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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the highest towing and payload capabilities of any Ranger offered to date. It gives the Ranger – the best-selling vehicle in Australia for the past two years – a uniquely capable option against key rival Toyota HiLux and newcomers like the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has announced pricing for the Single Cab-Chassis, Super Cab-Chassis and Double Cab-Chassis body styles which will be the first Super Duty models on sale. The company has already confirmed the Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT Super Duty will follow on, joining the initial cab/chassis models in Ford Australia showrooms in late 2026. "The Ranger Super Duty project was about pushing the boundaries of what a mid-size truck can achieve," Drew O'Shannassy, Ranger Super Duty program supervisor said in a statement. "We focused relentlessly on core capability – increasing GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), and towing capacity – while ensuring the truck remains incredibly durable and easy to operate in challenging environments. "The unique calibration of the V6 diesel ensures that crucial torque is available right where our customers need it for heavy loads, while meeting modern emissions standards." The cab/chassis pricing doesn't include a tray, with Ford offering three different types: a galvanised steel tray, body colour steel tray or a matte black steel tray. The Ranger Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis will be $82,990 before on-road costs with an official licensed Ford tray adding between $7121 to $9376 including fitment and GST. That brings the total to between $90,111-$92,266 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with the Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis offering 299mm ground clearance and payload of up to 1982kg. The Ranger Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis – offering more space behind the front seats – will be priced from $86,480, with trays priced from $6296 to $8551 including fitment and GST. This sees the Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis priced between $92,776 and $95,351 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with 297mm ground clearance and up to 1896kg payload. The Ranger Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis will be $89,990 before on-roads – only $450 less than the Ranger Raptor list price – with trays priced from $5966 to $8166 including fitment. That brings the Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis up to $95,956 with the cheapest tray and $98,156 before on-road costs with the most expensive tray added. It comes with 295mm ground clearance and a payload of up to 1825kg. All three models have a 1710mm track width – matching that of the Ranger Raptor, which is 90mm wider than the rest of the Ranger lineup – and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg. They also have a front axle load rating of 1900kg and a rear axle load rating of 2800kg – compared to a best of 1450kg front and 1959kg rear on other model grades including Ranger XLT dual-cab. Ford says it has upgraded the cooling system for the Super Duty to improve performance and reliability with its increased towing as well as its higher 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and 8000kg GCM (Gross Combined Mass). The size increase also gives the Super Duty 50mm higher water wading capability, with all three trim levels announced so far boasting 850mm water wading. The Super Duty lineup will use the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine already offered in other model grades, making 154kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750rpm – the same torque figure, but down 30kW in power. Arctic White is included in the list price, with Seismic Tan – unique to Super Duty models – Shadow Black, Command Grey and Aluminium Metallic available for an additional $750. Ford said it will add Traction Green to the options list in late 2026 when the Double-Cab pickup and XLT Super Duty variant arrive. Ford will release more details, including full dimensions, ahead of the Ranger Super Duty's early 2026 arrival in local dealers. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the highest towing and payload capabilities of any Ranger offered to date. It gives the Ranger – the best-selling vehicle in Australia for the past two years – a uniquely capable option against key rival Toyota HiLux and newcomers like the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has announced pricing for the Single Cab-Chassis, Super Cab-Chassis and Double Cab-Chassis body styles which will be the first Super Duty models on sale. The company has already confirmed the Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT Super Duty will follow on, joining the initial cab/chassis models in Ford Australia showrooms in late 2026. "The Ranger Super Duty project was about pushing the boundaries of what a mid-size truck can achieve," Drew O'Shannassy, Ranger Super Duty program supervisor said in a statement. "We focused relentlessly on core capability – increasing GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), and towing capacity – while ensuring the truck remains incredibly durable and easy to operate in challenging environments. "The unique calibration of the V6 diesel ensures that crucial torque is available right where our customers need it for heavy loads, while meeting modern emissions standards." The cab/chassis pricing doesn't include a tray, with Ford offering three different types: a galvanised steel tray, body colour steel tray or a matte black steel tray. The Ranger Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis will be $82,990 before on-road costs with an official licensed Ford tray adding between $7121 to $9376 including fitment and GST. That brings the total to between $90,111-$92,266 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with the Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis offering 299mm ground clearance and payload of up to 1982kg. The Ranger Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis – offering more space behind the front seats – will be priced from $86,480, with trays priced from $6296 to $8551 including fitment and GST. This sees the Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis priced between $92,776 and $95,351 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with 297mm ground clearance and up to 1896kg payload. The Ranger Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis will be $89,990 before on-roads – only $450 less than the Ranger Raptor list price – with trays priced from $5966 to $8166 including fitment. That brings the Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis up to $95,956 with the cheapest tray and $98,156 before on-road costs with the most expensive tray added. It comes with 295mm ground clearance and a payload of up to 1825kg. All three models have a 1710mm track width – matching that of the Ranger Raptor, which is 90mm wider than the rest of the Ranger lineup – and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg. They also have a front axle load rating of 1900kg and a rear axle load rating of 2800kg – compared to a best of 1450kg front and 1959kg rear on other model grades including Ranger XLT dual-cab. Ford says it has upgraded the cooling system for the Super Duty to improve performance and reliability with its increased towing as well as its higher 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and 8000kg GCM (Gross Combined Mass). The size increase also gives the Super Duty 50mm higher water wading capability, with all three trim levels announced so far boasting 850mm water wading. The Super Duty lineup will use the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine already offered in other model grades, making 154kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750rpm – the same torque figure, but down 30kW in power. Arctic White is included in the list price, with Seismic Tan – unique to Super Duty models – Shadow Black, Command Grey and Aluminium Metallic available for an additional $750. Ford said it will add Traction Green to the options list in late 2026 when the Double-Cab pickup and XLT Super Duty variant arrive. Ford will release more details, including full dimensions, ahead of the Ranger Super Duty's early 2026 arrival in local dealers. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the highest towing and payload capabilities of any Ranger offered to date. It gives the Ranger – the best-selling vehicle in Australia for the past two years – a uniquely capable option against key rival Toyota HiLux and newcomers like the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has announced pricing for the Single Cab-Chassis, Super Cab-Chassis and Double Cab-Chassis body styles which will be the first Super Duty models on sale. The company has already confirmed the Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT Super Duty will follow on, joining the initial cab/chassis models in Ford Australia showrooms in late 2026. "The Ranger Super Duty project was about pushing the boundaries of what a mid-size truck can achieve," Drew O'Shannassy, Ranger Super Duty program supervisor said in a statement. "We focused relentlessly on core capability – increasing GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), and towing capacity – while ensuring the truck remains incredibly durable and easy to operate in challenging environments. "The unique calibration of the V6 diesel ensures that crucial torque is available right where our customers need it for heavy loads, while meeting modern emissions standards." The cab/chassis pricing doesn't include a tray, with Ford offering three different types: a galvanised steel tray, body colour steel tray or a matte black steel tray. The Ranger Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis will be $82,990 before on-road costs with an official licensed Ford tray adding between $7121 to $9376 including fitment and GST. That brings the total to between $90,111-$92,266 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with the Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis offering 299mm ground clearance and payload of up to 1982kg. The Ranger Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis – offering more space behind the front seats – will be priced from $86,480, with trays priced from $6296 to $8551 including fitment and GST. This sees the Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis priced between $92,776 and $95,351 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with 297mm ground clearance and up to 1896kg payload. The Ranger Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis will be $89,990 before on-roads – only $450 less than the Ranger Raptor list price – with trays priced from $5966 to $8166 including fitment. That brings the Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis up to $95,956 with the cheapest tray and $98,156 before on-road costs with the most expensive tray added. It comes with 295mm ground clearance and a payload of up to 1825kg. All three models have a 1710mm track width – matching that of the Ranger Raptor, which is 90mm wider than the rest of the Ranger lineup – and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg. They also have a front axle load rating of 1900kg and a rear axle load rating of 2800kg – compared to a best of 1450kg front and 1959kg rear on other model grades including Ranger XLT dual-cab. Ford says it has upgraded the cooling system for the Super Duty to improve performance and reliability with its increased towing as well as its higher 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and 8000kg GCM (Gross Combined Mass). The size increase also gives the Super Duty 50mm higher water wading capability, with all three trim levels announced so far boasting 850mm water wading. The Super Duty lineup will use the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine already offered in other model grades, making 154kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750rpm – the same torque figure, but down 30kW in power. Arctic White is included in the list price, with Seismic Tan – unique to Super Duty models – Shadow Black, Command Grey and Aluminium Metallic available for an additional $750. Ford said it will add Traction Green to the options list in late 2026 when the Double-Cab pickup and XLT Super Duty variant arrive. Ford will release more details, including full dimensions, ahead of the Ranger Super Duty's early 2026 arrival in local dealers. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Dutywill start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the highest towing and payload capabilities of any Ranger offered to date. It gives the Ranger – the best-selling vehicle in Australia for the past two years – a uniquely capable option against key rival Toyota HiLux and newcomers like the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has announced pricing for the Single Cab-Chassis, Super Cab-Chassis and Double Cab-Chassis body styles which will be the first Super Duty models on sale. The company has already confirmed the Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT Super Duty will follow on, joining the initial cab/chassis models in Ford Australia showrooms in late 2026. "The Ranger Super Duty project was about pushing the boundaries of what a mid-size truck can achieve," Drew O'Shannassy, Ranger Super Duty program supervisor said in a statement. "We focused relentlessly on core capability – increasing GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), and towing capacity – while ensuring the truck remains incredibly durable and easy to operate in challenging environments. "The unique calibration of the V6 diesel ensures that crucial torque is available right where our customers need it for heavy loads, while meeting modern emissions standards." The cab/chassis pricing doesn't include a tray, with Ford offering three different types: a galvanised steel tray, body colour steel tray or a matte black steel tray. The Ranger Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis will be $82,990 before on-road costs with an official licensed Ford tray adding between $7121 to $9376 including fitment and GST. That brings the total to between $90,111-$92,266 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with the Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis offering 299mm ground clearance and payload of up to 1982kg. The Ranger Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis – offering more space behind the front seats – will be priced from $86,480, with trays priced from $6296 to $8551 including fitment and GST. This sees the Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis priced between $92,776 and $95,351 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with 297mm ground clearance and up to 1896kg payload. The Ranger Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis will be $89,990 before on-roads – only $450 less than the Ranger Raptor list price – with trays priced from $5966 to $8166 including fitment. That brings the Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis up to $95,956 with the cheapest tray and $98,156 before on-road costs with the most expensive tray added. It comes with 295mm ground clearance and a payload of up to 1825kg. All three models have a 1710mm track width – matching that of the Ranger Raptor, which is 90mm wider than the rest of the Ranger lineup – and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg. They also have a front axle load rating of 1900kg and a rear axle load rating of 2800kg – compared to a best of 1450kg front and 1959kg rear on other model grades including Ranger XLT dual-cab. Ford says it has upgraded the cooling system for the Super Duty to improve performance and reliability with its increased towing as well as its higher 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and 8000kg GCM (Gross Combined Mass). The size increase also gives the Super Duty 50mm higher water wading capability, with all three trim levels announced so far boasting 850mm water wading. The Super Duty lineup will use the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine already offered in other model grades, making 154kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750rpm – the same torque figure, but down 30kW in power. Arctic White is included in the list price, with Seismic Tan – unique to Super Duty models – Shadow Black, Command Grey and Aluminium Metallic available for an additional $750. Ford said it will add Traction Green to the options list in late 2026 when the Double-Cab pickup and XLT Super Duty variant arrive. Ford will release more details, including full dimensions, ahead of the Ranger Super Duty's early 2026 arrival in local dealers. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty will start from $82,990 before on-road costs – before a tray is fitted – when it goes on sale in local showrooms in early 2026. The Ranger Super Duty – using the Super Duty name applied to the most capable Ford trucks sold in North America – comes with the highest towing and payload capabilities of any Ranger offered to date. It gives the Ranger – the best-selling vehicle in Australia for the past two years – a uniquely capable option against key rival Toyota HiLux and newcomers like the Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has announced pricing for the Single Cab-Chassis, Super Cab-Chassis and Double Cab-Chassis body styles which will be the first Super Duty models on sale. The company has already confirmed the Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT Super Duty will follow on, joining the initial cab/chassis models in Ford Australia showrooms in late 2026. 'The Ranger Super Duty project was about pushing the boundaries of what a mid-size truck can achieve,' Drew O'Shannassy, Ranger Super Duty program supervisor said in a statement. 'We focused relentlessly on core capability – increasing GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), and towing capacity – while ensuring the truck remains incredibly durable and easy to operate in challenging environments. 'The unique calibration of the V6 diesel ensures that crucial torque is available right where our customers need it for heavy loads, while meeting modern emissions standards.' The cab/chassis pricing doesn't include a tray, with Ford offering three different types: a galvanised steel tray, body colour steel tray or a matte black steel tray. The Ranger Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis will be $82,990 before on-road costs with an official licensed Ford tray adding between $7121 to $9376 including fitment and GST. That brings the total to between $90,111-$92,266 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with the Super Duty Single Cab-Chassis offering 299mm ground clearance and payload of up to 1982kg. The Ranger Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis – offering more space behind the front seats – will be priced from $86,480, with trays priced from $6296 to $8551 including fitment and GST. This sees the Super Duty Super Cab-Chassis priced between $92,776 and $95,351 including a fitted tray before on-road costs, with 297mm ground clearance and up to 1896kg payload. The Ranger Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis will be $89,990 before on-roads – only $450 less than the Ranger Raptor list price – with trays priced from $5966 to $8166 including fitment. That brings the Super Duty Double Cab-Chassis up to $95,956 with the cheapest tray and $98,156 before on-road costs with the most expensive tray added. It comes with 295mm ground clearance and a payload of up to 1825kg. All three models have a 1710mm track width – matching that of the Ranger Raptor, which is 90mm wider than the rest of the Ranger lineup – and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg. They also have a front axle load rating of 1900kg and a rear axle load rating of 2800kg – compared to a best of 1450kg front and 1959kg rear on other model grades including Ranger XLT dual-cab. Ford says it has upgraded the cooling system for the Super Duty to improve performance and reliability with its increased towing as well as its higher 4500kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and 8000kg GCM (Gross Combined Mass). The size increase also gives the Super Duty 50mm higher water wading capability, with all three trim levels announced so far boasting 850mm water wading. The Super Duty lineup will use the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine already offered in other model grades, making the same 154kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm at 1750rpm. Arctic White is included in the list price, with Seismic Tan – unique to Super Duty models – Shadow Black, Command Grey and Aluminium Metallic available for an additional $750. Ford said it will add Traction Green to the options list in late 2026 when the Double-Cab pickup and XLT Super Duty variant arrive. Ford will release more details, including full dimensions, ahead of the Ranger Super Duty's early 2026 arrival in local dealers.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Top Ford executive backs Australia to lead development of key models into the future
Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. "Nope," Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. "What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. "Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point." While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. "Nope," Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. "What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. "Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point." While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. "Nope," Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. "What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. "Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point." While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from: Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. "Nope," Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. "What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. "Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point." While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales. MORE: Everything Ford Ranger Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Top Ford executive backs Australia to lead development of key models into the future
Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. 'Nope,' Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. 'What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. 'Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything Ford Ranger
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Top Ford executive backs Australia to lead development of key models into the future
Australia will continue to serve as the home of Ford Ranger and Everest development for many years to come, according to top global product executive, Jim Baumbick. Once a key cog of the local economy, the Australian car manufacturing industry effectively died in 2017 with the closure of Holden, Ford, and Toyota production facilities. Despite the death of local manufacturing, Australia has remained a key product development hub for Ford, with local design and engineering teams based in Victoria leading the development of the Ford Ranger ute, Ranger Raptor, and Everest SUV – vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. However, there's long been speculation that Ford intends to shift development of the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Bronco to the USA. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Speaking to CarExpert in Iceland, Mr Baumbick threw his support behind the Ford Australia R&D team, dismissing suggestions that the days of local product development are numbered. 'Nope,' Mr Baumbick said when asked if Ranger development is set to leave Australia. 'What I love about our Ford Australia team is that they wake up every day and worry about the Ranger business. They built the business and know the customer the most. 'Out of 180 countries, that's the focal point.' While Ford remains Australia's largest direct automotive employer, the local division has been hit by multiple rounds of redundancies in recent years. Back in 2023, Ford Australia announced two separate rounds of staff cuts in its vehicle development and design departments, totalling approximately 570 redundancies. At the time, Ford attributed the contraction of its Australian operations to attrition related to the end of the Ranger and Everest development cycle, as well as internal cost-cutting. The T6.2 Ranger has been a roaring success since hitting the market in 2022, both in Australia and across the globe. It's the best-selling mid-size ute in 21 individual markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ranger also has a stranglehold on the European ute market, with a 43 per cent share of total sales.
