2000 May: The new addition to the Ford Courier range is the four wheel drive, turbo-diesel, crew cab XLT.
The XLT Courier has "a driver airbag and power door locks, windows and mirrors". The free wheel hubs are now engaged by a switch on the dash board. The rear axle has a limited slip differential. The vehicle rides on 235/15 alloy wheels; other distnguishing features are XLT decals, a rear step bumper, chrome grille and body coloured bumper.
Inside, the steering column is adjustable and there are headrests on the rear seats.
The engine is a 2.4 litre turbo-charged and intercooled diesel (86 at 3500, 280).
The recommended retail price for the
XLT Courier 4WD is 39,750 ( 5/2000).
Rivals:
GM Holden Rodeo,
Mitsubishi Triton,
Nissan Navara,
Toyota Hilux.
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