Ford Ranger XL Lo-Rider and Single Cab – RM70-72k

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Sime Darby Auto Connexion has expanded its pick-up truck line-up with the double introduction of the Ford Ranger XL Lo-Rider and Single Cab variants. Both new models wear the entry-level XL trim, and are priced at RM69,999 and RM71,888 respectively (on the road prices inclusive of insurance, for private registration in Peninsula Malaysia).

Ford’s new working class heroes fit under the recently launched Ranger 2.2 XL Manual to form the base of the Ranger family. Both get the same downtuned Duratorq TDCi 2.2 litre diesel engine with 120 PS and 285 Nm of torque paired with a five-speed manual gearbox – 5 PS, 35 Nm and one gear less than in the Ranger 2.2 XL Manual, itself 25 PS and 55 Nm short of the variable geometry turbocharger-equipped 2.2 XLT variants.

Reasons behind the lower outputs have not been disclosed, but one may assume that it’s for optimum long-term longevity in light of the vehicles’ intended long-term heavy-duty use. Losing the tall sixth gear means the fuel efficiency falls from the XL Manual’s 8.1 to 8.9 litres per 100 km, while also falling short of the theoretical 1,000 km range Ford claims for other variants.

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The Ranger 2.2 XL 4×2 Double Cab Lo-Rider gets a simpler and lighter rear-wheel drive set up with a 65 mm lower ride height. Standard tyres are smaller too: 215/70 R16 items versus the 255/70 R16 rubber used on other 2.2 litre models. Downtuned as it may be, the Lo-Rider is significantly more powerful than the Mitsubishi Triton Lite Turbo and the old Ranger Low Rider.

Keeping the four-wheel drive system and 200 mm ground clearance of more expensive Rangers, the new 2.2L XL 4×4 Single Cab boasts segment-leading towing capacity of 2,500 kg, 300 kg more than the Lo-Rider. The rear cabin makes way for a massive 1,341 kg payload (Lo-Rider takes 1,087 kg, both class-leading figures) and a cargo bed that’s over half a metre longer.

There’s not much in the way of equipment and safety, as Ford is obviously focussing on utility and affordability here. Airbags, ABS, EBD and BA are all missing, as they are on the RM79,888 Ranger 2.2 XL Manual too. Still, if you’re looking for a no-frills workhorse, you can do a lot worse than these two.

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Comments

  • Henry on May 09, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Those tiny wheels make the Ranger look so cartoonish.

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  • Alahai on May 09, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Only got 5 ps? Must have top speed of 1 km/h.

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    • Hadi75 on May 10, 2013 at 7:52 am

      Read properly la bro…that’s 5ps LESS THAN RANGER 2.2XL MANUAL….

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  • Savvy88 on May 09, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    No Airbags? what happen to our Road Transports regulation?

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  • Anti-Fuel-Price on May 09, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    May I ask what happen to WildTrak? I didn’t see 1 on the road + Ford website NO SIGN of of it too. What happen? Cannot sell or too many booking?
    Thanks for response bros

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    • My friend got his 3.2, a year later. From my friends understanding, demand more then supply.

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    • Sgt Scoop on May 10, 2013 at 1:51 am

      I’ve seen a few around but the global demand was much greater than Ford could handle. They pulled the Wildtrak off the market when the waiting list went over a year. The last I heard the waiting list for the 2.2 auto was 7 months.

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    • Francis on May 10, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      You shall see some in up coming one of the weekend heading up to north.

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  • david on May 09, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    airbags – the regulation conveniently excludes pickups and commercial vehicles.

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  • I know a lot of people use the single cab trucks for long distance drive and also in rural area. No doubt its a necesity for many, including me in my working environment . we Spend lots of miles and hours on the truck.

    Wouldn’t it be better to at least add in the ABS? Coz when it’s rear bed is empty, on a muddy or on rainy days, the rear tends to be “slippery” and in sudden brake, it always spins…. Don’t just make the car for the sake of making it. But put the buyers in mind and safety should be a “priority”.
    Do consider my recommendation on the possibility of adding ABS on the single cab truck. It saves lives also.

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  • laluan sehala on May 10, 2013 at 10:41 am

    this is rubbish. why reduce the performance of the low riders? i personally do not like the high stance of the 4wd versions as i prefer a lower centre of gravity for better stability but like the engine performance they have. why can’t they sell a high spec low rider?

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    • Francis on May 10, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      I believed FORD did their research on market trend before they launch such model with such specification.
      Most people purchase 4×4 pickup/double cab vehicle because of the capability of off-roading, which means high ground clearance required.
      Lo-Rider targeting for those needed for business purpose which they required an affordable vehicle to transports goods or to provide services and do not need to do off-roading.

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      • laluan sehala on May 13, 2013 at 12:28 pm

        that is probably being pessimistic and not wanting to open up a new market segment. how many people actually go off roading in their private registered pick ups? without the heavy power sapping 4wd system, price and fuel can be saved.

        saying the lo-rider is only targeted to businesses is just stereotyping it. looks like they are not going to be mavericks anymore. they were the first to intro pick-ups into the lifestyle market. but these days, perhaps being a follower is a safer route for them?

        anyway, their management will always have an answer for it but like all car companies, cannot make the answer public for purposes only known to them. we can only speculate.

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  • The lo-rider gonna be serious contender to the triton lite turbo, which until now have most of the low stance double cab market share to itself. Yes its pricier but not by much and its vastly more powerful as well as being a newer design.

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  • Hi.I just bought a Ford Ranger XL model last end of March in Temerloh.The salesman and other staff were helpfull and friendly. But within 2 weeks i started having problem with the transmision of gear from low gear to normal high gear.i lodged a complaints to the service centre in temerloh( SRI M****** Sdn Bhd)asap.after 3 days delay they agreed to tow my brand new car.the next day the chief mechanic called and informed us its was nothing and failed to explained to us the real problem.the only thing he told us ‘all ok just bring back ur car’. since than( 2months plus has passed) the problem continuous and still didnt get responce from the mechanic.last week the mechanic called and told me he cant claim for towing my car a month ago and suggest he will change somekind of motor just so he can claim his towing charges too. is tis how i get treated as a ford customer? costomer is very ill treated, responded us a month later and even that, its because it favours them.i called the HQ hotline ,no response from them too. now im sick and tired waiting and driving my car in low gear for a weeks plus.
    Disappointed Customer

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    • tew shau chen on Mar 13, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      hi ram,yours is lo-rider or xl 4×4?if xl 4×4 nothing problems with mt82 6 speeds manual gearbox.if lo-rider has big problems with mt75 5 speeds manual gearbox.a new 5 speeds gearbox just replace at pjhq delivery my 4×2 at 7 march 2014 around 15000kms,i send my 4×2 since 23 jan 2014.7 days later the new gearbox begin hard to shift gear and from 5000kms until 15000kms today,my 4×2 unsolved strong vibration,clutch in and out sound knocking and the fuel consumption from 8.9litres to 11.4 / 100km.they simply lower the torque avoid damage again but I need to burn more fuel to push the 4×2 without notify me,this is cheating.so my 4×2 will send to pjhq again to solve the unsolved problems.ram,i hope that you can share me your next step.0162381918 thank you

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      • Hi there. Mine is 4x 4. Temerloh service centre couldn’t solve my prob ( they had no idea wat wen wrong).tey send me some1 from HQ , still te same. Finally managed to contact a chief mechanic fr HQ PJ names Azman.very experienced. Drove my car few rounds and manage to fix the problem. Now I have no problem wif the transmission. Mayb u should contact him. His num is 019 228 5278. Good luck.

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  • Michael Henry on Jul 04, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Booked a Ford Ranger 2WD low rider . Do agree strongly on DP comments . ABS/EBD is a must.
    ABS saved my life the other day as i needed to brake hard to avoid a fallen motorbike as it gave me control of my vechicle & greatly reduced the stopping distance (my BMW 318 comes with ABS &Anti Skid control).
    My question is it possible to install a ABS on Ford Ranger 2WD which comes without this option.

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  • tew shau chen on Mar 13, 2014 at 7:14 am

    my lo-rider rqnger same transmission problems with mr ram above.claimed a new transmission at pjhq at 7 march 2014 after 7 days started hard to shift gear.from 5000kms down to road until 16000kms today,the vibration and strong knocking sound can hear from bottom of the pickup.very poor quality.

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    • lorider on Jul 24, 2014 at 6:35 am

      Hi, any updates on your problem? I want to buy the lo-rider but very hard to find reviews on it until i saw your comment here. Has it been solved? Btw yours is 2013 model?

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  • stephen on May 05, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    request for quotation of 12 single cabin

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  • Miss moloi M on Oct 31, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    i want new ford ranger low base pls contact me my no is 0730322130 please urgently

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