The Ford Ranger Super Duty is poised to be the automaker’s most capable variant of the midsize pickup when it launches in 2026 for Australia and other global markets. The range-topping model is slated to be built in Thailand for buyers who need more capability in a smaller package over something like a Ford F-150. To that end, two prototypes spotted around the Dearborn, Michigan area reveal some visual and functional elements not previously seen in the covered up prototype from last month.
This uncovered Ford Ranger Super Duty prototype didn’t have any camo up front, which allowed our photographers to get nice shots of its front end. At first glance, it appears that the Super Duty will largely hew closely to the current model’s exterior, save for the wheel arches – which appear to have come straight off the Raptor. Additionally, it also looks like there’s a new skid plate underneath the pickup too.
The most interesting photo of the bunch prominently displays the Ford Ranger Super Duty eight lug wheel. The hubs come straight from the Ford F-250 Super Duty, meaning the midsize will boast genuine heavy duty truck parts instead of just callously borrowing the name for little gain. The 33-inch General Grabber rubber is another F-Series staple and both Super Duty parts allow the midsize pickup to support towing capability far beyond the current lineup. Currently, Ford says the upcoming pickup will boast a 9,920 pound max towing rating, a figure notably higher than the 7,500 pound rating for the North American model.
If that’s not enough, another prototype of the Ford Ranger Super Duty showed off something else worth noting – some rear facing lighting on the inner front fender. That is a new addition to the Ranger, as the current pickup doesn’t feature any lighting in that location. In any event, it’s certainly shaping up to be a pretty important pickup for the company. And contrary to initial assumption, the Ford F-150 will continue to be sold alongside the Super Duty in Australia, as Ford thinks that the full-size pickup appeals to luxury buyers who don’t need the most capable pickup in their garage. Ford current exports the F-150 from the United States to Australia.
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GOOD JOB…
Why do all the other countries always get the good small off road Riggs? Small diesel engines. I would love to a ranger superduty. Us people in the country would buy these trucks.
Because no one’s mentioned anything yet that rear-facing light on the front fender will most likely be a category 6 indicator as once a vehicle can carry enough weight it’s required to have side indicator that’s seven times brighter than the standard one allowed on a passenger vehicle