Ford Ranger XL 4X4 launched in Malaysia
Sime Darby Auto Connexion Sdn Bhd has launched a new variant of the Ford Ranger called the Ford Ranger XL. Compared to the TDCi-powered XLT, the XL loses some equipment such as the lack of airbags and a less powerful engine.
Under the hood of the Ranger XL lies a less sophisticated 2.5 liter 12 valve SOHC indirect injection turbodiesel engine producing 109 PS at 3,500rpm and 257Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, compared to the TDCi’s 2.5 liter 16 valve DOHC direct injection turbodiesel with a VGT turbocharger producing 143 PS. The Ranger XL is also only available with a 5-speed manual, but the good news is the 4X4 system remains.
The Ranger XL has a different, less chunkier steering wheel. It has 16 inch alloys, fog lamps, an MP3-capable CD player, electronically controllable side mirrors and a tilt adjustable steering wheel. For a limited introductory period, customers will get a free bed liner and sport bar.
It comes with a 3 year or 100,000km warranty finished in 6 colours – Black Mica, Arizona Gold, Silver Metallic, Titanium Gray, Ranger Red and Solid White. It is priced at RM69,888 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM73,388 in East Malaysia.
Look after the jump for photos of the interior, and promotional bed liner and sport bar.
August 20, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
Trying to compete with the outgoing Hilux same time get some sales, no matter what it takes?
August 20, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
Cool
August 20, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
why the new engine is indirect injection type? all diesel engine nowadays are moving toward direct injection oredi
August 20, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
aiya, that is maybe a way to reduce the price…. even the gearbox is manual…
but of coz lah, if can afford, buy the XLT, sure no regret…..
August 21, 2008 @ 12:30 am
How much is this one???
August 21, 2008 @ 8:02 am
why not just make it 4×2, smaller wheels and lower ride height, that’ll cut the cost even more, perfect for small business
August 21, 2008 @ 11:25 am
isuzu d-max is far away better.
August 21, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
trucks are for rednecks
August 23, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
bmpower.. U cannot compare this RAnger to D-max 3.0!!
Compare it to the 2.5 and then u start talking. I have not driven this ranger yet… but till then D-max 2.5 Sucks!!!
August 23, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
d-max 2.5 sucks? wow, i thought d-max is a good pickup truck….
August 24, 2008 @ 1:51 pm
ALPINA BMW said,
August 21, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
trucks are for rednecks
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u must be dato or anak dato! hahaha
May 21, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
yea, it is true this variant is less powerful even compare to XLT TDCi, but to say further, I think it is value for money. D-Max 2.5 share most the specs but one thing noticed it is only 2WD and the price is the same with XL that still retains its 4WD. but one another thing, if this XL fitted with direct injection system, it will be okay if can’t afford the XLT
June 1, 2009 @ 10:22 pm
i’ve orderd this kind-of-truckcruiser, a present for my father..father’s day..i luv you pa
October 18, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
saya pemilik ford ranger tdci 08,setelah setahun saya memakai kenderaan ini saya menghadapi masalah tayar yang botak sebelah luar dibahagian hadapan yang sangat teruk,6bulan sebelum kehausan teruk ini saya telah menukar tayar belakang kehadapan mengikut silang sepertimana yang diarahkan oleh bengkel.Setelah saya menukarkan tayar baru saya hadapi masalah baru apabila membelok kekiri atau kanan ada berbunya seperti bergesel dengan body,namun saya chek tiada apa2 geseran. adakah bunyi tersebut dari grishap atau geseran laning brake