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 litre 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 litre 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.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Trying to compete with the outgoing Hilux same time get some sales, no matter what it takes?
Cool
why the new engine is indirect injection type? all diesel engine nowadays are moving toward direct injection oredi
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…..
How much is this one???
why not just make it 4×2, smaller wheels and lower ride height, that’ll cut the cost even more, perfect for small business
isuzu d-max is far away better.
trucks are for rednecks
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!!!
d-max 2.5 sucks? wow, i thought d-max is a good pickup truck….
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
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
i've orderd this kind-of-truckcruiser, a present for my father..father's day..i luv you pa
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
For me, I still choose isuzu dmax even 2.5 4X2. I ride my friend’s ranger tdci and it is a bit smaller in cab. Compare to other pickup, 2.5 ranger tdci fuel consumption very high. Even my friend admit it. We have a 4X4 convoy and I feel dmax is the best compare to others…