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73-509: Traditionally, the term referred to vehicles built on passenger car chassis and with the cargo tray integrated with the passenger body ( coupé utility vehicles). However, present-day usage of the term "ute" in Australia and New Zealand has expanded to include any vehicle with an open cargo area at the rear, which would be called a pickup truck in other countries. Historically, the term "ute" (short for ' utility vehicle ') has been used to describe

146-458: A 2-door vehicle based on a passenger car chassis, such as the Ford Ranchero, Holden Commodore , Australian Ford Falcon , Chevrolet El Camino and Subaru BRAT . Australian-produced utes were traditionally rear-wheel drive and with the cargo tray integrated with the passenger body (as opposed to a pickup truck , where the cargo tray is separated from the passenger body). In the 21st century,

219-578: A SuperCab model with 6 ft (1.8 m) bed is expected to follow. All models (except for the Raptor) will feature the 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine at launch, with the 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine available later in production. Like its predecessor, the North American market Ranger will be assembled at the Michigan Assembly Plant . The T6 Ranger

292-692: A rated towing capacity of 7,700 lb (3,500 kg); versions with the 2.2-litre Duratorq diesel have a payload capacity of 2,939 lb (1,333 kg). The model is produced across several facilities worldwide. First produced by the AutoAlliance (and also later Ford Thailand Manufacturing ) facilities in Rayong, Thailand , production is also conducted in Argentina and South Africa, while CKD assembly are conducted in Nigeria and Vietnam. North American production

365-509: A regular Australian car license (max GVM of 4.5 tonnes or 5 short tons), instead of needing to get a truck license. The ute variant of the Ford Falcon was produced from 1961 to 2016. For the first 38 years of production, the design used a coupe ute style, but with the introduction of the 1999 AU Falcon , the Falcon ute switched to a cargo bed that is separate from the cabin, while still retaining

438-515: A tray at the back, known colloquially as a "ute", although the term was also applied to larger vehicles such as pickup trucks. America followed suit with the release of the Ford Ranchero in 1957 and Chevrolet El Camino in 1959. Ford Ranchero The first modern American coupe utility was the Ford Ranchero , introduced by the Ford in 1957 and produced until 1979. Unlike a standard pickup truck ,

511-615: A tray at the rear for the American Ford Model A chassis, and the model was named "coupe utility". When the Australian version was displayed in the US, Henry Ford nicknamed it the "Kangaroo Chaser". A convertible version, known as the roadster utility was produced in limited numbers by Ford in the 1930s. In 1951, Holden released a "utility" model, which was based on the 48–215 sedan . With both Ford and Holden now producing utes, this started

584-675: A vehicle to meet the client's request. Commencing in October 1933, with assistance from draftsman A. Scott, Bandt used the passenger compartment and roof from the Ford V8 five-window coupe and extended the rear section using a single fixed side panel on each side, with a hinged tailgate at the rear to create the load carrying compartment. The model was released in July 1934 as the coupe utility. In his book Early Australian Automotive Design: The First Fifty Years , Australian motoring historian Norm Darwin suggests

657-720: Is a range of mid-size pickup trucks manufactured and sold by Ford Motor Company since 2011. The T6 consolidated worldwide production of the Ranger onto a single model range, replacing both the 1998–2012 Ranger marketed in North America and South America and the Mazda-derived Ranger sold in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and several Latin American markets. Based on the T6 platform , this series of

730-446: Is also wholly reworked with hydroformed structure to allow for the fitment of the V6 engine, a Power Stroke 3.0-litre turbodiesel unit which is first introduced for the 2018 F-150 but heavily modified for Ranger. The vehicle also introduced a wider bed, allowing for a standard pallet (1.2 m x 0.8 m) to fit. The model shares its underpinnings with the third-generation Ford Everest and

803-762: Is equipped with rear drum brakes . Australian-market XLT and WildTrak variants have the optional Tech Pack which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping aid, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, front windscreen mounted camera and a radar placed on in the front right side of the grille. The Ranger in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 3 airbags and no ESC received 3 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for infants from Latin NCAP in 2016 (one level above from 2010-2015). The Ranger in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 3 airbags received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for infants from Latin NCAP in 2019. In January 2021,

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876-543: Is relatively well known due to its long production life and use in popular culture. It was built in Japan, but never sold there. From 1983 to 1988, Suzuki built a ute version of their Alto kei car called the Mighty Boy . It was sold in Japan, Australia, and Cyprus . Between 1960 and 1970, Toyota sold a ute variant of the second- and third-generation Corona with an integral bed. It was sold alongside its eventual replacement,

949-553: Is sourced from the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan . As of 2022, the Argentine version contains 46% locally-made parts. 70% of its production is exported. The model is also used as the basis for the second-generation Mazda BT-50 and the second-generation Ford Everest . The 2014–2021 Troller T4 off-road vehicle is also derived from the T6 platform shared with the Ranger. In 2015,

1022-486: Is standard, with a cargo capacity of 43 cubic feet (1.21 m ). A cargo capacity of 64 cubic feet (1.82 m ) is offered with a four-door extended cab (SuperCab in North America), or a four-door crew cab (SuperCrew in North America). Along with the standard pickup truck, the Ranger is also offered as a chassis cab , effectively taking the place of the Ford Falcon cab-chassis in Australia. All four-door Rangers have

1095-622: Is used as the basis for the Ford Everest since its second generation. Unveiled in November 2014, the Everest visibly shared body panels with the T6 Ranger including the front hood, front doors and front fenders. The Everest is developed and adapted by Ford Australia . The sixth-generation Ford Bronco shares its chassis (in modified form) and 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with the North American version of

1168-686: The 48–215 to HR model ranges. From 1968 to 1984 the "utility" was included in the Holden Belmont/Kingswood range. In 1984, Holden discontinued the ute variant and it was not part of the VB to VL Commodore ranges. The model returned in 1990 based on the VN Commodore chassis and remained part of the model range until Australian production ended in 2017. In 2000, the Holden Commodore was the first Australian ute to feature independent rear suspension,

1241-544: The Chevrolet El Camino . Chevrolet El Camino The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility/pickup vehicle produced by Chevrolet from 1959 to 1960 and from 1964 to 1987. Introduced in 1958 (for the 1959 model year) in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup, its first run lasted only two years. Production resumed in 1963 (for the 1964 model year) based on the Chevelle A-platform . In 1977 (for

1314-572: The Chevrolet Montana and the Ford Courier , sold there as Opel Corsa Utility (later as Chevrolet Utility) and Ford Bantam respectively. Other South African coupé utility models: Austin Marina A coupé utility, based on the 1971–1980 Morris Marina , with a 1275 cc engine, was badged as an Austin. Not many of them were sold. Mini Variously badged pick-up variants were built on the chassis of

1387-600: The Fiat Strada , based on the Fiat Palio . Other South American coupé utility models: Australian Holden Kingswood , Ford Falcon and Chrysler Valiant utes were sold in South Africa as the Chevrolet El Camino , Ford Ranchero , and Valiant Rustler respectively. Some re-badged versions of South American utes are sold in South Africa (where the term " bakkie " instead of "ute" is popular) under different names, such as

1460-663: The Isuzu D-Max in Australia. Previously, this vehicle was sold rebadged as the Holden Rodeo. Kia Tasman is an upcoming mid-size pickup truck confirmed to be produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia in 2025. Mazda has sold the Mazda BT-50 in Australia since 2006. Mitsubishi has sold the Mitsubishi Triton in Australia since 1978. In 2019, it was the fifth best selling new car in Australia. Between 1971 and 2008, Nissan sold

1533-695: The Mercedes-Benz X-Class was sold in Australia. It used the chassis of the Nissan Navara. Volkswagen has sold the Volkswagen Amarok , a pickup style ute since 2010. From 1979 to 2004, Volkswagen sold the Caddy , a pickup based upon the Volkswagen Golf platform. Coup%C3%A9 utility A coupé utility is a vehicle with a passenger compartment at the front and an integrated cargo tray at

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1606-455: The Mini estate/wagon. Other European coupé utilities Coupe utilities have been produced in Australia since the 1930s. The three major Australian manufacturers (GM-Holden, Ford and Chrysler) offered coupe utility versions of their most popular models, and many of the smaller manufacturers also offered coupe utilities in their range. In many cases, if a coupe utility was not available as part of

1679-701: The Nissan Sunny Truck as a ute in Australia. Since 1985, Nissan has sold the Nissan Navara pickup-style ute in Australia. Between 2002 and 2010, the Proton Jumbuck was sold in Australia as a ute. Subaru produced the Subaru Brumby , a small AWD model derived from the second generation Leone . It was sold between 1978 and 1993 and known as the BRAT, Shifter, MV, and Targa in countries other than Australia. It

1752-682: The RA model code in Australia and Thailand, it continued to be developed by Ford Australia with heavy inputs from Asian, American, African and European subsidiaries of Ford. It has been produced starting from the second quarter of 2022 in Thailand and South Africa for more than 100 global markets. Dubbed the "T6.2", the vehicle is not completely reengineered with the use of the same basic body shapes and dimensions, door and glass apertures, most chassis hardpoints , along with many engine and transmission options. However, most parts are not directly interchangeable with

1825-518: The Toyota Hilux , for a couple of years before it was discontinued. Toyota also sold a locally produced CKD ute based on the second- and third-generation Crown (also known as S40 and S50), assembled by Australian Motor Industries . Toyota currently sells a ute variant of the Toyota Land Cruiser (J70) . In 2011, the Toyota Hilux was Australia's highest-selling ute. Between 2017 and 2020,

1898-834: The "Deni Ute Muster" has been held in the town of Deniliquin , which has become a major attraction for the area. High performance utes were also sold in Australia, including the FPV F6 and the HSV Maloo . The 2017 HSV GTSR Maloo is powered by a 6.2 L (378 cu in) supercharged V8 engine producing 435 kW (583 hp). The Australian V8 Utes is a racing series based on lightly modified production Holden and Ford utes. Ford, Ram and Chevy import their full-size and full-size heavy duty (dually) pickup trucks to Australia. They partner up with local vehicle remanufacturers to convert them to right-hand drive. The customer may option their pickup truck to be de-rated so that it can be driven on

1971-862: The 1970s, utes have been built in Brazil under European car-maker badges, usually based on hatchbacks. For example, the Ford Courier was based on the Ford Fiesta MkIV. Current examples include the Chevrolet Montana , based on the Opel Corsa and later on the Chevrolet Agile , the Peugeot Hoggar , based on the South American Peugeot 207 , the Volkswagen Saveiro, based on the Volkswagen Gol , and

2044-556: The 1978 model year), it was shifted to the GM G-body platform. Production finished in 1987. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines, the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. GMC's badge-engineered El Camino variant, the Sprint , was introduced in 1970 (for the 1971 model year). It was renamed Caballero in 1977 (for the 1978 model year), and produced until 1987. Other North American coupé utilities Since

2117-610: The 2.0-litre engine from the Ranger Raptor. The interior remained largely unchanged with upgrades to safety features and a new infotainment system based on the Ford SYNC 3 operating system. First facelift Second facelift The global Ranger follows traditional Ford truck trim level nomenclature, offering XL, XLS, and XLT trim levels. Based on its four-wheel drive versions, Ford offers the Ranger Sport, Ranger FX4, Ranger Wildtrak and

2190-428: The 2024 Ranger opened in late May 2023 with initial deliveries planned by late summer. However, the ongoing global supply chain crisis has delayed the 2024 Ranger's manufacturing start date several times, and the Ranger's production was halted by the 2023 United Auto Workers strike from mid-September to the end of October. At launch, only a SuperCrew model with 5 ft (1.5 m) bed will be available, though

2263-455: The BT-50 was styled using the work of a separate design team, the two vehicles share almost no common body panels, with the exception of the roof stamping and the window glass. In 2020, Mazda released a third-generation BT-50 derived from the Isuzu D-Max , marking the first time in 50 years that neither Ford nor Mazda have shared a compact pickup body. The Troller T4 is an off-road vehicle that

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2336-512: The F-Series trucks. The "RANGER"-embossed tailgate was modified; in the interest of aerodynamics, a spoiler was added. Unlike the F-Series , usage of aluminum in the body is minor, with only an aluminum hood and tailgate. While offered in both rear-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive, all Rangers in North America are produced using the "HiRider" chassis of the Ranger 4x4. Ford did not introduce

2409-511: The Falcon sedan front-end and cabin. The cargo bed was separated so that both "utility" and " cab chassis " body styles could be produced together. Utes produced by Ford in Australia: In addition, the Ford Ranger (T6) was designed by Ford Australia, but built elsewhere. It was the second best selling new car in Australia in 2019 and 2020. From 1951 to 1968, the "utility" was sold as part of

2482-800: The Ford Falcon ute retained a live axle rear suspension design until production ended in 2016. In 2008, the VE Commodore Ute was proposed to be exported to North America as the Pontiac G8 ST . At least one prototype was built, but GM decided not to proceed with production due to the Global Financial Crisis. Utes produced by Holden or its parent company General Motors in Australia: Holden also sells rebadged utes produced elsewhere. They include: Models: Models: Models: Isuzu sells

2555-516: The Ford Ranger Double Cab 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Wildtrak auto was named Pick-up of the Year by British magazine What Car? . What Car? awarded the Ranger five stars out of five in its review of the vehicle. For its 2011 launch, the first-generation T6-based Ranger replaced previous generations of the Ranger worldwide, consolidating designs developed by Ford and Mazda. A notable exception included

2628-637: The Ford blue oval logo with "FORD" in block letters. The first-generation Ranger Raptor was not available in North America, with Ford citing that the Ranger Raptor was designed specifically for markets where the F-150 Raptor is not available; Ford also cited the cost of redesigning the truck to accommodate a more powerful petrol engine for the US market. The first-generation T6-based Ranger is equipped with six airbags (seven in Europe). Along with dual front and side airbags,

2701-583: The GM-H products. Other manufacturers were quick to follow, with coupe utilities based on various passenger and light truck chassis. In North America, the idea was also trialed by some manufacturers. Studebaker created the Studebaker Coupe Express and sold it between 1937 and 1939. In 1951, Holden released a model based on its 48-215 sedan , reinforcing the Australian tradition of home-grown two-door passenger-car sedan chassis-based "utility" vehicles with

2774-707: The North American market, the Ranger is produced with a single powertrain: a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four paired with 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission. For increased fuel economy, the engine includes direct fuel injection , four valves per cylinder, and a twin-scroll turbocharger. Twin-scroll turbo The fourth-generation Ranger shares the traditional trim levels used by Ford light trucks in North America, with base-trim XL, mid-level XLT, and top-trim Lariat. To supplement each trim level, Chrome, Sport, and FX option packages are offered for all three trim levels . There are several different appearance packages available for each trim level. The base XL trim offers

2847-409: The P375 Ranger underwent a major mid-cycle redesign (codenamed PX MkII in Australia), with the front fascia adopting elements of Ford Kinetic Design . In place of the rectangular three-bar grille, the Ranger adopted a slightly oval grille with a single center bar, allowing further differentiation between the Ranger and the mechanically similar Everest, the Interior was also completely overhauled with

2920-431: The Ranchero was adapted from a two-door station wagon platform that integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. A total of 508,355 units were produced during the model's production run. Over its lifespan it was variously derived from full-sized, compact, and intermediate automobiles sold by Ford for the North American market. The original Ranchero sold well enough to spawn a competitor from General Motors in 1959,

2993-415: The Ranger Raptor is a high-performance truck optimized for off-road driving similar to the larger F-150 Raptor. Marking the debut of the 210 hp 2.0-litre EcoBlue bi-turbo diesel engine in the Ranger paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Raptor is equipped with standard four-wheel drive and upgraded chassis and suspension. As with the F-150 Raptor, the grille of the Ranger Raptor replaces

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3066-409: The Ranger Raptor and the Ranger Wildtrak in North America. Ford has no current plans to market a two-door Ranger in North America. To comply with American safety mandates, a rear view safety camera is standard. Several sizes of interior touchscreens are offered, depending on trim packages ordered. To increase interior storage, waterproof storage compartments were added under the rear seats. For

3139-422: The Ranger T6. A mid-size SUV, the Bronco is offered as a two-door and four-door convertible. Developed in tandem with the first-generation T6-based Ranger, the second-generation Mazda BT-50 is mechanically identical to the Ranger, using the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre Duratorq diesel engines (as the rebranded MZ-CD engines). In the reverse of its predecessors, the second-generation BT-50 was developed by Ford. As

3212-406: The Ranger Wildtrak X, with model-specific exteriors. The North American version of the Ranger shares similar nomenclature, with XL, XLT, and Lariat; the FX4 is offered as an option package for 4x4 vehicles. The Tremor trim level was introduced in North America in 2020. In certain global markets, including Australia and UK, Ford released the Ranger Wildtrak as a special edition of the Ranger. Based on

3285-500: The Ranger features a number of exterior design changes. The front fascia was redesigned with a frame-mounted steel bumper. At the minor expense of frontal aerodynamics, the sturdier front bumper was designed to better comply with American crash standards. To better market the vehicle towards private buyers in North America, the Ranger was given a distinct hood design and grilles related to trim level. Additional trim included color-contrasting fender molding and fender grilles, in line with

3358-529: The Ranger is equipped with curtain airbags; European versions are equipped with a driver-side knee airbag. Along with standard anti-lock brakes, the Ranger is equipped with emergency brake assist . The twin-piston 11.9 in (302 mm) by 1.3 in (32 mm) front brake rotors are joined by 10.6 in (270 mm) by 2.2 in (55 mm) rear drums (on two-wheel drive Rangers) and 11.6 in (295 mm) by 2.2 in (55 mm) rear drums (on Hi-Rider and all 4x4 Rangers). The Latin American Ranger

3431-432: The Ranger was designed and engineered by Ford of Australia . Though developed for sales worldwide, the Ranger T6 was initially not marketed for sale in the United States and Canada (with Ford instead concentrating its resources on turbocharged versions of the F-150 at the time). For 2019, the Ranger T6 was released for sale in North America, slotted between the F-150 and the later Maverick (released in 2022). In late 2021,

3504-420: The STX Appearance Package, while the mid-level XLT and range-topping Lariat trims offer two different appearance packages: either the Sport Appearance Package and the Chrome Appearance Package. An FX-4 Off-Road Package is available on all 4x4-equipped models, adding features such as side pickup box FX-4 Off-Road decals, an off-road suspension package, and on/off-road tires. An off-road focused trim package called

3577-425: The Tremor was unveiled in September 2020 for the 2021 model year. Reserved for the XLT or Lariat trims with 4x4 and the SuperCrew chassis, the Tremor off-road package offers updated suspension tuned for off-road use with FOX Dampers, multi-leaf rear springs, a terrain management system with trail control, 17" painted aluminum wheels with 32" off-road all-terrain General Grabber ATx tires, bash plates with skid plates for

3650-412: The United States and Canada, as Ford exited the compact truck segment entirely. During the early 2010s, Ford concentrated its light truck design resources in North America on its F-Series trucks, with its redesign for 2015 including an aluminum-intensive body and introducing direct-injection and turbocharged engines in an effort to improve fuel economy. After an eight-year market hiatus, Ford introduced

3723-424: The availability of the compact hybrid Maverick as well as the full sized F-150 hybrid and fully electric F-150 Lightning . On 10 May 2023, Ford officially unveiled the North American version of the P703 Ranger. Unlike the previous generation, the P703 Ranger was engineered for the American market since the beginning of its development. While the North American Ranger is visually identical to its global counterpart,

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3796-442: The first-generation T6-based Ranger commenced in mid-2011. During development, the first-generation T6-based Ranger is codenamed P375 , and also known by the PX model code in Australia. It is considered the third-generation Ranger in most international markets, and the fourth-generation Ranger in North America. Similar to its 2006–2011 predecessor, the P375 Ranger is produced in three body styles worldwide. A two-door (single-cab)

3869-402: The fixed steel roof used by most utes. Ford Australia was the first company to produce an Australian Coupe ute, which was released in 1934. This was the result of a 1932 letter from the unnamed wife of a farmer in Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays". In response, Ford designer Lew Bandt designed a two-door body with

3942-475: The four-wheel drive crew-cab, the Wildtrak was equipped with a 3.2-litre Duratorq diesel engine with a manual or automatic transmission. To visually distinguish the model, the Wildtrak was equipped with a model-specific grille (painted dark grey), model-specific 18-inch wheels, and other exterior and interior trim. Marketed in a color exclusive to the trim (Pride Orange), the Wildtrak was also offered in several other colors. Unveiled in Thailand in February 2018,

4015-410: The fourth-generation Ranger for the United States or Canada for the 2019 model year at the 2018 North American International Auto Show , marking the first Ford entry into the mid-size pickup truck segment since the discontinuation of the Explorer Sport Trac. As the first mid-size Ranger sold in North America, the Ranger underwent several design modifications to accommodate US crash standards along with

4088-410: The hybrid powertrain is expected to produce more torque than the 600 N⋅m (443 ft⋅lb) produced by the 3.0-litre Power Stroke V6 turbodiesel. The PHEV Ranger is expected to be released in late 2024 as a 2025 model in the European, Australian and New Zealand markets; at launch, the PHEV powertrain will only be available on the Wildtrak trim. A North American release is not planned, with Ford citing

4161-422: The idea was not a big leap in design from existing roadster utility models produced by various manufacturers as early as 1924. Darwin also suggests that the idea was being developed by other manufacturers simultaneously, because General Motors-Holden released Bedford and Chevrolet coupe utilities in September 1934, only two months after Ford, with the main difference being the use of the three-window coupe roof on

4234-433: The increase of its payload, with the introduction of fully-boxed frame rails. All versions of the Ranger sold in the United States and Canada have a 127 in (3,226 mm) wheelbase, regardless of cab or drivetrain configuration. Production started on 29 October 2018. The North American-market Ranger is sold in four-door SuperCab and four-door SuperCrew configurations. While externally similar to its global counterpart,

4307-433: The long-standing tradition of Australian-designed two-door vehicles with a tray at the back, based on a passenger-car sedan chassis. Australia has developed a culture around utes, particularly in rural areas with events known as ute musters . It is common, particularly in rural areas, to customise utes in the " B&S style" with bullbars , spotlights, oversized mudflaps , exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials. Since 1998,

4380-464: The previous Ranger, according to Ian Foston, chief platform engineer for T6. The P703 Ranger features an upgraded chassis, an added wheelbase and wider tracks of 50 mm (2.0 in) each, and an all-new suspension which has been placed further outboard. The change allows for more room for spring/damper articulation, which improves ride and handling capabilities regardless of load, and 4x4 off-road capability due to greater wheel travel. The engine bay

4453-445: The previous generation carries over as the truck's base engine. In lieu of the diesel engines used globally, the North American Ranger receives the 2.7-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 shared with the Bronco and F-150 as an optional engine on the XLT and Lariat trims, producing 315 hp (235 kW; 319 PS); regardless of engine choice, all North American Rangers are mated to the 10R60 10-speed automatic transmission. Order banks for

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4526-470: The radiator, EPAS, transfer case and fuel tank, rear tow hooks (deleted w/ tow package), updated LED cluster data, custom seats with Tremor logo, 6 upfitter switches mounted top center console and optional side, hood and tailgate graphics, and red accented grille. The second-generation T6-based Ranger (fourth-generation Ranger worldwide and fifth-generation Ranger in North America) debuted in November 2021. Codenamed P703 during development, and also known by

4599-411: The rear of the vehicle remaining largely unchanged. In 2019, the P375 Ranger underwent a second, minor redesign (codenamed PX MkIII in Australia), with its exterior appearance being largely the same as the PXII with a few minor cosmetic changes to the front of the vehicle. Some mechanical changes were made such as a new front end suspension setup and the option to spec the XLT & Wildtrak trims with

4672-474: The rear, with the front of the cargo bed doubling as the rear of the passenger compartment. The term originated in the 1930s, where it was used to distinguish passenger-car-based two-door vehicles with an integrated cargo tray from traditional pickup trucks that have a cargo bed separate from the passenger compartment. Since the 2000s, this type of vehicle has also been referred to as a "pick-up", "car-based pick-up" or "car-based truck". In Australia, where

4745-403: The regular model range an aftermarket coachbuilder would build one to customer order. Coupe utilities were also offered by various manufacturers on light truck style chassis, alongside their regular style pickup and cab-chassis offerings. Examples include: Ford General Motors-Holden Chrysler BMC Standard Rootes Group Lightburn Ford Ranger (T6) The Ford Ranger (T6)

4818-408: The same ground clearance, whether two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; two-door versions are offered with a "Hi-Rider" option in two-wheel drive configuration, giving them the same ground clearance as 4x4 versions. Hi-Rider versions (including the Wildtrak) have water-fording clearance of 31 in (800 mm), while standard-height Rangers have clearance of 24 in (600 mm). The Ranger T6 has

4891-476: The second generation of the Ranger T6 was revealed for 2022 production, adopting a revised T6 platform known as "T6.2" with a modernized body design. Like the previous Mazda-derived Ranger, the T6 Ranger has an SUV derivative called the Everest (Endeavour in India). Since 2022, the T6 Ranger platform is also shared with the second-generation Volkswagen Amarok . First unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney in October 2010, production of

4964-544: The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok . As part of Ford-VW global alliance cooperation agreement, Volkswagen has been involved with the development of the P703 Ranger since 2017. The Ranger Wildtrak X debuted in March 2023 in Australia, featuring a wider track and higher ground clearance than the regular Wildtrak. In the same month, the Ranger Tremor and Wildtrak X trims were launched in Europe, featuring higher ground clearance, longer suspension travel and more advanced off-road systems. The second-generation Ranger Raptor

5037-462: The second-generation Ranger Raptor will be sold in the United States and Canada starting in 2023. The North American Ranger Raptor's power output is rated at 405 hp (302 kW; 411 PS). In September 2023, Ford unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger. The PHEV Ranger is powered by the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol mated with an electric motor and rechargeable battery system, with an expected all-electric range of 45 km (28 miles);

5110-423: The term has become more broadly used, for any vehicle with a cargo tray at the rear (which would be called a pickup truck in other countries). The concept of a two-door vehicle based on a passenger car chassis with a tray at the rear began in the United States in the 1920s with the roadster utility (also called "roadster pickup" or "light delivery") models. These vehicles were soft-top convertibles, compared with

5183-446: The third brake light is relocated from the tailgate to the top of the cab, and amber side markers are added to the front quarter panels. Base XL, mid-level XLT, and luxury-oriented Lariat trims will remain available, though a new performance-oriented Raptor model will also be available, powered by the same 3.0-litre EcoBoost twin-turbocharged gasoline V6 engine from the Explorer ST and Bronco Raptor. The 2.3-litre EcoBoost from

5256-553: The traditional style of coupé utility remained popular until it ceased production in 2017, it is commonly called a " ute ", although the term is also used there to describe traditional-style pickups. The body style originated in Australia. It was the result of a 1932 letter from the wife of a farmer in Victoria, Australia, to Ford Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays". In response, Ford designer Lew Bandt developed

5329-511: Was unveiled in February 2022. It is powered by a EcoBoost 3.0 TT V6 petrol engine from the Bronco Raptor paired with a 10R60 automatic transmission. Power outputs are rated at 392 hp (292 kW; 397 PS) for the Australian market while the output for European market is limited to 282 hp (210 kW; 286 PS) to meet EU emissions standards. Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that

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