2023 Ford Ranger positive factors Platinum variant in Australia; 3.0L V6 turbodiesel, Versatile Rack System – RM230k

The Ford Ranger positive factors a brand new variant for Australia known as the Platinum, the place pricing begins from A$76,990 (RM230,467). By way of Ranger hierarchy, the Platinum is positioned above the Wildtrak however beneath the Ranger Raptor, which makes the Platinum priced practically A$10k (RM29,893) lower than the Vary Raptor, based on Automotive Professional.

The Platinum variant of the Ranger will get the three.0 litre turbodiesel V6 engine as its sole powertrain alternative, which produce 250 PS and 600 Nm of torque. Transmission is by a 10-speed automated gearbox, sending drive by an electronically managed four-wheel-drive system.

Figuring out the Platinum variant on its exterior is a novel grille, 20-inch alloy wheels, ‘Platinum’ badging, matrix LED headlamps, a tailgate with damper struts, and the Versatile Rack System which consists of folding roof racks and a sliding load rack, plus a powered curler shutter for the cargo tray.

Inside, the heated and ventilated entrance seats get quilted leather-based upholstery and are 10-way energy adjustable with reminiscence for the motive force’s seat, and the cabin additionally receives a heated steering wheel and 12.4-inch instrument panel.

Additionally commonplace on the Platinum along with the package checklist for the Wildtrak features a Bang & Olufsen audio system, an auxiliary change financial institution, ‘Platinum’ badging on the entrance seats, mats and higher glovebox, accent stitching, and premium flooring mats.

In Malaysia, the Ford Ranger line-up is comprised of the XL, XLT, XLT Plus and Wildtrak which had been supplied from launch in July this yr from RM109k, whereas the range-topping Ranger Raptor arrived in October, priced at RM260k.

On the different finish of the Ranger spectrum, the Ranger XL single-cab went on sale final month at RM99k because the XL 4X4 Single Cab Handbook, packing the two.0 litre single-turbodiesel that produces 170 PS and 405 Nm, driving all 4 wheels by way of a six-speed handbook transmission.