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2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2Petrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Chassis Cab remains close.
EX-8 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 153,100 cheaperEX-8 Chassis Cab from ZAR 581,900 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
EX-8 Chassis Cab103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
EX-8 Chassis Cab373 Nm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
EX-8 Chassis Cab3907 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EX-8 Chassis Cab5.5 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
EX-8 Chassis Cab200 mm
Ranger Sport237 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
3.9D Chassis Cab 5MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Chassis cab
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Cab body
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
2055 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Pickup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
Seat Material
Cloth
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1440 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Cloth
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
8-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-A and USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.1
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.1
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Digital display
Connected Services
SYNC
Ford app connectivity
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.1
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Audio
-
AM/FM stereo
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
USB-A and USB-C
Radio
-
AM/FM
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Ranger Sport
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This EX-8 Chassis Cab and Ranger Sport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs Ranger Sport not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
EX-8 Chassis Cab and Ranger Sport image comparison
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ranger Sport leads by 14 points
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Chassis Cab remains close.
Performance
Ranger Sport +27
Efficiency
Ranger Sport +14
Safety
EX-8 Chassis Cab +2
Practicality
Ranger Sport +18
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, EX-8 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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