Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Ford Ranger T6.2 is the clear new-versus-outgoing step up if the budget stretches: the RM36,978 gap buys 168 hp and 405 Nm against 123 hp and 320 Nm, plus six airbags, stability control and a five-year/160,000-km warranty. It is also RM160 cheaper in annual road tax. The Ford Ranger T6 Facelift remains the lower-entry choice, with the same 80-litre tank, six-speed manual and five-seat double-cab layout, but its two airbags and absent stability control are hard to ignore.
Pick the Ford Ranger T6 Facelift if the RM36,978 lower purchase price, 253-kg lower kerb weight and rear parking sensors matter more than newer safety equipment and output.
Pick the Ford Ranger T6.2 if you want 168 hp, 405 Nm, six airbags, stability control and five years of manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift RM78,910; Ford Ranger T6.2 RM115,888.
- Output: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift 123 hp and 320 Nm; Ford Ranger T6.2 168 hp and 405 Nm.
- Safety: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift has 2 airbags and no stability control; Ford Ranger T6.2 has 6 airbags and stability control.
- Warranty: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift gets 3 years/100,000 km; Ford Ranger T6.2 gets 5 years/160,000 km.
- Kerb weight: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift 1,974 kg; Ford Ranger T6.2 2,227 kg.
- Annual road tax: Ford Ranger T6 Facelift RM598; Ford Ranger T6.2 RM438.
T6 Facelift
- RM36,978 cheaper to buy.
- 253 kg lighter kerb weight.
- Four rear parking sensors.
- 123 hp and 320 Nm trail the T6.2’s 168 hp and 405 Nm.
- Only two airbags and no stability control.
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter.
T6.2
- 168 hp and 405 Nm diesel output.
- Six airbags, stability control and hill descent control.
- Five-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM36,978 dearer to buy.
- 253 kg heavier.
- No rear parking sensors, where the T6 Facelift has four.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM78,910✓ | RM115,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM598 | RM438✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 2,198 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 123 hp at 3,700 rpm | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,700 rpm | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 94.6 mm | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | MT82 | MT88 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Ford |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,362 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,815 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 1,974 kg | 2,227 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 255/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 255/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 | Bridgestone Dueler H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 2 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 1-DIN Audio System with AM/FM/CD/MP3 and 4 speakers | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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T6 Facelift vs T6.2 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger T6 Facelift or Ford Ranger T6.2 better?
The Ford Ranger T6.2 is better equipped on the stated specifications, with 168 hp, 405 Nm, six airbags, stability control and a five-year/160,000-km warranty. Choose the T6 Facelift chiefly for its much lower entry price and lower weight.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger T6.2 costs RM115,888 versus RM78,910 for the Ford Ranger T6 Facelift, a difference of RM36,978. Its annual road tax is lower, however: RM438 versus RM598.
Which Ranger has the stronger diesel engine?
The Ford Ranger T6.2 has the stronger diesel, producing 168 hp at 3,500 rpm and 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm. The Ford Ranger T6 Facelift produces 123 hp at 3,700 rpm and 320 Nm at 1,700 rpm.
