Peak model is more expensive, base camp establishes at lower elevation.

FROM three versions to six, with a lower entry price availed from slipping back to a less zesty 2.0-litre engine.

Revisions that have already firmed for Ford Ranger recently now apply to the update of its Everest sports utility spin-off, with result being fully shared today.

The line is still all diesel and there are pricing increases on all carryover models rise, by between $500 and $1000.

However, whereas the previous range started at $75,490 for a biturbo 2.0-litre four then ramped into a pair of V6s, it now kicks in with a $68,990 entry model in a new trim, with a new less powerful single turbo 2.0-litre.

Output of 125kW and 405Nm from the latest 2.0-litre is the same as for the Ranger editions it goes into. The old, now defunct biturbo made 154kW/500Nm.

That Active edition is followed by a freshened Sport, the only type availing now with four and six cylinder engine choices, these respectively at $77,490 and $85,990.

From thereon it’s all about the 184kW/600Nm V6, with Wildtrak, new-to-type Tremor SE and continuing Platinum (pictured) editions, these respectively for $88,990, $89,990 and $93,490.

This ‘2026.50’ refresh is the first big update of the latest type, which when introduced in 2022 availed in $71,990 Trend, $79,490 Sport and $84,990 Platinum.

The Active spec brings 18-inch alloy wheels, the smallest diameter yet on the model, has leather-accented trim, LED headlamps, a 12-inch infotainment screen and has tyre pressure monitoring.

Specifications of the pricier editions have not altered, though there have been some minor cosmetic enhancements, including some treatments previously in chrome now being in black. Some additional paint colours are incoming.