An Award-Winning Year

Australia already loves Ranger, Everest and Puma, but now it seems the motoring industry have fallen hard for them, too. Read more about how Ford’s combination of great drivability and stylish looks have reaped the rewards.

An Award-Winning Year

Australia already loves Ranger, Everest and Puma, but now it seems the motoring industry have fallen hard for them, too. Read more about how Ford’s combination of great drivability and stylish looks have reaped the rewards.

 

Ford fleet of utes and SUVs with medals placed across the top of the article

Wheels Car of the Year

This is probably the most exciting award of all – that this locally-designed and engineered SUV has quickly become an Australian favourite with its perfect balance of comfort, capability and rugged looks.

Wheels Car of the Year 2023

Ford Everest off-roading in coastal setting with medal placed on the top right of the image

Wheels Car of the Year

This is probably the most exciting award of all – that this locally-designed and engineered SUV has quickly become an Australian favourite with its perfect balance of comfort, capability and rugged looks.

Wheels Car of the Year 2023

Fleet of Ford Rangers in countryside setting with medals placed on the top right of the image

First ute to win Drive’s Car of the Year

It’s a great honour but no surprise, given how easily Ranger manages to combine hard work and family luxury. The award was given to the whole Ranger series, so you can’t go wrong whichever one you pick.

Car Expert UTE of the Year

Drive Best UTE of the Year

Drive 2023 Overall Car of the Year

Wheels Best 4x4 Ute Winner 2023

First ute to win Drive’s Car of the Year

It’s a great honour but no surprise, given how easily Ranger manages to combine hard work and family luxury. The award was given to the whole Ranger series, so you can’t go wrong whichever one you pick.

Car Expert UTE of the Year

Drive Best UTE of the Year

Drive 2023 Overall Car of the Year

Wheels Best 4x4 Ute Winner 2023

Winning off-road

Both Car Expert and Drive agree that the Ranger Raptor's potent mix of performance and off-road agility make it a clear winner.

Car Expert Best non 4-cylinder: UTE off-road

Car Expert Best value UTE drag race

Drive 2023 Best off-road UTE

Ford Raptor off-roading in desert setting with two medals placed on top right of image

Winning off-road

Both Car Expert and Drive agree that the Ranger Raptor's potent mix of performance and off-road agility make it a clear winner.

Car Expert Best non 4-cylinder: UTE off-road

Car Expert Best value UTE drag race

Drive 2023 Best off-road UTE

Ford Ranger towing a boat in coastal setting with a medal on the top right of the image

A winner for towing

Car Expert singled out Ranger Wildtrak as the best value for towing, which is hardly surprising – how else could you haul 3.5 tonnes in total luxury?

Car Expert Best value UTE dyno

Car Expert Best value UTE towing

A winner for towing

Car Expert singled out Ranger Wildtrak as the best value for towing, which is hardly surprising – how else could you haul 3.5 tonnes in total luxury?

Car Expert Best value UTE dyno

Car Expert Best value UTE towing

A winner at work

CarSales awarded Ranger XLT its Best Dual Cab 4x4 Award for 2022, and it’s easy to see why – it's a tough-as-nails work mate that’s also the perfect family car.

CarSales Best Dual Cab 4x4

Ford Ranger parked at construction setting with medal placed at the top right of the image

A winner at work

CarSales awarded Ranger XLT its Best Dual Cab 4x4 Award for 2022, and it’s easy to see why – it's a tough-as-nails work mate that’s also the perfect family car.

CarSales Best Dual Cab 4x4