Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced that the Ford Ranger facelift will be launched in Malaysia at the end of this month. The re-facelifted T6 (the first facelift was in 2015) line-up will consist of the Ranger XL, XLT, Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor. There will also be a new XLT+ variant.
The Malaysian range will start from a 2.2L XL Manual in single-cab guise, followed by the 2.2L XL Manual and Automatic in double-cab form. All three workhorse XLs are 4×4 High Riders powered by the proven 2.2L TDCi VGT engine with 160 PS and 385 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,600 rpm. Next up are the 2.2L XLT Manual and Auto, which are better equipped 4×4 High Riders also powered by the TDCi, again paired with a six-speed MT82 manual or 6R80 automatic transmissions.
The new engine range starts from the new 2.0L XLT+ Automatic 4×4 High Rider, which is the only non Wildtrak/Raptor variant to get the new 2.0 litre direct-injected EcoBlue engine. The Panther mill is available in two output states of tune – here, in 2.0L Si-Turbo single turbo form, it pushes out 180 PS and 420 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm, mated to a 10R80 10-speed automatic gearbox with SelectShift manual override.
Moving on, we have the auto-only Wildtrak, and there are two options here – a 2.0L Wildtrak 4×2 with the above-mentioned 2.0L Si-Turbo engine, or the top of the range 2.0L Wildtrak 4×4 with the headline-grabbing EcoBlue Bi-Turbo unit. Here, the new motor’s tune pushes out 213 PS and 500 Nm of torque (1,750 to 2,000 rpm), also paired with the same 10-speed auto. Unlike on the Everest facelift, the 180 hp version Ranger variant is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
In total, there are eight variants with two engines (and three outputs), before including the Ranger Raptor. The 3.2L model with the Duratorq five-cylinder engine is no more.
Powertrains aside, the Ranger facelift brings some new toys to the truck segment – it’s the first in class to offer forward collision warning (audible warning, pre-charges the brakes and prepares brake assist), autonomous emergency braking (AEB detects pedestrians and vehicles in front, will auto brake if no action is taken), lane departure warning (vibrates steering, lane keeping aid will steer you back on track if no response) and adaptive cruise control.
Also unique to the class are semi-automatic parallel parking (scans for spots, steers itself) and the Easy Lift Tailgate, which incorporates a torsion bar to make lifting and lowering the tailgate easier. The catch is that to get all these driver assistance kit, you’ll have to go for the top 2.0L Wildtrak 4×4. Easy Lift Tailgate is however available from the XLT+.
Other highlighted equipment include SYNC 3 with an eight-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, voice control, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is available from the XLT+ onwards. XLTs get the 4.2-inch screen with SYNC 1.
Automatic HID projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights are available from the XLT+, while Wildtraks add on LED front foglamps. Also new and Wildtrak-only is a 230V AC power outlet in the cabin. A cargo LED lamp is standard across the range.
As you would have guessed by now, the 2.0L XLT+ variant is where it really starts in terms of new kit, and besides the above, it also gets goodies such as 18-inch rims (an inch up from XLT), dual four-inch screens in the meter cluster, dual-zone automatic air-con, leather seats, keyless entry with push-start and Ford MyKey.
Besides the Wildtrak-specific styling, the trim level adds on puddle lamps, front parking sensors, a 12V socket in the cargo bed, eight-way powered driver’s seat, “Wildtrak Premium Leather” seats and a cooled console. Wildtraks also get side and curtain airbags to make it six in total (two airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC are standard across the range) and a tailgate lock. As mentioned above, the top 2.0L Wildtrak 4×4 gets the Bi-Turbo engine and a suite of driver assist tech.
For colours, the XLs can be had in Cool White, Meteor Grey and Aluminium Metallic. The latter is also on the XLT colour list, along with Lightning Blue, Frozen White, Magnetic and Absolute Black. The Wildtraks can be had in the latter three colours, plus the signature Saber (orange).
As for the Ranger Raptor, we don’t have detailed specs yet – just a confirmation that it’s coming to Malaysia. The second high-performance pick-up truck after the F-150 Raptor in the Ford Performance stable, the Ranger Raptor is made in Thailand along with the rest of the T6 range.
It’s also powered by the 213 PS/500 Nm 2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo engine and 10-speed auto as per the top Wildtrak, but the Raptor gets twin-piston front calipers that are 9.5 mm larger, clamping on to 332 mm ventilated discs. It sits on 17-inch model-specific alloys and 285/70 BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres, bolted on to Fox Racing Shox dampers.
Styling-wise, the Raptor pack includes the new frame-mounted front bumper and a dedicated blacked-out grille with large Ford lettering (Ranger owners, meet the real thing). Also on are wide fender flares and a rear bumper with an integrated tow bar and two recovery hooks rated at 3.8 tonnes. Inside, the Raptor’s sports seats get blue stitching, leather accents and a Raptor logo. There’s also a sportier-looking steering wheel and magnesium shift paddles.
No prices yet, but the 2.0L Bi-Turbo Wildtrak and Raptor won’t come cheap when they’re offering so much. The latter should be over RM200k, in line with pricing in Thailand and Australia.
Ford Ranger 2.2L XL Single Cab Manual/Double Cab Manual/Double Cab Automatic
Gets as standard:
2.2L TDCi engine with 160 PS/385 Nm
Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
4×4 High Rider chassis
Electronic shift on the fly
Limited slip differential
255/70 R16 alloys
Black front grille
Body coloured bumpers
Halogen reflector headlamps, manual levelling
Front and rear fog lamps
Power adjustable wing mirrors (manual fold)
Side steps and bedliner
Rear parking sensors
Cargo LED light
Steering buttons
Audio head unit with USB, 4 speakers
Manual air con
Front 12V socket
Driver’s one-touch down power window
Fabric, 2-way adjustable manual seats
Dual airbags
Immobiliser
ISOFIX
ABS, EBD, EBA, ESC
Hill Descent Control, Hill Launch Assist
Colours: Cool White, Meteor Grey, Aluminium Metallic
Ford Ranger 2.2L XLT Manual/Automatic
Adds on:
265/65 R17 alloys
Chrome front grille
Automatic halogen projector headlamps
Auto rain sensing wipers
Power adjustable and foldable wing mirrors, with turn signals
Sport bar
Cruise control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
SYNC 1, 4.2-inch headunit with Bluetooth, voice control, USB, 6 speakers
Auto dimming rear view mirror
4-way adjustable driver’s seat
Premium fabric seats
Reverse camera
Volumetric burglar alarm system
Colours: Aluminium Metallic, Lightning Blue, Frozen White, Magnetic, Absolute Black
Ford Ranger 2.0L XLT+ Automatic
Adds on:
2.0L Si-Turbo engine with 180 PS/420 Nm
10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift
265/60 R18 alloys
Automatic HID projector headlamps
LED daytime running lights
Easy Lift Tailgate
SYNC 3, 8.0-inch touchscrren with Bluetooth, voice control, 2X USB, 6 speakers
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Dual 4.0-inch screens in instrument panel
Dual-zone auto air con
Leather seats
Keyless entry with push start button
Ford MyKey
Colours: Aluminium Metallic, Lightning Blue, Frozen White, Magnetic, Absolute Black
Ford Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4×2 Automatic
Adds on:
Wildtrak styling and grille
Front LED foglamps
Puddle lamps on wing mirrors
Front parking sensors
e-locking rear differential
Navigation
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
Wildtrak premium leather seats
Cooled console
230V AC outlet
Side and curtain airbags (6 in total)
Tailgate lock
Colours: Frozen White, Magnetic, Absolute Black, Saber
Ford Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4×4 Automatic
Adds on:
2.0L Bi-Turbo engine with 213 PS/500 Nm
Active Noise Cancellation
Adaptive Cruise Control
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Departure Warning and Assist
Semi Automatic Parallel Parking
Autonomous Emergency Braking, pedestrian and vehicle detection
Colours: Frozen White, Magnetic, Absolute Black, Saber
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Over 200k for 2.0 raptor? And myb for wildtrax? Crazy pricing for just a pick up truck. Good luck btw. Sure the rich will get the raptor.
I much prefer 3.2 wildtrax better than 2.0. Dont know how reliable yet this new eco blue 2.0 engine.
I agree, 3.2 5 cylinder quite smooth and responsive. I wud like to test drive this. Only the price??
Road Tax Wild Track X 4 of 2.2L XLT
Better than Hilux 10 times
Rosak 10x more than hilux
Ford, what are you doing??
You slap the Wildtrak name on a 2 wheel drive base model?? You put 18 inch wheel on the top spec, when any serious off-roader knows you can’t get good tires that size, and even if you do those wheels will break? Puddle lights? Srsly?
I’ve just gone from aspiring to a 3.2 Wildtrak to taking a long hard look at the (much cheaper) Triton. Do any of these new Rangers even come with a rear diff-lock, like the proper Wildtrak used to?
Hard to call this an off-road truck now. Seems to be competing with Ranger Rover and Mercedes? I want something to go exploring and camping in, not something I’ll worry if I broke my puddle light when I open the door in deep mud.
Becoming a joke la
Hmm the top spec Wildtrak has quite an extensive list of kit and shares the same engine output with the Raptor which I think takes some shine from the Raptor. Now we all know SD is a greedy bugger so I expect this model easily come in above 150k which will put it around the same price as a top spec CRV and mind you it doesn’t get any excise tax compared to the CRV so technically it should be cheaper!
habislah hai lat.
Why hailat always sell 4x better than ranger? Becoz ranger rosak 4x more
because in a pyramid, bengong people always more.
usually their name Murphy.
Is it only me tat thinks most drivers of such vehicles drove recklessly and tailgating
Same with Starex and Alphard drivers. They think because they got big cars they own the road
Yeah me too have a hate tendency toward pickup drivers due to their bad driving most of the time
And dont forget alphard, velfire and starex….
Murphy’s law, whatever CAN go wrong WILL go wrong.
Ranger already many things go wrong, now got so much electronics, 2 turbos and 10speed gbox sure many more things go wrong lah
Yr computer & smartphone also got many electronics and many things can go wrong, so why do you use it to come here? Stay at home and read a book under candlelight is better.
Really ah…. nothing wrong oso…. everything has been working fine. Dei don’t embarrass yourself lah…
Ya, you better start to get yourself a bullock cart. Sure nothing will go wrong.
why apply only to Ford?
Finally.. The long awaited EcoBlue diesel is gonna launch here soon!!!
Looks good but I hope greedy GLC Sime Darby does not increase prices further. Ranger is going higher and higher every year. Bad habits brought from a corrupted Government before.
Now we have a clean Government, I hope Sime realises they cannot perah the rakyat further with high car prices.
It’s only economic. Supply & Demand. Too many demand, increase price. Still too many demand, increase price more. Just happens that one of PT reader complains about price, but 1000 non reader just buckle up & sign that 9 year loan, so more demand, inflate lagi price lah. Don’t blame SD, blame the drones.
Hilux better buck up
Honda CRV better buck up
Hilux no need buck up…always win and keep winning lor
Nice specs! Wonder how’s the price
Disappointing to read from Aussie reviews the twin turbo sounds amazing on paper but let down on highway , no top end for overtaking . Guess that’s limitation converting an engine originally built for commercial van
Danny, the way your article is phrased, I have to read very slowly and carefully to really understand which model has what? Very confusing.
Danny, the way your article is phrased, it’s rather confusing as to which model has which accessories. I have to ready slowly & carefully just to understand the article.
Hi, there are many variants with overlapping specs. I’ve just added a point form spec list above. Hope that helps
When will Toyota improve their engine like Ford does?
Toyota don’t belips in their engine, they belips in just selling their badge.
New Hilux Revo with new engine damn good la tanjung rambutan…. 100x better than 2.0L ecoblue tin kosong kecik
Toyota play safe. They want to wait for Mazda to build new engine first. After that, they are going to copy from Mazda.
Toyota is waiting for new Mazda diesel engine before rebadging it. Toyota is now celup king.
Copying from Mazda. Just looks at Honda designer. No idea, no proportional, just copying from Honda models for making upcoming Honda models design as well as copying from other carmakers design for making upcoming Honda models
I will go with Hilux
Another model that proves Malaysia roadtax is really outdated
No matter how good the new Ranger would be, it will still be way behind in terms of sales compared to the big brother Hilux. It is because the after sales from SD is really poor. Do not believe me, please ask previous and current Ranger owners.
Not sure about this 2.0 bi turbo….. but 3.5 eco boost 448AA please…!!
All very confusing for the average joe. Hope people don’t make a mistake in choosing what’s best for them.
If honda were to bring in the Honda Ridgeline, all the hilux, ranger and d-max will close shop.
honda is always a fair competitor. give other people chance to make their money too.