The pick-up truck segment is now undoubtedly the one with the most variants of one particular model. Some of the popular players have close to 10, or even more variants on sale.
While that does almost ensure that there’s something for everyone, it can get a little confusing trying to juggle between the variants trying to figure out which suits your requirements best or even what additional features you’ll be getting for more of your hard-earned money.
Following the launch of the bi-turbodiesel Ranger Raptor last week, that brings the total variants of everyone’s favourite urban pick-up to 9, which are:
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- 2.0 XL Manual Single Cab – RM 98,888
- 2.0 XL Manual – RM 108,888
- 2.0 XL Automatic – RM 113,888
- 2.0 XLT Manual – RM 124,888
- 2.0 XLT Automatic – RM 129,888
- 2.0 XLT Plus Automatic – RM 142,888
- 2.0 WildTrak Automatic – RM 168,888
- 2.0 Bi-Turbodiesel Raptor Automatic – RM 248,888
- 3.0 V6 Ecoboost Petrol Raptor Automatic – RM 259,888
Here, we’ll start with the features of the lowest spec variant and step up for every variant after.
Ranger 2.0 XL Manual Single Cab
Also known as the contractor spec, every mainstream pick-up sold in Malaysia carries one of these barebones variants that live to only serve one purpose as a workhorse.
- 2.0-litre single turbodiesel commonrail direct injection
- 170 PS and 405 Nm of torque
- 6-speed manual
- 4x4 with electronic shift on-the-fly
- Electric power steering
- Limited slip differential (LSD)
- Ventilated discs (front) and drums (rear)
- 255/70 R16 tyres, alloy wheels
- Halogen headlights
- Fog lights
- DRLs
- Rear step bumper
- Largest-in-class cargo bed
- Urethane steering wheel, tilt & telescopic adjustment
- Manual parking brake
- 10.1-inch touchscreen head unit with Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and voice recognition, SYNC 4A
- Manual air-conditioning
- 8.0-inch TFT instrument cluster
- Fabric seat material
- Manual adjustment for seats
- Dual USB chargers
- ABS, EBD, BA, stability control, hill descent control, hill-start assist, rollover mitigation, trailer sway control, dual airbags
Ranger 2.0 XL Manual
Additional features from previous variant:
- Double cab
- Cargo bed sports bar
- 4-speakers
- Electronic dual-zone climate control
- Cabin light
- 4 airbags
- Child safety door lock
Ranger 2.0 XL Automatic
Additional features from previous variant:
Ranger 2.0 XLT Manual
Additional features from previous variant:
- 6-speed manual with leather shift knob
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Drive mode (normal, eco, tow/haul, slippery)
- 255/70/17 tyres, alloy wheels
- Chrome grille
- LED headlights
- Signature C-clamp DRLs
- Foldable side-view mirror
- 12V socket in cargo bed
- Automatic wipers
- 6-speakers
- Keyless entry and push-start
- Rear air-conditioning vents
- Windscreen USB port (for dashcam)
- 6-way manual adjustable driver seat
- Wireless Qi charger
- Cruise control / speed limiter
- Reverse camera
- Isofix anchorage points
Ranger 2.0 XLT Automatic
Additional features from previous variant:
Ranger 2.0 XLT Plus Automatic
Additional features from previous variant:
- 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel commonrail direct injection
- 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque
- 10-speed automatic
- Auto high beam headlight
- Easy-lift tailgate assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Post-collision braking
- Autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning
- Front parking sensor
Ranger 2.0 WildTrak Automatic
Additional features from previous variant:
- Additional driving modes (normal, eco, tow / haul, slippery, mud / ruts, sand)
- 255/65/18 tyres, alloy wheels
- WildTrak exterior
- Matrix headlights with auto-levelling
- LED fog lights
- Puddle light
- 230V 3-pin socket in cargo bay
- Roof rails
- Box step on rear bumper
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Electronic parking brake
- 12-inch touchscreen head unit with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and voice recognition
- Additional 2 rear USB charging ports + 230V 3-pin power outlet
- WildTrak premium leather seats
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Pull-out cup holder
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-go
- Lane change warning, BLIS, RCTA
- Panoramic camera
- Adaptive load control
- Reverse brake assist
- 7 airbags
- MyKey, perimeter antitheft, valet mode
Also Read: Review: Ford Ranger Wildtrak - Bigger and better but it comes at a price... literally
Ranger Raptor 2.0 bi-turbodiesel
Additional features from previous variant:
- Paddle shifters
- Fox internal bypass shock absorbers
- Coil spring rear with Watt’s Linkage
- Rear disc brake
- Additional driving mode (normal, sport, slippery, mud / ruts, sand, Baja, rock)
- 285/70/17 BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres
- Raptor exterior
- LED taillights
- Underbody bash plate
- Fender flares
- Bang & Olufsen 8-speaker system
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10-way power adjustable driver seat (10-way manual for passenger)
- Active park assist
- TPMS
Also Read: The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor rakyat with the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel launched, 210 PS and 500 Nm, from RM 248,888
Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 Ecoboost Petrol
Additional features from previous variant:
- 3.0 V6 EcoBoost petrol, direct injection
- 397 PS and 583 Nm of torque
- Active sports exhaust
Also Read: 397 PS, 583 Nm 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia - RM 259,888
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