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2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4Diesel10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 788,500ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 405 Nm⛽ 13 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Ford Ranger XLT: the short answer
Ranger XLT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 205,100 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Ranger XLT from ZAR 655,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Ranger XLT125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Ranger XLT405 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Ranger XLT1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ranger XLT13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Ranger XLT237 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.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Ranger XLT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Ranger XLT
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
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
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
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.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2177 kg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Length
5330 mm
5350 mm
Width
1930 mm
1918 mm
Height
1875 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
479 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2177 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3230 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1053 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
989 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
879 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
405 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
Rear
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.7
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Yes
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
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Ranger XLT
Seat Material
Leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XLT grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Hunter Diesel and Ranger XLT 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Ranger XLT 70.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Ranger XLT 55.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Ranger XLT 92.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Ranger XLT 85.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs Ranger XLT 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.
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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 XLT leads by 8 points
Ranger XLT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger XLT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger XLT
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger XLT leads. However, Hunter Diesel 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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