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    2012 Ford Ranger

    The 2012 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 $40,640 for the XL variant and topping out at $66,640 for the Wildtrak variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Ranger available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2011.

    The 2012 Ranger was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Ford Ranger is only available with a diesel engine that produces 147kW and 470Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $40,640 - $66,640
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-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
    $40,640 - $66,640
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

    4 Reviews

    2012 Ford Ranger

    Available Variants

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

    2012 Ford Ranger

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    Pros

    • Spectacular platform
    • Twin-turbo V6 provides plenty of punch
    • Very easy to live with

    Cons

    • Chews through petrol
    • Price coming close to nudging six figures
    • Reduced towing capacity
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    2012 Ford Ranger

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    Power to Weight
    65.33 - 81.76 kW/t
    48.08 kW/t
    86.93 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.4 - 9.6 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    833 - 952 km
    676 km
    1,096 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    5 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,200 kg
    2,750 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28 - 29°
    20.7°
    48.7°
    Departure Angle
    28°
    20.3°
    35.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    232 - 237 mm
    190 mm
    314 mm
    Payload Capacity
    950 - 1,402 kg
    776 kg
    1,648 kg
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    2012 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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    2012 Ford Ranger

    Dimensions

    5,359 mm
    1,850 mm
    1,804 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,359 mm
    Overall Width1,850 mm
    Overall Height1,804 mm
    Wheelbase3,220 mm
    Turning Circle11,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,279 mm

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

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    2012 Ford Ranger

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL variant that starts from $40,640.

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    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the Wildtrak variant that starts from $66,640.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Ford Ranger is the Wildtrak variant which measures 1850mm wide, 5351mm in length and sits 1845mm tall.

    All variants of the Ford Ranger have a maximum power of 147kW and 470nm 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 3200 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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