Next-gen Ford Ranger under development – Here’s what we know so far

Updated May 11, 2021 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

Ford is taking its midsize pickup to the next level.

It’s been a decade since Ford introduced the Ranger’s current T6 platform, and all the myriad variants it has spawned thus far can’t mask the fact that it’s getting quite long in the tooth. With the 2022 Ford Ranger currently in development, the carmaker is giving fans of its midsize pickup something to look forward to.

2022 Ford Ranger spy shot
The 2022 Ford Ranger is undergoing testing in Australia [Image: motoring.com.au]

Spy shots have emerged of the new prototype rig in camouflaged threads undergoing testing in Australia, where the present Ranger was developed. Although largely concealed, the roadgoing example does give away clues such as revamped headlamps with vertical LED daytime running lights on the outer edges and new tail lamps.

Marginal size revisions are expected on a cabin widely considered among the roomiest in its class, complemented by wide door openings. Instead, Ford is said to be investing heavily in improving the layout and onboard technology. For example, the new Ranger is rumored to adopt the same widescreen digital instrument cluster found on the Puma city SUV, along with a high-resolution infotainment head unit.

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A digital instrument panel from the Ford Puma could make an appearance

Probably the most anticipated detail is the powertrain, with Ford expected to retire the Australia-market 3.2-liter 5-cylinder turbodiesel in favor of the 2.0-liter bi-turbo that our market uses. The 2.0-liter single turbo diesel will likely be retained as well. There’s also the likelihood that the Wildtrak and Raptor trim levels will come equipped with the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 showcased on the F-150 full-size pickup.

That bigger engine delivers almost 600Nm of torque on demand, which means that the current rear-wheel drivetrain could give way to a permanent all-wheel-drive setup with a center differential that’s better equipped at handling the increased output. This will benefit the upcoming next-generation Volkswagen Amarok (which will share the new Ranger’s underpinnings) as it won’t have to downgrade to a part-time 4WD system.

3.0L Power Stroke engine

A 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 could compel Ford to switch to a permanent all-wheel drivetrain for the Ranger

The 2022 Ford Ranger is expected to make a bid for the Toyota Hilux pickup’s crown, which it has occasionally outsold but never truly dethroned so far in the Australian market. The Blue Oval’s midsize truck is on its way to a global premiere in the second half of this year as a 2022 model.

We have our eyes out for the latest automotive updates at Philkotse.com.

Know more about Ford Ranger 2024

Ford Ranger

The 2023 Ford Ranger is a 4x4 or 4x2 pickup truck. It is the latest version of the said model, and as of its launch in the Philippine market, it has a total of eight different variants.

These are the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4, Wildtrak 4x2, Sport 4x4, Sport 4x2, XLT 4x2, XLS 4x2 AT, XLS 4x2 MT, and the entry-level XL 4x4. As of 2023, prices for these trims ranges from php 1,213,000 to Php 1,910,000.

Under the hood of the new Ranger are two-different diesel mills. For the Wildtrak 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo that can churn out 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the sole trim that uses a 10-speed automatic tranny.

The rest of the all-new Ranger then gets a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the XLS 4x2 and the XL 4x4 may come with a six-speed manual. The other non-biturbo trims then use a six-speed automatic.

Size-wise, the all-new 2023 Ranger is 5,370mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. They also offer a wheelbase length of 3,270mm, and a ground clearance of 235mm.

Locally, the 2023 Ford Ranger faces the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, etc.

₱ 1,213,000 - ₱ 1,910,000

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Joseph Paolo Estabillo

Joseph Paolo Estabillo

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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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