2024 Ford Ranger Review, Features & Perfomance

The Ford Ranger is the most sought-after pick-up truck in Kenya with its comfortable ride, premium cabin, and helpful driver assistance features. Redesigned for the 2024 model, the Ford Ranger now offers even better on-road dynamics and work truck capabilities with driver and passenger comfort. Ford has designed every aspect of the 2024 Ranger to […]

The Ford Ranger is the most sought-after pick-up truck in Kenya with its comfortable ride, premium cabin, and helpful driver assistance features. Redesigned for the 2024 model, the Ford Ranger now offers even better on-road dynamics and work truck capabilities with driver and passenger comfort.

Ford has designed every aspect of the 2024 Ranger to meet the uncompromising demands of its adventurous customers, including the chassis, suspension, powertrains, and connectivity.

The Ranger can be used as a workhorse as well as a family hauler. This bakkie competes with the likes of Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, and VW Amarok.

What’s New

  • New exterior look
  • Interior upgrades

2024 Ford Ranger Grades

XL–  this is the basic trim level that is offered with 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, a Digital instrument cluster display, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen a Six-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto smartphone integration, Forward collision warning with automatic braking and Lane departure warning.

XLT–  The XLT comes with 17-inch Dark Sparkle Silver alloy wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, LED headlights, Dual-zone climate control, Satellite navigation, Manual sliding rear window, LED bed lighting, 120-volt household-style outlet, Wireless phone charging pad, Cloud-based navigation, Remote engine start, Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, Lane keeping assistance, Rear parking sensors and Digital rearview mirror function.

Tremor- This trim comes as a double cab and a range of features including 17″ Alloy wheels, full Time 4WD with Electromagnetic Transfer Case, selectable Drives Modes with Rotary Dial, Off-Road Suspension, LED headlights and taillights, footlights, Honeycomb Radiator Grille, Rear Sports Bar, Vinyl Wrapped Steering Wheel & Leather Gear Knob(S), Adjustable Driver’s Seat: 6-Way Manual Adjust, Auxiliary 12V Power Outlet – Rear of Centre Console, USB Ports (USB A and USB C), center console and Dual Zone Automatic.

Wildtrak– The Wildtrak is equipped with 4×4 with Electronic Shift On The Fly, Selectable Drive Modes, Power Steering LED Headlamps, LED Taillights, Steel Underbody Protection, Roof Rails, Rear Sports Bar, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Knob, Steering Wheel Manual Adjustment, Adjustable Driver’s Seat: 8-way power seat adjustment, Adjustable front passenger seat: 8-way power seat adjustment, Ambient lighting, 12V auxiliary socket, Wireless charger, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Power windows, Adaptive cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, Blind Spot Monitoring with Trailer Cover, 20″ alloy wheels.

Wildtrak X– This trim level is equipped with a Leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob, Manual steering wheel adjustment, Wildtrak X leather accents, an Adjustable driver seat: 8-way power seat adjustment, an Adjustable passenger seat: 8-way power seat adjustment, 12V auxiliary socket, Dual Zone Automatic, Rear electric windows 1-touch up/down, B&O Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, Steering wheel audio/function controls, Apple CarPlay wireless and Android Auto, Smart keyless entry with push button start, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Parking sensors.

Raptor– This is the top-of-the-range model, which features a special suspension with wider front and rear tracks and Fox shock absorbers, fender flares, low-speed cruise control for off-road driving, 17-inch wheels with 33-inch BF Goodrich KO3 all-terrain tires, locking front and rear differentials, front and rear tow hooks, additional off-road drive modes, front bucket seats with extra bolstering and upfitter switches on the overhead console for accessories.

2024 Ford Ranger Interior

Stepping inside the 2024 Ranger you are welcomed by a new 10.1-inch or 12-inch portrait-style centre touchscreen which is equipped with Ford’s latest SYNC 4 infotainment system.

The 2024 Ranger’s interior is not only appropriately modern compared to its dated predecessor, but its quality is surprisingly good for a mid-range truck.

The Ranger can accommodate either 2 or five people depending on the configuration. Front seats get an impressive amount of head- and legroom. The rear seats are equally comfortable with ample space even for six-footers.

The driver is treated to a comfortable seat with six-way manual adjustment in the lower trims while higher trims get Eight-way electric seats with lumbar adjustment. The steering wheel has a wide range of adjustments which makes it easy for the driver to find a comfortable driving position. The driver also gets good forward visibility due to the high driving position and relatively narrow windscreen pillars.

Getting in is easy thanks to the high roof and equally high entrance. There are available running boards to help smaller passengers get into the cab with ease.

2024 Ford Ranger Tech Features

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB ports, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, remote keyless entry, wireless device charging, navigation, satellite radio, HD radio, a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, dual-zone automatic climate control and push-button start.

2024 Ford Ranger Exterior

The 204 Ranger has been redesigned and now looks more angular, functional, and modern ensuring it can handle the demands of any job while still turning heads wherever it goes. The front fascia boasts sweeping LED headlights, with a C clamp configuration, and a chrome piece of trim that integrates the grille and the headlights like the large Ford F150, muscular shoulders, and a twin-dome hood design.

The side profile looks basically the same as the 2023 model with bolder wheel arches incorporated giving the Ranger a sure-footed look.

At the rear end, you get black resigned tail lights, a Ranger lettering across the tailgate, and a Ford badge. Higher trim levels offer unique styling features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, sporty accents, and distinctive badging to enhance Ranger’s overall appeal.

2024 Ford Ranger Performance

The 2024 Ranger comes standard with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 206 horsepower and 500 Nm torque. It is mated with Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission and an on-demand 4-wheel-drive system with 4 drive modes. Higher grades get a new twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine with 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

If you are in need of more power there is the Ranger Raptor trim that features a robust twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.

The 2.0L engine provides plenty of power when driving along the expressway and twisty Mahi Mahiu road. The 2.7L engine on the other hand promises a little more performance but the 3.0 L EcoBoost engine is more capable.

The 2024 Ranger handles well and the ride quality is refined to ensure passengers have maximum comfort.

The steering has just the right amount of weight and assistance making it easy to keep straight on the Kenyan highways and manoeuvre through tight spaces.

2024 Ford Ranger Off-Road Performance

The Ford Ranger is built for extreme offroad driving and is competent when it comes to going off the highways. Its high ground clearance and all-terrain tires make it easy for the Ranger to handle harsh conditions. It is fitted with the  Trail Turn Assist system which allows the bakkie to make tighter turns off-road by applying braking to the inside rear wheel. This system also helps drivers maintain a constant speed while driving off-road hence allowing the driver to focus on their steering inputs.

2024 Ford Ranger Safety Features

  • Pre-Collision Assist
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane-Keeping System
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality,
  • Active Park Assist, which helps with parallel and perpendicular parking by taking over steering duties.
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  •  A 360-degree camera system that provides a bird’s-eye view of the truck’s surroundings
  • Electronic Stability Control

Conclusion 

The Ford Ranger is a formidable truck that strikes the right balance between on-road and off-road capability. The 2024 model has a more upscale interior than ever before, with more room for passengers and luggage.  Updates to the interior include better materials, a more refined dashboard look, and a large touchscreen and driver information display.

If you want to buy the 2024 Ford Ranger simply give us a call at 0722469360 or email us at info@topcar.co.ke. We have developed a network of trusted dealers in Japan, South Africa, the UK, and Dubai who supply us with exceptionally good quality vehicles. Eliminate middlemen and showroom costs by importing the car with us and saving up to KES 500,000. The import process takes 45-60 days and the car is delivered to your doorstep.