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Ford Next Gen Ranger XL vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Ford Next Gen Ranger XLMitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Ex-showroom priceRs 1.2 crore – Rs 1.65 croreRs 1.15 crore – Rs 1.19 crore
Fueldieselpetrol
Variants on sale42
DistributorGo Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Go Ford)Leon Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Ford Next Gen Ranger XL

Next Gen Ranger 2.0L XL A/Tरु 1,20,00,000
2.0L Diesel A/Tरु 1,20,99,000
2.0L Diesel XLT A/Tरु 1,34,90,000
2.0L Diesel WTRAK A/Tरु 1,64,90,000

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Eclipse Crossरु 1,15,00,000
GLS (S-AWC)रु 1,19,00,000
Specifications — Next Gen Ranger XL 2.0L Diesel A/T vs Eclipse Cross GLS (S-AWC)
CategoryFord Next Gen Ranger XLMitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Battery & Range
  • Not an EV; diesel pickup, no traction battery
  • Not applicable – petrol ICE crossover, no EV/PHEV variant officially in Nepal (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 2.0L bi-turbo diesel engine
  • 210 PS and 500 Nm outputs
  • Automatic transmission
  • 2WD layout is implied for XL in Nepal coverage
  • 1499 cc turbocharged petrol engine, INVECS-III CVT with 8-step sport mode (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Approx 148–152 hp power output, 250 Nm torque claimed in Nepal reviews (nepaldrives.com)[2]
  • Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system on GLS trim (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Ground clearance: 235 mm, Next‑Gen Ranger range claim
  • Wheelbase not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Wheelbase 2670 mm shared across Eclipse Cross Nepal range (nepaldrives.com)[2]
  • Ground clearance 180 mm for Nepal-spec Eclipse Cross (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Dimensions
  • Overall dimensions same as XL; not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Seating capacity 5 occupants
  • Length 4545 mm, width 1805 mm, height 1685 mm (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Cargo
  • Cargo bed dimensions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • 80‑litre fuel tank capacity
  • Boot capacity not disclosed officially for Nepal-spec (As of: 14/07/2026) (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Comfort & Interior
  • 5-seat cabin
  • Double-cab body style implied by Nepal coverage
  • Cloth upholstery not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • 5-seater crossover with premium fabric/leather-like upholstery (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Automatic climate control available on GLS S-AWC trim (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Height-adjustable driver seat, rear seat recline and split-folding (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Off‑road monitor shows driveline, steering angle, pitch, roll
  • Ford MyKey enables master/slave key setup
  • Infotainment screen size not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity detailed for Nepal-spec (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Keyless entry and push-button start on GLS S-AWC (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Cruise control and multi-function steering wheel equipped (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
Safety
  • Six airbags standard on all Ranger variants
  • Traction and stability control integrated with drive modes
  • ABS with mode‑dependent tuning
  • Other ADAS features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control on Nepali Eclipse Cross (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • S-AWC adds enhanced traction and stability management (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
Design & Exterior
  • Next-gen Ranger styling
  • XL is the entry variant in Nepal
  • Alloy wheel size not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Dynamic Shield front styling with sharp LED lighting (nepaldrives.com)[2]
  • Available colours: White, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Titanium, Black, Lightning Blue, Red Diamond (nepaldrives.com)[2]
  • Coupe-like rear profile with distinctive split-tailgate glass (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Sales & Imports
  • Official Nepal MRP: Rs. 1,20,99,000
  • Listed as a currently sold Nepal-official variant
  • Imported and retailed by Ford Nepal / GO Automobiles
  • Priced at Rs 1.19 Crore on-road for GLS (S-AWC) in 2026 (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Single official GLS (S-AWC) variant currently listed for 2026 Nepal market (gadidrive.com)[6]
  • Imported and distributed by Leon Motors across major Nepali cities (gadidrive.com)[6]
Value for Money Verdict
  • Cheapest official Ranger in Nepal
  • Value depends on pickup utility, not premium features
  • Positioned as premium compact crossover above ASX/Xpander in lineup (gadidrive.com)[6]
  • High price but offers AWD, turbo engine and rich equipment (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
Pros
  • Lowest official entry price in Nepal
  • Strong diesel torque output
  • Automatic transmission included
  • Turbo petrol performance with CVT and S-AWC AWD capability (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Generous ground clearance 180 mm suitable for Nepali roads (nepaldrives.com)[2]
  • Distinctive styling and rich feature list in single GLS trim (nepaldrives.com)[2]
Cons
  • Key off-road and comfort specs are not disclosed officially
  • Premium features are limited versus XLT/Wildtrak by trim positioning
  • High MRP versus typical pickup-market expectations
  • Only one variant choice limits price spread and options (gadidrive.com)[6]
  • High on-road price around Rs 1.19 Crore narrows audience (evnewsnepal.com)[3]
  • Fuel efficiency and boot volume figures not clearly disclosed locally (nepaldrives.com)[2]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ford Next Gen Ranger XL or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

As of July 2026, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at Rs 1.15 crore ex-showroom — Rs 5 lakh less than the Ford Next Gen Ranger XL at Rs 1.2 crore.

What is the price of the Ford Next Gen Ranger XL and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Nepal?

The Ford Next Gen Ranger XL costs Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.65 crore and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs Rs 1.15 crore to Rs 1.19 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Ford Next Gen Ranger XL or the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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