Verdict
The RM10,000 gap buys the XLT LED reflector headlamps, 17-inch wheels, rear air vents, a reverse camera and keyless push-button start. It also swaps the XL’s six-speed automatic for a six-speed manual, despite both using the same 168 hp/405 Nm 2.0-litre diesel and 4x4 driveline. For a Malaysian buyer who wants an automatic, the RM118,888 XL is the sharper buy. Choose the XLT only if its added cabin and convenience kit matters more than avoiding a clutch pedal.
Pick the Ford Ranger 2.0 XL 4x4 AT if you want the six-speed automatic and RM10,000 saving over the XLT.
Pick the Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT 4x4 MT if you are happy with a six-speed manual and want LED headlamps, 17-inch wheels and a reverse camera.
Key differences
- Price: RM118,888 | RM128,888
- Transmission: six-speed conventional automatic | six-speed manual
- Wheels and tyres: 16-inch alloys with 255/70R16 tyres | 17-inch alloys with 255/70R17 tyres
- Headlamps: halogen reflector | LED reflector
- Rear air-conditioning: no rear vents | rear vents
- Convenience: manual key, no reverse camera or auto wipers | keyless push-button start, reverse camera and auto wipers
2.0 XL 4x4 AT
- Six-speed conventional automatic
- RM10,000 lower price
- Tiptronic function
- Halogen reflector headlamps instead of LED reflectors
- No reverse camera, auto wipers or rear air vents
- 16-inch wheels rather than 17-inch wheels
2.0 XLT 4x4 MT
- LED reflector headlamps
- Reverse camera and auto wipers
- Rear air vents and Qi wireless charger
- Six-speed manual instead of the XL’s automatic
- Costs RM10,000 more
- No Tiptronic function
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM118,888✓ | RM128,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM438 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm | 168 hp at 3,500 rpm |
| Torque | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6R80 | MT88 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Ford |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 2,227 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 255/70R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 255/70R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 17" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | 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" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 3 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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2.0 XL 4x4 AT vs 2.0 XLT 4x4 MT FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger 2.0 XL 4x4 AT or Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT 4x4 MT better?
The XL is the better buy for drivers who want an automatic and lower outlay. The XLT is better only for buyers who accept a manual gearbox in return for LED headlamps, 17-inch wheels, rear vents and a reverse camera.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT 4x4 MT costs RM10,000 more than the Ford Ranger 2.0 XL 4x4 AT.
Do the XL and XLT have different engine outputs?
No. Both use a 1,996 cc single-turbo diesel producing 168 hp at 3,500 rpm and 405 Nm at 1,750 rpm. The key mechanical difference is the XL’s six-speed automatic versus the XLT’s six-speed manual.
