Utes · vans · electric · hybrid

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Put up to three work vehicles beside each other. Start with job fit, then test exact payload, towing, cargo, energy and availability with the supplying dealer.

Choose 2–3 work vehiclesMix utes and vans when the first decision is the body style. A fourth choice replaces the oldest.

Comparison point	UTEChevrolet Silverado 2500 HDView model →	UTEFord RangerView model →	UTEToyota HiluxView model →
Vehicle type	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup
NZ availability	Available now. Silverado HD is listed by GMSV New Zealand in NZ-certified categories.	Available now. Diesel and Ranger Hybrid variants are listed by Ford New Zealand.	Available now. The 2026 NZ range includes diesel, 48-volt assisted and battery-electric choices.
Powertrain	Diesel	Diesel / PHEV	Diesel / Hybrid / Electric
Body	Heavy-duty full-size pickup	Single, super and double cab range	Cab-chassis and wellside range
Best starting fit	Heavy towing · Rural · Specialist work	Towing · Construction · Rural · Fleet	Fleet · Rural · Construction · Urban routes
Published price	Not publicly listed by the manufacturer	$54,990 RRP	$49,990 TDP
Engine / system	6.6L Duramax V8 turbo-diesel	2.0L diesel, 3.0L V6 diesel or 2.3L petrol PHEV	2.8L turbo-diesel, 48V assisted diesel or battery electric
Power	350kW	Diesel: 125–184kW; Hybrid: 207kW	Diesel/Hybrid: 150kW; BEV: 144kW
Torque	1,322Nm	Diesel: 405–600Nm; Hybrid: 697Nm	Diesel: 420–500Nm
Transmission	10-speed automatic	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Published economy	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Towing	Up to 4.5 tonnes braked	Up to 3,500kg braked	BEV: 2,000kg; PreRunner: 2,900kg; other suitable grades: 3,500kg braked
Payload	733kg NB1 / 1,386kg NB2 listed	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	BEV: 715–855kg by body
Cargo / tub	Tub: 1,968L; 2,089 × 1,814 × 533mm	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Key dimensions	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Electric range	Not applicable	Hybrid: 49km NEDC	BEV: 245–315km NEDC
Battery	Not applicable	Hybrid: 11.8kWh usable	BEV: 59.2kWh
Charging	Not applicable	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Driveline	4WD	2WD, part-time or full-time 4WD by grade	2WD/4WD diesel choices; BEV dual-motor AWD
Warranty	Current Silverado offer advertises 5 years / unlimited km; terms apply	5 years / 150,000km	3 years / 100,000km standard; up to 5 years / 150,000km with qualifying Toyota servicing
Service / ownership	Confirm GMSV heavy-duty intervals, category and support with the supplying dealer	Ford dealer schedule; vehicles sold from 1 June 2026 can receive up to 5 years roadside assistance with qualifying dealer servicing	Toyota Service Advantage capped-price coverage up to 5 years / 60,000km
Specification source	GMSV New Zealand Silverado 2500 HD · checked 25 August 2026	Ford New Zealand Ranger range · checked 25 August 2026	Toyota New Zealand 2026 Hilux launch · checked 25 August 2026
Key decision	A heavy-duty diesel pickup for serious towing and payload use with category and licence implications.	A broad mainstream range spanning work-focused diesels and the plug-in Ranger Hybrid.	A large work-ute family now spanning diesel, 48-volt assistance and a dual-motor Hilux BEV.

Built for decisions, not brochure theatre. Published model-family figures are shown as values or ranges. “Not published” means the cited source does not state one reliable family-wide figure; it is not an invitation to guess. Recalculate payload after accessories, people, tools and tow-ball load.

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