Ford Australia has launched a brand new Platinum trim for the Ranger that slots between the Wildtrack and the Raptor with extra premium appears and options. Similar to the closely-related Ford Everest Platinum SUV, the pickup has fairly beneficiant customary tools and is solely supplied with the three.0-liter V6 turbodiesel.

The brand new trim is visually distinguished by the distinctive chrome-infused grille, the Platinum lettering on the bonnet, the usual Matrix LED headlights, the 20-inch alloy wheels, the silk chrome accents, and the version-specific Equinox Bronze exterior shade that’s obtainable as an possibility. There are additionally a couple of practicality traits like Ford’s new Versatile Rack System that includes folding roof racks and a patented sliding load rack, an influence curler shutter, and a damped tailgate with fuel struts.

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Inside, we discover loads of premium options for the phase, together with the quilted leather-based upholstery, the fake wooden accents on the dashboard, the heated steering wheel, and the heated and ventilated entrance seats with 10-way energy changes and reminiscence features for the driving force.

The dashboard has a closed shelf and higher glovebox, differentiating from lesser Ford Ranger trims. Moreover, the Platinum emblem will be discovered on the glovebox, seats, and flooring mats. By way of expertise, the 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and the 12-inch touchscreen for the infotainment are additionally customary, along with a B&O premium sound system.

The pickup is solely supplied with the three.0-liter V6 turbodiesel producing 247 hp (184 kW / 250 PS) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels by way of the 10-speed automated gearbox and Ford’s electronically managed full-time 4WD system.

The 2023 Ford Ranger Platinum is on the market to order in Australia priced at AU $76,990 (US $51,927) full-spec, with the primary deliveries anticipated in Might 2023. This implies it’s AU $5,800 (US $3,992) dearer than the Ranger Wildtrack with the identical engine/gearbox mixture. Nonetheless, the Ranger Platinum is AU $9,800 (US $6,610) cheaper than the rugged Raptor flagship which comes with a extra highly effective twin-turbo V6 and heavy-duty suspension.