition, the optional touring pack will include the cargo management system and overhead auxiliary switch bank previously exclusive to the Wildtrak and Raptor.

Other changes include a 20-inch alloy wheel option for the Wildtrak and the addition of a rear-view camera kit for XL cab-chassis variants, providing a factory-backed unit for installation by dealerships and bodybuilders.

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The flagship Ranger Raptor includes a newly-optional powered roll-top tonneau cover and a plastic drop-in bedliner – replacing the spray-in unit – for $3000.

However, pricing has increased between $250 and $1300, with the largest increase for the Raptor, followed by a $1000 rise for all diesel V6 variants.

All other specifications remain unchanged from the 2023 Ford Ranger launched in July. For a full run-down on the next-generation line-up, check out the links below:

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JUMP AHEAD

• Pricing
• Features
• Options
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing

4X2

4X4 CAB-CHASSIS

4X4 DUAL-CAB UTE

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2023.5 Ford Ranger features

XL

XLS

XLT

Sport

Wildtrak

Platinum

Raptor

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Options

Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $700 premium – up $25 over the pre-update Ranger.

A body-coloured roof is a no-cost option on the Platinum, which features a black painted roof as standard.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Ford Ranger is available with two four-cylinder diesel engines, a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol mill.

The entry-level option is the 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel, which produces 125kW and 405Nm. It is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and is available in two- or four-wheel drive, depending on the configuration.

Excluding the flagship Raptor, the entire range is available with the familiar 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder, which pushes outputs to 154kW and 500Nm. It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with two- or four-wheel drive options, depending on the variant.

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The popular 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 – available on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades – produces 184kW and 600Nm, with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, the flagship Ranger Raptor is exclusively available with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. As with the diesel V6, it is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system.

While the standard Ranger range has a 3500-kilogram braked towing capacity, the Raptor is limited to 2500kg.

The combined fuel economy of the single-turbo 2.0-litre sits between 7.6L and 8.0L/100km, depending on the variant, while the bi-turbo version is rated between 6.9L and 7.6L/100km.

For the diesel V6, all variants are rated at 8.4L/100km, while the combined fuel consumption for the Raptor is 11.5L/100km.

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Safety

The Ford Ranger is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2022. This score applies to all variants, except the flagship V6 petrol-powered Raptor.

For more detail, read our full report here.

It received a score of 84 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 83 per cent for safety assist.

Nine airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver and front passenger knee, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

* Ute models only

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Ford range, the Ranger is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the Ranger is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Availability

The 2023.5 Ford Ranger will commence production in Thailand in March, with local deliveries set to begin shortly after.

For information on Ford’s wait times, click here.