Ford Australia has introduced a new
variant of the popular Ranger known as the 4×4 XLT Double Cab Chassis. Set to
hit the market from December, Ford describes the 4×4 XLT Double Cab Chassis as
“the most content-rich, feature packed Ranger Cab Chassis offered in Australia
to date.” With that in mind, the vehicle brings with it lots of safety features
and is well-equipped for towing.
All Ranger 4×4 XLT
Double Cab Chassis models feature a switchable on-the-fly four-wheel drive
system and also lands standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. The pickup also
includes a standard tow-bar assembly and wiring.
Two engines are available. The first is a
2.0-liter twin-turbocharged four-cylinder that was first introduced with the
Ranger Raptor. In the 4×4 XLT, this engine is rated at 210 hp and 500 Nm of torque and is sold exclusively with a 10-speed automatic
transmission. Also on offer is a 3.2-liter turbodiesel five-cylinder diesel
engine offered with a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic.
Key safety features found across the range
include AEB with Pedestrian Detection as well as Sync 3 with Emergency Assist
and FordPass Connect. The Ranger also comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen that
includes DAB+ audio as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
The built-in satellite navigation also increases Ford’s breadcrumbs feature.
Local pricing kicks off at AU$ 56,240
(US$ 40,880) and tops out at AU$ 59,940 (US$ 43,570).
