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	UTEToyota HiluxView model →	UTEFord RangerView model →	UTEKia TasmanView model →
Vehicle type	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup	Ute / pickup
NZ availability	Available now. The 2026 NZ range includes diesel, 48-volt assisted and battery-electric choices.	Available now. Diesel and Ranger Hybrid variants are listed by Ford New Zealand.	Available now. Kia New Zealand publishes the local Tasman range and specifications.
Powertrain	Diesel / Hybrid / Electric	Diesel / PHEV	Diesel
Body	Cab-chassis and wellside range	Single, super and double cab range	Dual-cab wellside and work variants
Best starting fit	Fleet · Rural · Construction · Urban routes	Towing · Construction · Rural · Fleet	Construction · Towing · Rural · Mixed work
Published price	$49,990 TDP	$54,990 RRP	$43,690 + ORC
Engine / system	2.8L turbo-diesel, 48V assisted diesel or battery electric	2.0L diesel, 3.0L V6 diesel or 2.3L petrol PHEV	2.2L turbo-diesel
Power	Diesel/Hybrid: 150kW; BEV: 144kW	Diesel: 125–184kW; Hybrid: 207kW	154kW
Torque	Diesel: 420–500Nm	Diesel: 405–600Nm; Hybrid: 697Nm	440Nm
Transmission	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	8-speed automatic
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	BEV: 2,000kg; PreRunner: 2,900kg; other suitable grades: 3,500kg braked	Up to 3,500kg braked	Up to 3,500kg braked
Payload	BEV: 715–855kg by body	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Up to 1,000kg
Cargo / tub	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Up to 1,212L VDA tub volume
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	BEV: 245–315km NEDC	Hybrid: 49km NEDC	Not applicable
Battery	BEV: 59.2kWh	Hybrid: 11.8kWh usable	Not applicable
Charging	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not published in the cited NZ model-family source	Not applicable
Driveline	2WD/4WD diesel choices; BEV dual-motor AWD	2WD, part-time or full-time 4WD by grade	2WD/4WD; grade dependent
Warranty	3 years / 100,000km standard; up to 5 years / 150,000km with qualifying Toyota servicing	5 years / 150,000km	Kia diesel programme: up to 5 years / 150,000km, subject to servicing conditions
Service / ownership	Toyota Service Advantage capped-price coverage up to 5 years / 60,000km	Ford dealer schedule; vehicles sold from 1 June 2026 can receive up to 5 years roadside assistance with qualifying dealer servicing	Authorised scheduled servicing is required for the extended programme
Specification source	Toyota New Zealand 2026 Hilux launch · checked 25 August 2026	Ford New Zealand Ranger range · checked 25 August 2026	Kia New Zealand Tasman · checked 25 August 2026
Key decision	A large work-ute family now spanning diesel, 48-volt assistance and a dual-motor Hilux BEV.	A broad mainstream range spanning work-focused diesels and the plug-in Ranger Hybrid.	A new-generation Kia work ute with a wide tub and serious towing and payload claims on suitable variants.

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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