KIA K2700 vs Ford Ranger Platinum

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l

Ford Ranger Platinum

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4 Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 1,179,500 ex-showroom

⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l

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Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs Ford Ranger Platinum: the short answer

Ranger Platinum has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 827,505 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Ranger Platinum from ZAR 1,179,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Maximum Power	K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm	Ranger Platinum184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque	K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm	Ranger Platinum600 Nm
Engine Size	K27002665 cc	Ranger Platinum2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	K270010.5 km/l	Ranger Platinum11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	K2700195 mm	Ranger Platinum237 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.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Ford Ranger Platinum

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating

4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-10-27

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

K2700

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: General Use

Specification evidence leader

Ranger Platinum

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Ranger Platinum

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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Front Brake Disc Diameter	280 mm	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated disc
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Not Available
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	260 mm	-
Parking Brake Type	Manual	-
Tyre Size	185R14C	255/55 R20
Wheel Rim Size	185R14C	20″ Alloy
Front Tyre Width	185 mm	-
Rear Tyre Width	185 mm	-
Wheel Diameter	185R14C	20″ Alloy
Wheel Type	Steel	20″ Alloy
Tyre Type	Radial	255/55 R20
Tyre Load Index	112	-
Tyre Speed Rating	L	-
Spare Tyre	Full-Size Spare	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy
Spare Wheel Type	Full-Size Spare	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	No	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display	No	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	No	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	No	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	No	Standard
Wheel Material	Steel	20″ Alloy
Wheels	Steel	20″ Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full-Size Spare	-
Handbrake Type	Manual	Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake	Manual	-
Wheel Size Type	185R14C	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	No	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	No	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	No	-
Cornering Brake Control	No	-
Auto Brake Hold	Manual	-

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Intercooler	No	-
Rev Matching	No	Not Available
Performance Data Logger	No	Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined	9.5	-
Engine Start Stop	No	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	No	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Drag Coefficient	0.45	-
Load Bed Length	1800 mm	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	1500 mm	Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	-
Steering Response	Normal	-
Skid Plates	No	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Side Steps	No	Standard/available
Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy
Tyre Repair Kit	No	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	-
Hill Start Assist	No	Standard
Speed Limiter	Yes	Standard
Speed Alert System	No	Adjustable speed limiter
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	-
Surround View Monitor	No	Yes
Adaptive Dampers	No	Not Available
Wireless Charging	No	Yes
Voice Command	No	-
Voice Command Support	No	-
Digital Speedometer	No	-
Driver Display	Analogue Cluster	-
Heads Up Display	No	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Multi Function Steering	No	-
Steering Mounted Controls	No	Standard
Air Conditioning	No	Dual-zone automatic climate control
AC Type	No	Dual-zone automatic climate control
Climate Control	No	Dual-zone automatic climate control
Climate Zones	1	-
Rear Air Conditioning	No	-
Glovebox Cooling	No	-
Seat Type	Vinyl Seats	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	No	-
Rear Seat Split	No	-
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	-
Front Armrest	No	Centre console
Vanity Mirror	No	-
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	12V outlet
Front Power Outlet	No	12V outlet
Rear Reading Lamps	No	-
Keyless Entry	No	Yes
Push Button Start	No	Yes
Push Button Start	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	Available
Remote Start	No	Available
Remote Central Locking	Yes	Power door dead locks
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Manual	-
Boot Opener	Manual	-
Power Windows	No	Yes
Power Mirrors	No	Standard
Heated Mirrors	No	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	No	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	No	-
Remote Side Mirror	No	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Yes
Rear Window Defroster	No	-
Rear Defogger	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	-
Tail Lamps	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	Standard
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Sunroof	No	No
Panoramic Roof	No	No
Roof Antenna	Yes	-
Rear Wing	No	-
Aero Kit	No	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	No	-
Ride Mode Selection	No	-
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Powered Tailgate	No	-
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Loadbox Length Mm	1800 mm	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	1500 mm	Not Applicable
Trim Level	flagship	flagship
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Flagship / premium derivative
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	-
Diff Lock	No	-
Difflock	No	-
Vdc	No	Dynamic Stability Control
TPMS	No	Not Available
Sonar	No	-
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Bottle Holders	2	Standard
Glove Box	Yes	-
Manual Aircon	No	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	No	-
Passive Entry Start	No	-
Wireless Charger	No	Yes
Lift Gate	No	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	No	-
Power Socket 12v	Yes	12V outlet
Sound System	2	10
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	-
Mirror	Manual	-
Rim Size	185R14C	20″ Alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	No	-
Sub Frame	Body-on-Frame	Ladder Frame
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Source Model Column	k2700	ranger-platinum
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	-
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	-
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	-
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Standard
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Bed Extender	Not Available	-
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	-
Sports Bar	Not Available	-
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	-
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Bakkie towing support
Unlocking	No	Yes
Walk Away Lock	No	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	No	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	No	-
Front Wiper	No	-
Front Wipers Type	No	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	No	-
Reading Lights Rear	No	-
Centre Console	No	Standard
Side Impact Bars	Yes	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Mudflaps	-	Standard/available
Rear Step Bumper	-	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Remote Start Engine	-	Available
Side Step	-	Standard/available
Sport Plus Mode	-	Not Available
Tie Down Hooks	-	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar	-	Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch	-	Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Fuel Octane Requirement	B7 Diesel	Diesel
Variable Valve Timing	No	-
Particulate Filter	DPF	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	No	-
Idle CO2 Output	261	-
CO2 Emissions	249 g/km	Not Applicable
Start Stop System	No	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 3	-
Noise Level	78 dB	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	249	-
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage	10.5 km/l	11.9 km/l
City Mileage	9.1 km/l	9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	11.8 km/l	13.9 km/l
Real-world Mileage	10.5 km/l	11.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop	No	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	Euro 3	Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	80 l
Fuel Tank Litres	70	80
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Engine Position	Front Transverse	-
Gearbox	5-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type	Manual Transmission	Automatic
Number of Gears	5	10
Gear Shift Type	Manual	Automatic selector
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clutch Type	Single Dry Disc	Torque converter
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Final Drive Ratio	4.10	Not Applicable
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
Drivetrain Layout	RWD	4WD
Differential Lock	No	Yes
LSD Available	No	Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	15.2:1	-
Gearbox Type	5-Speed Manual	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	5	10
Axle Layout	RWD	Front and rear driven axles
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Applicable
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Yes
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Yes
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Two-speed electronic transfer case
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	-
Low Range	Not Applicable	Yes
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	2.7
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	No
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Yes
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Electronic 4WD selector
Differential Type Front	Not Available	-
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	-
Drive Mode Selector	-	4WD/off-road drive mode support

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Brake Override System	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	Not Available
Airbags	0	Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Driver Airbag	No	Yes
Passenger Airbag	No	Yes
Side Airbags	No	Standard
Curtain Airbags	No	Standard
Knee Airbag	No	Driver knee
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Yes
Whiplash Protection	No	-
ABS	No	Yes
BA	No	Not Available
EBD	No	Yes
Brake Assist	No	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	No	Yes
Stability Control	No	Yes
TCS	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Hill Hold	No	Yes
Hill Start Assist	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Yes
AEB	No	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	No	-
Lane Change Warning	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	Yes
Fatigue Detection	No	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	No	Yes
ISOFIX Mounts	No	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Power door dead locks
Alarm System	No	Perimeter alarm
ABS EBD	No	Yes
ESC With Traction Control	No	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	0	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	0	-
Anti Theft Alarm	No	Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	-	Standard
Tracking System	-	Vehicle locator via app

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Alternator	Yes	-
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 l	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	7500	15 000 km
Service Plan	1 Year / 15,000 km	6 year / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration	1 Year / 15,000 km	6 year / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance	1 Year / 15,000 km	6 year / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan	1 Year / 15,000 km	6 year / 90 000 km
Service Interval	7500	15 000 km
First Service At	7500	-
Approx Service Cost	R1,800 per service	-
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	-
Service Intervals	7500	15 000 km
Battery Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	-

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.7 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	10.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	10.6 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	12.4 l/100km	-

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
EV Mode	No	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	No	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert	No	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Adaptive cruise control
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	Yes
Auto Highbeam	No	Yes
Reversing Camera	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	Yes
Reverse Camera	No	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Front and rear
Park Assist	No	Yes
360 Degree Camera	No	Yes
Auto Wipers	No	Yes
Auto Lights	No	-
Eco Mode	No	-
Sport Mode	No	-
Blind Spot Warning	No	Yes
Emergency Braking	No	-
Pre-Collision System	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	-
Reverse Camera Type	No	-
Around View Monitor	No	Yes
Surround View Camera	No	Yes
Parking Distance Sensors	No	-
Parking Sensor	No	-
Front Camera	No	-
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	No	-

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Locking Differential	No	Electronic rear differential lock
Approach Angle	25 deg	30.0 deg
Departure Angle	18 deg	25.6 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	-
Ramp-over Angle	19 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Yes	Front recovery hook
Underbody Protection	No	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Yes
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Normal \| Eco \| Tow/Haul \| Slippery \| Mud/Ruts \| Sand
Ground Clearance Min	195 mm	237 mm
Ground Clearance Max	195 mm	237 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	-
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Selectable 4WD with low range
Terrain Response System	Not Available	-
Crawl Control	Not Available	-
Underbody Camera	Not Available	-
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	-
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	-
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	-
Approach Angle Deg	25 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	18 deg	-
Breakover Angle	16 deg	22.0 deg
Wading Depth	Not Available	800 mm
Engine Sump Guard	-	Underbody protection

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Length	4870 mm	5350 mm
Width	1840 mm	1918 mm
Height	2060 mm	1886 mm
Wheelbase	2685 mm	3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	195 mm	237 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	11.4 m	12.9 m
Kerb Weight	1880 kg	2345 kg
Doors	2 doors	4 doors
Seating Capacity	2 seats	5 seats
Front Headroom	1010 mm	1024 mm
Front Legroom	1040 mm	1057 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	80 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	145 mm	185 mm
Towing Capacity	1180 kg	3500 kg
Number of Rows	1 rows	2 rows
Boot/Cargo Space	3000 l	480 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2850 kg	3300 kg
Payload Capacity	1300 kg	955 kg
Rear Headroom	Not Applicable	989 mm
Rear Legroom	Not Applicable	879 mm

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Front Track Width	1490 mm	1620 mm
Rear Track Width	1550 mm	1620 mm
Chassis Type	Body-on-Frame	Ladder Frame
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone	Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	Leaf spring
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Spring Type	Leaf Spring	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	No	-
Power Steering	Yes	-
Steering Column	Adjustable	-
Front Suspension Type	Independent Double Wishbone	Independent double wishbone
Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone	-
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	Leaf spring
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	-
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic	-
Chassis Material	Body-on-Frame	Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping	-	Not Available

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Front Overhang	820 mm	-
Rear Overhang	1365 mm	-
Body Type	Tipper Truck	Pickup
Alloy Wheel Design	Steel	20″ Alloy
Wing Mirror Type	Manual	Power adjustable
Rear Wiper	No	-
Led Headlights	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	LED daytime running lights
DRL	Yes	LED daytime running lights
Led Taillights	No	-
Fog Lights	No	-
Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Front Fog Lights	No	-
Rear Fog Lights	No	-
Panoramic Sunroof	No	No
Roof Type	Cab	-
Roof Rails	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Body Cladding	No	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	No	-
Door Handle Finish	Metal	-
Exterior Colour Options	White	Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Exterior Colour Options	1	3
Exterior Mirror Electric	No	Standard
Auto Headlights	No	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	No	Standard
Headlamps	No	Yes
Headlights	No	Yes
Headlight Type	No	Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding	No	-
Headlamp Levelling	No	-
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	LED daytime running lights
Front Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Metal	-
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Electric Blind Sunroof	Cab	-
Active Exhaust	-	Not Available

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Front Shoulder Room	1405 mm	1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1350 mm	1440 mm
Steering Type	Yes	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Rear USB Ports	No	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue	Digital instrument cluster
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Heated Seats	No	Yes
Cooled Seats	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Seat Material	Vinyl	Leather-accented upholstery
Fabric Seats	No	-
Leather Seats	No	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	Power adjustment
Adjustable Driver Seat	2-Way Manual	-
Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	Power adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat	2-Way Manual	-
Driver Lumbar Support	No	-
Memory Seats	No	-
60 40 Split Seat	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seats	No	-
Front Headrest	Adjustable	-
Rear Headrest	No	-
Front Armrest	No	Centre console
Rear Armrest	No	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Underseat stowage
Cup Holders	2	Standard
Ambient Lighting	No	Yes
Interior Colour Options	Grey	3
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Platinum grade before assuming a feature is included.
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Seat Trim	Vinyl	Leather-accented upholstery
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Vinyl	-
Driver Seat	2-Way Manual	-
Seat Fold Type	No	-
Armrest Front	No	-
Armrest Rear	No	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	-
Interior Colours	Grey	3
Interior Trim Colour	Grey	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	No	-
Floor Trim	-	Carpet
Floor Mats	-	Carpet

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Infotainment Screen	0	12
Infotainment Display	0	-
Infotainment System	0-inch Touchscreen	SYNC 4 infotainment system
Infotainment Screen Size	0	12
Touchscreen	0	12
Navigation System	No	-
Apple CarPlay	No	Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay	No	Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
USB Ports	0	USB-A and USB-C
Rear Usb	No	-
AUX Input	No	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	No	-
Number of Speakers	2	10
Premium Audio	No	-
FM Radio	Yes	Standard
Radio	Yes	AM/FM
Voice Recognition	No	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	No	12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Head Up Display	No	-
Audio Controls On Steering	No	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	No	Standard
Multi Information Display	Analogue	Digital display
Display Audio	0-inch Touchscreen	-
Smartphone Connectivity	No	Bluetooth
Connected Services	No	Ford app connectivity
Audio Speakers	2	10
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	0	USB-A and USB-C
Voice Control	No	-
Audio	Yes	AM/FM stereo
Audio System	Yes	-
Wireless Android Auto	No	Wireless Android Auto

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Basic Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years	5 Years / 150,000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5 Years / 150,000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years	5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km
Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	4 years / unlimited km

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Body Style	Van	Pickup
Model Year	2026	2026
Segment	Van	Pickup
Vehicle Type	Van	Pickup
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note	White (standard fleet specification)	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Tare Mass Kg	1880 kg	2345 kg
Model Introduced Year	1997	2022
Generation	Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market	Current-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History	Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates	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	2012	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Production Status	active	active
Body Type Cab	-	Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Price Zar	404995 ZAR	1179500 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	404995	1179500
Starting Price Zar	404995	1179500
Ownership Role	Flagship	Flagship

Spec	K2700	Ranger Platinum
Engine	2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel	3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	J2	Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2665 cc	2993 cc
Cylinders	4	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	8	16
Valves per Cylinder	2	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio	20.0:1	10.5:1
Bore	94 mm	82.0 mm
Stroke	96 mm	94.6 mm
Maximum Power	56 kW @ 3200 rpm	184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque	152 Nm @ 2000 rpm	600 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	RWD	4WD
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	130 km/h	210 km/h
0-100 km/h	Not Officially Disclosed	7.8 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	15.5 sec
Drive Modes	No	Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	29.8 kW/tonne	78.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	80.9 Nm/tonne	255.9 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and Ranger Platinum 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: K2700 32 vs Ranger Platinum 89.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Ranger Platinum 52.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Ranger Platinum 93.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Ranger Platinum 84.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs Ranger Platinum 76.

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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KIA K2700

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Ford Ranger Platinum

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Specification Evidence Index

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 Platinum leads by 44 points

Ranger Platinum has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 81 /100

Lead 44 points

Data 77% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Ranger Platinum

77% source coverage 4 strong categories

Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 52

Performance 89

Efficiency 52

Safety 93

Practicality 84

Ownership 76

Leads by 44 points

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories

Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0

Performance 32

Efficiency 43

Safety 0

Practicality 68

Ownership 49

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Ranger Platinum +57 Efficiency Ranger Platinum +9 Safety Ranger Platinum +93 Practicality Ranger Platinum +16 Ownership Ranger Platinum +27

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

Ranger Platinum

Performance 89/100

Efficiency 52/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 84/100

Ownership 76/100

K2700

Performance 32/100

Efficiency 43/100

Safety 0/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Ranger Platinum leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Platinum leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

K2700 vs Ranger Platinum questions

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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In depth: how these cars differ

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Specification Evidence Index

Ranger Platinum leads by 44 points

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