The Ford Ranger Hybrid has been up to date with a brand new, extra reasonably priced base mannequin as a part of a model-year replace, following beforehand introduced modifications to the diesel-powered fashions and petrol Ranger Raptor.
The up to date ‘MY26.5’ Ranger Hybrid begins at $59,000 drive-away for the brand new XL entry-level model, considerably lower than the $71,990 earlier than on-road prices ask for the earlier XLT, now dropped from the lineup.
Its key rival, the BYD Shark 6 – a runaway success in Australia – is priced at $55,900 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level dual-cab/chassis Dynamic, with the favored Premium an extra $2000.
That makes the Shark 6 Premium dearer than the brand new Ranger Hybrid XL’s $59,000 drive-away supply as soon as on-road prices are added to the BYD’s value.
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Anticipated to reach in native dealerships within the third quarter (July-September) of 2026, the three-model dual-cab pickup plug-in hybrid (PHEV) lineup sees the Sport and Wildtrak proceed, with the limited-edition Stormtrak now not provided.
The Sport is priced at $66,000 drive-away in comparison with its earlier $75,990 earlier than on-road prices itemizing, whereas the Wildtrak, beforehand priced at $79,990 earlier than on-road prices, will now be $70,000 drive-away.
Whereas nonetheless dearer than the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (from $54,480 drive-away) and the upcoming JAC Hunter PHEV (to be priced from “lower than $50,000”), the repositioning makes a stronger case for the Ranger Hybrid.
Along with the $57,900 plus-on-road-costs Shark 6 Premium, BYD just lately added the Shark 6 Efficiency, priced at $62,900 earlier than on-road prices.
It brings a bigger 2.0-litre petrol engine with 350kW/700Nm complete system output to match the Ford’s 3500kg braked towing ranking, with the opposite Shark 6 fashions rated at 2500kg.
There aren’t any modifications to the Ranger Hybrid’s PHEV powertrain for MY26.5, and it retains the identical 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, electrical motor and 11.8kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery.
Mixed energy stays 207kW/697Nm, with claimed mixed gasoline financial system of two.9L/100km and an electric-only driving vary of 49km (NEDC).
Whereas Ford Australia is but to launch a full gear listing, the MY26.5 Ranger Hybrid XL comes with 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres, metal underbody safety, a drop-in tub liner, and halogen headlights.
Its normal options seem to match the diesel-powered Ranger XL.
This features a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and 12-inch centre touchscreen, in addition to dual-zone local weather management and superior driver-assist expertise together with adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go performance.
The Sport provides 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, facet steps, a sports activities bar, leather-accented upholstery, a surround-view digicam and Ford’s Professional Trailer Backup Help system.
There’s a brand new hero color for the Wildtrak, with Ignite Orange changing the earlier Cyber Orange – the identical change made to the diesel Wildtrak for MY26.5 – alongside orange cabin accents.
Present MY26 Ranger Hybrid fashions noticed costs minimize by as a lot as $10,000 final month, whereas report gasoline costs noticed Ford Australia supply a $4000 gasoline card for some diesel-powered Rangers.
This month, Ford elevated the supply to $5000 and included a $4000 gasoline card for MY26.5 diesel-powered Rangers, nonetheless, this supply has not been utilized to any Ranger Hybrid fashions.
Competitors is heating up with extra PHEV utes heading to Australia, together with the Chery KP31 – presently the topic of a naming competitors – in addition to the GWM Cannon Hi4-T, each due right here by the tip of 2026.
