As much as our market is already anticipating the arrival of the 2023 Ford Ranger, rising fuel prices (especially for diesel) can potentially dampen that enthusiasm. But if leaked information is to be believed, the midsize pickup could be one of the thriftiest rigs in the market.
Fuel economy data for the 2023 Ford Ranger have been leaked ahead of the model's Australian release
Making the rounds of Australian social media are what is reported to be comprehensive fuel economy data for the next-generation Ranger, following the model’s launch in several markets such as New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of Europe. According to the figures, the most fuel-efficient option in the Ranger lineup is the 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel mill, presumably with the manual transmission. This powertrain is said to achieve 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers or 14.5 kilometers per liter.
This is followed by the 10-speed automatic version, rated at 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers or 13.9 kilometers per liter, marginally better than the outgoing variant sold in overseas markets equipped with stop-start technology.
The 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel is shaping up to be the most fuel-efficient in the lineup
For the 2.0-liter single turbo diesel engine with the 6-speed automatic gearbox, fuel economy is pegged at 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers or 13.2 kilometers per liter. Next is the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel automatic rated at 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers or 11.9 kilometers per liter, reportedly the same figure as the discontinued 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel mated to a 6-speed slushbox.
The most potent power unit in the lineup, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost gasoline engine on the Ranger Raptor, is said to be at 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers, translating to 8.7 kilometers per liter.
Expect similar figures when the all-new Ranger makes a splash in our market
While Ford Australia has not verified the leaked information as of this writing, it is expected to do so weeks before the first batch of Ranger units from Thailand finally makes its way to showrooms in the Land Down Under by June.
The numbers look tempting and bode well for Ford Philippines which is expected to offer the diesel powertrains, although these will still depend on real-world use. Of course, the upcoming all-new Ranger still has to live up to the standard set by the first-generation T6 model which achieved 19.44 kilometers per liter in a fuel economy run from Manila to Tarlac back in 2012.
We take a closer look at upcoming releases here at Philkotse.com.