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2026 Ford Ranger Black Edition
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
22 Aug 2025
2 min read

It may not seem like it, but the current ‘T6.2’ Ford Ranger has been around for three years. And despite the fact it continues to be the most popular new vehicle in the country it remains locked in a King Kong vs Godzilla-style contest for market supremacy with the Toyota HiLux.

Not only that, relative newcomers like the BYD Sealion 6, GWM Cannon and JAC T9 are mixing it up with evergreen campaigners including the Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Mazda BT-50 in the fight for tradie hearts and minds.

So, what better time to roll out another limited Ford Ranger Black Edition to maintain momentum and keep sales on the boil?

As was the case in 2024, this year’s Ranger Black Edition will be limited by time rather than a specific build number, rolling down the production line from September to October 2025 with the first examples scheduled to hit showrooms in October.

Based on the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo XL double-cab pick-up 4x4, the Ranger Black Edition features value-add extras including a carpeted floor (with driver's carpet mat), a black 'long-legged' sports bar, a drop-in bedliner, a cargo management system, unique 17-inch ‘Asphalt Black’ alloy wheels shod with Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres, black side steps and a unique Asphalt Black mesh grille with ‘Bolder Grey’ inserts.

Priced at $55,990, before on-road costs (in standard ‘Arctic White’), Ford has put together drive-away offers for the Ranger Black Edition - private buyers $57,000 and ABN holders $55,000. Available options include a ‘Towing Pack’ ($1950) and ‘Prestige Paint’ ($750).

For reference, the Ranger Bi-Turbo XL double-cab 4x4 the Black Edition is based on was the subject of a recent price rise from $52,480 to $52,730, before on-road costs. 

2026 Ford Ranger Black EditionPrice
Manufacturer’s List Price$55,990
Drive-away (private buyers)$57,000
Drive-away (ABN holders)$55,000
Options  
Towing Pack$1950
Prestige Paint$750
James Cleary
Deputy Editor
As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe. He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation. As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content while creating written and video product reviews.
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