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9.0

Likes

  • Value positioning
  • Creature comforts
  • Driving performance

Dislikes

  • No V6 option
  • No manual option
  • Halogen headlights instead of LEDs
Byron Mathioudakis
Contributing Journalist
23 Jul 2022
2 min read

Though aimed at fleet buyers, the XLS from $46,730 before on-road costs does come with a few more civilised items.

Above the base XL's nine airbags, AEB autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and lane keep assist, blind spot warning, cross-traffic alert tech, halogen headlights, a front tow hook, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Ford’s Sync4 multimedia system, a digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, USB-A and -C ports and cloth seats, the XLS ushers in fog lights, alloy wheels, side steps, a powered tailgate lock and front parking sensors.

Additionally, the interior looks somewhat less austere, boasting carpet. It's a budget choice without feeling too bare.

As per the XL, the XLS' rear cargo area in pick-up models feature the additional securing points at the front of the load box, box capping with integrated fixing points for added sheetmetal protection, a rear load box step near the bumper on the side for easy side access and a lighter tailgate, thanks to Ford's 'easy lift assist' system.

Note, too, that the XLS is a Double Cab-only proposition, with four doors and five seats, as well as the ute tub in the rear.

A built-in trailer wiring set-up is also included, though please keep in mind that the tow bar is optional for XL and XLS.

Under the bonnet is a revised version of the 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel (dubbed BiTurbo in Ford-speak). Mated to a completely overhauled 10-speed auto, with driving modes.

This powertrain delivers 3kW less power at 154kW at 3750rpm, but the 500Nm torque maximum (between just 1750-2000rpm) remains, while shift quality is smoother and calmer.

Ranger 4x4s with either 2.0-litre engine stick with the standard part-time 4x4 set-up that offers 4x2 (rear-drive), 4x4 Low range and 4x4 High range.

Read the full 2023 Ford Ranger review

Ford Ranger 2023: XLS 2.0 (4X4)

Engine Type Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $48,180 - $55,330
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$62,386
Based on 1746 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
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$34,995
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$103,996
Byron Mathioudakis
Contributing Journalist
Byron started his motoring journalism career when he joined John Mellor in 1997 before becoming a freelance motoring writer two years later. He wrote for several motoring publications and was ABC Youth radio Triple J's "all things automotive" correspondent from 2001 to 2003. He rejoined John Mellor in early 2003 and has been with GoAutoMedia as a senior product and industry journalist ever since. With an eye for detail and a vast knowledge base of both new and used cars Byron lives and breathes motoring. His encyclopedic knowledge of cars was acquired from childhood by reading just about every issue of every car magazine ever to hit a newsstand in Australia. The child Byron was the consummate car spotter, devoured and collected anything written about cars that he could lay his hands on and by nine had driven more imaginary miles at the wheel of the family Ford Falcon in the driveway at home than many people drive in a lifetime. The teenage Byron filled in the agonising years leading up to getting his driver's license by reading the words of the leading motoring editors of the country and learning what they look for in a car and how to write it. In short, Byron loves cars and knows pretty much all there is to know about every vehicle released during his lifetime as well as most of the ones that were around before then.
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