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Ford Ranger IV SuperCrew (Americas) 2.3 EcoBoost (270 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford Ranger:
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debuting as a compact pickup in North America in 1982 for the 1983 model year, the Ranger was later introduced in some South American countries. From 1998 to 2011, the Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American market. In 2011, Ford introduced the first Ranger based on the T6 platform. Considered a mid-size pickup truck, the model was developed in-house by Ford Australia. In that same year, the North American-market Ranger was discontinued, leaving the T6 platform-based Ranger as the sole Ranger model worldwide....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV SuperCrew (Americas) Overview:
Ford Ranger (IV SuperCrew (Americas)). With 420 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.3 EcoBoost (270 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong acceleration and ample power for daily driving and light to moderate towing, thanks to its turbocharged nature and 10-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Delivers respectable fuel economy for a gasoline-powered mid-size pickup, making it a balanced choice for power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong and efficient EcoBoost engine options
- • Impressive towing and payload capacities for its class
- • Capable off-road performance, especially with 4x4 and Raptor trims
- • Modern interior with available technology features
- • Good fuel economy, particularly with the diesel option
Cons:
- • Ride quality can be firm, typical for a body-on-frame truck
- • Interior materials are functional but not always premium
- • Rear seat legroom can be tight for adult passengers on longer journeys
- • Not as refined or quiet as some unibody crossovers or SUVs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V SuperCrew (Americas): 2023 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Ranger |
| Generation: | IV SuperCrew (Americas) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 EcoBoost (270 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | January, 2019 |
| End of production: | May, 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 270 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 119.4 Hp/l [3mm less] |
| Torque: | 420 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 2261 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.9 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 2744 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3402 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 21.5° |
| Length: | 5354 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Width: | 1862 mm mm [145mm less] |
| Height: | 1806 mm mm [122mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3221 mm mm [48mm less] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1976 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2179 mm |
| Front overhang: | 909 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1224 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 213 mm |
| Approach angle: | 28.7° |
| Departure angle: | 25.4° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 10 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 255/70 R16; 255/65 R17; 265/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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