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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 model families and strategic variants. A fourth choice replaces the oldest.

Comparison point	UTERAM 1500View model →	UTEFord RangerConfigurationView model →	UTEChevrolet Silverado 1500View model →
Vehicle type	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup
Selected level	Model family / help me choose	Model family / help me choose	Model family / help me choose
NZ availability	Available now. Hurricane-powered 1500 variants are listed by RAM Trucks New Zealand.	Available now. Ford New Zealand lists MY2026.50 diesel and petrol grades plus the Ranger Hybrid PHEV.	Available now. LTZ Premium and ZR2 variants are listed by GMSV New Zealand.
Powertrain	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol / PHEV	Petrol
Body	Full-size crew-cab pickup	Single, super and double cab range	Full-size crew-cab pickup
Best starting fit	Heavy towing · Rural · Specialist work	Towing · Construction · Rural · Fleet	Heavy towing · Rural · Specialist work
Published price	Laramie Sport offer from $149,990	$54,990 RRP	Not publicly listed by the manufacturer
Verified variants	See exact current grade	Ranger XL · Ranger XLT · Ranger Wolftrak · Ranger Tremor · Ranger Wildtrak · Ranger Platinum · Ranger Raptor · Ranger Hybrid	See exact current grade
Engine / system	3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo petrol	2.0L diesel, 3.0L V6 diesel or 2.3L petrol PHEV	6.2L V8 petrol
Power	Laramie Sport: 313kW	Diesel: 125–184kW; Hybrid: 207kW	313kW
Torque	Laramie Sport: 635Nm	Diesel: 405–600Nm; Hybrid: 697Nm	624Nm
Transmission	8-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 4.2 tonnes braked on listed Limited variant	Up to 3,500kg braked	Up to 4.5 tonnes braked
Payload	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	694–1,314kg published minimum by exact configuration	LTZ Premium: 748kg; ZR2: 922kg listed
GVM	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
GCM	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
Cargo / tub	Crew cab with 5'7" or 6'4" tub by grade	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	LTZ tub: 1,781L; 1,776 × 1,813 × 569mm
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	Not applicable
Battery	Not applicable	Hybrid: 11.8kWh usable	Not applicable
Driveline	4WD	2WD, part-time or full-time 4WD by grade	4WD
Worksite power	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Hybrid: up to 6.9kW Pro Power Onboard	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Safety	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	5-star ANCAP applies to rated diesel and PHEV variants; Raptor is explicitly excluded and unrated	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source
Warranty	3 years / 100,000km	5 years / 150,000km	Current Silverado offer advertises 5 years / unlimited km; terms apply
Service / ownership	12 months / 12,000km on the current NZ 1500 programme	Ford dealer schedule; vehicles sold from 1 June 2026 can receive up to 5 years roadside assistance with qualifying dealer servicing	Follow the GMSV maintenance schedule and confirm offer coverage in writing
Specification source	RAM Trucks New Zealand 1500 · checked 25 August 2026	Ford New Zealand Ranger range · checked 4 September 2026	GMSV New Zealand Silverado 1500 · checked 25 August 2026
Key decision	A premium full-size pickup for buyers whose towing, cabin and tub needs justify the size and cost.	A broad mainstream range spanning work-focused diesels, the petrol Raptor and the plug-in Ranger Hybrid.	A full-size petrol pickup for towing and specialist mixed work where its dimensions are practical.

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