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    2021 Ford Ranger

    The 2021 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 $42,690 for the XL variant and topping out at $85,990 for the Raptor variant.

    There are 7 variants of the Ranger available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2016.

    The 2021 Ranger was offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Ford Ranger include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (157kW/500Nm), 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (118kW/385Nm) and 3.2L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (147kW/470Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 10-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $42,690 - $85,990
    Transmission
    6 or 10-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $42,690 - $85,990
    Transmission
    6 or 10-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

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    2021 Ford Ranger

    Available Variants

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

    2021 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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    Power to Weight
    60.11 - 78.19 kW/t
    57.25 kW/t
    126.77 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 8.9 L/100km
    6.7 L/100km
    13.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    899 - 1,194 km
    688 km
    1,194 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 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
    3,090 - 3,200 kg
    2,631 kg
    4,495 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 - 3,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    4,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28 - 32.5°
    20.4°
    40.7°
    Departure Angle
    21 - 28°
    18°
    29.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    232 - 283 mm
    190 mm
    286 mm
    Payload Capacity
    758 - 1,483 kg
    527 kg
    1,483 kg
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    2021 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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    2021 Ford Ranger

    Dimensions

    5,113 mm
    1,860 mm
    inc mirror: 2,163 mm
    1,800 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,113 mm
    Overall Width1,860 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,163 mm
    Overall Height1,800 mm
    Wheelbase3,220 mm
    Turning Circle12,700 mm
    Load Capacity1,483 mm

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

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    2021 Ford Ranger

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL variant that starts from $42,690.

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    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the Raptor variant that starts from $85,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XL, XLT, FX4, Fx4 Max, Wildtrak and Wildtrak X.

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    The largest Ford Ranger is the Raptor variant which measures 2028mm wide, 5398mm in length and sits 1873mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 157kW of power and 500nm of torque are the FX4, XLT, Fx4 Max, Wildtrak, Wildtrak X and Raptor variants.

    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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