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	UTEFord RangerView model →	UTEBYD Shark 6View model →	UTEToyota HiluxView model →
Vehicle type	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup
NZ availability	Available now. Diesel and Ranger Hybrid variants are listed by Ford New Zealand.	Available now. Premium and Performance plug-in hybrid variants are listed by BYD New Zealand.	Available now. The 2026 NZ range includes diesel, 48-volt assisted and battery-electric choices.
Powertrain	Diesel / PHEV	PHEV	Diesel / Hybrid / Electric
Body	Single, super and double cab range	Double cab wellside	Cab-chassis and wellside range
Best starting fit	Towing · Construction · Rural · Fleet	Mixed work · Worksite power · Urban · Towing	Fleet · Rural · Construction · Urban routes
Published price	$54,990 RRP	$70,990 MSRP	$49,990 TDP
Engine / system	2.0L diesel, 3.0L V6 diesel or 2.3L petrol PHEV	1.5L turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid	2.8L turbo-diesel, 48V assisted diesel or battery electric
Power	Diesel: 125–184kW; Hybrid: 207kW	Premium: 321kW; Performance: 350kW	Diesel/Hybrid: 150kW; BEV: 144kW
Torque	Diesel: 405–600Nm; Hybrid: 697Nm	Premium: 650Nm; Performance: 700Nm	Diesel: 420–500Nm
Transmission	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
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 3,500kg braked	Premium: 2,500kg; Performance: 3,500kg braked	BEV: 2,000kg; PreRunner: 2,900kg; other suitable grades: 3,500kg braked
Payload	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	BEV: 715–855kg by body
Cargo / tub	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
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	Hybrid: 49km NEDC	Up to 100km NEDC	BEV: 245–315km NEDC
Battery	Hybrid: 11.8kWh usable	29.58kWh BYD Blade Battery	BEV: 59.2kWh
Charging	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
Driveline	2WD, part-time or full-time 4WD by grade	Dual-motor AWD	2WD/4WD diesel choices; BEV dual-motor AWD
Warranty	5 years / 150,000km	6 years / 150,000km vehicle; 8 years / 160,000km traction battery	3 years / 100,000km standard; up to 5 years / 150,000km with qualifying Toyota servicing
Service / ownership	Ford dealer schedule; vehicles sold from 1 June 2026 can receive up to 5 years roadside assistance with qualifying dealer servicing	8 years roadside assistance; follow the Shark 6 warranty and service schedule	Toyota Service Advantage capped-price coverage up to 5 years / 60,000km
Specification source	Ford New Zealand Ranger range · checked 25 August 2026	BYD New Zealand Shark 6 · checked 25 August 2026	Toyota New Zealand 2026 Hilux launch · checked 25 August 2026
Key decision	A broad mainstream range spanning work-focused diesels and the plug-in Ranger Hybrid.	A plug-in hybrid ute with vehicle-to-load capability; it is not a fully electric ute.	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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