Ford Ranger 2021 review: XL Cab Chassis 4x4 GVM test

Traditionally, single-cab chassis utes have been purpose-built for work, and work only, with very few concessions, if any, to comfort or safety.
But modern-day utes are nice to drive, offer decent levels of safety and can even be considered a somewhat refined daily driver.
We put a 3.2-litre turbo-diesel XL single-cab chassis 4x4 through its paces with a one tonne load onboard.
Our test vehicle is an XL single-cab chassis with a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and 4WD.
It has a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $45,290, but it also has an optional $1600 Heavy Duty Pack, which brings its price as tested to $46,890, excluding on-road costs.
Standard features include an 8.0-inch touch-screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB, Lane Keeping Aid, Traffic Sign Recognition, and a rear diff-lock.
Usually 16-inch steel wheels are standard on this variant, but our test vehicle has the heavy-duty pack, so black 17-inch steelies on Continental CrossContact All-Terrain tyres are the go here.
It also has the Arctic White exterior paint.
The XL 4x4 Heavy Duty Pack includes heavy-duty suspension (incorporating thicker rear springs, revised spring rates and specific ABS and ESC calibration), 17.0-inch black-painted steel wheels, 17-inch Continental ContiCrossContact A/T tyres, solid wheel nuts, and a rear view camera.
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[@Deatomizer]

Ford's come a long way. The ute looks great and way more comfortable than the smaller imports like Hilux etc

[@blueblood5297]

Smaller import like Hilux there the same size lmao there all made in Thailand basically same damn factory lol

[@lukedontknow9283]

@@blueblood5297 hilux has a way better engine and transmission

[@lucasblanchard47]

DAMN I wish we got this spec in the US! I bet that would make an AWESOME over landing truck with a camper shell on the back!

[@lukedontknow9283]

They aren’t that reliable thow sadly

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@lukedontknow9283 what? Really?

[@lukedontknow9283]

@@lucasblanchard47 they are known for the injectors to play up and burn a hole in the pistons and I’ve heard of a few turbo failures ti

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@lukedontknow9283 wow! The turbo diesel or the EcoBoost engines?

[@lukedontknow9283]

@@lucasblanchard47 turbo diesel I don’t know much about the petrols

[@aroundthegroundlandscaping7107]

Man I would love this in the states

[@montbrehain]

They have JUST released the cab/chassis ranger here in the UK ( but not the 3.2 version) . Only problem is... you cannot buy a decent tray over here ...

[@rosandclarkpirie8150]

i want that ute so badly

[@4x4outdoorsak35]

dang I wish we could get this in the us

[@HenryFamilyTheFirst]

You load 1 T but not against the headboard and secure with 2 tie downs over the aluminium sideboards. You are asking for trouble if you have to stop in a hurry.

[@vipinverma2284]

Hi mate , i have the same ute 2021model. When i go to petrol station to filling the dielsel. I cant fill it comfortably. The fuel hose stops evry 2 secs and it take a lots of time. Pls suggest what to do?

[@ardyaprilianta9732]

If the new 2l engine has better performance, why dont use that instead of the 3.2 ?

[@lukedontknow9283]

Because it’s even more unreliable

[@easy4steve]

how reliable will it really be?

[@aroundthegroundlandscaping7107]

What tires are on this ute

[@Rehan.khan1980]

In this vedio why you no showing chassis?????

[@callumfreebairn8082]

reckon best single cab for tradie

[@Bobtubeau]

45k.... Holy crap. What a rip.

[@ivegotkids8455]

What country is that? In mine it's cheap as you like Is it Australia?

[@wo-olf]

70k here in Austria (45k€), feel lucky.

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

Nearly fiddy grand for a dinosaur?

[@davidrose2382]

Priced themselves out of existence,dual cab would have resale,but feul economy is crap,I'll be buying electric ute with my own range extending generator in the back if they don't come with one.Get your act together ford, 30k driveaway only way thats worth it.People who cover the most kms need most economical motor ,go hybrid 4 litres per 100 k you'll have a sales boom.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

$45000 for a work Ute you must be joking. I can buy a GW Steed for $18990. Will do the same job.

[@lukedontknow9283]

For a week?

[@gus8298]

@@lukedontknow9283 lmao

[@wo-olf]

feel lucky. It's 70.000 AUD here in Austria (around 45.000€). And there's not a single Ute that is cheaper.

[@bigvee401]

4:08 lol more like 120 kg

[@mikehayes2141]

More like 600kg I think (there's 20 x bags @25kg each plus him)

[@blueblood5297]

So I pay 45k and I don't get a reverse camera I have to pay another 1600 to upgrade 2 leaf springs and get a camera what would cost about max $1,000 at any shop even a $20,000 Great Wall steed has a god damn reverse camera. I love my Ford's but what a joke honestly

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I agree what a rip off.

[@blueblood5297]

@@stendecstretcher4983 I fide it such a disgrace from a great company Toyota for last 15years used the rear view mirror camera for there vans and other vehicles that would be perfect and I can get that at Autobarn fitted for less than $350 so why they can't give me as standard is a joke

[@lukedontknow9283]

Ford rangers are a massive disappointment