Is The Four-Cylinder Good Enough? (Ford Ranger Sport Bi-Turbo 2.0 2022 review)
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- The new Ford Ranger is available with a diesel V6, but the old biturbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel soldiers on. Is the 4cyl enough? Do you really need to spend $3000 more on the V6?
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The new 2022 Ford Ranger Sport comes standard with a 154kW (206 hp) 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine. For $3000 more, you can have it with a 184kW (246 hp) 3.0-litre single-turbo diesel V6. So, which way should you go? We look into the question in this review of the T6.2 Ford Ranger Sport Biturbo, which costs $63K.
Ford’s latest Ranger ute competes with the Toyota Hilux, outgoing Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and others.
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They are a lot better than the previous model. I’ve order the wildtrak but would have liked to have seen the top dash glovebox on the XLT also for my staff and a headsup display on the wildtrak don’t know why they didn’t do this as standard.
I was looking at the road thinking that it was very familiar. Then it dawned on me, it’s the Honda facility at St. Ives. I used to work for the local council that took care of it between the police no longer using it and Honda coming in. Did quite a few flying laps in various vehicles after hours 😂. Great fun long ago
Took my 2017 Everest into service and they gave me a new Ranger loaner and I can tell you the new model is leaps and bounds better, so much better I'm now considering an upgrade :)
which model new gen ranger did you get as car service loan
@@ChoyKayak376 Unfortunately for me it was the XLS which is the entry model tradies version. Great ute for a tradie but I was hoping for a at least a sport. In saying that, even the XLS was a very pleasing experience to drive. I had the odd chance in racing a new Hilux Roque. The guy even chirped the tires off the line but the twin turbo 2.0 just walked past him like nothing, and it was in a ute half the price of his lol. Just wish the Ranger Raptor engine was an option on the Everest line. Oh well.
@@Deatomizer XLS with tech pack and A/T tyres is good a popular choice, spend the rest of money on modifications that will suit you. pity only xlt and above gets rear disc brake and V6
Please keep the spec pop ups on the screen a bit longer, thanks for the great review.
Just pause it?
@@MrrrrMime Common sense in this day and age? Surely not.
If you get the Bi Turbo with 10 speed it is not slow at all 'for a ute' because the very low gear and close ratio, plus a few overdrive gears. I test drove a 2.0 Bi turbo 10AT Everest here in Thailand and am surprised by the acceleration from 0-120km/h. Once reached 120km/h the overdrive gear settle the engine speed down to about 1500rpm, can bearly hear the diesel, more wind noise and road noise, which are also minimal at this speed. For long ride it should be pleasant.
The weaker 2 liter with 6AT is a very different story though.
The new Raptor with the 3.0L twinturbo V6 is a beast. It is not sportscar fast but it is a supertruck.
Do you recommend installing an oil catch can for the biturbo engine? Will it void your warranty? Cheers
I wonder what the actual street price diff between the two engines will be. I suspect it's more than $3k, because your more likely to get a deal on the 2.0.
Good review but I don't understand the why UTE 0-100 tests are so emphasized. Its not a sports car and if power is the issue why not tow a 1 ton cement block around and showcase it's real power.
This particular cultural test is a legacy from our Falcon and Commodore ute days.
I don’t have a one tonne cement block lying around unfortunately, so it’s a convenient way to show one clear difference to the V6 version. I hope it was interesting.
@@darthmelbius Honestly I think it's even less relevant and can damage the cars
Momentum is something you are missing... A 3 ton on wheels against a 1 ton of cement block doesn't make practical sense either
Because it provides a very relevant reference point to people that haven’t driven the vehicle. Pretty simple 🤷♂️ 99% of people with a Ranger aren’t lugging around cement blocks each day. Instead, they are driving around town or overtaking on the highway which again is why 0-100 tests are emphasised.. Pretty simple. It’s not a Mack Truck bud.
For those interested in how Australian prices for these are inflated here is the price in Thailand for a bi turbo Wildtrak. AUD 58,400 There’s no v6 here yet.
Thanks for the review of the 4 cylinder 2.0L Ranger and comparison to the V6 model. The 2.0L is clearly very capable and would satisfy many but as you suggest for the sake of stretching the finances a little I appreciate why there will folk that opt for the higher spec and more powerful V6 model.
And far better 4wd system 👍🏻
Jbhj
if you can wait until minimum june 2023 id say wait it out and fork out the few K....
The biturbo Ford 2.0 with the 10sp is a fantastic unit, simply all you need in a car like this, including Everest.
Not good enough for me
The biggest advantage of the V6 other than the full time 4WD is NVH levels. It's a far smoother, quieter and nicer drive than the 2.0L. If you chip and exhaust the V6 (Not for everyone) you will wake it up. I also think long term re-sale value will be far better with the V6.
I'm just guessing here but I imagine the V6 would be working much less harder than the bi-turbo and should give more years of trouble free motoring too.
When you say "exhaust" are you removing the DPF? In my experience, with the modern cars and the DPF set up, there's very little benefit in exhaust changes from the dpf back. For some, all they will need is a throttle controller. As far as the comment "far smoother quieter and nicer", you must have had a friday version of the 2.0lt to test drive as that's certainly not the experience for many of the people that i know have test driven both.
Leasing the vehicle the 2 L makes much more sense in money terms
@@KorbensBum you are dreaming mate the 4 is crap compared to the v6 😁
I tried the V6, it’s really smooth.
Could you please test the WildtrakX
Waiting for a detailed comparisons V6 Models of VW Amarok 3.0CC 2023 vs Ford Wildtrack 3.0CC 2022 and VW Panamericana V6 2.3Gasoline 2023 vs XLT sport V6 2022. This will help me make a decision
As long as it tows with ease and it is reliable. Thats all good to me
The flip down arm rest is a balls up 😂
Beutiful looking Ranger that one ❤
Hmmm, one povo version of a Ranger, or a GWM Cannon AND a Jayco Outback for the same money...
So Ford moved the wheelbase 50mm forward so that they could fit a Hybrid Electric motor in that 50mm space. So the Hybrid version is coming.
That busy looking front and knobbly grill looks like it'll be a bastard of a cleaning job.
Yes it is!! .... 🤣🤣
I've always wondered what the sports bar was actually for...giant-sized version of standard tie down points?
I don’t understand why anyone would want such a monstrous bar when they could have a proper useful ladder rack that actually protects the rear window and facilitates carrying and securing long objects in the bed.
100% agree, and there is no way to get some money back if u dont want that monstrosity in your car
2020 Ranger Raptor here and 28k km on the odo. More than happy with the 2.0l biturbo. The vehicle is already huge and tall and I do not need to be any quicker and faster for its size. Rhe new one is too bulky, but I like the full time 4wd and the tilted steering wheel, thats all.
Are does LED headlights or halogen??
The load testing request as mentioned on other comments. Pick up a 2nd hand 1000;t water container (will fit in the tub), put in the tub empty and fill it with water. there is your load. you can even change/adjust the load easily. Then strap it down. Tests a lot of items for anyone actually going to use these utes/trucks for work or the occasional large load. Just an Idea for testing.
Yes there are tens of thousand of empty IBC’s [intermediate bulk containers for 1000 litres of liquid] lying around in yards and worth next to nothing. These weigh a ton when filled with approximately 900 litres of water and they fit in the back of the truck.
For good measure, add a Fire fighting pump and generator. Then you have a real practical test. Even for a farmer that is going to use to fill water troughs, as I have done with my bro many times before.
I like the idea, but maybe a dumb question - what happens to the water? Having grown up with such reverence for this precious resource, I’m not sure I’d want to use 900 litres every time we film, and there’s no large water storage facility on site. Feel free to help me out here.
Arrange with local CFA to take for storage or a farmers dam. When finished testing empty back into source. So much you could be doing to really test utes with no real cost to you except time....Email me for other idea's about presentations.
@@darrensmith4661 - Except, the now filled water container weighs how much ???? And, it's in the back of the truck... So, one would have to go somewhere with it, put a hose in it and then start to empty all that water, then you can remove the water container....
11:11 Do I spot a Curt Dupriez in the drive by shots?
Really wished you had the two side by side. From the comments you made at the end, it sounds like you are assuming the V6 will be better because it is on paper. Doesn't sound you've actually compared the two side by side.
yes yes ranger performance
Omgggggggg yesssss redline the behemoth and make it work for it
Next time do the review of XLT bi turbo,will yo?
Pretty much the same 🤷♂️ No leather seats and chrome trim instead of black.
Where are you getting the information that the Ford Logo on the Wildtrak is black? I thought it was only the Raptor that got the black Ford logo.
there was another video review with black badge on wild track test vehicle, later updated info that it was factory error that black badge was put on the test vehicle Wildtrak. stated all will be blue badges other than raptor
WildtrakX has a black badges.
Can someone tell me why when Tom pulled the shift into position it retracted forward without him touching it ?
Cheers in advance
Because modern automatics, and this is one, default to Park position when a door is opened or when the electronic parking brake is applied.
@@hedydd2 Cheers Mate 👍🏻
And when you turn off ignition
The 2.0 bi turbo resale value will drop significantly with the v6 being available now.
Is it true with prolonged exposure to water crossings and corrugations the electric steering rack fails and a new genuine ford ranger electronic steering rack costs 8 to 10 grand if you can find one ?
Mate no one’s vehicle is cheap to fix. What I can say is mine 2015 PX2 Ranger has been flogged for 200,000 klms. Serviced every 10,000 klm and never had an issue. It’s spent a lot of time off roading and towing. Never owned a Ford before this. I’d by another one knowing what this One has endured.
@@whomcares3438 sounds like you got a good one, I live up the Cape and I see loads of flash rangers, rovers and Bts heading back down on Tuxsworths.
Spoke to a couple at the Lakeland roadhouse and they said they lost steering, the racq told them it was the electric power steering and that parts were not available in Australia at the time. I'd be very unhappy to spend over 60 grand on a 4x4 only to find out its a overpriced shopping trolley.
Is that price drive away or plus on road cost ?
74k drive away
As much i love this new ranger is..my heart still with the dmax..
I would trust the 2.0 twin turbo for long term reliability much more than the Ford V6 which has had a pretty poor reliability record over many years. Specifically the V6 was used by Jaguar LandRover and suffered crankshaft failures. It may well have had new crankshaft material since they moved production but I would take some persuading after many previous promises.
The main attraction of the V6 is the uprated driveline, especially the ability to use full time 4x4 engagement which is in a different league to the part time system otherwise fitted.
Ford AU fitted a beefier crank in this LION V6 when they dropped it in the Territory so it's been resolved. It's a known fix for Land Rover owners to source a Territory V6 and fit it to their Discos :)
If we are to expect the V6 to be a reliable engine as it should (Otherwise the vehicle will not sell) 3 liters vs 2 liters means the V6 will be less stressed. Yes you are correct full time 4WD is a massive advantage for the V6 version. NVH levels and fuel economy will be better with the V6 also.
The old Ford V6 diesel was a PSA product. Which was renowned for blowing up.
They haven't fixed the v6, still causing problems in the f150s. A lemon engine.
@@dmbassett
For how long has the Ford 3.0 V6 Lion diesel been fitted to the Territory?
JLR and Ford kept saying it was fixed but even the last production fitted to JLR are still failing. There is just physically no room for more metal in the fillets that join the crank bearings and it is there, across the fillets that the crank invariably fails. The engine is basically too short. There is no excuse for this rate of engine failure. It is fundamentally a flawed design for which there does not seem any practical physical remedy, even through metallurgy.
Definitely the povo version
am waiting for the Everest reviews
I’m picking up my Everest 4x4 in three weeks, seems good value and has class leading tech.
How could you turn up to the worksite in a new Ranger that only had the 2L donk?! Just work harder and get the 3L V6
Yep pay the extra $3K. So worth it 👍
Yep, and you also get Full time 4WD with V6 that's worth the extra 3K on it's own
@@-PORK-CHOP- Except it's not full-time 4WD in the 4 auto mode. It's only 4WD on sealed roads when the traction control decides it's necessary. The rest of the time, it's still 2WD on sealed roads and that's going to be a big point of difference with the new Amarok and the VW 4-Motion system that actually is full-time 4WD.
@@-PORK-CHOP-
Yes the full time 4wd is a massive advantage for those that actually need four wheel drive.
@@atticusimage1544
That’s a matter of semantics and technical detail though. In practice it works as a full time 4wd as far as any driver or passenger could tell. But you are quite correct in that it does not transmit much torque to the front axle unless it senses that it is needed. The transition is seamless though.
Are the new ranger not built in South Africa
Only the European spec Rangers are built in SA.
Ford and Europe ditched the Thailand built Rangers due to the shocking build quality.
goodgood
Hmmmm. Interesting. TBH if I'm going to have one of these mini trucks I want a V8 turbo like the USA do.
Side step is a GREAT idea. Makes the odd sized tub less useless.
The USA does not have any V8 Turbo mid or full sized Utes, the Ranger has a 2.3L 4cyl turbo
Well there is a V8 supercharged ranger available ,aftermarket buts it’s still a V8 supercharged.
The Raptor is a V6 turbo petrol.
Can this truck be ordered with a heated steering wheel?
V6 Ranger good but a five liter v8 would be perfect
downsized from a 200 series. pre dpf with 3.5" exhaust with ecu remap. Absolutely no comparison. BUT the tech, trim, handling, fuel saving, etc in the Ranger, leaves the 200 in the dust. Still struggling to wrap my head around HOW a 2.0lt twin turbo can perform so well - even towing. But it does. It really does well.
I do loathe ford though. 600klm in and there's issues with a window/mirrors control module. As per my usual experience with ford - they have no interest in looking in to it.
Put a timing chain instead of belt
3k upgrade to 3l!? its 9000 for the everest sport wish it was 3k for the everest haha
The Biturbo needs the automatic 4wd system, the same as the v6
I agree. It 100% does. Hopefully the centre differential remains free unless manually locked by choice, even in low range, so that heavy trailers can be manoeuvred slowly on high friction surfaces.
Why?
Why does the V6 even need it?
Like all these F'ing companies they drip feed these overpriced vehicles with half the tech to make you feel like you need to spend even more exorbitant money to have the "best". It is insidious and found in everything where money is involved. Immoral greed. Example is where Apple was MADE to change their charging cords to a standard everybody uses(type c ). This needs to be done everywhere. If it can be added then it is added or left out to have a basic way way cheaper base vehicle. 2 models only. Rant over ;-)
@@HDvids101 I bought one of these cars.
I love it. But it is overpriced.
Was just in the market for a new car with my new family I’ve just started and the WildTrak ticked all the boxes that made me and my wife happy.
I would have gone for a lower model. XLT or Sport but the WildTrak had somethings on it (roller cover for one) that we needed so we paid the extra.
The thing i didn’t pay more for was the V6. I’m sure it’s a fantastic engine but it drinks more diesel and adds nothing but KW’s to the stats.
It tows the same as the 4cyl
It carries the same as the 4cyl
It has the same off road features minus the 4A but that is a useless feature anyway.
I love this car and I don’t feel like I’m missing out.
But agree with you. The predatory actions of car manufacturers is disgraceful. The fact that BMW is going to charge a subscription for heated seats is beyond disgusting and governments need to step in and clamp down on that shit soon or in a few years we will be renting intermittent wipers from dealers.
In europe we have 4a with 2.0 bit
The 2.0 isn’t ‘old’ by any definition of engine production age. I would call it 'new but old enough to be sorted and proven'
spot on. the v6 with a 10spd in a ranger is the combination that's not been proven to be reliable... yet.
@@KorbensBum They've been using the V6 and 10spd auto in the US for years now. So it is tried and proven.
For me, the V6 would cost an extra $1800 of fuel in 5 years. Cost vs performance, and I'm still in the fence 😐
If you tow a lot of stuff the V6 is the way to go. The fuel consumption almost doubles with the 4cyl when towing.
Rear arm rest... pull the tab UP, not OUT.
Yes. There is a knack to pulling that armrest out.
What are you on
F150 in Australia next year? 👍
Will it be factory right hand drive?
Hopefully it will be ford factory right hand drive to cut out all the price gouging thieves currently ripping Australians off.
250k to 300kAUD for an f-truck is insane considering how cheap they are in America and Canada.
F150 with all the extras 1 year old with 10,000 miles 25k to 30k USD. New there around 60k USD
That’s the problem to drive in the wrong side.
@@marcusbarnes5929 just go check ford lineup in china. Australia gets its leftovers. China got F150 3 years ago
I would definetly get the V6 for the extra 3k. i may not tow anything at this stage but things could change in 5 to 10 years
bingo. Its $3k now but at resale time it'll pay back many times over... all things being equal and the V6 not being a dog.
@@T0nyGTSt
You are deluded. That $3000 extra will depreciate almost as much as the rest of the vehicle. It will be worth more as a five year old, but not by $3000 more.
in 5 to 10 years its probably had 3 motors like every other ranger haha
@@benni727 My 2008 pj Ranger 360000 ks still going strong 💪and the same motor
Pay the extra $3K & get the V6.
I bet you the series 2 will have the matrix headlights options on the XLT & Sports variants. 👍
They should of had those options on this series. I have ordered the Sport and for the price it really should include a lot more of what the Wildtrak has.
@@cookie2837 I’ve ordered the V6 Sports also. Originally I was going to get the XLT but for an extra $2.5K seemed like a better option.
I’ve also optioned the touring pack & AT tyres 👍
@@RocketRod63 I would of got the AT Tyres too but for some stupid reason I can’t add them to car that hasn’t even been built yet.
@@cookie2837 mine hasn’t been built yet….I’m waiting for my VIN so I can track the vehicles progress using the Ford tracking site.
Mine is due in October 2022. I ordered it in July. I’m in Sydney. I got it through Peter Warren at Warwick Farm.
@@RocketRod63 I've already put my order in and I'm pissed that the Blue Fleet discount is only $1000 where I ordered it and Peter Warrens is $2.600. I feel like I'm paying $1600 more in hope that my car turns up a month and half earlier
Simple whatever the 4-cylinder vehicle can do the V6 can do it way easier.
The bi turbo is terrible in such a large vehicle..
Ford got it so wrong putting that little engine into the last gen ranger raptors.
That stock suspension also look like a trampoline when you were hard in the breaks.
I ve been driving the biturbo for a few months, and I can tell you that the suspension is incredibly soft, you won’t feel a single bump , and it is quite fast as well, I am sure the v6 is super powerful, but the biturbo delivers a great power too.
I worry about anyone reviewing a truck, and keeps calling it a car.... :)
I got my 4cyl Wildtrak and its friggin amazing., Sure the V6 would be nice but the extra power and 4A isnt a massive deal breaker.
IMO if you want to wait and pay the extra, go for the V6 but the 4banger can tow and carry just as much as the V6 and is insanely capable. I only ever thought that a motorbike would leave me grinning after a day on the road but this thing is amazing.
How much weight are you towing? Did you make any changes to your ranger?
@@deepakm2000 getting a bullbar and long range tank fitted.
Don’t tow anything. Don’t have a trailer or caravan.
Cheers for the comment. I wanted to ask if you'll ever need an oil catch can with those engines, and whether it will void your Ford warranty? Cheers
@@mohahram6951 I doubt I will and I don’t know about the warranty sorry.
You must be very easy to please the 4 banger is thirsty unrefined and gutless.
Mid range 63k ute. Yikes. I'm glad my employer provides a 4 door SR 4x4, and the fuel card.
It's a lot of coin for a dual cab Ute that's for sure.
@@mvnorsel6354 I have about 4 of them, so I take on multiple women at a time.
More like 74k ute
I thought the ranger came with a 2.3 and would do 0-60mph is 5 seconds? Edit is this a 2.0l or a 2.3?
2L Diesel
@@LDrift oh, ok that explains it. Thanks
I always have laugh when I get EV aggro from Ranger drivers, trying to race me of the lights… it will even more fun against the V6, helping them burn a few dollars…
Tesla driver?
I 'lost' a heavy footed Ranger pilot in one corner in my Camry hybrid lol.
Another city dweller putting on outdoor gear and making out as an off-road enthusiast.
Lol, you're not 6 foot. I am 6'1 and there's zero room behind that seat.
Get out your measuring stick then
Sorry but heated Seats are just not applicable to Australia, (maybe in some snow resorts or winter in Tasmania)
I mean the car is fully warmed up and heater on cab is like 22*C when you drive off in morning seats will be like 15-20*C.
After all as its Turbo you cant Just drive off in morning until engine at full temp, well you can but you CANNOT use boost until oil is atleast 75-80*C
Which means about no more than 2000 rpm in gear.
Unless you dont care if turbo dies in 100,000km then kills engine when it grenades itself.
Considering good modern turbos last Well over 350,000 KM when looked after.
Heated seats are indeed “applicable” as you put it throughout much of southern Australia - hence any buyer focus groups continually tell OEMs to put them in the cars.
Heated seating is not necessary here unless you are a wimp 😁
A 2 ton 4-cylinder ah? lol!!!
This segment makes no sense. It’s not a sports car. It’s huge and rides worse than a suv and it stops slower than a tank. It had a Tesla like central screen for people who work in mud. I can’t anymore with people.
I will still go with my dmax😊😊
farm vehicles are cool.
Milk and Juice comes in 2 litres.
Trucks should not.
I don't need the V6 ...... I need the V8!
Such a tiny engine 2.0L for a big heavy pickup 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️, even the Amarok is waaay lighter
Do you need à Ford is more appropriate .
Imagine the amount of bogun tradies tailgating aggressively now Thier utes can actually do 0-100 at the speed of general traffic flow.
Imagine making fun of bogans and not even being able to spell.
Oh look, another review that ignores the fact a amarok drives carlike for the past 10yrs. Oh no, ford invented it
What? We’ve repeatedly credited the Amarok over the years for its segment-best ride and handling. It’s simply that the new Ranger is better again with regard to these attributes - in part due to Volkswagen’s influence.
And that’s why I didn’t like amarok, it feels like you’re driving a Jetta and not a pickup.
@@chasingcars credited the Amarok in a new ranger video is different to crediting a amarok in a multi vehicle review.
Can't wait for the new amarok review "it's just a more expensive ranger"
I will keep my v6 amarock it is much better than both of these 😄
Power sure everything else no😂
4 cyl is good, (Hilux and DMax). The ranger TT four pot is a piece of junk.
my 4.4 v8 Range rover is better thanks 32MPG 0-60 6seconds what the hell
2.0 l ranger 😂 raptor or nothing
Yes not new , they will be cheap used vehicles after 3 years like all those fancy European cars that have been using this trick for years.
Yeah the depreciation on them must be chronic.
How much did Ford pay for this "Review"? 🤔
Ford paid nothing. I was paid by Budget Direct, my employer.
The Ford ranger does not come in a V6 look up your vehicles before you talk shit about them
Er.. yes it does:
th-cam.com/video/9wa7uAtHRVI/w-d-xo.html
Haha
We all want a v6. We buy a 2.0 for taxes, but a v6 is a v6...