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    2006 Ford Ranger

    The new Ford Ranger is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $47,990 for the.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/330Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2006 Ranger is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $20,990 - $47,990

    Transmission

    5-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    Retail Price

    $20,990 - $47,990

    Transmission

    5-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis or Utility

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    2006 Ford Ranger

    Available Variants

    The Ford Ranger comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XL and the most expensive being XLT.

    2006 Ford Ranger

    Reviews

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    Pros

    • Still a brilliant ute to live with
    • Even more capability and capacity
    • Range expanding to include pickup, XLT

    Cons

    • Pricing is ambitious
    • No tray included
    • Most people won't need what it offers
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    Power to Weight
    58.46 - 75.41 kW/t
    42.51 kW/t
    103.56 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 10.4 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    14 L/100km
    Price
    $20,990 - $47,990
    $19,490
    $52,890
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,841 - 3,068 kg
    2,440 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    4,500 - 5,500 kg
    3,940 kg
    5,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,250 - 3,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    24 - 34°
    24°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    18 - 33°
    18°
    53°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    181 - 207 mm
    181 mm
    235 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,043 - 1,408 kg
    751 kg
    1,430 kg
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    2006 Ford Ranger

    Historical Information

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    XL

    2026

    $37,130

    XL

    2025

    $48,230

    XLT

    2026

    $52,990

    Black Edition

    2026

    $53,490

    XLT

    2025

    $56,690

    XLS

    2026

    $57,880

    XLS

    2025

    $57,880

    Sport

    2026

    $66,390

    Sport

    2025

    $66,390

    Wildtrak

    2026

    $69,890

    Wildtrak

    2025

    $69,890

    Wolftrak

    2026

    $70,990

    Tremor

    2026

    $75,090

    Wildtrak X

    2025

    $77,640

    Platinum

    2026

    $80,890

    Super Duty

    2026

    $82,990

    Stormtrak

    2025

    $86,990

    Raptor

    2026

    $90,690

    Super Duty Xlt

    2026

    $95,990

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    2.0L Combustion
    3.0L Combustion
    2.3L PHEV
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Electric
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Cab Chassis
    Utility
    Number of Doors
    2 Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Rear
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    125 kW
    154 kW
    184 kW
    207 kW
    292 kW
    150 kW

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    2006 Ford Ranger

    Dimensions

    4,841 mm
    1,715 mm
    1,622 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,841 mm
    Overall Width1,715 mm
    Overall Height1,622 mm
    Wheelbase2,985 mm
    Turning Circle12,000 mm
    Load Capacity1,373 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the undefined that starts from $20,990.

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    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the undefined that starts from $47,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is offered by the undefined which can tow 3000 kg

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    The largest Ford Ranger is the undefined which measures 1807mm wide, 5175mm in length and sits 1755mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Ranger is the undefined which has 115kW of power and 380nm of torque from its 3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Ranger is the undefined which weighs 3068 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Ranger uses Diesel.

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