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Ford Ranger and Everest Refresh: Subtle Updates, Big Power Plays

Ford isn’t letting the new-gen Toyota Hilux or Nissan Navara steal any thunder in Australia. Just as its fiercest rivals roll out fresh metal, Ford has quietly but confidently unveiled updated versions of the Ranger and Everest—Australia’s top-selling truck and its SUV sibling. The changes aren’t dramatic, but they’re strategically targeted and, in some cases, overdue. Most notably, the long-running 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel is heading out to pasture.

Ranger: Familiar Skin, Sharper Details

Don’t expect new bodywork—the Ranger’s sheetmetal is unchanged—but Ford massaged the trims with new gloss and matte-black accents, updated wheel designs, and expanded color choices. It’s a light-touch refresh meant to polish an already dominant product.

Wolftrak Returns With More Bite

Leading the headlines is the Ranger Wolftrak, back with a tougher look and a new hero hue called Traction Green. Shadow Black and Command Grey remain, but they’re now paired with bright Zest accents, a “long-legged” sports bar, and 17-inch Asphalt Black alloys. It’s aimed straight at buyers who want rugged style without paying Raptor money.

Upgrades for the Working-Class Trims

Ford has been stingy with base-model tech in the past, but not anymore. The XL, even in single cab-chassis form, now comes standard with a 12-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate, and the full Driver Assist Technology suite.

The XLT gets a beefier Heavy-Duty suspension, and the XLS picks up practical perks like side steps, carpet floor mats, and 17-inch all-terrain alloys.

Sport Out, Black Edition In

The Sport trim is gone, but Ford’s keeping the Black Edition after its successful limited run. Meanwhile, the off-road-focused Tremor also returns temporarily, though Australia still misses out on the sporty, Europe-only Ranger MS-RT.

At the top end, the Wildtrak scores new 18-inch alloys, Matrix LED headlights, and a 10-speaker B&O audio system, all now standard. The premium Platinum trim adds a fresh Acacia Green paint option. The Raptor remains untouched—apparently because you don’t fix what’s already ridiculous in all the right ways.

Goodbye Bi-Turbo, Hello Refined Diesels

The biggest mechanical shift is the elimination of the 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel. Stricter emissions targets likely sealed its fate.

Replacing it is a revised single-turbo 2.0-liter, now with a new timing chain and upgraded fuel injection. Output sits at 168 hp and 405 Nm, modest but efficient.

Buyers craving muscle can still opt for the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, churning out 247 hp and 600 Nm. It’s optional on the mid-tier trims and standard on the more premium ones, including Wildtrak and Platinum.

Both diesels pair with Ford’s smooth 10-speed automatic, offering RWD or 4WD depending on spec.

The Raptor sticks with its fire-breathing 392-hp twin-turbo V6, unchanged. And while Ford didn’t mention it, the plug-in hybrid with its 2.3-liter EcoBoost and electric motor is expected to continue.

Everest: Same Story, SUV Edition

The Everest follows the Ranger in ditching the bi-turbo diesel for the upgraded single-turbo unit. The optional 3.0-liter V6 returns for the Active and Sport trims and remains standard on the Tremor and Platinum.

New Entry-Level Trim: Everest Active

Replacing both the Ambiente and Trend, the new Everest Active becomes the lineup’s entry point. It arrives well-equipped with:

  • 18-inch alloys
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-inch infotainment screen
  • LED headlights
  • Privacy glass
  • Tire pressure monitoring

Above it, the Sport, Tremor, and Platinum stay largely the same, though the 2026 Tremor gets a premium seat pack with heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable front seats. Sport and Tremor also add a 360-degree camera as standard.

Color choices get a mild shake-up, with Acacia Green and Alabaster White joining the mix, while Equinox Bronze bows out.

Pricing and Availability

The 2026.5 Ford Ranger lands at AU$37,130–90,690 before options and before Ford reveals pricing for the incoming Super Duty–inspired variant.

The Everest starts at AU$58,990 and stretches to AU$83,490.

Ford will open order books in December 2025, with first customer deliveries slated for mid-2026.

Ford didn’t reinvent the Ranger or Everest—and it didn’t need to. With lean, targeted updates and a simplified (but still robust) engine lineup, the brand is keeping its Australian workhorses competitive without chasing trends. The bi-turbo’s exit may sting for some fans, but the refreshed trims and feature boosts should soften the blow.

After all, when you already dominate the segment, sometimes a tidy tune-up is all it takes to stay ahead.

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Ford produces one pick-up truck every half minute

Full-size pickup trucks are one of the most popular vehicles in America, and Ford is now officially the world’s largest seller of this type of vehicle. In 2023, Ford sold 1,081,777 pickup trucks, which is far better than the competition. This American manufacturer produces one pick-up every half a minute, which is a remarkable result.

In 1948, Ford produced its first pick-up from the F-Series, which replaced previous pickups based on car platforms. The F-150 model is currently in its 14th generation, which goes on sale from June 2020, and in 2010, a series of performance pickup trucks was launched.

Currently, Ford has several powertrain options in its fleet, including 2.7-L, 3.3L and 3.5-L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 gasoline engines, a 3.0-L V6 turbodiesel, while the 5.0 -L V8 engine at the top of the range. All engines are paired with a ten-speed automatic gearbox instead of the six-speed manual gearbox that was offered until now.

In 2021, Ford started production of its first fully electric pick-up, the F-150 Lightning, which eventually became their best-selling electric model. The intention was to change people’s view of electric cars and Ford as a brand. The starting price of this model is $49,995. The Super Duty version costs $44,970 without upgrades, when the price can go over $100,000 if customers choose the F-450 Limited version, for example.

When it comes to the prices of the other models, the Maverick starts at $23,815 while the Ranger is slightly more expensive and starts at $32,670. The most popular is the F-150 with a starting price of $36,770.

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2023 Ford Ranger Platinum with special equipment kit

After the recent presentation of the Ford Ranger, the American car manufacturer presented the most luxurious edition of this model, the Ranger Platinum, for the European market.

The car differs from the rest of the family in some parts of the exterior, such as the front mask, new LED lights integrated into the matrix LED light assembly, which is standard in the new equipment package. There is also a soft-closing system for the cargo area door, tinted glass, leather seats with ten-way electronic adjustment and cooling and heating functions. The interior is decorated with sophisticated ambient lighting.

The Ranger Platinum has also received a host of additional equipment such as advanced driver assistance systems including active parking system, blind spot warning system, side traffic warning system, trailer monitoring system, lane departure warning system and 360° camera.

Under the hood is a 3.0 L turbocharged V6 engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Besides this pickup model, Ford in its range has Ranger Raptor, Ranger, Wildtrak, Ranger Limited, Ranger XL and Ranger XLT.

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