2023 Ford Ranger Platinum Review: LUXURY RANGER!! RIP ALL Other Utes?!

[@TSRR-zs6pf]

I have no android auto issues in my wildtrak. I use it wireless and never skips and sounds great.

[@keithprinn720]

not at that cost my old triton an MN was only 26K diesel dual cab 4WD. NOT as flash or powerful but the cost and reliability has been superb for eight years.

[@lancewood1410]

Unfortunately in some countries, Ford's aftersales is very lacking and is it's MAIN achilles heel.

[@aswinhoola]

That adjustable bar should become the norm on everything Ute

[@hedydd2]

Two downsides. The drawbar can be easily stolen in only a few seconds. It rattles, both when not having a trailer attached and with. Forget the bolt underneath as it is far too much of a faff to adjust it.

[@kotbawe5856]

@@hedydd2houohohgohohghohgjo

[@kotbawe5856]

Hooohohoho

[@screamingfirehawk]

Love your content buddy. I agree, Melbourne weather has been ordinary, but hey, four seasons in one day and all that lol.

[@CarSauce]

Exactly LOL - and thank you!

[@dj010024]

Do a platium vs wildtrak video please 🙏🏻

[@andredoernen8265]

no need platinum is a lvl higher

[@PaulHenry-x8l]

I got rid of a 2022 Ranger as the electronic glitches really started to do my head in. after doing 10K KM's the forward camera failed, then the active cruise control and lane assist stopped, then spurious tyre pressure drop outs...... Hope they fixed the problems in the this version?

[@my19ranger76]

The 2019 Wildtrak had adjustable thigh support. I was very disappointed when my 2021 model didn’t have it, along with a few other things like Wildtrak scuff plates and lights on the visor mirrors. Unfortunate that you have to get the Platinum model with the premium price tag to benefit from a feature that was standard on a lower spec Ranger years ago.

[@hedydd2]

Thigh angle for the seat base used to be standard on even the Limited trim in 2014. Not fitted to my 2023 Wildtrak!

[@rosewood1]

Does the tail gate actually seal out the dust? Every Ute I have come across doesn't actually seal. So on a dirt road dust is sucked in over everything you have in the tub.

[@hsmedsvik]

This should be part of any UTE review but he did not even take it of a tarmac road.

[@Lewythefly]

9:42 You're 5'11" and you say there is plenty of room in the back. Sorry, but I disagree completely, that looked very tight and cramped. Then factor that there are people taller than you which pushes the drivers seat back further and the room in the back disappears

[@cooljool1]

you don't say. it looked very cramp. its as if someone who was 6'2 pushed the forward seat back

[@imopn]

Needed coils at the back for a softer ride and better articulation

[@kentaylor2950]

Does it go faster when you swap the sports sail plane to the supra style spoiler? Little disappointed you didnt test this and did not drive the whole video with it in supra style spoiler mode.

[@Johnno1979]

The rear seat center console needs to pull down to release (not out or up). Actually good if you have young kids who mess with things 🙂

[@arvak3999]

Agreed, very underrated feature in my opinion. I feel like all the reviews I've seen think it is some sort of unsolvable puzzle

[@josuajansen7771]

At the rear for the cup holders its a push and pull sequence 🙈

[@lazy1668]

As a DIY detailer, I'm really sad to see those swirl marks(tailgate part), especially on a brand new car 🥲. Good review though

[@jackreacher7029]

Does the tonneau cover keep out water?

[@Playdory]

The roof rail rack combo is a really good idea.

[@leobattiato4487]

Just wondering if ford offer a 17inch wheel at no charge for this model, any one know?

[@chandamusonda6883]

I don't think they'll offer it for that model. Unless on the Wildtrak X. They come with 17 inch wheels as standard.

[@farzana6676]

You can request it when ordering it. They will make a plan for you.

[@scottbrodie2543]

Looks like they've gotten rid of the three prong outlet which my 2017 XLT has at back of centre console. I'd like to see a track version of the Raptor, with lower ride height, sporty recaro seats, tuned suspension & more power from the V6 petrol engine.

[@alphabravo3304]

$83000 is what I was quoted for the Wildtrack oh with no delivery time, so what’s the real,price on the Platinum?

[@silentwind9941]

V6 Wildtrak with a premium pack is going to be 80-81k depending on an ABN. Ranger Platinum is 84-85k depending on ABN. Shocking someone has. Quoted you 83k on a Wildtrak. I’ve got some arriving early next year if you are in Victoria and interested.

[@alphabravo3304]

@@silentwind9941 I’m in QLD happy to consider thank you 🙏

[@decorlee]

I may be interested, where in Vic are you located ?@@silentwind9941

[@yandenditt]

​@@silentwind9941 you have some v6 wildtracks arriving?

[@gtanimator737]

cant wait to see wildtrack X review

[@tomm7232]

2:43 thought you were going to say "now its a super spoiler" haha

[@gruntworx5955]

83000 for a ute that costs ford less than 20 to make and that's after tax. We need to fight to reduce these ridiculous prices

[@farzana6676]

Less than 20 to make? Did you pull that figure out your 🍑

[@heyboykelly]

First. Winning 😁 Love your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@richard9600]

The center cupholders for the rear seat just needs to be pull to the side to unlock it.

[@432wheels]

Load limits on those fancy horizontal roof bars?

[@farzana6676]

85kg dynamic load limit. 350kg static load limit.

[@unnijacob2807]

Should have brought the panoramic sunroof like all other platinum models.

[@Cruelaid]

$69k in 2018 is $83k in 2023 Stimulate they did 😂

[@bbadw0lf]

My wireless android Auto in our next gen ranger is flawless

[@bruceburns1672]

While a huge amount of Australian can't afford the rent now on housing and live in the bush or streets others have money to burn subsidized by the tax department to buy the now insane prices of imported vehicles .

[@stevevidler2586]

Absolutely beautiful Ute Good luck competition

[@bradleyp33]

As an American and obsessed with Australia and their cultures and cars, it still amazes me that the Ford F-150 is now being ported to the Australian market! I hope Australians will enjoy our Ford F-150 that is now as part of the Australian market (right hand drive)! I know this video is about the Ford Ranger which we also have but had to say something about the Ford F-150 coming to Australia

[@winnie1983]

I would like thank USA for the F150 being shipped here to Australia to be converted into RHD to be sold locally. We are all excited about this as we take on RAM and Silverado head on. Also, a hybrid Tundra isn’t far either. P.S. - I’m working with Ford Australia and directly involved in this project.

[@bradleyp33]

@@winnie1983 with the Ford Falcon dead in Australia, can you ask them to port it over to the US market? Because our last US market Falcon was in the 1960’s unfortunately. With the popularity of SUVs and Trucks now, they might come up with a pickup or suv version of the Falcon. Full-size pickup about the size of our American trucks than the usual Australian Ute.

[@keithprinn720]

spoken to so many americans that wanted our commodore ute with the LS3 engine absolute perfect car they said for so many of them.

[@plumppower]

If you don’t mind me asking, what sort of camera and mount were you using on your chest?

[@CarSauce]

DJI Action 2 and Chest Mount from GoPro - but I always wonder what would happen if the airbag goes off 🫣

[@plumppower]

@@CarSauce that’s a very interesting question 😂

[@plumppower]

@@CarSauce you got yourself another sub!

[@chestogaming51]

You pay 83,000 for a "luxury" ute, but it still rides like ever other ute on the market.

[@jeffjeff4045]

Having money problems mate?

[@AMJB100000000]

@@jeffjeff4045 what if he has the money to buy it now though doesn’t see the value of 83k in a standard Ute ya muppet. People keep paying toomuch for junk.. and that’s why the whole economy is fkd… I bet you’re up to your eyeballs in dept

[@felixtimlock]

​@@jeffjeff4045it's a pretty fair point I reckon, most luxury cars have had a LOT of work done to reduce noise vibration and harshness, its not just about the interior, but then again for a lot of people it's just to project status.

[@motorpolitan8884]

It's more because the Wildtrak V6 is already plenty luxurious compared to other utes. The ride is perhaps 10% better at most. The real luxury is the engine. Quiet, smooth, powerful, and unreliable.

[@chestogaming51]

@felixtimlock exactly mate, alot of people just look at the interior and call it luxury lol. I'd expect paying 83,000 and for it to ride like the Ford everest

[@plumppower]

I’ve seen one of these on the road recently and always wanted to see a review on it! Great video

[@CarSauce]

Thank you!

[@hsmedsvik]

Was it not always marked 4x4? Now it is marked 4WD. Is there a difference or is 4WD an Australian thing/name for it?

[@SnitchyBug]

To argue the price point though, if you get the wildtrak v6 you still have to add tow bar and roof racks, brings the price a fair bit closer

[@youngie73]

Towbar standard on wildtrak mate.

[@ryanedkins7862]

Great review! Does the platinum have keyless entry??

[@CodPoacher]

Yes

[@ryanedkins7862]

@@CodPoacher I’ve got one in the UK, I can’t see how it works?

[@CodPoacher]

Do you have a keyfob? Use the button to unlock

[@r-luto]

Love your show, you're the 3rd Ausi car reviewer I'm watching 😅😊 But your mic 🎙️ needs adjusting or an upgrade...

[@Timmokenn]

The paint work at 4min 😅

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

on road cost /out the door $54500 us $ we pay that or more for tacoma , gladiator ,colorado Zr2 and we get a 2024 ranger raptor same price the dealer will mark them up to$65-$75 k us dollars plus our on road or tax and lic fees no diesels in the us

[@destinyxu7913]

hope the raptor gets more features 😅

[@sly9263]

man, those swirl marks at the start hurt my soul 0:05

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

I would concider it $14-16k too expensive

[@noelcahill6707]

Is that the same 3 ltr that kept blowing up in the landrovers

[@doneB830]

And not Ford Territories or Ford F150s in the Us is been fixed.

[@jimbokilo]

Can buy 2 equally good GWM Cannons for that price...

[@jimbokilo]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt that ranger was made in 3rd world thailand and if you are willing to pay double for the same materials, that makes you a fool.

[@coldstorage6928]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHuntGWM is actually quite good for the price you pay for . Has more spec

[@patmason7276]

I'll stay with my f150 hybrid lariat more towing, more room cheaper price. Ooh and more power and better fuel economy.

[@desertrat3125]

Ford rear center 01, CarSauce 00. 😅 10:02

[@mrz1281]

im must get getting old or weird but i find the drls in these new rangers so big on the road they are really distracting when they are driving in the opposite direction :/

[@ณัฐภ์พงศ์พันธุโพธิ์-ฑ4ณ]

Is the engine of this car a timing belt or a timing chain?

[@Nae395]

Just what we need more little angry men with height issues driving cars built for Texas roads. The only 4wd 'tradies' 😂 will do is to the Maccas drive thru.

[@SirDuxDucis]

Great review as always. ;) Would greatly appreciate it if you could review the 2023 Amarok 2.0 bi-turbo style as the more affordable option to the v6.

[@tyzon00800]

Looser

[@destinyxu7913]

Can you do one for the ford ranger raptor?

[@111First]

I guess that alloys looks grand only with 18 inch and above...

[@rodfanner9721]

Which to go for? Ranger Platinum OR VW Aventura?

[@jameswilson4712]

Finally!!!

[@CarSauce]

🤣

[@djizzah]

Not premium at all riddled with niggles issues and unreliability, don't believe me ask anyone who owns one, typical shoddy slapdash ford build quality, will only last 12-18months before numerous breakdowns and trips to the dealer for warranty issues, stick to Toyota

[@austin.2716]

I was waiting for someone to say this lol

[@jayreynolds57]

Fords are so shit

[@diver4818]

I’d put money on all the negative comments are from Hilux owners who have never seen this vehicle.

[@austin.2716]

@@diver4818 I am actually not a Hilux owner but do own Toyotas so u could say there is bias there but I really don’t care what people think. Now I won’t say Toyota is the greatest car in the world because it’s not. But the issues which the new generation Ford Ranger owners have reported themselves is alarming. Now to cut them some slack, yes it is a new generation but even then, it’s still a bit disappointing. No doubt, the Ranger is a gorgeous car and it’s leaps ahead of Toyota in terms of technology and stuff like that. But for someone who wants no nonsense longevity, Toyota is probably going to match that expectation better. The truth is just the truth. If these issues are fixed though, Toyota is done until they release the next generation. Time will tell.

[@josuajansen7771]

Typical TOYOTA owner

[@Ayella_256]

Is this the XLT?

[@nizesa]

you need to pull the center armrest ribbon down and not straight/up

[@TimothyT230]

Do you guys not get the F150 ? That's a tiny little truck. Ladies truck in USA

[@Machsattack]

I’ll wait for at least 3 years for reliability for the new rangers.

[@tyzon00800]

It’s a premium product and you compare with a wild track ,what a dribbler

[@thehighlander959]

I test drove this UTE eight weeks ago. I bought the Toyota Hilux Rocco 4x4 much better value IMHO.

[@paulmcintosh5589]

No where near the safety standards toyota have rushed the Hilux through before it had to be upgraded to meet the 2020 testing.

[@robertbutler8004]

At that price point, this ute should have extended the wheel length and extended the tub just like Ssangyong Musso has done.

[@stephenjohnston6623]

where's Jacob???

[@Giannis_4X4_Mountains_Explorer]

Ford is top !!

[@ezatqasimi85]

the back seat arm rest. you are meant to pull down not straight out......

[@samsearle4433]

VW seats and VW steering wheel. This has the same level of finish give or take as the Amarok Style.

[@14bqdonk]

love this

[@lesilestivany7839]

Wondering if ford fixed all the problems it's earlier gen rangers suffered from 🤔🤔🤔

[@D1ceplaya]

personally imo i just cant get over how ugly the front of the ute is

[@albertzayn6739]

I like it... Nice!

[@davidevans2585]

Where’s the sunroof!? Hardly luxury.

[@Piecenotwar]

Even on a Bentley a sunroof is optional and personally it’s something I would never want in any car.

[@Innov8cnc]

Cars grille looks like "Sydney Sloth" from the ice age movie.

[@tonybennett638]

$83,000 for a ute 🤪

[@letsseeif]

This price and vehicle size increase can't go on forever. Ultimately vehicles (like everything in life) will top out and descend to a more sensible sustainable level.

[@rceravolojnr]

Not much really considering we used to pay over nearly 100k for a POS Holden commodore v8 in 2015 And a ranger ute is in a different class to others Like comparing a amg mercedes with normal passenger cars

[@LDrift]

@@letsseeif Keep dreaming.

[@jeffgharib--]

This guys at the bottom when it comes to car reviews, chasing cars is better haha

[@arvak3999]

love your reviews, but mate the centre arm rest. For someone who claims to have spent ages in the car, you have to pull downward!!! I cringe every time you try to open it like an ape :'(

[@pj4132]

I have one on order.. but will not take delivery has the Ford Ranger has way too many issues that Ford know about and do nothing! Gearbox/Diff/Tail shaft/Electronics so many problems. Do your research people before buying!

[@xyrus29]

But it's still a Ford. Good chance of a recall

[@MrJustinpb]

First thing you gotta do it is remove the 'Platinum' lettering everywhere it exists on the exterior of the car. Its a ute, not a wankers credit card or vip room at a nightclub

[@peterburdett8131]

I’d hope the paint is just crappy because this is a press car. Scratches everywhere. No adjustable air in the back seats, it blows me away how much you give up to get a Ute instead of a wagon like Everest

[@garyrogers5344]

Why would you pay a price tag on a vehicle that delivers an open boot, let’s face it that ute will never see mud , a work site ( unless your the boss…..even then?), tools ( work tools not the ones that work on the third floor as an executive) the tools you use for work like a hammer or a …….anyway 2 high and 4 high does not refer to your ute being to high or being two times to high , a diff lock does not come with an anti theft device, the maxtrax permanently pinned to your un modified vehicle hilarious ( I’ve see plenty). Yes I own a ute , purpose built for my trade as a plumber, I use the 4wd maybe 3 times a month on work sites , camping or a wood fire run, I don’t run massive tyres or a lift, good quality all terrain tyres ,I can’t justify the constant noise of big tyres on a vehicle that sees mud 3% of the drive. This bizarre need for a ute that some people have is astonishing , get an suv with the same engine or see a doctor who can prescribe an anti inflammatory for your ego.

[@cooljool1]

you can't go off road with an SUV. thats what the Ute is for

[@nkiwane263]

I’m a little mad. I’ve got a Zimbabwean spec and Ford skimped on some features. Like some commenters have said, there’s arguably a couple of features that have gotten worse.

[@nkiwane263]

Traded up from a 2016 (facelift) to a 2023 for context.

[@borismini6707]

Competition GWM Cannon X and F150

[@adrianlowe1873]

Interestingly the aventure is more expensive and doesn’t have cooled seats 🤔

[@aidansingh3729]

Very……cool 😂

[@alextiong9335]

Cool, Australian ranger gives more functional features..

[@AlbionTarkhan]

Rip individual freedom of choices of vehicle. Government sucks

[@thothcapital]

Nice... But no fun when visits to the worksop/ dealership becomes more often than necessary. Want a ute! ... Get a DMax, Hilux or Triton.

[@georgeszurbach444]

Don"t get so exvited its just a Ford

[@billhickman7903]

Lol Gmc canyon blows this away

[@keithmcconchie6034]

The rear armrest ,pull the leather tab DOWN,everyone who reviews it pulls on it and complains

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

You’ve got to be joking!, $83k for a vehicle that rides like a billy cart. Luxury touches my arse, split glovebox and cup holders in front of the aircon vents? My poverty pack Hilux workmate has that too but my Land Cruiser has a proper fridge between the seats. The roof racks are pretty impressive but that’s about it. Making out that the tailgate is special or luxury because it’s properly balanced and has a gas strut fitted sounds a bit silly as that’s how it should have been all along. Why isn’t the tailgate fully electric? A friend of mine fitted a gas strut to his Ranger back in 2016. I think Ford has pulled the wool over your eyes if you think this is luxury. Just curious, did Ford lend you the car to review?

[@Johnno1979]

Plenty of features over an above the standard WT to justify the extra $6k imho. Cooled seats, Matrix headlights, 12" instrument cluster, roof rack system, 10 way powered memory drivers seat, premium auto, auxiliary switch bank, heated steering wheel. With leaf springs, utes will never ride like a good SUV. However, pretty much all reviews rate the ranger as the most comfortable on the road. It really needs an option to chose 18" rims and AT tyres though.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I have a povo pack hilux too. Love it.

[@brentonl2631]

Yep, another overpriced Ford shitbox.

[@paulmcintosh5589]

The only company that pulls the wool over the eyes of its foolish buyers would be toyota, the cheapest built with the least safety and advancements in any vehicle category, the only land cruiser with a chilled central box is the top of the range wagon that doesn’t even have a factory diff lock😂

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@paulmcintosh5589 True, except the cheaply built bit, Toyota constantly wins the reliability ratings. How many Ranger owners actually use the diff lock? The Cruiser has enough traction aids that make a diff lock unnecessary in all but the most difficult situations. It’s truly impressive watching the car dig its self out of soft sand when it’s down to the diffs, select crawl control, and let the electronics do the work. My 2020 Sahara is so smooth and quiet compared to our son’s Ranger, I know which I prefer to own and drive especially on long trips. Parked next to each other you can see the difference in the quality of the paint, fit and finish and the quality of the leather seats. My main gripe was not with the car but the way it was portrayed as being something super special. Getting so excited about the number of Platinum badges stuck all over it seemed pretty childish. Did you hear any negative comments? Of course not. When car companies are providing the vehicles are you really going to get a true review? Ford would have been very happy with his performance. In the end, as with all the dual cabs including Hilux, your dealing with a design that was setup as a workhorse and has gradually become more luxury focused . This is always going to cause a compromise between payload and comfort. Enjoy your Ranger as they’re a good car.

[@JohnTorcasio]

Do you know if the seatbelts are heated?

[@Nae395]

Unless ya five foot ya cant get in bloody cabin. Not built for Aussies

[@Nae395]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt truth

[@53glowe]

Yeah right...not everyone can afford the sticker price on this Ute. That's why LDV and Ssangyong are crushing new sales in Australia. RIP all other Ute's, demonstrates you don't understand the market at all bro 🤔

[@Sabumnim666]

Really show us the sales figures

[@EscapeThePie]

my guy.... the demographic is cashed up tradies.... and guess what? australia is like 70% cashed up, young bogans.

[@tractorguy1994]

@@Sabumnim666 Exactly

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

How much? Tell them they're dreaming.

[@mannyvalenti475]

You so called car experts/ reviewers don’t mention...... oil leaks, diesel leaks, blown engine, electrical issues and so on

[@babayo]

nice