Ford Ranger

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) offers several variants of the Ford Ranger, ranging from the utilitarian Ranger XL all the way up to the mental Ranger Raptor, so Ford has you covered with a Ranger for your every need. 

A total of 4 engines are available on the Ford Ranger, from a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel (160 PS/385 Nm), all the way up to a 2.0-litre Bi Turbo diesel (213 PS/500 Nm). 

The Ford Ranger is priced from RM 90,888 (Ranger XL Single Cab) all the way up to RM 199,888. 

Design

The Ford Ranger received a mild nip-and-tuck back in late-2018, with the model receiving new headlights and front grille. 

Dimensions

Lighting

The Ford Ranger XLT Plus, Ranger Wildtrak, and Ranger Raptor variants receive automatic HID projector headlights with LED daytime running lights.

All other Ranger variants get regular halogen reflector units. 

Wheels

The Ford Ranger is available with wheel sizes ranging from 16- to 18-inches.

Dashboard

If there's one aspect where the Ford Ranger truly stands above the other pick-up trucks is its interior. 

The dashboard of the Ford Ranger is well put together, and selected variants of the Ranger get soft touch materials and stitching that help give a more upmarket appeal. 

Space and Practicality

While the cabin build quality may be better than rival pick-up trucks, its actual usable space inside is average at best. 

The centre console offers a very shallow spot for your smartphone, while the centre armrest storage is deep enough to store your miscellaneous items. 

Boot

The dimensions of the cargo bed of the Ford Ranger is as follow:

Safety Features

All variants of the Ford Ranger get electronic stability control and traction control as standard.

As for airbag count, upper variants of the Ford Ranger get 6 airbags, while lower variants get dual airbags. 

Surprising as it may sound, the range-topping Ranger Raptor does not get any ADAS features - those features are limited only to the Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 variant. 

Comfort Features

The back seat in the Ford Ranger offers a nice 12-degree incline, which makes the back seat more comfortable than most pick-up trucks, but still slightly poorer than the Mitsubishi Triton.

And unlike the Mitsubishi Triton's roof-mounted air circulator, passengers at the rear of the Ranger have to rely on the front blowers to get cool air.

Infotainment

Upper variants of the Ford Ranger are equipped with Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

Other variants get a regular audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity

Engine

The Ford Ranger gets several engine options: 

Transmission

The Mitsubishi Triton can be had with several transmissions. 

Drivetrain

The Mitsubishi Triton is available as a full-fledged 4x4 model or a 4x2 model.

Acceleration

During our time with the Ranger Wildtrak, we recorded a 0-100 km/h time of 9.8 seconds. Pretty remarkable for a truck that weighs 2-tonnes.

Engine Performance

Ford Ranger variants with the 2.0-litre Bi Turbo engine have the highest power output figures in the segment, with 213 PS and 500 Nm available. 

With that much power on tap, acceleration is effortless. 

Transmission Performance

Alongside its segment-leading power output figures, upper variants of the Ranger are fitted with a 10-speed automatic transmission. 

Other variants of the Ranger receive a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. 

Steering and Handling

Unlike a lot of its rivals, the steering in the Ford Ranger is surprisingly light. In fact, the steering is lighter than the one found in the Isuzu D-Max, which makes parking manoeuvres much easier. 

View the full review of Ford Ranger here.

Sound Proofing

At 110 km/h, the Ranger's cabin registered just 63 dB, making it quieter than a lot of C-segment cars. 

This is achieved by Ford's generous use of noise insulation materials (ample rubber seals are found between the front fenders and around the door frames). 

Passenger Comfort

The back seats in the Ford Ranger provide sufficient rear comfort, though the Mitsubishi Triton's rear seats are still better. 

Fuel Consumption

After covering almost 200 km over a mix of urban and highway driving, the Ranger Wildtrak returned an average of 9.4-litre/100 km. It can go to the 8-litre-plus/100 km mark on highways. 

As good as these figures are, they are no match for the Isuzu D-Max, which does 8.0-litre/100 km.

Then again, remember that the engine makes 213 PS and 500 Nm.

Whether you're a business owner that needs to carry work equipment or a family man that wants a pick-up truck, Ford has you covered with the sheer amount of Ranger variants on sale. (Toyota Hilux Vs Mitsubishi Triton 2019 Vs Ford Ranger – Which Should Be You Next Pick-up Truck?)

The Ford Ranger is a very capable all-rounder, as the upper variants with their refinement and comfort levels comparable with regular passenger cars. 

If safety is paramount to you, then the Ranger Wildtrak and its ADAS suit should be shortlisted.