Ford, a staple brand in the Australian market, has a range of updates and new variants on the way for 2025 and 2026, including the E-Transit Custom, Ranger PHEV, Ranger Super Duty, F-150 Lightning, and potentially a RHD Bronco.
E-Transit Custom and PHEV
Vehicle type: Commercial van
Launch: July/August
Ford Australia has confirmed the Ford E-Transit Custom will be arriving between July and August starting at $77,590, before on-road costs, for the Trend LWB. A tricked-up Sport SWB costs $79,990.
The Transit E-Custom fills a unique space in the commercial van market as a mid-size full-electric workhorse. Main rivals will be the upmarket $98,951 (RRP) Mercedes-Benz eVito and $59,990 LDV eDeliver 7.
The Transit E-Custom is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor, which produces 160kW and 415Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single speed transmission.
WLTP range of the Transit E-Custom is quoted as 337km, although this will depend on the wheelbase, number of seats, and desired wheel size. It features a 64kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NCM) lithium-ion battery with an estimated 10-80% charge time of 32 minutes. On AC power, the 11kw system completes a full charge in around 6.7 hours.
Plug-in hybrid versions are available, too, from $67,590, before on-road costs.
Read more: Ford E-Transit Custom electric van 2024 review
Ranger PHEV
Vehicle type: Dual-cab Ute
Launch: June 2025
Ford is bringing a hybrid variant of the beloved Ranger dual cab ute to the Australian market in mid-2025. The Ranger PHEV will be sold in four variants, starting with the $71,990 XLT and scaling to the $86,990 Stormtrak.
The PHEV dual cab ute market is ripe in Australia, with only two other manufacturers plating in the space.
The two main rivals of the Ranger PHEV will be the competitively priced $57,900 BYD Shark 6, and 4WD capable GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, priced from $63,990 drive-away.
The Ranger PHEV is powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and single electric motor, with a combined output of 207kW / 697Nm.
The electric motor is mounted between the engine and 10-speed conventional automatic, and aids in sending power to the full-time 4WD system.
Ford has quoted an electric driving range of 49km (WLTP) for the Ranger PHEV. Combined fuel consumption is claimed to be 2.9L/100km, with a 70L fuel tank and 11.8kWh battery.
Unlike its rivals, the Ranger PHEV only supports AC charging, with a peak AC charge rate of 3.5kW. This means a full charge on AC power takes around 4.5 hours.
Ranger Super Duty
Vehicle type: Commercial/heavy duty ute
Launch: 2026
Ford Australia will release a commercial and fleet focused Ranger Super Duty some time in 2026. The price is yet to be disclosed, but expect to pay between $90,000 and $110,000 (Before on-road costs).
The main rivals of the Ranger Super Duty will be the $119,950 (RRP) Ram 1500 and the $130,500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium.
The Ranger Super Duty sports 18-inch steel wheels wrapped in 33-inch tyres and affixed to 8 lugs — a heavy duty decision from Ford. Additionally, the Ranger Super Duty has a 4500kg GVM, 4500kg towing capacity and an 8000kg GCM.
Ford has vocalised its prioritisation of designing a capable, work and off-road focused ute aligned with what fleet buyers are looking for. Recent spy shots verify this ute will be even more commercial-focused than the current Ranger.
The Super Duty will arrive in single and dual cab variants, with steel tray, leaf sprung rear, and factor-fitted snorkel.
Read more: Ford Ranger Super Duty 2025: first look at the massive Aussie-developed 4×4 ute
Bronco / Bronco Raptor
Vehicle type: Off-roader
Launch: One day, we hope…
Global boss of Ford Jim Farley thinks “a right-hand drive Bronco is worth a try”. Admittedly, this was in response to introducing the Bronco to the UK, but Australia may hugely benefit from a UK Bronco launch regardless.
The Bronco — which shares its underpinnings with the Ranger ute — has been spied in Australia on multiple occasions as it was partially developed here.
If the Bronco were to be sold in Australia, it would rival the $75,950 (RRP) Jeep Wrangler, $30,490 Suzuki Jimny, $105,000 Ineos Grenadier and $92,402 Land-Rover Defender. The Bronco has arguably been as culturally significant in the USA as the Mustang.
No Australian details exist for the Bronco. However, it is sold in the US with three powertrain offerings: a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, a 2.7-litre turbocharged V6 petrol, or a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol. All three engine variants are mated to a 10-speed conventional auto. A six-speed manual is optioned with the four cylinder.
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