Wish they would’ve given us a king cab option like frontier and Toyota not everyone needs a crew cab and certainly not a 5’ bed some people want at least a 6’ bed

That 2.7 in the Ranger will turn that thing into an absolute rocket. Crazy power to weight.

I like how we call mid-size trucks "little trucks." I pull up to an older Chevy 1500, or Ford F150 in my 2022 Frontier, and they're basically the same size. People be commuting to their office jobs and the grocery store in massive heavy duty trucks nowadays.

The Ranger is now a baby F-150. GM and Food are 2 strong choices in the midsize segment. Great review Steeve 🎉🎉🎉.

Love the rear locker availability and wider bed. My biggest gripe is the solid rear bench. I love the split back seats on my taco.

Ranger is getting capable enough that they should put a 75” bed on it and call it an F-100.

I'll admit the Ranger is the most capable mid size. After seeing Toyota's latest effort this is best in class. I owned a 2014 Ranger overseas and really liked it. Its not so cramped inside like most mid sizes. It the goldy locks of mid size trucks.

Thanks TruckKing! I really enjoyed the video and I love the truck. I personally would go with a 2.7 V6 in the XLT trim with the FX4 package. I cant wait to see your off road videos in this.

I’ve watched quite a few reviews on the new Ranger and yours is by far the best. Thank you.

Great review! Always enjoy your content.

I think society needs to get away from the throwaway and upgrade regularly mindset. A carryover engine is not a big deal. I'd rather have them support an engine for 20 years making small improvements over time, only making reliability better. (King quad, brute force, grizzly 🤔) Sadly people think old is boring and bad. And I get it, they want to make people want new. But the industry has a normal cycle. Rich get new every 2/3 years, middle gets mildly used and own for 5+ years. Poor pick up what works. And the whole income span gets something.

Love the new ranger, but I wish they would've offered the Bronco's 7 speed manual

Excellent review and episode as always!!! 😁

Great review Steve.

Congrats! This is one of the best reviews I've watched yet. You covered more pertinent info than many of the other reviews including TFL, (sorry Andre).

Thanks for the trailer app and assist demo; appreciated.

Awesome review man. You covered alot of stuff that other reviewers don't cover!

We, the consumer, have to stop buying vehicles at these ridiculous prices!!! They keep going up in price because we keep giving them money. They’re laughing all the way to the bank.

Great review as always. I was hoping to get one of these when I was looking to replace my old truck last year... but the delays in getting it to the US market were too much for me. That blue XLT you were driving was basically exactly how I would have spec'd mine. I really like what Ford has done to it. I just wish they would have hurried up a little lol.

Loving the refresh design and simplification of offerings. I think it is a fanatic change all the way around.

I can't believe the new ranger doesn't have rear vents. Crazy!! Fire the accountant who told the engineers to remove them.

Nice ride!!

Steven, GREAT Review ! Iv been waiting for it ...I have the new Ranger on the way... Looking very forward to it !

Now, I am looking forward to the presentation of the Ford Ranger, as you stated in your presentation. Keep up the good work, young man.

Good presentation. You explained all the trims. This presentation will definitely help me decide which trim to get.

Nice. I pickup my 2024 Ford Ranger XLT, 3 litre V6, 4 wheel drive in acouple weeks. Rangers in Australia have a different design. Free tub liner, side step on the tub. Keyless start. Towbar, Side steps. Rubber floor mats. 360 lights and camera.

Be cool if the shifter was on the column to free up that space on the console for cubby storage. My 17 F150 has a column shifter and I much prefer it.

Great review, thanks.

Nice job, man

Great review, I like this truck and hope that next year they bring out a hybrid version with more power in the back for camping and better fuel economy

I like the new look and glad it has a little more room in the back seat. I wished they would offer two tone colors on the exterior.

Very cool little truck.

If I were to trade up to the new Ranger my pick would be the XLT model, with the new 2.7 V6, tow package, FX4 package, and heated seats, block heater. Living in a northern state these are essentials IMO.

XL trim all the way. I'm definitely a fan of the vinyl floor, standard features, and rear legroom of the new Ranger. My family wouldn't need any more than that.

Ford did the 1 thing it said it would never do. They gave up on the full size bumper and appeared to use plastic like others. Looks rather nice and looking forward to actually seeing them in person and especially the Raptor version with the bigger ECO boost !

Nice spot to do your intro 🔥

Would love to see that generation of ranger with the 5.0 coyote motor as a factory option. Since you know that somebody will offer a swap over implant kit for it eventually and I think it would be right at home in that little truck.

Best flavor of the week

Thanks Steve... Great review! From this review Ford looks like they did a good job and that's coming from a GM guy.

I like that base model. They seem to give you a lot of features. I'm curious how much of a difference there is between the LED reflectors on the base model there, and the LED projectors on the Lariat.

You get a ruler on the tailgate?!!! Well I was on the fence, but not anymore 🤣🤣🤣

Looks like a winner

Hello do you know if Base truck can have a trailer backup assist feature added?

Good video, thanks. Is the interior wider, or feel wider, than the previous generation?

I agree with the big man. 4000lb TT for a smaller truck. 7500lb TT for a 1/2 ton.

It’s a good looking mid sizer. I think all the manufacturers need to make a midsize full frame SUV! I would buy it as soon as they have one!

If the 2.3 is a mechanical carry-over, does the tuner from ford still work on it? 2.3 with 310/370 vs a 2.7 with 325/400 seems like a marginal improvement.

Strange to remove the spot mirrors as I really like how ford did them but I guess blind spot monitoring probably takes care of that

i dream of the day i buy this truck with thhe 2.7... Im saving and waiting... HURRY UP FORD!!

How is the brake pedal feel? Is it still mushy like previous generation?

My 2012 F150 Lariat Crew Cab has a 1,370 payload rating. It’s insane a mid size truck now out classes my hauling abilities. Not complaining just saying how cool it is to see these advances.

I was seriously thinking about getting one but then I found out that they do not have Auto 4wd like my Colorado. Just 2wd n 4wd hi n lo Wet asphalt is super slick plus driving on patchy ice n snow

Ford has always done a good job with the Ranger. Currently on my 4th new Ranger (1988, 2001, 2006 and 2019). Excellent experiences with every one. I like the 2024 update, but my 2019 Lariat isn't going anywhere. The optional Ford Performance Tune is a definite Plus. Want a powered, inbuilt moonroof? There are 2 aftermarket units available. My Lariat has the Signature unit. What would it take to put me into a 6g Ranger? A Coyote V8 motor of course!

Thanks so much for the video. That XL side mirror should be an option for all trim levels. It is so much more practical. I was expecting to see at least a little offroading?

I do like the blue paint.

Hey Steven, great video as always. One correction. You no longer have to take and input any measurements when you set up pro trailer backup assist. Just set the sticker down, the truck uses AI to figure out the rest. And while I'm at it GM towing stickers are no longer VIN specific they have not been for over a year now.

Id be fine w the STX. The 10 inch screen looks great. Now as long as the dealerships dont mark up the truck $10k because of BS reasons I might trade in my bighorn.

I like it. 2.7 range sounds like a good idea.

Those grey panels from the sport appearance package do wonders for the front end, it just doesn't look right to me with one color over the whole front. I wish it still had a real steel front bumper like the previous one, though, the ones on my previous gen have saved my truck not once but twice when people hit my parked truck. I'll be interested to drive one of these new ones and see how the ride compares to my 2020 on Blistein 5100s, which were a huge upgrade and transformed the truck IMO, especially for towing. One thing that bugs me is seeing that those huge running boards are stock on the FX4. Even with a bit of front lift from the Bilsteins and slightly oversized tires, nobody's ever had an issue getting into my truck, not even my 5'7" 77 year old dad or a 5'1" female friend who's been in my truck a bunch, and those steps are just gonna get in the way off road.

Ford said they’re listening to their customers and still put a 100/0 rear seat…..

Will they come out with a Tremor trim? If they do, I’ll get it with the 2.7 ecoboost.

Will come back when the v6 review drops

It's the tiny fuel tank that made me get rid of my 2021 Ranger. I upgraded to a 2022 2.7 with 36 gallon tank. It's been amazing towing our 6X12 tandem axle utv. It's around 4600 lbs. The towing range with a Rangers 18.8 gallon tank was just plain ridiculous

@truck king, so the new 2.7l motor is for this summer, does it mean i can order now or it means this summer i an order it then?

You guys miss out on the 3L V6 Diesel we get in Australia. Its a pretty good tow vehicle with that engine. We get no Petrol engine options in Australia

3.0 V6 diesel is my daily ute. smooth as

A WDH would help tremendously on the feeling of that trailer he is towing, ford recommends using one over 5000 lb anyway

52k for a ranger is insane. No way

The SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad is a $95 option on all trim levels.

I love this truck. However I would not tow a 5,000lb camper, 3,500 max

If Ford offer the 7 speed manual in the Ranger like they do in the Bronco I would have bought one. Ended up with a 2024 Taco 6 speed and driving is enjoyable again.

Ford should have put the built-in bed steps on their base trucks too.

Too damn expensive still. Great review, the base model looks fully featured.

Ooh that’s the old style gear stick. The new one here in aus has the stubby one people complain about

I'd buy one if they were reasonably priced

Accoustic side glass? Is it laminated?

Not including a basic cab option is a miss for fleet sales and those of us who would like more bed space and don’t need to put a family in the back seat.

I bought a Black XLT about a month ago put a deposit down and waiting for it to be started made at the factor just for me. It’s going to be a while for them to be produced because they had a strike

With Ford's recent quality wors, I trust this truck will be a first-year nightmare.

Was hoping for less tech in the base model, also needs to be available with a longer box option.

i like this channel

For the third year running, Ford has issued more recalls in a calendar year than any other US automaker. As reported by Automotive News, partial NHTSA data reveals that Ford issued 54 recalls in 2023, affecting almost 5.7 million vehicles. This represents a 21% decrease from last year. In 2022, Ford issued 65 recalls affecting over 8.6 million vehicles, so things are certainly improving.

Way better looking than the last cat fish looking one

what's the fuel capacity, my 2019 only has a range of like 350 miles when topped off? tank should be bigger

Ford made sure to give the Ranger a high payload rating because in some markets like the UK, if a pickup has a certain amount of payload, it's classified as a commercial vehicle, which are less expensive to register and Ford made sure the Ranger satisfied that criteria.

Best selling pickup and car in Australia.

You said “it’s gonna be crazy”about reviewing the 2.7… that was over 3 months ago now. Why has no one shown the 2.7? Town of is out here don’t want the Raptor but we also are tired of seeing everyone and their grandmas with the 2.3.. it’s great, sure, but we wanna see the 2.7 PLEASE!!! Cheers..✌🏼

The days of 12 foot beds are long since over

Getting more for less? So this truck is less than last year's model? Or is it like the F-150, paying more for features that were added to lower trim levels?

Much prefer the old school key; they pretty much never malfunction. Unfortunately I don't like that great big screen they all seem to have now. Fuel economy could be a bit better.

Im really curious about the bed being wide enough to haul 4x8 materials without having to stack 2x4s in little slots. I really hope you KZfaq guys perform a proper comparison between them all.

Does Ford offer a headlight switch, unlike the GM twins

I'm very curious what the next gen Tremor will offer in North America. Considering prices of the XLT FX4 vs the Raptor, it has to be a $50k truck.

Lot's of bean counter cost cutting, no rear vents or 3 zone temp control, cheap bench rear seat with no split for storage with a passenger, would be a perfect platform for the flat floor and split fold like an f150, the off the shelf tailgate assist, some cheap looking plastics on the interior especially the center console area and knobs, no convex mirror because you can't have it with bliss? Just not as nice as I had hoped for, especially for over 50k on the lariat.

We have these at an airport i work at. They are the same size as our early 2000s gmc 2500 single cab without any of the utility. The bed is too small to fit anything longer the cabin is tight af for 2 men and their winter coats and gear in the backseat. The funniest part is the gas mileage is on par with our full sized f350 4 door 8' reading beds with cranes and lift gates. We idol alot and routinely i get into rangers with 6-8 mpg averages. Just get the 5.0 f150.

feels like a slap to the face to the us market, EU gets more options and features for similar or cheaper.

Please note the Ranger is the ONLY Midsize Truck with Amber Turn Lamps on the Tail Lights ….thats important to me and not one review yet has mentioned it….

What's the payload on that pretty Lariat with the off-white leather interior? Still over 1500 lbs? And no HVAC ducts in the back of the center console for the rear seat occupants?! 😞

If we can get heated seats in the lower end truck I’m sold, I’m poor with a bad back

I've read about a few issues with Ford's current 10 speed transmission. What are your thoughts on their 10 speed transmission? Thanks!