Ford Ranger XLT ‘cooled’ down with limited run Chill Grey touches

2026-02-02 - 12:36

Ahead of its imminent line-up refresh, Ford has introduced another limited edition version of the Ranger based on the XLT trim grade. Aesthetically changed Only available on the double cab, the Chill Grey receives the bespoke colour that gives it its name, plus 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tyres. ALSO READ: Final fling in the Ford Ranger XLT before bakkie range ‘evolves’ Equipped with what Ford calls the XLT Pack 6, the Chill Grey further gets black door handles and mirror caps, a black grille, front and rear skidplates, and side-steps. Also included is a wireless smartphone charger, leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Lane Keep Assist, Auto High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning. Finale for bi-turbo? Also not mentioned, expectations are that the Chill Grey will use both variants of the locally-made 2.0-litre Panther diesel engine. Outputs, therefore, are again rated at 125kW/405Nm for the single turbo, and 154kW/500Nm for the outgoing bi-turbo. In total, only 250 XLT Chill Grey editions will be made. Picture: Ford As it stands, it also remains unknown whether buyers will have the option of rear-wheel drive or only the part-time four-wheel drive system. Transmissions will consist of the six-speed automatic on the single turbo and the 10-speed automatic on bi-turbo. Price Priced at R58 500 over the normal XLT, production of the Ranger Chill Grey will be limited to 250 units. Carried over from the XLT is the four-year/120 000 km warranty, with a six-year/90 000 km service plan being option. As a reminder, pricing for the standard double cab XLT, without the Chill Grey touches, are as follows: Ranger 2.0 SiT XLT AT – R682 500 Ranger 2.0 SiT XLT 4×4 AT – R767 000 Ranger 2.0 BiT XLT AT – R802 000 Ranger 2.0 BiT XLT 4×4 AT – R889 500 NOW READ: Updated Ford Ranger line-up revealed ahead of 2026 launch