Ford Philippines has been teasing us with the official launch of the all-new Ranger. Based on its official website, the car brand has previously said that the next-gen Ranger will be arriving in the Philippines in mid-2022.
Next-gen 2023 Ford Ranger
With that, we can assume that the all-new Ford Ranger could find its way to the Philippines as early as June since that is the earliest month one could think of when you mention mid-year or mid-2022. But, Ford PH is tight-lipped as to when exactly the next-gen Ranger will arrive on our shores.
Production for the 2023 Ford Ranger has already commenced in Thailand. In fact, factory workers held a send-off ceremony for the first completed batch of the fourth-generation midsize pickup. The first batch is bound for Australia, where the model has been developed since the previous iteration dating back to 2010.
Speaking of Thailand, Philkotse’s Content Manager Jacob Oliva flew to Thailand to test drive the next-gen 2023 Ford Ranger. And it’s safe to say that he was not disappointed with the capabilities and improvements integrated into the all-new Ranger. Oliva noted that the new version of Ford’s midsize pickup truck can satisfy individuals who are waiting for its debut. He added that it has “set the bar higher for lifestyle trucks.”
While official Philippine specs are yet to be revealed by Ford, the all-new Ranger features a revamped exterior along with a restyled interior. What’s more interesting is that the Ranger is now more tech-savvy as it comes with new features such as a tablet-like infotainment system.
Ford PH is also secretive as of this writing when it comes to engine options. To put things in perspective, other markets are bound to get a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine that puts out 250 hp and 597 Nm of torque. It comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Of note, Ford PH has yet to announce the exact official launch date of the all-new 2023 Ranger. But, the Blue Oval brand has indeed confirmed that will arrive in the local market by mid-2022. With that, it can debut in the Philippines as early as June or it can also arrive in July or in August.
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Know more about Ford Ranger 2024
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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