The accessories in a Ford Ranger vary greatly based on which variant is in question, for example lower variants get fairly basic fittings. Key inclusions are a 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen, manual air-conditioning, cloth seats and the same digital driver display as the rest of the range.

Middle-level variants like the XLT score additions like dual-zone climate control, sat-nav, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Sport gains power adjustable seats upholstered in leather, wireless charging, and more visual design additions, though the Wildtrak scores even more trim additions and things like ambient lighting, heated seats, and a larger 12.0-inch touchscreen.

The Platinum variant comes with all the bells and whistles, scoring extra additions like a 10-speaker sound system, while the Raptor is similarly lifestyle-focused.

There are a few engine options available in the Ford Ranger, depending on which trim level you select.

The XL can be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder single turbo-diesel, which has power and torque figures at 125kW at 3500rpm and 405Nm between 1750-2500rpm, sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Most variants can be had with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel with 10-speed automatic - this engine makes 154kW at 3750rpm and 500Nm between 1750-2000rpm.

Higher specifications can be fitted with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, with outputs of 184kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750-2250rpm and the same 10-speed automatic.

Finally, the Raptor’s 3.0-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine makes 292kW at 5650rpm and 583Nm at 3500rpm.

The Ford Ranger’s interior feels well-appointed and at times more SUV-like than you’d expect from a dual-cab ute.

The seats and ergonomics are comfortable and sensible, and the materials even in low-to-mid-range variants feel like decent quality. The layout of the Ranger’s interior is much like you’d expect from even a relatively premium car, with a large portrait-oriented touchscreen and a digital driver display.

In full dual-cab versions, the Ranger’s rear seat is spacious enough for three adults to be comfortable on a short trip.

The Ford Ranger is a ute with multiple seating layouts, but the most popular is the standard five-seat traditional layout of two front and three second-row seats.

There's storage under the second row of seats in this layout.

Buyers can also opt for a single cab body style which has only two seats, or a super cab body style that seats four - two in each row.

While Ford Rangers come with different engines and weights that can affect fuel consumption, the claimed figures for most variants fall between 7.2L/100km and 8.4L/100km, meaning the 80-litre diesel fuel tank should last for a hypothetical 950km to 1100km.

In the real world, this is likely to be much lower, though the top-spec performance-focused Raptor has a claimed 11.5L/100km consumption figure and the same-sized 80-litre tank. Expect to achieve much less than the hypothetical 695km maximum range.

While the Ranger’s acceleration is hardly the focus for most, a four-cylinder Ranger should be able to hit 100km/h in under ten seconds in good conditions.

V6-powered Rangers should be a bit quicker, around 8 seconds, though the Raptor’s powerful twin-turbo petrol V6 means it shouldn’t take much more than six seconds to hit the tonne.