Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Price, engine, size and features compared

Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Price, engine, size and features compared

The recently introduced next-gen Ford Ranger is the smartest Ranger ever that is designed and developed with the customer’s inputs in mind. It offers an enhanced user experience with better build and quality and customer-focused connectivity & technology. But, does the new recipe make the Ranger the best pickup truck in the Malaysian market or do its rivals offer a better deal? 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Which pickup trucks rival the Ford Ranger in Malaysia?

    Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Mazda BT-50 rival the likes of the Ford Ranger in Malaysia.
  • Ford Ranger

    To know the answer, let’s compare the 2022 Ford Ranger with its alternatives in terms of price, engine, size and features. It is to be noted that we are comparing the specifications of the top-spec variants of all the models to make sure every pickup places its best foot forward.

    Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Price

    Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) offers the latest Ranger in six versions at a price ranging between RM 108,888 and RM 168,888, which keeps it in competition with other pickup trucks available on the market, including the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, and Mitsubishi Triton. The price comparison is as follows -

    Toyota Hill

    Model 

    Variants

    Price

    Ford Ranger 

    XL (MT), XL (AT), XLT (MT), XLT (AT), XLT Plus (AT) and WildTrak (AT)

    RM 108,888 - 168,888

    Toyota Hilux

    Single Cab 2.4 (MT), 2.4 E (MT) 2.4E (AT), 2.4V (AT) and 2.8 ROGUE (AT)

    RM 95,880 - 149,880

    Isuzu D-Max

    Single Cab, Standard, Auto Plus, Premium, X-Terrain

    RM 90,499 - 146,938

    Mazda BT-50

    Single Cab MT, Mid MT, Mid AT, Mid High AT, and High Plus AT

    RM 92,529 - 143,918

    Nissan Navara

    Single Cab MT, SE MT, SE AT, V AT, VL Auto, Pro-4X AT 

    RM 95,600 - 148,600

    Mitsubishi Triton

    MT, AT, MT Premium, AT Premium, Athlete and Phantom Plus Special Edition

    RM 103,200 - 146,600

    Mitsubishi Triton

    Out of the bunch, the new Ranger is the priciest as it has no single cab variant on offer like its rivals. 

    Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Dimensions

    Dimensions 

    Ranger

    Hilux

    D-Max

    BT-50

    Navara

    Triton

    Length

    5,370 mm

    5,325 mm

    5,265 mm

    5,280 mm

    5,260 mm

    5,305 mm

    Width

    1,918 mm

    1,900 mm

    1,870 mm

    1,870 mm

    1,875 mm

    1,815 mm

    Height

    1,884 mm

    1,815 mm

    1,810 mm

    1,810 mm

    1,855 mm

    1,795 mm

    Wheelbase

    3,270 mm

    3,085 mm

    3,125 mm

    3,125 mm

    3,150 mm

    3,000 mm

    Ground clearance

    230 mm

    286 mm

    240 mm

    240 mm

    225 mm

    200 mm

    Water wading

    800 mm

    700 mm

    800 mm

    800 mm

    600 mm

    700 mm

    Cargo bed 

    1,564 mm x 1,584 mm x 540 mm 

    1,525 mm x 1,540 mm x 480 mm

    1,571 mm x 1,530 mm x 490 mm

    1571 mm x 1120 mm x 490 mm

    1469 mm x 1560 mm x 519 mm

    1,520 mm x 1,470 mm x 475 mm

    Ford Ranger

    The new Ranger is the longest, widest and tallest pickup in the segment. It also has the longest wheelbase of 3270 mm and the most spacious cargo bed. However, in terms of ground clearance, the Hilux outperforms its rivals with the most impressive figure of 286 mm. 

    As for water wading depth, the Ranger, D-Max and BT-50 offer the same 800 mm depth; well these are just official figures and it is not advisable to take the truck in flooded areas unless it’s an emergency.

    D-Max

    Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Engine

    Specs

    Ranger

    Hilux

    D-Max

    BT-50

    Navara

    Triton

    Engine

    2.0-litre EcoBlue 4-cylinder turbo diesel

    2.8-litre inline, 4-cyl, turbo diesel

    3.0-litre in-line 4-cyl turbo diesel 

    3.0-litre four-cyl turbo diesel

    2.4-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel 

    2.4-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel 

    Power

    210 PS

    204 PS

    190 PS

    190 PS

    163 PS

    181 PS

    Torque

    500 Nm

    500 Nm

    450 Nm

    450 Nm

    403 Nm

    430 Nm

    Transmission

    6-speed AT

    6-speed AT

    6-speed AT

    6-speed AT

    7-speed AT

    6-speed AT

    Nissan Navara

    In terms of mechanical setup, all the pickup trucks are equipped with four-cylinder turbo diesel engines with the D-Max and BT-50 sharing the same specifications.

    Mazda BT-50

    Interestingly, the Ranger has the lowest displacement of the bunch i.e. 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel unit, which kicks out the maximum 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque thanks to its bi-turbo formula. The top-spec Hilux utilizing a 2.8-litre mill is very close to the Ford pickup with 204 PS and 500 Nm output levels. At the lowest place lies the Nissan Navara with 163 PS and 403 Nm.

    Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger vs Rivals: Features

    Specs

    Ranger

    Hilux

    D-Max

    BT-50

    Navara

    Triton

    Headlights

    Matrix LED projector headlights

    Auto Bi-LED Projector (with Follow Me Home Function)

    Auto Bi-LED Projector with Follow-Me-Home Light

    Auto Bi-LED

    Quad-LED Projector

    Auto Bi-LED (Projector) with Black Accent

    DRLs

    LED

    LED

    LED

    LED

    LED

    LED

    Wheels

    18-inch alloy

    18-inch alloy

    18-inch alloy

    18-inch alloy

    17-inch alloy

    18-inch

    Head unit 

    12-inch 

    9.0-inch

    9.0-inch

    9.0-inch

    8.0-inch

    7.0-inch 

    Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

    Wireless

    Wired

    Wired

    Wired

    Wired

    Wired

    Driver display

    8.0-inch fully digital

    4.2-inch 

    4.2-inch

    4.2-inch

    7.0-inch semi digital

    High-Contrast coloured

    Air conditioning

    Dual zone Automatic

    Dual zone Automatic

    Dual zone Automatic

    Dual zone Automatic

    Dual zone Automatic

    Single zone Automatic

    Upholstery

    Leather

    Combi Leather

    Combi Leather

    Leather

    Leather

    Premium Leatherette

    Airbags

    7

    7

    7

    7

    6

    7

    Advanced Safety

    ACC with stop & go, LCA, LKA, Enhanced AEB, PCB, RCTA, ESA, RBA

    LDW, DRCC, AEB, BSM, RCTA

    FCW, AEB, ACC, AHB, LDW, BSM, RCTA, Turn assist, Manual speed limiter

    AHB, BSM, RCTA, LDW, FCW, AEB, Cruise control

    LDW, FCW, AEB, BSM, RCTA, AHB, Intell. Driver Alert, Cruise control

    AHB, BSM, RCTA, ACC, LCA, FCW

    (AHB - Automatic High Beam, BSM - Blind Spot Monitoring, RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert, AAC - Adaptive Cruise Control, LDW - Lane Departure Warning, LKA - Lane Keep Assist, LCA - Lane Change Assist, FCW - Forward Collision Warning, AEB - Auto Emergency Braking, ESA - Evasive Steer Assist, RBA - Reverse Brake Assist)

    Ford Ranger

    On comparing the key exterior, interior and safety features of the pickup trucks, we got to know that the latest Ranger version comes with the most advanced equipment kit. Along with these main bits, the Ford truck is also loaded with some premium features like Qi wireless smartphone charger, electronic parking brake, and 360-degree high-resolution surround view camera.

    Ford Ranger

    Verdict

    With the above comparison, we conclude that the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger is the most powerful and the best-equipped pickup truck available in the local market. However, one needs to shell out an additional amount of up to RM 20k compared to the lower-priced rivals. 

    Also read: 2022 Ford Everest coming to Malaysia this September

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