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Heavy load-ready Ford Ranger Super Duty priced, but…
Heavy load-ready Ford Ranger Super Duty priced, but…

The Citizen

timea day ago

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Heavy load-ready Ford Ranger Super Duty priced, but…

Powered by a detuned version of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 engine, the Super Duty will go on-sale in 2026 and has so far not been approved for South Africa. Ranger Super Duty has been priced, but only be available from 2026. Image: Ford Australia While only set to go on-sale next year, Ford has revealed the previously unknown powertrain details of the first-ever Ranger Super Duty, as well as the newcomer's price tag in Australia. Shown in April as not only the most work-focused Ranger ever made, but the first non-F-Series to wear the Super Duty name, the newcomer slots-in between the 'regular' Ranger and F-150 in the Blue Oval's bakkie line-up, albeit only Down Under for now. The differences Described as a 'purpose-built truck designed for heavy-duty use', the Super Duty will initially be offered as a chassis cab in single, Super and double cab bodystyles and, as its description states, without the fitting of a factory loadbox. A traditional Australian-style steel tray can, however, be had, but only as an optional extra. ALSO READ: This is it: Hardcore work-ready Ford Ranger Super Duty revealed As depicted by the April launch model though, a factory loadbin-equipped Super Duty will be offered, but only later in the year and solely for the double cab with the XLT trim designation being applied. Super Duty will sold as standard without the depicted steel tray. Image: Ford Australia. Compared to the standard Ranger, the Super Duty's exterior changes comprises a steel front bumper, a new grille, wider wheel arches, a new bonnet complete with Super Duty lettering, wider mirrors, a standard snorkel and a steel underbody protection bashplate. Underneath, the Super Duty sports a strengthened chassis, revised suspension, a long range 130-litre fuel tank and unique 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tyres. Hardcore fundamentals Known by now to have a tow rating of 4 500 kg, a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4 500 kg and gross combined mass (GCM) of over 8 000 kg, new information confirms a wading depth of 850 mm versus the normal Ranger's 800 mm, as well as the following payload ratings: Super Duty range will start off with the single cab. Image: Ford Australia single cab chassis cab: 1 982 kg; SuperCab chassis cab: 1 896 kg double cab chassis cab: 1 825 kg Differing further is the ground clearance ratings at 299 mm for the single, 297 mm for the SuperCab and 295 mm for the double cab. Detuned V6 Besides the only interior change being an on-board scale display integrated into the 12-inch SYNC 4A infotainment system, as well as the Super Duty script on the passenger's side of the dashboard, up front, Ford has made the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 available as the sole engine option, but in detuned form. Bar the Super Duty script on the dashboard, no immediate interior redesign has taken place. Image: Ford Australia Reported in April as the only option considered for the Super Duty, the unit now produces the same 154 kW as the bi-turbo 2.0-litre Panther engine instead of its regualr 184 kW, but retains the same 600 Nm torque figure. As per usual, the only transmission option is the 10-speed automatic co-developed with General Motors. Price hint On the colour front, five hues have been made available: Arctic White, Command Grey, Shadow Black, Aluminium Silver and the Super Duty-exclusive Seismic Tan. A sixth, Traction Green, has been lined-up for later in the year. With the mentioned double cab-only XLT to arrive later, the three-model Super Duty range, as with the standard Aussie-market Ranger, will be produced in Thailand rather than at the Silverton Plant outside Pretoria where the South African-spec Ranger is made. As such, no plans are currently in place to bring the Ranger Super Duty to market anytime soon. Ranger Super Duty chassis single cab – $82 990 (R971 454) Ranger Super Duty chassis SuperCab – $86 490 (R1 012 424) Ranger Super Duty chassis double cab – $89 990 (R1 053 394) Note: All prices are directly converted into Rand without the various taxes included. Additional information from ALSO READ: Date set: Ford Ranger Super Duty showing itself on 4 April

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute

The Advertiser

time4 days ago

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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:

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute

7NEWS

time4 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.

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute

Perth Now

time4 days ago

  • Automotive
  • Perth Now

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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert '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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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

Watch: Ford Ranger Super Duty tested to near failure with brutal regimen
Watch: Ford Ranger Super Duty tested to near failure with brutal regimen

The Citizen

time7 days ago

  • Automotive
  • The Citizen

Watch: Ford Ranger Super Duty tested to near failure with brutal regimen

Ford has shown the lengths it is willing to go to ensure the Ranger Super Duty is as tough as any Blue Oval bakkie that has ever come before it. Watch the robot-driven torture below. Looking for a new or used Ford? Find it here with CARmag! Development is already underway, and Ford recently gave a glimpse into the kind of punishment the Super Duty is going through at the You Yangs Proving Ground in Australia. To push the limits, they've handed the driving duties over to a robot, literally. The automated test driver has been running the Ranger Super Duty flat-out on the brutal Silver Creek track, a loop packed with 300 uneven bumps designed to simulate years of abuse. With the truck loaded to its full 4 500kg gross vehicle mass, the robot runs it nonstop, pounding everything from suspension components to door hinges. According to Ford, it's the equivalent of a decade of rough treatment in just a few weeks. Related: Ford Ranger Super Duty Arrives as Hardcore Workhorse for Aussies In terms of the bakkie itself, it will be easily distinguishable from the standard Ranger. It is replete with a wider and taller stature, alongside 33-inch all-terrain tyres, a snorkel, bigger mirrors, and an off-road bumper, along with fender flares and a unique grille. Underneath, it rides on a reinforced chassis with more ground clearance and a wider track. Ford has also added practical upgrades like a larger fuel tank, built-in scales in the bed and front and rear diff locks. Power comes from the same 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel found in the regular Ranger, but tuned to meet heavy-duty emissions standards. It's still got enough muscle to haul a serious load, towing capacity has jumped to 4 500kg, a full tonne more than the standard model. For anyone who needs a bakkie that can take a beating and keep going, the Ranger Super Duty looks like it's being built for exactly that. Watch the video: Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Ford Ranger Super Duty Tested to Near Failure With Brutal Regimen appeared first on CAR Magazine.

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