January 4, 2024
Ford sold over 2000 more Rangers in 2023 than Toyota did HiLuxes, snatching away the sales crown from the HiLux after seven years. The Ford Ranger was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2023, overtaking the Toyota HiLux and marking the first time a Blue Oval vehicle has topped the charts here in 28 years. Ford sold 63,356 Rangers in 2023, up 33 per cent over 2022. That figure consisted of 5095 4×2 vehicles (up...
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September 19, 2023
ARRIVING IN EARLY 2025, THE FORD RANGER PLUG-IN HYBRID WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE FROM AUTHORISED EV DEALERS. Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will deliver more torque than any other Ranger, thanks to a 2.3-litre Ford EcoBoost turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor and rechargeable battery system. It can be driven in pure electric mode for more than 45 kilometres1 without using a drop of fuel or producing tailpipe emissions, helping customers save at the...
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August 7, 2023
The new-generation Ford Mustang is due in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2024. And rather than launch with only the regular line-up – the V8-powered GT and the turbo four-cylinder EcoBoost – Ford will launch with a special edition from the get-go. It’s called the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and is the spiritual successor to the Mach 1 that was sold towards the end of the previous-generation model. This iteration is called the...
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March 30, 2023
Freedom Feels Electric: Ford Australia Confirms Mustang Mach-E Set To Launch Down Under Ford’s highly acclaimed fully-electric Mustang SUV to be sold in Australia, with online reservations opening soon A trio of Mach-E variants to be offered Down Under, giving customers a choice of both range and performance Flagship Mach-E GT packs 358kW/860Nm for electrifying on-demand performance MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 30, 2023: Ford Australia today confirmed that the highly anticipated Mustang Mach-E electric...
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March 29, 2023
Ford Australia reveals the Wildtrak X; an off-road-focused special edition version of its top-selling Ranger Ute that bridges the gap between the Wildtrak and Raptor. The new Ford Ranger Wildtrak X revives a nameplate last seen in 2021 in the previous generation form and is set to arrive in Australian showrooms during the second half of this year. This new Ranger special edition is priced from $75,990 before on-road costs, which is $4800 more...
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March 24, 2023
The judges’ quotes were telling. “Really well thought-out. Ford has not just copied best practice in SUVs; it’s established best practice in many areas,” noted one. “Software has been developed by Australians for our conditions. You can feel the difference, especially in the effectiveness of the ABS calibration on gravel,” said another. “The chassis stability system’s tuning is outstandingly effective in Australian conditions.” Yep, they absolutely loved the Territory back in the February...
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August 11, 2022
AN EARLY LOOK AT THE MOST-ANTICIPATED UTE OF THE YEAR REVEALS THE NEXT GEN RANGER RAPTOR PICK-UP IS AT HOME WHEN PUSHED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS. Two removable covers in the lower bumper of the Ford Next Gen Ranger Raptor give an insight into the tough truck’s capability. Stamped with “remove before flight”, they’re proof the pinnacle of the new Ranger line-up is designed to make you smile – and that it may not always have its wheels on...
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July 18, 2022
Should I buy a 4×4 SUV or a 4X4 Ute? So, you like going on adventures beyond the bitumen, but you don’t have the finances to afford a dedicated holiday vehicle. What’s the right steed for you that combines weekday practicalities with weekend escapes: A dual-cab ute with four-wheel drive or an offroad wagon with four-wheel drive? Dual-cab utes are hugely popular. Three of the five best-selling vehicles in Australia are dual-cab 4x4s. Six of...
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July 5, 2022
The electric version of the next Ford Transit Custom van has been unveiled – but it’s not due in Australian showrooms until 2024. The next-generation 2024 Ford Transit Custom van has been revealed in all-electric E-Transit Custom guise – though first arrivals in Australian showrooms are not due until sometime in 2024. The next Transit Custom mid-sized van will be offered with conventional diesel power – or, in a first for the nameplate, an all-electric...
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May 4, 2022
Ford Australia has confirmed specifications of its hotly anticipated Everest. The Ranger-based SUV will be offered from launch with the choice of 3.0-litre V6 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines with 184kW/600Nm and 154kW/500Nm respectively. Both will be paired to Ford’s 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission with two- and four-wheel drive configurations available within the line-up. Four grades: Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Platinum will be offered, with all available in 4WD format. Ambiente and Trend variants will...
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