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Other Double Cab Utility to consider
The Ford Ranger's most direct rival is the Toyota HiLux, which has been on sale in its current form since 2015.
The Ranger also competes against the recently updated Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 siblings, as well as the Volkswagen Amarok, among others.
The Amarok is the only ute for sale on the Australian market at the moment, besides the Ranger, with the option of a V6 diesel engine.
A new-generation Volkswagen Amarok was recently revealed and is based on the Ford Ranger and shares its engines.