2023 Ford Ranger XLT V6 Off-Road Review | Drive.com.au

[@youtubevanced4900]

These fucking things are more than $10k more than these review prices. The XLT isn't $61k at all. It's $74k.

[@Froggy543]

has to be one of the better ford ranger reviews out . good work

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Jason, your 'Cheque" is in the mail haha - Sam

[@onedayatatime4232]

very impressed thus far. Leaves the Hilux and alike in the shade.

[@katowamusonda1374]

Very informative. Learnt one or two things not covered in other reviews. You definitely know what your talking about. Thumbs up

[@Drivecomau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessemartin6461]

Spray in tub liner is $400 not $900. The trailer brake controller is part of the the $900 touring pack not part of a tow pack as tow bar is standard on XLT. Also a suspension lift will increase clearance under the belly just won't increase your rear diff height.

[@peterhebbe8111]

Let me know where I can get the spray in tub liner for $400. Mine cost $900 aftermarket for Raptor spray in.

[@anth1839]

​@@peterhebbe8111 yer mine was $950 $400 my ass!

[@darrindouglas1]

Had an Everest on order, wanted a Wildtrak, but settled on an XLT. Devo on the wireless charge pad, but found one that will fit in the space perfectly. Leather does get hot, even with (il)legal dark tint, so looking forward to not having to worry about it. Was a bit surprised about the lack of space where the muffler is, but should be enough room for me to do a decent exhaust........

[@JCKloppers]

best review mate! more off-road vids... love the black ranger

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Katoong we like making them!

[@manuelruelas4929]

Increíble la Ford Ranger ya la esperamos en México, Woww it's incredible The new Ranger, I wish a soon as possible arrived to México, Greetinga for all Australians Friends.

[@redroo12]

Thanks for the great review. Just put my money on the XLT V6. Ford AUS was right about that stupid dial gear changer. It would have been a deal breaker for me. We have a Focus and it's a great car but that dial is a proper pain in the arse. I lived with the demo Wildtrack for a day and I have to say it's an impressive package. The wildtrack a bit too much for a work ute though. Particularly the leather seats and the tub. Although I would have liked the extra cup holders Ford! Only time will tell if the reliability stacks up I guess. I can't wait for someone to do a comprehensive video on that screen and tech there's a lot to know{hint hint}

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Webby On Cars do a video on the centre screen also the dash. Cheers

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Non rotary gear control is a deal breaker for me. Rotary dial all day. So much easier to use and totally without looking too. I have one and never want to be without it.

[@wernerengel4919]

Great review however I do prefer the look of the superseded model. The new model does have some very good features such as the rear bumper step.

[@tyzon00800]

Tosser

[@dondon9829]

I'm just gonna buy the premium wildtrak and be done with it, only a few k more

[@andycee1918]

Great review, i was considering isuzu d max and have now changed my mind for a few extra dollars the features and benefits are great.

[@garriefiler5925]

Well explained and to the point, very un bias test good to see the vehicle in 4WD mode and this helps nutting out the sequence for 4 WD, gr8 review...👍

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Garrie means a lot!

[@351tgv]

It's a shame tnhat you can't get AWD option in the 2L i4 sequential turbo as the XLS for me is the sweet spot.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

I saw the inside of this engine and I don't like that the cams are belt driven and not chain driven . This brings me back to the technology of the old 2.3 rubber band motors that needed the timing belt changed at 60 k . The belts are on the back of the engine which means the engine has to be removed from the vehicle in order to replace. Better to put a coyote 5.0 gas engine in it and save the headache.

[@vaughanscott7308]

Brilliant review bro. You are actually the best reviewer i have seen. Keep up the good work.

[@nathanielshattock6956]

Did ford bugger the tailgate measurements? Pretty sure I just read 0-10-30-30-40?? Mistook the 20 for 30?

[@MyRabbitHole]

Buy a ranger and go broke buying fuel injectors every few months.

[@ChoyKayak376]

5 years warranty?

[@trickster8635]

A couple of glaring inaccuracies, in your story - The Salisbury (Dana) style rear housing is a carry over from Amarok, which used that style but with 5 stud wheels. Because the shock absorbers have been moved out-board of the springs, but retain the same stroke, effectively means the wheel travel has been reduced. In serious off-road terrain you would not be using the 4A mode with the electronic clutch pack, you should use 4H or 4L with transfer locked. Would have liked to see if the car ran away in reverse after you failed on the hill climb. In otherwords, how low is the gearing for reverse and low range gearing? What sort of fuel consumption did you see for this short drive? Disappointed that nearly 3/4 of the vid was devoted to going over the same Ranger appointments and not more about driving it off-road.

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

Best review I have seen. Well done. Only complaint is I do not go off road. I am after towing information. Whats the payload? Do i need to upgrade the suspension if I put 320kgs on the towball? Can I turn off all the driver assist electronics that I do not want, Like crash assist, driver seat belt warnings, driver door is open alarms etc. I will use this around the farm and if I get out to fix a fence or a water trough or help a ewe lamb I want to hear the radio and not a lot of beeping. I do not want to have a seat belt on if I am getting out all the time to do something and I am driving just over 20kms per hour.

[@josem6929]

Great review. Awesome camera work, really good shots.

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Jose you've made my day - Lucas the camera guy

[@sjk9429]

Do the review of 2.0L XLT,enough of v6

[@cams290]

Have some manners

[@Oz_Men_Life_Style]

who buys the puny 2.0? you?

[@reubs91]

No one willingly buys a 2.0 mate.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

It's a shame, if you choose the Supercab you can't option for the V6 only the 4Cyl is being offered, not everyone want's or needs a Dual Cab but most would option for the V6 I think

[@garypalamara4520]

Good video thankyou,yesterday i purchased one at harrigan ford yallah...thankyou

[@tempestv8]

Interested to know more about the center differential - it's not a locking differential, but relies on some kind of clutch system. Therefore does this mean that it's only 4x4 when the computer decides or can you select an option which engages the center diff as if as it were hard locked?

[@Drivecomau]

It's a system designed by Borg Warner, called Torque On Demand (TOD). This is effectively the next-generation system in this new Ranger, and is used in Everest and Raptor as well. This is a more sophisticated system, and as far as I can tell it can offer a true 50/50 'lock-up' for four-wheel driving, which cannot be used on the blacktop. This would be effectively the same as a locking mechanical centre differential, as well as a part-time 4X4 system with a dog clutch setup in 4H and 4L modes.- Sam

[@jrckelley]

@@Drivecomau I too am curious as to how its splits torque in 4A mode. If it is a clutch arrangement it is either on of off unless its slipping some how. I would like to see an explanation on how it operates in 4x4 mode on the a sealed surface in 4A. A center Diff would be required to accommodate the different axle speeds front to back - i don't think a clutch can easily accommodate this task and you don't want it to be a component that wears.

[@grantta7450]

Drove the V6 sport at the weekend, very nice, standing start was laggy, though mid-range acceleration was fantastic. Can't decide between XLT or Sport, not really a fan of leather seats,but the sport gets driver terrain modes. BUT.... Reliability is my biggest hurdle,before biting the bullet and dropping a deposit.

[@redroo12]

I drove the V6 XLT and wildtrack last week and had a demo for the day this week. Very Impressed and dropped my money on the XLT but I do have the same reservations as yourself. I think It comes down to the dealer support. My local dealer is excellent in aftersales and if I do have any problems I know they will look after me. That seems to be the most important thing these days. I drove the Raptor too -WOW, but mine has to work for a living so not an option.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@redroo12the Raptor can certainly work for a living if you so wish.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

I have a rotary shifter. Best shifter I’ve ever had. Never want to go back to a non-rotary one. Hate the +/- on the shifter also - should be paddle shifters - don’t need to take hands off the wheel or eyes off the track to manually control the gearbox. My 4WD shifts to Park when you press the Engine Start/Stop button to shut it down.

[@shandyhorizonsmediahouse]

Ranger got stolen on Tuesday, put down a deposit on the new V6 xlt in black full spec today, pick up on 31st of December 2022. Thanks heaps for a great video.

[@art-is-lazy4509]

Hmm everyone's banging on about that old V6 diesel but in the last Range Rover it was fitted to it made 220kw and 700nm, and I think that was still a single turbo install?

[@jared3785]

How did you manage to get bridgestone tyres? Goodyear wrangler AT was the only ones i was offered

[@Drivecomau]

This was listed by Ford as an optional wheel and tyre package, but I'm not sure of the Bridgestones are the only option in this regard. Sometimes, OEMs will have a variety of tyres in their lineup, and what you get will be a bit of luck of the draw. For what it's worth, these tyres seemed to be pretty good - Sam

[@tempestv8]

The safety sensors that are built into the tail-lights make these assemblies super expensive. I heard that a replacement tail-light is $1500! Any truth to this?

[@JonMcG]

You mention the gear shift dial and how important it is to understand, then move on without explaining it . for what possible reason ???

[@RobertPaulson87]

This has been one of the best reviews I've watched so far for the new model Ranger. Thanks very much

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for the nice feedback Robert!

[@thatsoutrageous1961]

Excellent review thanks mate.

[@andre899]

the ranger accept 285/70r17 tires without lift.

[@zayghamnawaz9617]

Whilst off roading, the traction control allows wheel slippage, can this harm the tyre tread especially if the surface is rocky.

[@mesbahhawli3406]

Not having a coffee cup holder on the drivers/passenger side really lost me.

[@tersy9862]

Which idiots didn't want a rotary dial? I would have much rather had that with paddle shifters

[@tempestv8]

No square shaped drink holder for a BigM tetra pack milk carton. 😞

[@zamokuhleclement4667]

I just hate the fact that they just went and dumped the tale pipe like that, seems like no thought was put in the design of the exhaust system at all...

[@allanmacbadger5692]

I thought he was going to explain the rotary knob, did I miss something?

[@titanx04]

I like the way that there are 360deg cameras but never used in reviews, like when going up hill near the tree.

[@Rob-bx6xq]

Can this truck be ordered with a heated steering wheel? Thanks.

[@Marcbarrington8]

Review is good, until you got weird about your height

[@rossevans1774]

I'm sure these blokes taking these duel-cabs for a drive believe that if they call them 'utes' often enough the 2 back doors are going to suddenly disappear.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Yeah nah. They are a Ute. Utility vehicle. In this case, dual-cab Ute is the term although there’s really only one cab with dual sets of doors. And it’s dual (2) not duel (fight).

[@tigs2576]

Very informative. Great review.👍

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks! 👍

[@shalininaicker]

Would like to see the Bi Turbo XL variant give the same test.

[@mkcallebaut]

Great review and very informative. This is the exact same model and options as I have but haven't done any offroad driving in it yet. First ute I've owned and very happy with it so far, although the zone lighting didn't work (apparently needs a software update).

[@Drivecomau]

Cheers hope you lights get working

[@Tact1calP0tat0]

Still happy with it? No issues?

[@alexryan2521]

Do you wear the same clothes in every car review?

[@TheMowogman]

So I just picked up a new Ranger Wildtrak V6. I wan to know why none of the reviews I have seen never discussed the fatigue management systems in the Ranger along with the problematic lane centering system. The fatigue management system or a serious distraction and I believe a hazard. I got told to have a break less than 5 minutes after having done so. The Lane keeping is another big issues that I have never seen comment on. Driving the pot hole riddled Bruce Highway I turned off the Lane keep crap because I was constantly dogging pot holes. The stupid bloody system was turning its self back on while driving and of course because I was dogging pot holes the car said to have a break again. I want to know why you reviewers have never mentioned this?

[@adambridle5511]

An extra $900 for the touring pack, $900 for the tub liner, $500 for the off road tyres.. Works out the same price as the sport. Great car but when you break it down the sport or wildtrak are better options imo.. Great video guys✌🏼

[@lukemarshall1085]

XLT comes with a drop in tub liner standard.

[@RobertPaulson87]

You'd still need to get the touring pack on the Sports model as well, as the Sports doesn't get any of those options standard. XLT comes with the tub liner as standard. Also, the sports doesn't have the all-terrains as standard. Everything you just wrote was wrong....

[@tersy9862]

If you spec out the sport it cost the same as the wild track also with less stuff. I think they have done this deliberately as got can't actually buy a wild track

[@InfoMiPlumber]

Great Review, best I've seen!

[@adrianireland4718]

The on road cost is 10 grand. My mate just bought one. Ended up being 74 grand all up

[@seadoomania]

That’s not cheap , my xlt ranger 2017 was 52 k

[@adrianireland4718]

Yeah i know they have made improvements to the car which will increase the price but a 20 grand price jump in 5 years is a bit steep.

[@shanedwyer4881]

Any of the reported tail shaft vibration in this vehicle

[@Drivecomau]

Not in this case mate, I have heard of these on the grapevine but didn't experience it myself - Sam

[@myloz6013]

Great review thanks

[@andrewandcarmenbarney6862]

Landrover defender duel cabs have had rear disc brakes for 20 years.

[@Drivecomau]

I know! And coil springs, and 3500kg towing, and a big payload. I bloody love them, I own one. - Sam

[@lizbarber3473]

@@Drivecomau if you had your choice between ranger and 300 series regardless of cost , what would you choose ( I know two different applications , but as a touring vehicle . Cheers

[@S9RUT]

Where was the offroading section filmed?

[@Drivecomau]

Near Lithgow NSW.

[@ellomirza]

Two THOUSAND years since Jesus and they’re still putting leaf springs on new cars!?!?!!!

[@braamkotze473]

Leaf springs are better for carrying heavy load

[@dbulmer70]

Great video cheers

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexleinhardt4062]

Great review 👍😄

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks Alex

[@dnte81]

great review as always

[@Drivecomau]

Thank you Daniel!

[@operationgetthugs232]

64K!

[@MC-rv6uc]

Super good video man Waiting for the truck to arrive to Chile shorlty

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks MC Hope you enjoy it!

[@MutsyChils]

Is there a six speed manual option for the V6?

[@Drivecomau]

No manual option at all in this new generation Ranger. Only ten-speed auto, and a six-speed auto on the lower single-turbo specification - Sam

[@MutsyChils]

@@Drivecomau I really love their 6 speed manual box well... I'm still looking forward to getting the Wildtrack The 10 speed is probably good too

[@yesfratbknowin1631]

what other vehicles has this engine been used

[@Allanallanallan]

In USA Ford Bronco