Skip advert
Advertisement

New 2022 Ford Ranger available to order from £47,220

The latest Ford Ranger pick-up can be had with a new V6 powertrain

The new Ford Ranger has arrived in the UK, with prices starting from £47,220 including VAT. The new Ranger is the fourth generation of the American pick-up to go on sale over here, and the badge has managed to secure a 40-per cent market share in recent years. 

The success of the Ranger has been helped by rivals including Mitsubishi, Nissan and Volkswagen leaving the market, although a second-generation VW Amarok will return in 2023, sharing plenty of parts with this Ranger. The Ford is available now, though, with the choice of two powertrains, and a four-cylinder 2.3-litre petrol Ecoboost unit set to join later.

For the time being, customers can choose between the entry-level 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder with 202bhp and 500Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel with 237bhp and 600Nm of torque. Both engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels. A five or six-speed manual gearbox will be available on lower-spec models in the future. 

Both the current Ranger models can only be had in Wildtrak trim, with the double-cab bodystyle. The more expensive V6 model starts from £48,900, including VAT. The V6 can achieve 27.4mpg on a combined cycle, whereas the 2.0-litre is more fuel efficient, offering 32.4mpg.

Advertisement - Article continues below
Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement - Article continues below

The new Ranger is 50mm wider than the old model, and Ford has not only re-engineered the Ranger’s suspension (placing the dampers beyond the frame of the vehicle for better ride comfort and performance) but also increased the capacity of the load bed to accommodate pallets and other materials more easily.

Practicality has been at the heart of this new truck’s development, according to the brand, and as a result, the new Ranger’s rear bumper now also incorporates side steps to help with access to the load bed.

Optional extras for the Wildtrak include a powered roller shutter for the bed, a manual roll top, a powered towing pack, 20-inch wheels (18-inchers come as standard) and a ‘Tehcnology Package’, adding various safety features such as lane-change assist, reverse parking aid, speed sign recognition and blind-spot monitoring. 

In terms of design, the Ranger features a completely new look similar to the American-market Ford F150 pick-up, with distinctive daytime running lights and optional LED headlights. The tailgate features the ‘Ranger’ stamped across it, unlike the sticker found on the outgoing model. 

Inside, the Ranger gets a redesigned dash with new materials; automatic models will feature a cut-down e-shifter’ gear selector with an electronic parking brake. It also features the latest SYNC4 infotainment system displayed on either a 10 or 12-inch portrait touchscreen (the larger screen is standard on Wildtrak models). Wildtrak versions also get partial leather seats with orange stitching and Wildtrak logos. 

There’s also a fully digital instrument cluster with customisable views - everything from information on navigation to the pitch angle of the vehicle – as well as the six new driving modes (similar to those found in the current Ranger Raptor) that are programmed into the touchscreen. For safer off-roading and easier parking, the Ranger will also get a 360-degree camera.

Pricing for further models can be expected towards the end of the year, with first deliveries of the new Ranger expected in early 2023. 

What does the new Ford Ranger have to beat? Click here for our list of the best pick-up trucks on sale now

Skip advert
Advertisement
Senior news reporter

A keen petrol-head, Alastair Crooks has a degree in journalism and worked as a car salesman for a variety of manufacturers before joining Auto Express in Spring 2019 as a Content Editor. Now, as our senior news reporter, his daily duties involve tracking down the latest news and writing reviews.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Best used tow cars 2024/2025
Best used tow cars - header image

Best used tow cars 2024/2025

Navigating the used tow car market? These top contenders are well worth a look…
Best cars & vans
11 Nov 2024
New Ford Ranger EV will be a ‘game changer’ when it arrives in 2027
Ford Ranger PHEV plugged in to charger

New Ford Ranger EV will be a ‘game changer’ when it arrives in 2027

We can expect Ford’s mid-size electric pickup to launch in the next few years
News
1 Nov 2024
Best snow cars 2024
Best snow cars - header image

Best snow cars 2024

Don’t get caught out in extreme conditions this winter. We’ve picked 10 showroom buys that should keep you safe
Best cars & vans
11 Oct 2024
New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up
Ford Ranger PHEV - front tracking

New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up

The hybrid Ford Ranger can provide 27 miles of EV range or act as a mobile generator in remote spots
News
16 Sep 2024

Most Popular

Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout
Towbar

Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout

Allianz tells Auto Express it was ‘right in principle’, but has agreed to cover the claim in full
News
20 Dec 2024
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
BMW 330e - front tracking

New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy

The facelifted BMW 330e PHEV is a top business choice
Road tests
18 Dec 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Kona Electric is a winner at £199 a month
Hyundai Kona Electric - main image

Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Kona Electric is a winner at £199 a month

Hyundai’s Kona Electric impressed us from day one, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 17 December.
News
17 Dec 2024