The new Ford Ranger haslaunched 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 rangehas now been confirmed, whilethe 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 equippedDynamic Stability Control incorporating ABS (with EBD), Load Adaptive Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Traction Control and Trailer Sway Control.

Not that a spray-in load bedliner 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 asFord’stweaked 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel unit, which now makes 155 kW and 500 Nm. This powerplant shipsstandard 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 asPre-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 handlesFront bumper – body colour / lower accentRear bumper & fog lamp bezel – painted accent colourBlack sports bar17-inch wheels + all-season tyres

XLT Upgrade Pack 2 (R31 930)

Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear ventsWireless chargingNavigationPartial leather seatsCollision Mitigation, Post-Collision Braking, Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage, Lane Keeping SystemLED tail lightsOverhead auxiliary switchesBody colour rear bumper17-inch wheels + all-season tyres18-inch wheels + all-season tyres (+R3 617)

XLT Upgrade Pack 3 (R43 248)

Off-Road PackXLT Upgrade Pack 217-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock18-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock (+R3 617)

XLT Upgrade Pack 4 (R35 949)

XLT Upgrade Pack 1XLT Upgrade Pack 217-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock18-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock (+R3 617)

XLT Upgrade Pack 5 (R18 954)

Off-Road PackXLT Upgrade Pack 117-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock

XLT Upgrade Pack 6 (R47 267)

Off-Road PackXLT Upgrade Pack 1XLT Upgrade Pack 217-inch alloy wheels + all terrain tyres + alloy spare and lock18-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 sends184 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) boastinga 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 a360-degree camera is fitted as standard on the Wildtrak and this derivative also gains the full suite of driver assistance systems in includingPre-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 asEvasive 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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