While many have questioned Fords decision to add petrol derivatives to its Ranger line-up, the Blue Oval firmly believes that the timing is right to give bakkie buyers more choice.
Ford officially this week introduced the 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine, which produces 222kW of power and 452Nm of torque, to the Ranger. It is the sole powertrain in the North American Ford Ranger and was also briefly offered locally in the Mustang.
Effectively replacing the 152kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, the 2.3-litre takes its place alongside the 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre single turbo diesel, 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel and the Raptors performance 292kW/583Nm 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engines. 10-speed automatic transmission is the sole choice of gearbox on all engine derivatives except for the single turbo diesel, which also offers a six-speed auto box.
