2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid price slashed in new update as plug-in hybrid 4WD struggles to shake 2026 BYD Shark 6 dominance

Ford has slashed the entry price of its struggling plug-in hybrid Ranger ute, as the rival BYD Shark 6 continues to put runs on the board and new competitors from China close in.

The refreshed Ranger Hybrid range slashes pricing by nearly $10,000 or more per variant, and re-works the line-up to include a new entry-level XL grade as part of a set of tweaks to the dual-cab’s range.

The Ranger continues to be the most popular 4x4 ute in the country by some margin, amassing 15,023 units for the year, but CarsGuide understands the Hybrid version continues to make up only a tiny fraction of sales. It is believed to be a long way behind the electrified ute market leading BYD Shark 6, which has amassed 4851 sales in the same period.

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Ford’s significant price discounts to the Ranger Hybrid are no doubt an effort to make the ute more competitive as tough new emissions regulations close in.

The Ranger Hybrid was previously priced from $71,990 (before on-road costs) for the entry-level XLT. The refreshed line-up dumps this mid-tier trim level from the range, replacing it with a significantly more affordable base XL grade, which starts from just $59,000 drive-away. This represents a price cut of more than $12,990, and thousands more once on-roads are included. See prices for the refreshed line-up below.

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid price

Variant	Price (drive-away)
XL	$59,000
Sport	$66,000
Wildtrak	$70,000

2027 Ford Ranger hybrid powertrain and efficiency

The Ranger Hybrid continues to use a 2.3-litre petrol turbocharged engine mated to a hybrid motor (75kW) and 10-speed automatic transmission for a total power output of 207kW/697Nm.

All versions of the Ranger Hybrid continue to be dual-cab 4x4 only, and also persevere with a small 11.8kWh battery, which grants it a WLTP electric driving range of just 49km and fuel efficiency of 2.9L/100km.

However, the plug-in Ranger variants maintain the combustion version’s 3500kg towing capacity and over 800kg payloads per variant. Unlike the Shark 6, the Ranger hybrid also maintains its traditional transmission and low-range transfer case with mechanical links from the engine to rear axle.

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid standard features

Standard features have been tweaked slightly per variant for the refreshed Ranger hybrid line-up.

The Ranger Hybrid XL includes:

17-inch alloy wheels
All-season tyres
Tray bedliner
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
12-inch multimedia touchscreen
Cloth interior trim
Carpet flooring
Dual-zone climate control
Rear air vents
Steel underbody protection
Halogen headlights and DRLs

The XLT has now been dumped from the PHEV line-up, with the next grade up being the Sport.

This mid-grade trim level is now priced at $66,000 drive-away, representing at least a $9,990 discount on the outgoing PHEV Sport model, which was priced from $75,990 (before on-roads), and this is despite it adding new features.

The Ranger Hybrid Sport includes:

18-inch alloy wheels
All-season tyres
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster (up from 8.0-inches)
12-inch multimedia touchscreen
360-degree camera
Trailer back-up assist
Sports bar
Side steps
LED headlights w/auto high-beams
Puddle lamps
Synthetic leather seats
Wireless phone charger
Powered auto-folding wing mirrors
Auto-dimming rear vision mirror
Perimeter alarm

The Wildtrak grade continues to top-out the Ranger’s array of plug-in hybrid variants, now priced at $70,000 drive-away, a minimum $9,990 discount from the previous version ($78,990 before on-roads).

The Ranger Hybrid Wildtrak includes:

Matrix LED headlights w/auto-levelling
18-inch alloys
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
12-inch multimedia touchscreen
All-season tyres
Power roller shutter
Trailer back-up assist
Heated front seats
10-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid optional features

A handful of optional features continue for the Ranger Hybrid, with refreshed pricing and some new features for the base XL grade. See the option packages below

Full-size Spare (NCO)
Adventure Pack ($500 - includes cargo management system and auxiliary switches)
18-inch wheels and all-terrain tyres (for XL grade - $950)
Vinyl floor (for XL grade $100)
All-terrain tyres (Sport and Wildtrak - $700)
Flexible rack system ($1990)
Style canopy ($4500)
Commercial canopy (white or black - $4700)

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid colours

The Ranger Hybrid is available in an array of refreshed colours including:

Frozen White ($0)
Agate Black ($750)
Iconic Silver ($750)
Carbonised Grey ($750)
Blue Lightning ($750)
Lucid Red ($750)
Command Grey (Sport only - $750)
Ignite Orange (Wildtrak only - $750)

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid safety

The Ford Ranger Hybrid continues to maintain a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating carried over from previous iterations, which it was awarded in 2022.

It scored 84 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection, 93 per cent in Child Occupant Protection, 74 per cent in Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 83 per cent for Safety Assist.

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid warranty and servicing

The Ranger Hybrid continues the same ownership scheme as before, including a five-year and unlimited kilometre new vehicle warranty, with a separate warranty covering the high-voltage components for eight-years or 160,000km. The brand also throws in up to seven years of roadside assistance if the ute is serviced inside its dealer network.

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid dimensions

The Ford Ranger Hybrid measures 5403mm long, 1924mm wide, and 1870mm tall with a wheelbase of 3270mm.

Its tray measures 1605mm long, 1523mm wide, and 498mm tall, with a 1217mm width between the wheel arches.

2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid launch timing

The new Ranger hybrid will join the line-up in the third-quarter of 2026 as part of rolling updates to Ford’s popular ute range.