White With Character: 2026 Ford Ranger Gets New Avalanche Paint Color

Ford has rolled out a small but noticeable update for the 2026 model year Ford Ranger. The midsize pickup gains a new exterior paint option called Avalanche, which is the only new color added to the lineup.

Avalanche is a soft, light shade that sits somewhere between white and beige and carries the factory paint code DR. The new color is available on XLT, Lariat, and Raptor trims, but it is not offered on the base XL model. Choosing Avalanche adds $395 to the sticker price, and it can be paired with any available interior trim.

For 2026, the Ranger is offered in nine exterior colors, including Oxford White, Shadow Black, Ruby Red Metallic, Velocity Blue, and Eruption Green. The introduction of Avalanche comes at the expense of Azure Gray, which has been dropped from the color palette.

Inside, the 2026 Ford Ranger continues to offer two interior color schemes—Ebony and Sandstone—unchanged from the previous model year. Beyond the updated paint options, Ford has also added a few functional upgrades.

Starting in spring 2026, the Ranger will be available with a power sunroof for the first time. It will come standard on the Raptor, optional on XLT and Lariat, and unavailable on the XL. At the same time, the base XL trim gains access to the FX4 Off-Road Package for the first time, making it available across the entire Ranger lineup.

Otherwise, the 2026 Ford Ranger remains largely unchanged, which is no surprise given that the current generation debuted relatively recently.

A light refresh is expected for the 2027 model year, with a full redesign planned later on—likely including the introduction of a hybrid variant for the U.S. market. The starting price of the 2026 Ford Ranger is $33,350, excluding destination charges.

Avalanche isn’t meant to grab attention with boldness. Instead, it subtly pushes the Ranger toward a more premium look, clearly aimed at buyers who use their pickup for more than just work duties.