Ford Cuts Ranger PHEV Drive-Away Pricing in Australia to $59,000

Overview

• Ford Australia, which detailed the MY2026.5 Ranger PHEV Friday, set introductory drive-away prices at $59,000 for the XL, $66,000 for the Sport and $70,000 for the Wildtrak.
• Showroom deliveries for the updated plug-in hybrid ute are scheduled between July and September 2026.
• The range reshuffle introduces a new XL base grade that drops power-folding mirrors, side steps, an auto-dimming mirror and a perimeter alarm, adds a 12.4-inch digital cluster, and lifts the Sport with a surround-view camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and auto high beam.
• Styling changes mirror the diesel lineup with black exterior trim and new flat Ford badging, while the Wildtrak gains orange accents and a new Ignite Orange paint option.
• The powertrain is unchanged at 207kW/697Nm from a 2.3-litre turbo petrol and electric motor with an 11.8kWh battery claiming 49km NEDC range, so Ford is leaning on drive-away pricing to undercut BYD’s Shark 6 Premium and counter rivals including GWM and JAC’s teased sub-$50k Hunter.