2014 Ford Ranger 4×4 Review: Off-Road Technology Test
2014 FORD RANGER REVIEW
What’s Hot: Strong and capable off-road, civilised on-road performance.
What’s Not: Serious off-roaders may need to opt for more aggressive tyres.
X-FACTOR: Enough broad appeal and capability to hook tradies, farmers, off-roaders and active families alike.
Vehicle Style: 4x4 utility
Price: $38,390: XL s/cab-chassis 4x4 man to $59,390: Wildtrack d/cab auto (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans:
110kW/375Nm 2.2 4cyl diesel, 147kW/470Nm 3.2 5cyl diesel | 6spd manual, 6spd automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 8.1 - 9.6 l/100km
Ranger 4x2 Model 2013 MLP3 Content 2014 MLP3 MLP Change XL Single Cab Chassis 2.2L $23,740 Side Airbags $24,390 +$650 XL Single Cab Chassis 2.2L Hi-Rider $28,740 – $28,740 No change XL Single Cab Pick-up 2.2L $24,740 – $24,740 No change XL Super Cab Chassis 2.2L Hi-Rider (AT) $33,240 – $33,240 No change XLT Super Cab Pick-up 3.2L Hi-Rider (AT) $43,740 Sat-navigation $44,240 +$500 XL Double Cab Chassis 2.2L Hi-Rider (AT) $35,990 – $35,990 No change XL Double Cab Pick-up 2.2L Hi-Rider $34,990 – $34,990 No change XLT Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L Hi-Rider $44,490 Sat-navigation $44,990 +$500
Ranger 4x4 |
Model | 2013 MLP3 | Content Added | 2014 MLP3 | MLP Change |
XL Single Cab Chassis 2.2L | $38,390 | Side Airbags | $38,390 | +$650 |
XL Single Cab Chassis 3.2L | $40,890 | – | $40,890 | No change |
XL Plus Single Cab Chassis 3.2L (AT) | – | New model | $46,280 | – |
XL Super Cab Chassis 3.2L | $43,390 | – | $43,390 | No change |
XL Super Cab Pick-up 3.2L | $44,390 | – | $44,390 | No change |
XLT Super Cab Pick-up 3.2L | $51,390 | Sat-navigation | $51,890 | +$500 |
XL Double Cab Chassis 2.2L | $42,890 | – | $42,890 | No change |
XL Double Cab Pick-up 2.2L | $43,890 | – | $43,890 | No change |
XL Double Cab Chassis 3.2L | $45,390 | – | $45,390 | No change |
XL Plus Double Cab Chassis 3.2L (AT) | – | New Model | $51,760 | – |
XL Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L | $46,390 | $46,390 | No change | |
XL Plus Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L (AT) | – | New Model | $52,760 | – |
XLS Double Cab Pick-up 2.2L | – | New model | $45,590 | – |
XLS Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L | – | New model | $48,090 | – |
XLT Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L | $53,390 | Sat-navigation | $53,890 | +$500 |
Wildtrak Double Cab Pick-up 3.2L | $57,390 | – | $57,390 | No change |