Ford COUNTRY

37 registered in New Zealand · 1955–1981 · 89% from United States

The Ford COUNTRY is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 37 registered across model years 1955 to 1981. Most are petrol-powered station wagons with a 6.4L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the COUNTRY.

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37 On NZ Roads
6.4L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford COUNTRY fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford COUNTRY engine sizes: 6.4L 14%, 5.8L 8%, 6.4L 5%, 2.6L 3%, 4.1L 3%.

Imported From

Ford COUNTRY imported from: United States 89%, Not Known 5%, Canada 5%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford COUNTRY vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford COUNTRY NZ arrival timeline: 2021: 1, 2022: 1, 2023: 4, 2024: 1, 2026: 1.

Colours

WHITE 7 (19%)
BLUE 6 (16%)
BROWN 5 (14%)
BLACK 4 (11%)
YELLOW 4 (11%)
GREEN 4 (11%)
RED 3 (8%)
GOLD 2 (5%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford COUNTRY regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 8, INVERCARGILL: 4, HAMILTON: 2, UPPER HUTT: 2, DUNEDIN: 2.

Body Types

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1994–2026 6.4 L/100km
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2003–2026 6.9 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Landcruiser 50,466
1965–2026 10.8 L/100km
4 Mazda logo
Mazda Cx 5 49,037
2007–2026 6.7 L/100km
5 Nissan logo
Nissan X Trail 48,485
2000–2026 7.5 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford COUNTRY are there in New Zealand?

There are 37 Ford COUNTRY vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1955 to 1981.

What body type is the Ford COUNTRY?

The Ford COUNTRY is primarily classified as a station wagon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: saloon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford COUNTRY cars imported or NZ-new?

89% of Ford COUNTRY vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.