The next-generation Ford Ranger spy shots keep on coming. Here, we get a look at the entry-level workhorse. This is the 2023 Ford Ranger single-cab bakkie!

Development of the next-generation Ford Ranger is well underway and we’ve seen numerous spy shots over the past few months. What you see here is a left-hand drive single-cab 2023 Ford Ranger which was spotted on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan – the home of Ford.

Why is a basic single-cab bakkie getting attention? See, the American market never received this derivative, only getting the SuperCab and DoubleCab models. It’s rumoured that this derivative will make an appearance in the US market, with Ford creating one single Ranger platform for the world market.

The new Ford Ranger will be built in South Africa at Ford’s Silverton plant in Tshwane. The Ranger will also be built alongside thenext-generation Volkswagen Amarokas the two brands globally join forces on bakkies and commercial vehicles in order to cut costs.

What will power the all-new Ranger is still to be revealed but considering Ford’s 2-litre bi-turbodiesel engine is still relatively new, (it was introduced in 2019) it will likely continue for at least the next 5 years before being replaced.

There’s good news for petrolheads however, as rumours are rife the next-gen Raptor will feature petrol power. The engine architecture found in the current Explorer ST could make its way into the new Ranger Raptor.

Ford’s most potent tune of the 3-litre EcoBoost V6 makes some very impressive numbers, especially for a bakkie. If product planners at the American brand decided to use the 3-litre EcoBoost V6 without any upgrades, it should boost 298 kW and 563 Nm of torque, which should make more than a few people very happy.

When will the new 2023 Ford Ranger be revealed?

We’re expecting Ford to take the covers off of its all-newRanger in early 2022.

Further Reading

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Ford Ranger Raptor V6 engine details

Ford Ranger (2021) Review