2026 Ford Ranger review, quick drive

Ford has upgraded New Zealand's favourite ute yet again, but is the MY26.50 Ranger's less powerful new turbo-diesel up to the task?

Marton Pettendy

Managing Editor

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Marton Pettendy

Managing Editor

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