2023 Ford Ranger XL single-cab in Malaysia – 2.0L single-turbodiesel, largest cargo mattress at school; RM99k

The Ford Ranger XL single-cab pick-up truck is now on sale in Malaysia, becoming a member of the dual-cab XL, XLT, XLT Plus and Wildtrak variants which had been launched in July this yr; the efficiency flagship Ranger Raptor was launched regionally final month. The workhorse variant of the most recent Ranger is priced at RM98,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage in Peninsular Malaysia (RM104,388 OTR with out insurance coverage in East Malaysia).

This is available in a single variant, the XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook, which, as its identify signifies, comes geared up with the two.0 litre single-turbodiesel producing 170 PS at 3,500 rpm and 405 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,500 rpm. Transmission is by way of a six-speed guide gearbox, sending drive to all 4 wheels.

Geared toward prospects with extra cargo-intensive software, the important thing function of the Ranger XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook is its bigger cargo mattress, which is touted as the most important cargo mattress in a pick-up truck within the Malaysian market, in accordance with Ford.

This measures 2,332 mm lengthy, 1,420 mm large and 540 mm tall; along with carrying extra cargo, the single-cab configuration may also accommodate bulkier gadgets comparable to sheets of constructing plywood or a full-size pallet, says Ford; the cargo mattress additionally consists of six tie-down hooks on metal tube rails, whereas its tailgate doubles as workbench, with and built-in ruler and clamp pockets.

Trim for the XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured entrance bumper, black entrance grille and rear bumper, halogen headlamps, rear fog lamps, a entrance restoration hook, daytime operating lights and an LED tailgate-mounted cease lamp.

Regardless of its workhorse temporary, the XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook variant of the Ranger packs up-to-date infotainment and smartphone pairing compatibility, the place its cabin incorporates a 10.1-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen show with the voice activated SYNC 4A system, joined by wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The motive force will get digital instrumentation, too, changing the analogue set of the earlier single-cab mannequin.

For exterior colors, the most recent single-cab Ranger for Malaysia will be had in Absolute Black, Aluminium Metallic, Arctic White and Meteor Gray. The 2023 Ford Ranger XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook is roofed by a five-year, 160,000 km producer’s guarantee, and prospects can also select an prolonged guarantee to cowl the car for as much as seven years.

There’s additionally the choice of an prolonged service package deal for scheduled servicing for as much as 5 years, which prospects will pay for upfront and lock within the service prices at current and construct the funds into the car mortgage to mitigate to results of rising prices.

Tags: Sime Darby Motors