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Ford Ranger XL 2018 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
8.0
Mark Oastler
Contributing Journalist
26 Feb 2018
2 min read

The XL is the entry point for the 2018 Ford Ranger range. With its 16-inch steel wheels it’s the back-to-basics workhorse aimed more at those with muddy boots than sharp suits. 

The no-frills cabin has a tough vinyl hose-out floor but is a comfortable mobile office that includes useful features like Ford’s 'SYNC' multiple connectivity system with Bluetooth, adjustable speed limiter, cruise control, single zone air-con, auto on-off headlights and more. The ute models also get numerous inner and outer tie-down points, rear view camera and rear parking sensors. 

The XL range starts as a 4x2 available as either a single cab cab-chassis ($27,390) or single cab ute ($28,390). Both are available only with the 2.2-litre TDCi four cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed manual gearbox

The XL 4x2 is also available as a 'Hi-Rider' with the same high-riding suspension as the 4x4 model and large Hi-Rider decals to prove it. Available in a choice of single cab cab-chassis ($30,890 man/$33,090 auto), super cab cab-chassis ($33,240 man only), dual cab cab-chassis ($37,590 auto only) and dual cab ute ($36,390 man/$38,590 auto) body styles, the only engine available is the 2.2-litre four.

The XL is also available as a 4x4 model with the 2.2-litre engine as either a single cab cab-chassis ($38,790 man only), dual cab cab-chassis ($43,290 man/$45,490 auto) or dual cab ute ($44,290 man/45,890 auto).

The 4x4 XL range is also available with the larger 3.2-litre TDCi five cylinder turbo-diesel in single cab cab-chassis ($41,290 man/$43,790 auto), super cab cab-chassis ($43,790 man/$46,265 auto), super cab ute ($44,790 man only), dual cab cab-chassis ($45,790 man/$47,990 auto) and dual cab ute ($46,790 man/48,990 auto). 

Ford Ranger 2018: Xl 2.2 (4X4)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $19,250 - $24,310
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$31,164
Based on 1079 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$9,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$67,488
Mark Oastler
Contributing Journalist
Mark Oastler has been a prominent motoring journalist in print and electronic media for more than three decades. Now based in Melbourne, his diverse roles have included more than a decade of motor sport TV commentary for both the Seven and Ten networks, editor of Street Machine magazine, founding editor of Australian Muscle Car magazine and freelance contributor to Wheels, Motor, Auto Action, Unique Cars, V8X, AMC, Suncorp and many more. In addition to his regular LCV reviews and advice pieces for CarsGuide, he is also a feature writer and online TV host for the popular Shannons Club website.
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$9,999
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