ford ranger reviews 2023

The 2023 Ford Ranger is Australia’s favourite multitool: V6 diesel grunt available, slick 10‑speed, and a cabin with a giant screen that makes your phone feel shy. Towing is a proper 3,500 kg, payload can nudge ~1,000 kg, and the full-time 4WD on V6 models is a welcome “why didn’t they do this sooner?” moment. It’s quieter, smarter and easier to live with than the old one, and the tray is actually shaped for real tools, not just ego. Downsides? Prices climbed, fuel use rises if you lean on the V6, unladen ride can still jiggle like a pogo stick, and wait times haven’t always been saintly. Tech is great but can be glitchy on a bad day, and off-road tyres hum like a didgeridoo on the highway. Overall: class-leading polish with tradie-tough bones—just bring a sensible hat and a slightly larger budget.