Ford Ranger

The current-generation Ford Ranger arrived in Australia in 2022, as part of an all-out Ford assault on the booming ute market.

Boasting class-leading levels of equipment, the Ranger consists of a vast model line-up, with a variety of 4×2 and 4×4 models in either cab-chassis or pick-up form – and in single-cab, super-cab or double-cab configurations.

Reviews

2025 Ford Ranger XLT: What makes the dual-cab such a reliable volume-seller?

Despite increasing competition, the Ford Ranger remains top of the pile among dual-cab utes in Australia. Here’s a deeper look at the popular XLT variant.

July 21, 2025

Best Utes

Wheels Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 Overall Winner: Ford Ranger

As the old saying goes, ‘if you come at the king’… and while there were plenty of strong contenders, one still stands above the rest when it comes to dual-cab utes on the Australian market…

June 20, 2025

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab 2025 Utes: Luxury

When ute is life, you’re prepared to fork out for the specced-up top-end models… here are four to consider including our Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Luxury winner.

June 20, 2025

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing

When considering a ute purchase, the clincher is towing capacity for many buyers. Here’s our pick of the best on the market including the winner of Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025: Towing.

June 18, 2025

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K

This is the category where you’ll find the cream of the crop of utes on the Australian market – but there was one clear stand-out in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes: Over $50K.

June 18, 2025

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road

For when you need to take the work truck further afield, the winner in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road…

June 17, 2025

Reviews

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?

Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?

June 12, 2025

Reviews

2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!

Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?

May 12, 2025

Comparisons

Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu

Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?

April 26, 2025