2023 Ford Ranger XL single-cab in Malaysia – 2.0L single-turbodiesel, largest cargo bed in class; RM99k

2023 Ford Ranger XL single-cab in Malaysia – 2.0L single-turbodiesel, largest cargo bed in class; RM99k

The Ford Ranger XL single-cab pick-up truck is now on sale in Malaysia, joining the dual-cab XL, XLT, XLT Plus and Wildtrak variants which were launched in July this year; the performance flagship Ranger Raptor was launched locally last month. The workhorse variant of the latest Ranger is priced at RM98,888 on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia (RM104,388 OTR without insurance in East Malaysia).

This comes in a single variant, the XL 4X4 Single Cab Manual, which, as its name indicates, comes equipped with the 2.0 litre single-turbodiesel producing 170 PS at 3,500 rpm and 405 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,500 rpm. Transmission is via a six-speed manual gearbox, sending drive to all four wheels.

Aimed at customers with more cargo-intensive application, the key feature of the Ranger XL 4X4 Single Cab Manual is its larger cargo bed, which is touted as the largest cargo bed in a pick-up truck in the Malaysian market, according to Ford.

This measures 2,332 mm long, 1,420 mm wide and 540 mm tall; in addition to carrying more cargo, the single-cab configuration can also accommodate bulkier items such as sheets of building plywood or a full-size pallet, says Ford; the cargo bed also includes six tie-down hooks on steel tube rails, while its tailgate doubles as workbench, with and integrated ruler and clamp pockets.

Trim for the XL 4X4 Single Cab Manual consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured front bumper, black front grille and rear bumper, halogen headlamps, rear fog lamps, a front recovery hook, daytime running lights and an LED tailgate-mounted stop lamp.

Despite its workhorse brief, the XL 4X4 Single Cab Manual variant of the Ford Ranger packs up-to-date infotainment and smartphone pairing compatibility, where its cabin features a 10.1-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen display with the voice activated SYNC 4A system, joined by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver gets digital instrumentation, too, replacing the analogue set of the previous single-cab model.

For exterior colours, the latest single-cab Ranger for Malaysia can be had in Absolute Black, Aluminium Metallic, Arctic White and Meteor Grey. The 2023 Ford Ranger XL 4X4 Single Cab Manual is covered by a five-year, 160,000 km manufacturer’s warranty, and customers may also choose an extended warranty to cover the vehicle for up to seven years.

There is also the option of an extended service package for scheduled servicing for up to five years, which customers can pay for upfront and lock in the service costs at present and build the payments into the vehicle loan to mitigate to effects of rising costs.

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Comments

  • Faris on Nov 01, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    Interior canggih seyyy

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    • Wasted, no reverse camera, no adas, no 360cam, no AT choice.

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      • Truckers on Nov 02, 2022 at 10:37 am

        This is the cheapest version of this model of course it will be kosong. Try Ranger Raptor if you want all those but please pay up lar.

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    • Wawasan Sakau 2030 on Nov 01, 2022 at 10:09 pm

      But… But…

      The asking price…

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    • Fordist on Nov 01, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      The cheapest Ranger that you can dress up and upcar into a Raptor. Rawrrrr sexy!

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      • 2013 launched Ford Ranger single cab only sell rm73k.
        Finally not much fans interested to mod it to Raptor also..

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    • draiv on Nov 02, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Driving ford escape 07’. Used to have good aftersales, but 7 years later till now, although already sold off my ford escape in 15’, aftersales becoming deteriorating more alike until now. The problem is that I have been going to workshop for more than 10 times, starting from 14’. Aircond always not working and also while half way driving on highway all the way to Penang, leaking can also have found in driver seats and timing belt properly not fixed which always lights up engine indication icon problem. No matter how many times have been going to workshop after repairing, still same thing. Used to have dream for driving ford but aftersales always forcing me to go in and out and have too much works to complete. Seriously, I will still never ever buy ford again after driving ford lynx tx3 and ford escape.

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      • Lets See on Nov 02, 2022 at 5:51 pm

        So you still go to ford aftersales even after you sold off your ford? Err…

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      • How many times you want to post the same comment?

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        • Husnuzon... on Nov 06, 2022 at 11:30 pm

          Sabar tuan2. Dia post byk2 komen yg sama tu mayb dia x nak kita terjerumus dgn fitnah dajal tu.

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  • Fordist on Nov 01, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    Better than a Geely Radar Truck

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  • boing ball on Nov 01, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    Dmax Single Cab is better. Can last longer than this Ranger Single Cab

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    • Source?

      = Trust me bro.

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      • boing ball on Nov 02, 2022 at 12:28 pm

        Try out first and know whether ford can last longer as Dmax. Many also complain about ford. Trust me bro

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        • Hahaha… told ya the source. No prob, wipe with magic tissue also ford can last longer.

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  • FerFur on Nov 01, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    Good pick up truck, but you will regret more. Spare parts also don’t have

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    • Truckers on Nov 02, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Where did get that cerita dongeng from? A Hilux fan forum?

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      • draiv on Nov 02, 2022 at 1:57 pm

        If you can’t trust people but simply blaming on hilux fan forum, you may go ahead if you want but don’t come back and cry on what happen on ford aftersales which becoming deteriorating more alike until now. Going to workshop for more than 10 times since back ‘14 but coming back with the same thing. Used to dream ford but never buy ford again after driving ford lynx tx3 and ford escape. And didn’t see any ford ranger complaint on Hilux forum or any other brand forums. If you dislike my comment, shows that you are not ford experience owner yet.

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        • Lets See on Nov 02, 2022 at 5:52 pm

          So you still go to ford aftersales even after you sold off your ford? Err…

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          • draiv on Nov 02, 2022 at 9:16 pm

            Did you read my comment? Did I already mentioned to you that I already sold off ford escape already??

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  • why single can dont have automatic transmission?daihatsu gran max got auto already

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  • draiv on Nov 02, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    Driving ford escape 07’. Used to have good aftersales, but 7 years later till now, although already sold off my ford escape in 15’, aftersales becoming deteriorating more alike until now. The problem is that I have been going to workshop for more than 10 times, starting from 14’. Aircond always not working and also while half way driving on highway all the way to Penang, leaking can also have found in driver seats and timing belt properly not fixed which always lights up engine indication icon problem. No matter how many times have been going to workshop after repairing, still same thing. Used to have dream for driving ford but aftersales always forcing me to go in and out and have too much works to complete. Seriously, I will still never ever buy ford again after driving ford lynx tx3 and ford escape.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 1
  • need GDL?? on Nov 02, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    Need GDL licence to drive this 2 door pickup???Confirmation please…

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