A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Ranger XL starts ZAR 679995 cheaperRanger XL from ZAR 599,500 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Engine Power
125
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Torque
405
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Engine Size
1996
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Claimed Mileage
13.5
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Ground Clearance
237
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
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Kerb Weight
2113
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Seating Capacity
5
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Ranger XL dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger XL
+19 pts
Efficiency
Ranger XL
+7 pts
Safety
Ranger XL
+56 pts
Practicality
Ranger XL
+37 pts
Ownership
Ranger XL
+4 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Ranger XL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Tasman
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger XL
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Tasman
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African Ranger XL listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Double Cab Pickup
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Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
active
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Segment
Mid-size Bakkie
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Ground Clearance
237 mm
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Wheelbase
3270 mm
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Length
5350 mm
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Width
1918 mm
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Height
1886 mm
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Kerb Weight
2113 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight
3230 kg
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Seating Capacity
5
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Front Track Width
1620 mm
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Rear Track Width
1620 mm
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Turning Radius
12.9 m
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Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Front Legroom
1057 mm
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Rear Legroom
879 mm
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Front Headroom
1024 mm
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Rear Headroom
989 mm
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Front Shoulder Room
1450 mm
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Rear Shoulder Room
1440 mm
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Number of Doors
4
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Max Payload
1117 kg
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Boot Volume
Not Applicable
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Doors
4
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Seats
5
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
3230 kg
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Ground Clearance Max
237 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
237 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
237 mm
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Height Mm
1886 mm
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Length Mm
5350 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Payload Kg
1117 kg
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Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
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Tare Mass Kg
2113 kg
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Tracking System
Vehicle locator via app
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Turning Circle
12.9 m
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Turning Circle M
12.9 m
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Width Mm
1918 mm
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Engine
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
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Engine Type
Inline 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel
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Displacement
1996 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Power
125 kW
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Power @ RPM
3500
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Torque
405 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
1750-2500 10-
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Fuel System
Not Applicable
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Turbocharger
Single Turbo
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Top Speed
Not Applicable
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0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
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Engine Code
Not Applicable
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Power
168 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
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Engine Aspiration
Single Turbo
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Engine Type Config
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
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0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
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AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
1996 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
2 l
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EV Range
Not Available
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Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
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Engine Cylinders
4
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Engine Displacement Cc
1996 cc
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Engine Power kW
125 kW
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Engine Sump Guard
Underbody protection
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Engine Torque Nm
405 Nm
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Engine Valves
Not Applicable
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Induction
Single Turbo
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Max Power kW
125 kW
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Max Torque Nm
405 Nm
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Maximum Power
125 kW
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Maximum Torque
405 Nm
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Motor Position
Not Available
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Motor Power
Not Available
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Motor Torque
Not Available
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Motor Type
Not Available
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Power kW Rpm
3500
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
1750-2500 10-
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Turbo Type
Single Turbo
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
4WD / AWD
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Drivetrain Layout
Four Wheel Drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
10 km/h
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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Transmission
Automatic
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4WD Engagement
Available
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4WD Hi Range
Available
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4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
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4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
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Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
10 km/h
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
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City Mileage
11.1 km/l
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Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Average Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Fuel Efficiency
7.4 l/100km
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Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption
7.4 l/100km
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Combined Consumption L 100km
7.4 l/100km
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
7.4 l/100km
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Fuel Tank Litres
80 l
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Alarm System
Perimeter alarm
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Central Locking
Power door dead locks
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All positions
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Perimeter alarm
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Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Drive Modes
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
Ranger XL
Tasman
Seat Material
Cloth
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Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Armrest
Centre console
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Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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Door Map Pockets
Underseat stowage
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
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Cargo Space
Underseat stowage
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XL grade before assuming a feature is included.
🏆Ford Ranger XL
wins with 66 pts
vs 39 pts for Tasman
In structured scoring, Ranger XL emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tasman may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Ranger XL edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Ranger XL 57 vs Tasman 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Ranger XL 56, Tasman 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Ranger XL 54, Tasman 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Ranger XL 87, Tasman 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Ranger XL 69, Tasman 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Ranger XL edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Ranger XL scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Ranger XL and Tasman in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Ranger XL scores 69 vs 50.
Efficiency: Ranger XL scores 57 vs 50.
Safety: Ranger XL scores 56 vs 0.
Practicality: Ranger XL scores 87 vs 50.
Ownership: Ranger XL scores 54 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives Ranger XL
the advantage in this comparison.
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