The cost of buying a Kiwi-favoured Ranger ute specification for the V6 SUV spin-off has now been set.

PRICING and delivery timing for the Everest Wildtrak has been set and the order book open.

Two months after announcing intent to add a 3.0-litre V6 turbo in type-first Wildtrak trim, Ford New Zealand has set the type’s price at $84,490.

That puts it between two other models with the 184kW/600Nm engine, the Sport and Platinum, which respectively cost $81,490 and $86,990, $2000 more than they cost on release last year.

Ford has also reconfirmed another new Everest model, the Sport biturbo, will cost $77,990. That edition is also now available for order, via an online process.

The additional models takes Everest to an unprecedent showing in this market, where Ranger has been Ford NZ’s biggest hit by far among all its models, the ute achieving 76 percent of all Ford passenger and light commercial registrations in 2022, when it was also the top-selling vehicle.

This performance is despite all Rangers and Everests being hit by Clean Car tax, which has added to recommended retails since April 1. This year Ford will also have to pay a per vehicle penalty on all high emissions product it sells.

Everest Wildtrak, pictured today, has an exclusive exterior and interior detailing and finishes, advanced technologies, and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems.

Wildtrak has been the most popular Ranger variant in NZ for years. Ford said the specification “blends tough-truck credentials with family-friendly comforts.”

It says that in boasting a range of design and styling enhancements, the Everest Wildtrak helps customers take on everyday challenges and adventures, answering the call for even more style and off-road attitude in an SUV.

The model releases with a hero hue, Luxe Yellow, the first time this colour has been offered on Everest and solely for Wildtrak.

The Everest Wildtrak’s has a bespoke grille and bumper help and has 20-inch alloy wheels with Bolder Grey detailing. The bumper H-bar, grille surround, wheel lip mouldings, fender vents and mirror caps also are finished in Bolder Grey. IT has alloy stand-off roof rails and, of course, Wildtrak logos - on the front doors, tailgate, and bonnet/hood.

Seats are trimmed in ebony leather and logo-embossed and the driver and front passenger seats respectively have 10- and eight-way power adjustment, heating and cooling. Cyber Orange features on the instrument panel, doors, dash and e-shifter.

Wildtraks take a 10-speaker stereo system.