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    2009 Ford Ranger

    The 2009 Ford Ranger is a ute offered in cab-chassis (extra or double-cab) or pick-up (extra or double-cab) body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $36,790 for the XL variant and topping out at $62,856 for the Wildtrak variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Ranger available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2009.

    The 2009 Ranger was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Ford Ranger include 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (105kW/330Nm) and 3.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (115kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $36,790 - $62,856
    Transmission
    5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $36,790 - $62,856
    Transmission
    5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

    5 Reviews

    2009 Ford Ranger

    Available Variants

    The Ford Ranger comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XL and the most expensive being Wildtrak.

    2009 Ford Ranger

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    Pros

    • More responsive base diesel
    • Cheaper, more extensive V6 options
    • More equipment at base level

    Cons

    • Base diesel loses Bi-Turbo's grunt
    • Still lots of cabin hard plastics
    • Still one of the priciest utes
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    2009 Ford Ranger

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    Power to Weight
    60.3 - 69.15 kW/t
    53.37 kW/t
    104.16 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.5 - 10.4 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    14 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    673 - 824 km
    571 km
    964 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    5 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,870 - 3,037 kg
    2,720 kg
    3,044 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,250 - 3,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    3,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    34°
    29°
    34°
    Departure Angle
    26°
    22°
    29.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    181 - 214 mm
    181 mm
    233 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,108 - 1,308 kg
    774 kg
    1,311 kg
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    2009 Ford Ranger

    Historical Information

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    XL

    2026

    $56,490

    XLT

    2026

    $57,490

    Sport

    2026

    $59,990

    Wildtrak

    2026

    $76,990

    Raptor

    2026

    $86,990

    Wildtrak 10 Year Edition

    2025

    $89,990

    Platinum

    2026

    $92,990

    Stormtrak

    2025

    $94,990

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    2.0L Combustion
    2.3L Phev
    3.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Electric
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Chassis Cab
    Pickup
    Number of Doors
    2 Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Rear
    Maximum Power
    154 kW
    207 kW
    184 kW
    150 kW
    292 kW

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    2009 Ford Ranger

    Dimensions

    4,848 mm
    1,715 mm
    1,622 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,848 mm
    Overall Width1,715 mm
    Overall Height1,622 mm
    Wheelbase2,985 mm
    Turning Circle12,000 mm
    Load Capacity1,308 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2009 Ford Ranger

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL variant that starts from $36,790.

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    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the Wildtrak variant that starts from $62,856.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Ford Ranger is the XLT variant which measures 1788mm wide, 5173mm in length and sits 1762mm tall.

    All variants of the Ford Ranger have a maximum power of 115kW and 380nm of torque.

    The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Ford Ranger is the XL variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3037 kg.

    The Ford Ranger uses Diesel fuel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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