2023 Peugeot Landtrek vs. Ford Ranger: Fight between Italian & American pickup

It was only recently that Peugeot Malaysia added a new vehicle to its lineup, the Landtrek pickup. With its arrival, the local pickup segment sure got a shake, as the French offering is not only priced competitively but offers a bunch of exciting features. Not to forget the design language the automaker is known to offer.

The one pickup that experienced the maximum heat with the arrival of the Landtrek is none other than the popular Ford Ranger.

With somewhat similar price points, today we are going to compare the new Peugeot Landtrek with the Ford Ranger XL. The rest of the Ranger variants (XLT, XLT Plus, WildTrak, and Raptor) are much dearer than the French offering, thus making no sense in putting them against the new French pickup.

Without any delay, let’s start comparing the Landtrek and Ranger XL pickups and see which one is the better choice.

Price

The all-new Peugeot Landtrek is offered in a single variant option called 1.9D Allure which retails for RM 120,072 (on the road without insurance).

The Ford Ranger XL, on the other hand, is offered in two trim options, 2.0 XL MT and 2.0 XL AT, priced at RM 108,888 and RM 113,888 respectively.

Dimensions

Specs	Landtrek	Ranger
Length	5,331 mm	5,370 mm
Width	1,925 mm	1,918 mm
Height	1,877 mm	1,884 mm
Wheelbase	3,180	3,270 mm
Ground Clearance	235 mm	230 mm

In addition, the Landtrek off-roading capabilities are enhanced by a wading depth of 600 mm along with the approach, break over, and departure angles of 29-, 25-, and 27 degrees. The pickup side slope angle of 42 degrees only adds to it and is a great package.

Engine

Powering the Landtrek is a 1.9-litre inline-four turbodiesel engine generating a maximum power of 150 hp at 4,000 rpm along with a peak torque of 350 Nm from 1,800 to 2,800 rpm. The drive is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Ranger is equipped with a 2.0-litre diesel engine with a single turbo making 170 PS at 3,500 rpm and 405 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm. The engine is paired either to a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly or a 6-speed manual with SelectShift Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly, depending on the trim opted.

Chassis & Suspension

The Landtrek runs on 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/60 R18 tyres and gets hydraulic power steering. The suspension setup includes double wishbones and leaf springs at the front and rear respectively. The braking system includes ventilated discs and drum brakes at each end.

The Ranger pickup benefits from electronic power-assisted steering - rack & pinion. The suspension setup here also gets double wishbones and leaf springs at the front and rear respectively. The pickup also gets a Ranger-like braking setup, including ventilated disc and drum brakes at each end.

Exterior Features

Specs	Landtrek	Ranger
Headlamps	LED with signature illumination with auto on/off function	Halogen with manual leveling
DRLs	LED	With
Taillights	Bulb	LED
Fog lamps	Front & rear; bulb type	Front & rear
Windshield wipers	Rensing & intermittent function	Manual
ORVM	Power adjustable & folding mirrors with indicators	Power adjustable
Keyless entry	Advanced	N/A
Parking sensors	2 Front & 2 rear	N/A
Roof rails	With	Not available
Side steps	With	With

The Peugeot pickup seems to be a step ahead when it comes to exterior design and features. Although the Ranger is not far behind, it does miss out on a few features.

Interior Features

Specs	Landtrek	Ranger
Engine start/stop button	With	NA
Steering wheel	With audi control & Bluetooth hands-free switches	Steering switches with tilt & telescopic adjustment
Cruise control	With	NA
Instrument cluster	4.2-inch color display	8-inch TFT multi info display
Window	Driver side power with anti-pinch function	Driver & passenger side power with anti-pinch function
Drive mode	Eco & Sport	2WD high-range, 4WD high-range and 4WD low-range by electronic control
Air-con system	Dual-zone auto climate control	Electronic dual-zone climate control
Rear air-con	With	NA
12V Power outlet	x2	x2
Seating capacity	5	5
Seat adjustment	6-way power with 2-way lumbar for driver & front passenger	4-way manual adjustable driver & front passenger seat
Infotainment system	10-inch capacitive touch screen	10.1-inch multi-touch screen display head unit
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free phone & audio connectivity, three USB ports	Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto support, Bluetooth, and Voice Recognition. USB charging port
Audio system	6 speakers	4 speakers
Reverse Camera	360 degree view with width guidelines	NA

Similar to the exterior, the Landtrek’s cabin showcases a comparatively more modern and decked-up front than the Ranger.

Safety

Specs	Landtrek	Ranger
Anti-lock braking system	With	With
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution	With	With
Electronic Stability Control	With	With
Traction Control	With	With
Brake Assist	With	With
Hill Descent Control	With	With
Hill Launch Assist	With	With
Rollover Mitigation	NA	With
Trailer Assist	BA	With
Airbags	With (Driver, Passenger, Curtains)	With (Driver, Passenger, Curtains)
Lane Departure Warning	With	NA

Both the pickups more or less showcase the same safety profile with the Landtrek featuring the Lane Departure Warning system as an added feature.

Conclusion

The above-mentioned specifications reveal the all-new Landtrek to be better equipped with features both on the inside and out. However, the Ranger has a more powerful mill between the two. Thus, making it easy for the customers as to what is more essential for him/her, form or function.

Also Read: 2023 Peugeot Landtrek: Features that make it a capable & reliable pickup