Ford Ranger

About the Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger has become one of Australia’s most popular utes, and for good reason. With strong towing ability, a broad model range and a cabin that feels more passenger car than old-school workhorse, the Ranger has carved out a sweet spot between weekday utility and weekend escape machine. In our Ford Ranger car reviews, we look at what makes this ute such a strong performer on Australian roads, worksites and tracks, and where some variants may suit different drivers better than others.

With a wide choice of body styles, engines, drivetrains and trim levels, the Ranger lineup covers plenty of ground. Whether you need a cab chassis for the job site, a dual-cab 4x4 for towing and touring, or a higher-grade model with more comfort, technology and off-road hardware, there is a Ranger built to fit the brief. Add in its polished road manners, serious 4x4 credentials and strong towing capacity, and it is easy to see in our car reviews why the Ranger has become such a benchmark in the local ute market.

Open Road’s Ford Ranger coverage looks at towing performance, payload, ride and handling, cabin comfort, safety technology, off-road ability and everyday usability. Whether you are comparing Ranger variants or weighing it up against rivals such as the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max or Mitsubishi Triton, this guide is designed to give you clear insight into what the Ranger brings to the table.