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The Ford Ranger is receiving up to date styling, extra customary tech and security gear for mannequin 12 months 2026.5 (MY26.5), in addition to new Wolftrak and Black Version variants and wider V6 availability.
The up to date MY26.5 Ranger lineup brings minor exterior adjustments to the massively profitable present era – launched in 2022 – with gloss and matte black particulars in and out the place chrome or gray was beforehand used.
There’s a brand new Ranger Wolftrak, a particular version positioned between the Ranger XLT and Tremor, obtainable solely with the 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine, 10-speed auto, four-wheel drive and pickup physique type, with a ‘lengthy legged’ sports activities bar, lime inexperienced accents, 17-inch Asphalt Black alloy wheels, and an unique Traction Inexperienced exterior end.
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At $70,990 earlier than on-roads, the Wolftrak is $600 cheaper than the earlier Ranger Sport which has been dropped as a part of the replace.
The MY26.5 Ranger replace additionally sees the Black Version – beforehand a limited-run providing – turn into a full-time mannequin, priced at $59,990 and completely in dual-cab pickup configuration with the V6 diesel and four-wheel drive.
They add to a Ranger lineup which sees V6 energy provided on all mannequin grades, together with the entry-level Ranger XL for the primary time.
The V6 replaces the earlier 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel axed earlier this 12 months – possible attributable to emissions – as a second engine selection on work-spec Rangers.
It dietary supplements the single-turbo 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, now outfitted with a 10-speed auto, which stays the usual powertrain kicking off at an unchanged $37,130 earlier than on-roads.
Will increase earlier this 12 months imply the bottom Ranger nonetheless prices greater than the new-generation Toyota HiLux, which is due in showrooms this December from $33,990 earlier than on-roads in guide guise and $35,990 in computerized.
A guide transmission hasn’t been obtainable in Ranger for the reason that present era went on sale.
Upgrading from rear-wheel drive to four-wheel drive provides $8470 to the record value of the Ranger XL, with the V6 solely provided with four-wheel drive.
The V6 prices $6500 greater than the equal spec XL 2.0-litre 4×4, however the greater engine additionally brings 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, rear disc brakes, an ‘e-shifter’ and selectable drive fashions for the extra outlay.
Normal gear within the Ranger XL now features a bigger 12-inch touchscreen and dual-zone local weather management, with dual-cab variations fitted with rear air vents, whereas all cab/chassis Rangers include the added driver help tech (DAT) ‘bar’.
This brings a digital reversing digital camera and rear parking sensors, reverse brake help, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic-alert.
It additionally brings Ford’s ‘trailer protection’ function, enabling full performance of the DAT techniques whereas towing.
Above the entry-level XL, the Ranger XLS is now obtainable in dual-cab/chassis guise solely, and completely with the V6 engine.
Additional up the chain, the XLT double-cab/chassis now comes with heavy-duty suspension as customary, whereas V6 variations of the XLT and Wildtrak function a roof-mounted auxiliary change financial institution.
Ranger Wildtrak additionally comes with a brand new Ignite Orange ‘hero’ color, a recent 18-inch alloy wheel design and customary matrix LED headlights, with the cabin additionally now fitted with a 10-speaker B&O sound system as customary.
The Platinum, in the meantime, is $800 cheaper than earlier than and provided in a brand new Acacia Inexperienced exterior paint color selection.
No adjustments had been introduced for the flagship Ranger Raptor, the one mannequin grade to not provide 3500kg towing attributable to its coil-spring rear suspension set-up. Ford additionally hasn’t confirmed any MY26.5 pricing or specification adjustments for the not too long ago launched Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid).
The adjustments are additionally accompanied by updates to the Ranger’s SUV spin-off, the Ford Everest.
The Ranger was the best-selling automobile in Australia in 2023 and 2024 and made up two-thirds of Ford Australia’s whole gross sales, making it crucial to the corporate’s ongoing success.
The up to date ute joins a raft of current new or up to date rivals, together with new generations of the Toyota HiLux and Nissan Navara, the latter twinned with the Mitsubishi Triton and scheduled for launch in Australia early subsequent 12 months.
The most recent Ranger replace comes as Ford Australia is about to introduce the primary variations of its Ranger Tremendous Responsibility, with 4500kg braked towing score, to tackle the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Collection. First buyer deliveries start in December.
Pricing
4×2 Ranger
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL single cab/chassis 2.0L | $37,130 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL tremendous cab/chassis 2.0L | $39,630 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup 2.0L | $43,530 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab pickup 2.0L | $52,990 (NEW) |
4×4 Ranger
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL single-cab/chassis 2.0L | $45,600 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL tremendous cab/chassis 2.0L | $48,100 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab/chassis 2.0L | $50,000 (+$770) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup 2.0L | $51,400 (+$270) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL single-cab/chassis V6 | $52,100 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Black Version double-cab/pickup 2.0L | $53,490 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL tremendous cab/chassis V6 | $54,500 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab/chassis V6 | $56,500 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup V6 | $57,900 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XLS double-cab/chassis V6 | $58,450 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Black Version double-cab pickup V6 | $59,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XLT super-cab pickup V6 | $63,790 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab/chassis V6 | $66,590 (-$600) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab pickup V6 | $67,990 (-$1100) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Wolftrak double-cab pickup V6 | $70,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Tremor double-cab pickup V6 | $75,090 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Wildtrak double-cab pickup V6 | $75,090 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Platinum double-cab pickup V6 | $80,090 (-$800) |
| 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor | $90,690 |
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