The updated 2019 Ford Ranger will go on sale in October 2018 with a raft of focused improvements that build on Ranger’s renowned and award-winning off-road capability and on-road versatility.
With upgrades across the line-up, New Zealand’s most popular vehicle the Ford Ranger also brings new technology including Inter-Urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle Detection and Pedestrian Detection[i] as standard on Ranger Wildtrak.
The 2019 Ranger offers new or standardised equipment over its predecessor, for improved convenience, safety and refinement.
“The 2019 Ford Ranger builds upon its now legendary success, adding new levels of innovation and performance that our customers, no matter what their lifestyles require of their Ranger, will appreciate and value,” said Jeremy Nash, Light Commercial Marketing Manager, Ford New Zealand.
“At the foremost, ute customers are all looking for the best value for money with genuine, real-world capability,” added Nash. “The 2019 Ranger will continue to offer segment-leading capability and performance with improvements across the lineup to deliver the value Kiwis prioritise without compromise.”
2019 Ford Ranger XL Series
The Ranger XL is the affordable, dependable workhorse made even more capable thanks to its targeted upgrades that focus on usability, livability and capability. XL benefits from the introduction of an easy-lift tailgate on all pick-up models. With a new internal mechanism, the XL’s tailgate is now lighter to lift, with a 70-per cent reduction in initial force required to raise it for closing. Not only does this mechanism require less effort to lift, it also means that it’s easier to lower.
Ranger’s suspension has also been upgraded across the range to reduce and better control roll, with an emphasis on improving the driving experience when fully-laden and towing.
Offered in single-, super- and double-cab body styles, Ranger XL brings the flexibility and toughness of Ranger’s ladder-frame chassis and design in both 4×2 and 4×4 powertrains.
Standard equipment on 2019 Ford Ranger XL:
Ranger XL Powertrain options:
- 2.2L TDCi, 6 speed automatic transmission, 118kW/385Nm
- 3.2L TDCi, 6 speed automatic transmission, 147kW/470Nm
Ranger XL Exterior features:
- Easy-lift tailgate (pick-up only) (new to XL)
- Upgraded suspension (new to XL)
- Full-colour Rear-view camera (pick-up only)
- Rear parking sensors (pick-up only) (new to XL)
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Inner tie-downs (pick-up only)
- Load-rest (pick-up only)
Ranger XL Interior features:
- Restyled ebony cabin treatment with new decorative finishes (new to XL)
- Bucket seating with six-way driver seat adjustment with lumbar support
- Air-conditioning manual single-zone
- Vinyl floor coverings
- Power windows
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror
- 230V invertor (double and super cab)
- Auto headlamps
- SYNC® 1iii Audio:
- Bluetooth®[ii] with voice control
- AM/FM stereo
- MP3 compatible CD player
- AUX/USB/iPod integration
- 4.2-inch colour multi-function display
- Locking rear-differential
- Cruise Control with steering-wheel mounted controls
- Adjustable speed limiter
- Comprehensive Dynamic Stability Control System (DSC) incl. Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC) on 4×4 XL, Load Adaptive Control (LAC) and Roll Over Mitigation (ROM)
2019 Ford Ranger XLT Series
The most popular model of the Ranger line-up, the Ranger XLT strikes the perfect balance between capability, versatility and the go-anywhere ethos engineered into every Ford Ranger. Ranger XLT has a distinctive new look, with HID headlamps and LED daytime-running lights to create a fresh front-end, while increasing visibility for other road users. Ranger XLT’s easy-lift tailgate leads to an illuminated load box.
Standard equipment on 2019 Ford Ranger XLT (in addition to/in place of XL features):
Ranger XLT Powertrain:
- 3.2L TDCi, 6 speed automatic transmission, 147kW/470Nm
Ranger XLT Exterior features:
- Restyled front grille, fascia and bumper (new to XLT)
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (new to XLT)
- LED Daytime Running Lights (new to XLT)
- Smart keyless entry with push-button start (new to XLT)
- Chrome exterior trim
- Privacy glass
- Rear step bumper with chrome accent
- Power-fold mirrors
- Easy-lift tailgate
- Bedliner with 12V socket
Ranger XLT Interior features:
- Restyled ebony cabin treatment with new decorative finishes for improved quality (new to XLT)
- SYNC® 3 iii with 8.0-inch full-colour touchscreen
- Satellite navigation with MapCare
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
- DAB audio
- Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Front parking sensors
- Rear parking sensors
- Full-colour reversing camera
2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Series
The Ranger Wildtrak will be available with the optional advanced Bi-Turbo powertrain and a raft of standard tech features including Smart keyless entry and push-button engine start, SYNC® 3iii with Apple CarPlay and Android Autov capability, sat-nav, and a lockable hard tonneau cover, making 2019 Wildtrak the best equipped model of the non-Raptor range.
Ranger Wildtrak offers standard Inter-Urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle Detection and Pedestrian Detection and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert. Wildtrak also takes the sweat and tears out of parking thanks to standard Active Park Assist, which also takes account of your load. The driver needs only to apply the throttle and brakes, as the system steers the Ranger into the parking space.
Ranger Wildtrak’s optional Bi-Turbo 10-speed powertrain offers equal-class-leading 3,500kg towing and 961kg* payload, yet its advanced construction and standard stop-start means that it uses less fuel while offering greater refinement and manners, both off- and on-road.
Standard equipment on 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak (in addition to/in place of XLT features):
Ranger Wildtrak Powertrain options:
- 3.2L TDCi, 6 speed automatic transmission, 147kW/470Nm
- 2.0L Bi-Turbo 10 automatic transmission 157kW/500Nm (+$1000 option)
Ranger Wildtrak Exterior features:
- Restyled front grille, fascia with unique Wildtrak bumper (new to Wildtrak)
- LED Front Fog Lamps (new to Wildtrak)
- Black 18-inch alloy wheels (new to Wildtrak)
- Power lock tailgate (new to Wildtrak)
- Inter-Urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle Detection and Pedestrian Detection (new to Wildtrak)
- Semi Auto Active Park Assist (Parallel) (new to Wildtrak)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (new to Wildtrak)
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert
- Driver Impairment Monitor
- Lane Keep Assist / Lane Departure Warning
- Auto High Beam
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Side steps with brushed inserts
- Wildtrak sports bar
- Rear step bumper with colour accent
- Puddle lamps
- Roller shutter
Ranger Wildtrak Interior features:
- Restyled ebony cabin treatment with new decorative finishes for improved quality (new to Wildtrak)
- Re-styled all-black, partial leather seating with heated front row (new to Wildtrak)
- Eight-way power-adjust driver seat with lumbar support
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever
2019 Ford Ranger Powertrains
| 2.2L 4-cylinder
TDCi |
3.2L 5-cylinder
TDCi |
2.0L Bi-Turbo 4-cylinder (new)) | |
| MAX. POWER | 118kW @ 3,200rpm | 147kW @ 3,000rpm | 157kW @ 3,750rpm |
| MAX. TORQUE | 385Nm @ 1,600-2,500rpm |
470Nm@ 1,750-2,500rpm |
500Nm@
1,750-2,000rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic
(new) |
| EMISSIONS LEVEL |
Euro V | Euro V | Euro V |
| AUTO STOP-START | N/A | N/A | þ |
| TOWING CAPACITY | 3500kg | 3,500kg | 3,500kg
(excl. Ranger Raptor) |
2019 Ford Ranger Recommended Retail Pricing1
4X2 RRP$
4×2 XL Single Cab Chassis Cab, 6 speed automatic transmission, 2.2L 37,990
4×2 XL Super Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 2.2L 43,490
4×2 XL Double Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 2.2L 46,990
4×2 XLT Double Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 51,490
4X4
4×4 XL Single Cab Chassis Cab, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 49,990
4×4 XL Super Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 56,990
4×4 XL Double Cab Chassis Cab, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 55,990
4×4 XL Double Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 58,490
4×4 XLT Double Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 63,990
4×4 Wildtrak Double Cab Wellside, 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.2L 70,990
4×4 Wildtrak Double Cab Wellside, 10 speed automatic transmission, 2.0L BiTurbo 71,990
4×4 Raptor Double Cab Wellside, 10 speed automatic transmission, 2.0L BiTurbo 84,990
1These are the RRPs for the vehicles only. On road costs may be payable by a customer in relation to the purchase of this vehicle. The final transaction price will be as negotiated by the customer with their chosen Dealer.
1Recommended Retail Prices only. Prices shown include GST. The actual selling price for options and accessories (fitted or unfitted) is at the dealers’ discretion.
[i] Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate in some driving and road conditions (including at certain speeds) or adverse weather.
[ii] Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is under license. Some phones not compatible.
