Ford Ranger III Super Cab (facelift 2015) 3.2 TDCi (200 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

8.3 / 10
Safety 5.0 / 5
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Ford Ranger:

The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debuting as a compact pickup in North America in 1982 for the 1983 model year, the Ranger was later introduced in some South American countries. From 1998 to 2011, the Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American market. In 2011, Ford introduced the first Ranger based on the T6 platform. Considered a mid-size pickup truck, the model was developed in-house by Ford Australia. In that same year, the North American-market Ranger was discontinued, leaving the T6 platform-based Ranger as the sole Ranger model worldwide....(Read more on Wikipedia)

III Super Cab (facelift 2015) Overview:

Ford Ranger (III Super Cab (facelift 2015)). With 470 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1954 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

3.2 TDCi (200 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Delivers robust performance with the powerful 3.2L engine and smooth automatic transmission, ideal for road-focused tasks.

Fuel Economy

Good fuel economy for its power output, benefiting from the lack of a 4x4 system, making it efficient for highway use.

Best Use Case: Primarily highway driving, heavy towing on paved roads, and applications where off-road capability is not required.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Robust build quality and durability for demanding tasks
  • • Strong engine lineup, especially the 3.2L TDCi for towing and heavy loads
  • • Excellent off-road capability with high ground clearance and wading depth
  • • Improved interior and technology post-facelift
  • • Good safety rating (5-star Euro NCAP)

Cons:

  • • Ride comfort can be firm, especially when unladen, due to leaf spring rear suspension
  • • Fuel economy, particularly with the 3.2L engine and automatic transmission, can be high
  • • Large dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
  • • Interior refinement, while improved, still lags behind some SUVs

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Double Cab: 2011 - 2015).

General:
Brand:Ford
Model:Ranger
Generation:III Super Cab (facelift 2015)
Modification (Engine):3.2 TDCi (200 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:2015
End of production:2018
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Pick-up
Seats:5
Doors:2
Engine:
Engine systems:Particulate filter
Power:200 Hp @ 3000 rpm.
Power per litre:62.5 Hp/l
Torque:470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm.
Engine displacement:3198
Number of cylinders:5
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity:9.75 l
Coolant:13.5 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:89.9 mm mm
Piston Stroke:100.8 mm mm
Compression ratio:15.7:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.5 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Maximum speed:175 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.8 kg/Hp, 102.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.2 kg/Nm, 240.5 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1954
Max. weight:3200
Max load:1246
Fuel tank capacity:80 l
Size:
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle:25°
Wading depth:600 mm
Length:5277-5354 mm mm [82mm less]
Width:1860 mm mm [10mm more]
Height:1804 mm mm [11mm less]
Wheelbase:3220 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1590 mm
Rear (Back) track:1590 mm
Front overhang:908 mm
Rear overhang:1149 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):135 mm
Approach angle:28°
Departure angle:28°
Climb angle:32°
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires size215/70 R16; 255/70 R16; 265/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Wheel rims size16; 17; 18
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear suspensionDependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs

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