The Ford Ranger has a long, rich history in the U.S., but the popular pickup has also long been on sale in many other global markets – and it’s produced in more than one country, too. Though Americans tend to gravitate toward full-size pickups, in other parts of the world, smaller mid-sizers are the truck of choice, for the most part, and the Ford Ranger is easily one of the top sellers in most markets that it’s available in. That includes the UK, where the Ford Ranger closed out 2024 as the best-selling pickup on the market.
According to new data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT), the Ford Ranger recorded 1,193 sales in that country in December 2024, which brought its year-to-date tally up to 19,695 units – making it the best-selling pickup in the UK last year, as well as the third best-selling light commercial vehicle overall, behind only the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit. As Ford Authority previously reported, the Ford Puma also ended 2024 as the UK’s best-selling passenger vehicle, marking a successful year for The Blue Oval in that part of the world.
As for the overall UK LCV market, it rose by three percent to 351,834 units in 2024 thanks to 27,221 new LCV registrations in December alone – its best performance since 2021. In terms of individual segments, large vans increased by 2.1 percent to a 66.3 percent market share, while small/medium vans grew by 12.3 percent to account for 44.5 of the market, though 4x4s declined by 9.7 percent and pickups dropped by 8.3 percent. As for EV vans, sales grew by 3.3 percent, though they accounted for just 6.3 percent of the market – the same as 2023.
“Vans, 4x4s, and pickups keep businesses everywhere on the move, making this sector a barometer of the UK economy,” said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “The best overall volume in three years, therefore, is good news with van makers striving to deliver abundant and competitive EV choice. Buyer confidence, however, will inevitably be undermined when charging infrastructure does not meet the needs of fleet operations. A review of EV regulation is crucial, therefore, to reflect current market realities and ensure ambitions are deliverable, without any negative and costly consequences.”
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Wished we had that version here in the States. No wet belts, & Diesel. Would be cool.
Also the overall number 1 selling vehicle in 2024 here in Australia too……
1: Ford Ranger 57,960