Is the NEW Ford Ranger XLT The BEST Midsize Truck? | Full Review + 0-60

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This Week we test the ALL NEW 2024 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 on our road test to see if it is king of the midsize truck segment.
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[@border411]

Test drove this vehicle yesterday with my wife, along with the new TRD off-road and the Frontier. I'm a huge Toyota fanboy, and currently drive a 2017 Ridgeline. Wife and I both picked the XLT as my next vehicle. Can't wait for the 2.7! I'm 6'1", and I get sit behind myself with knee room to spare.

[@bennyhauna7293]

I still cant wait for yall to get your hands on the 2.7L when they finally release

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Amen! Same here, we cannot wait!

[@DJR5280]

The Bronco with the 2.7 was significantly slower than the 21 F150 my Brother had with the 2.7. The way the TFL guys commented on how not fast the Raptor feels I bet the 2.7 won't be a big deal

[@GP80888]

@@DJR5280yet TFL had a drag race of all the new midsize trucks and the Ranger beat them all. And that was the 2.3 4cyl.

[@DJR5280]

@@GP80888 Notice how I made no mention of the 2.3, o lt the 2.7 and 3.0....

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

2.7L is gonna be great in the new Ranger.

[@marklihsu]

Gonna smoke all the tacos and the ZR2

[@rockkstah2550]

That has a wet belt at the bottom of the crank case, reliability will be the issue on that. Why does ford do idiot stuff like this? It would have been a perfect engine…

[@ZACH_95_]

@@rockkstah2550bud the 2.7 ecoboost is one of the best and reliable ecoboost they make. Do any research on it. You’re not going to have any issues with that engine. My 2018 f150 with the 2.7 has 124k miles on her and has never had any issues. Drives like new still.

[@rockkstah2550]

@@ZACH_95_ I definitely do not disagree with you on this one, that its one of Ford's best turbo V6. Wet Belt!?! at most important location of the engine!?! not totaly 100% on this one..

[@Williams-mp7vz]

It will Never be attainable though. They will be Super rare

[@phonemeunit1973]

Just got a Ranger 2.3L XLT FX4 last weekend. DAMN is it good for what it is! I haul my Beta 430 and do gun dog/bird hunting stuff during fall and winter seasons (gonna be overbuilt for that). The 2.7 offering will be great for folks who need/just want the extra power, but I love it how it is with the 2.3.

[@AtlantisSurfTV]

Add AFE Charge Pipes, Flow Thru Exhaust, Cold Air intake, and the Ford Performance Pack. Put 93oct or E30 and your 2.3 will light up like crazy! Faster than a Raptor at that point.

[@jnmaher1967]

Ford will sell a lot more of these once the larger engine goes in and the Tremor package is available.

[@ZACH_95_]

Most people will buy this exact truck more than a tremor with the 2.7.

[@michaelbury1941]

I hope not. That would mean consumers are still being dumb paying what ever they want

[@jeffkondra8246]

I have a 2021 Ranger lariat FX-4 2.3 , and i love it, ride is great tow well and made in the USA, can't beat it.

[@robertwittick9181]

I’ve owned my 2024 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 for about a month now. Had the opportunity to take it out into the Florida woods on Independence Day. It handled the frequent ‘sippy holes’ like a Champ thanks to the rear locker in 4X Low. Love it!

[@markreams3192]

The Tacoma is 317 lb ft of torque which is 17 more than the Ranger. It also reaches peak torque at 1700 rpm. That bed needs a spray in bed liner. Not opting for the 2.7 eco boost doesn’t make sense! This is the biggest advantage the Ranger has over the competition. It’s a very good engine! Where’s the trailer brake controller. All tow packages should include this!

[@jay54d92]

I have the XLT here in Australia and I have owned it for 2 years now. It is the V6 version and I can not fault it. Tows awesome, great fuel economy for what it is. It is interesting to see the difference in spec between the Australian delivered and the US delivered Ranger's.

[@chriscowally]

how much drive away?

[@jay54d92]

@chriscowally I Australia, I paid $72000 drive away. That's Aussie dollars, so it would probably be around $50000 in the US.

[@davidwethington9320]

I think Ford and GM finally nailed it at the same time. Great options all around. I would say Toyota missed the mark with its pricing. Way more value for what you're getting in the other midsize trucks.

[@deanmay338]

I want a mid-size truck that can tow a small camper (2900 lbs.). They all can. However, I want the payload to support a topper, tongue weight, camping gear, passengers, and a pet. Very disappointed in the “real” world payload of the Tacoma and the Frontier. My benchmark for payload is 1,500 lbs. The Ranger, GM twins, Jeep Gladiator Sport S (with max tow package), and Ridgeline can all be found with 1,500 lbs plus of payload. I like the Ranger. Ford quality control is a real issue, but this engine has been out for awhile. Don’t understand some of Ford’s omissions with the new Ranger (no rear AC ducts, no 60/40 split rear seat, etc.). Not deal breakers. Ultimately, price will probably be the driving factor for me.

[@___Karma__]

They offer a V6 now too. An xlt fx4, tow package, with the 2.7 seems to be the best bet without paying Raptor tax.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Heck yeah, just waiting for them to exist, and we will review one!

[@GP80888]

@@TexasTruckChannelI just got my order confirmation today for a 2.7 XLT Ranger.

[@billseiler4952]

This is a good looking truck……I would buy it if I were in the market (coming from a Toyota fan)

[@GP80888]

So here’s everything you are questioning that they left out. There are rear seat AC vents. They are under the back seats. There are three tow packages. Basic, just receiver and 4 and 7 pin connectors for $400. Advanced, for $800 includes brake control and backup assist. Advanced with technology which you can program different trailers and trailer blind spot and 360 for $2300.

[@042452]

Can’t wait to see a 2.7 road test…..

[@NateHadaway-lx2fy]

I think the step looks better in the bed than in the bumper. I hope they carry it over to the F150 and Super Duty.

[@marklihsu]

Solid option just wish it had push button start

[@ericd1632]

That's funny because I have a 2022 Tacoma and I love that thing but it has a push button start and I wish it didn't

[@robertb7254]

The 2024 Ranger like its predecessor has Amber Turn Lamps on the tail lights and IT’s the only midsize truck to have them ….sadly NOT ONE review yet has noted this and it’s a important safety feature….hopefully rear AC vents may come in the future like the overseas Rangers

[@GP80888]

I just got my order confirmation today for my 2.7 XLT Ranger. I can’t wait .

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think the GM trucks look better, but I think as a package this is a really great truck. I like the exterior, I like the interior. Both appear grown up and not trying to be so "look at me". Also nice that it has easily accessible tow hooks unlike, and I can say it, TOYOTA.

[@meathead585]

The 2024 4 Runner, in addition to the Frontier, is still another option with a V-6. Next year no more for the 4Runner with V-6.

[@2151abell]

Great review guys ! I have the exact same truck only in Hot pepper Red... My Only complaint as of yet is the sometimes sluggish start up of the infotainment screen. That can be annoying. I have re booted it and re loaded it but in a few weeks its back to stumbling here and there. From what I read, thats a bit of a common issue with these Fords.

[@MrCuzincancer]

I love the width of the Ranger. Me at 6 feet I would like to sit in back of myself with at least one or 2 inches to spare in the backseat, which I cannot do. I would even sacrifice a few inches in the truck bed to a few inches stretched in the backseat.

[@ryanmccullion7367]

Considering midsized are trucks that are the most affordable to the average American. Why not make the back seat leg room a few inches larger.

[@SwimTillIDie]

Could you do a comparison video between this and the Colorado/Canyon?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We absolutely will!

[@lourdesraupe3824]

Loved your beginning voiceover. Very good. Very professional!

[@estebandiaz3213]

Hola,muy buenos los videos, aquí en Argentina se fabrica la Ranger, pero los motores son diesel, cuatro cilindros 2.0 y V6 3.0 con la transmisión de 10 velocidades

[@edub8803]

Stop playing games Ford and send us those rear climate vents from Australia!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Amen!

[@Philthy_Adventures]

Tail gate cables are red for visual reasons.

[@Tony-hf9mv]

You are wrong at one point. You can sync the AC. If you go to the AC screen hit the dual button

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We knew it was hiding somewhere!

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Still think RAM needs to bring back the Dakota with 2 engine options 2.0 that is on the jeep and the 3L in the RT version

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

There’s already plenty of gen 2 2.7L’s with over 200K and even one with 540K. None have needed to replace the welt belt. Might not be as big of an issue as you might think.

[@chrisb9478]

I own a 21 Tacoma, but today, I think the Frontier is the best bang for the buck & should last the longest.

[@cessealbeach]

own a 2022 frontier, transmission issues, taken to the dealership twice, only 12K miles Filing Lemon, Nissan is JUNK

[@marklihsu]

​@@cessealbeachbrother had the same issue with the transmission. It was fixed after an update by the dealer but he returned it after lease was up and his raptor came in. He says raptor head and shoulders above the 22 pro 4x

[@ericd1632]

Also head and shoulders above it in price​@@marklihsu

[@DJR5280]

​@cessealbeach Thinking of buying one. What kinda transmission issues are you having ?

[@belizetj]

I too own a 21 Tacoma. I'm keeping it until the wheels fall off. Besides the Frontier. All these new trucks are junk.

[@scottdaytonhunn]

I’m interested in this truck in black with black appearance package, 4A advanced four wheel drive and a 2.7 twin turbo V-6. My Maverick does a 0 to 60 in 6 seconds; 2.0 Ecoboost with 250 HP and 277 FPT

[@alyxander8897]

Make a cheap manual single cab.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Please!

[@Boosted_5.0]

definitely needs the 2.7L engine

[@marklihsu]

Payload of the taco is a joke! 1250lb is the highest I've seen

[@michaelbury1941]

I’m NOT paying 50k for a truck without push button start. That’s ridiculous

[@TexasTruckChannel]

This truck isn’t 50k, and we agree with you!

[@cipitm1]

Waiting for 2.7 ! Lariat! But duramax Sierra is on my list!

[@meathead585]

$15,000 more than my 2022 Maverick xlt awd fx4 4ktow. Only item I am missing is a locker. For midsize, I'd go for the Colorado Bison, (Nitro Yellow, certainly), best looks, probably worst reliability.

[@___Karma__]

The Maverick is a great small vehicle. However it being unibody makes articulation very limited imo. It's like a crossover with a truck bed. I like the Maverick, but if someone is looking for real off-road performance they should be targeting body on frame vehicles (proper truck or SUV). Truth is though most people who have helped push up prices on trucks don't need more than a Maverick, but get mall crawlers to look "cool"

[@spyder000069]

I tow with my vehicles. typically ATVs and a side-by-side. when I have to park in fields at the trails there is a lot more noise and movement when hooked to my unibody SUV versus my truck. it's times like that where having a full frame shines. I really like the Maverick and had considered getting one since its size is awesome for day-to-day stuff. but its just not enough truck for me. my f250 is just the opposite and sucks for the day to day driving and parking which is I've been keeping an eye on the midsize market.

[@marklihsu]

Tremor maverick is pretty good

[@Mursedave]

Thanks!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching. Stay tuned if you want to see more Ranger content!

[@Ttallonn]

Those giant screens and digital gauge clusters need to go. theres been better aftermarket solutions for the multimedia for over a decade. No display off button without going to settings>display> off, add in the lack of buttons for the heated seats and controls.. now you have the same issue as you do when we switched from phones with buttons to phones with screens, youre hunting for controls vs using muscle memory. also the extra illumination from the digital gauge clusters as night in outside of cities is awful. Can definitely tell the engineers and design teams working on all these new trucks have never lived outside the burbs.

[@Njrebel68]

I have the same exact truck with the lower technology package i like the truck but i dont love the truck I didn’t get the option for the 2.7 Ford shouldn’t of released this truck without that engine option

[@AdamAus85]

My work ranger has the radar (think that's what is) for the adaptive cruise under where the number plate is. Where is it on this thing?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

This particular truck is not optioned with radar cruise. Sadly!

[@AdamAus85]

@@TexasTruckChannel Interesting. Finally Australia gets something standard that Americans don't, lol.

[@stevecreason]

The gauge cluster is a total joke! It looks like a Phone app! The XLT should have the same gauge cluster as Lariat.

[@robertyoung8289]

My brand new Frontier for the long term win. Toyota who??

[@williamnickel8132]

Ranger has 310 ft pounds torque, not 300. I'm just letting you know😂

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Beat me to it

[@Tread1775]

15:22 I feel that the pricing is by all of them is absurd. Trying to make trucks into family cars. The faux truck buyers ruined the market.✌️

[@Jrodxz]

HATE the beige headliner 😂

[@YoitsDro]

I think im going for the frontier. The dated interior and platform means reliability. few grand cheaper too

[@robertyoung8289]

I just traded my TRD PRO in on one. You will be shocked what a great truck the Frontier is.

[@adamashlock1787]

#nissanfrontier no idea why you would by this Ranger

[@stevecreason]

How come nobody's talking about the horrible instrument cluster? It looks like a Phone app.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Oh we do in our other ranger content. It’s not great.

[@joshz7712]

The FX4 decal actually adds about 20hp and although you don't notice it, as soon as the tires hit dirt your truck raises 2". Lol. I'm honestly anxious to see the new tremor. I'm still getting a RR though as soon as i find work.

[@CurtisDahl]

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[@sinepari9160]

I'd be willing to bet the Tacoma is 1000 lbs heavier.

[@edub8803]

How tall is Brian?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

6-4

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

So what other tires would you recommend to replace these stock tires with ?

[@mikegrantham7440]

I recently ordered a Ranger XLT and definitely feel it has the most comfortable seats in its class. The Ranger has much better payload and towing capacity than the imports offer along with that fantastic Advanced Tow Package. I have never liked the looks of ANY Toyota truck and find them downright ugly. The dash in the Tacoma just looks odd and cheap to me. Plus the infotainment screen looks like it was just stuck on there as an afterthought. I prefer how the Ranger's screen is integrated into the dash. It looks way more refined that way. The Nissan is about as plain jane and mundane looking as it gets and is in desperate need of an update to compete with the others in its class. Only the Ridgeline is more plain looking and it is not a real truck. I also like the Colorado, especially looking out over that nicely formed hood. It just has a really cool look to it. The dash is nicely laid out as well, but I wish it offered more than an all black interior. The front passenger seat does not offer height adjustment at any trim level and it is 4 way manual only. The Ranger offers both manual and power front passenger seat with 8 way adjustment including height adjust. The Ranger does have rear vents, but they are under the front seats. Though I would like to see them where that pocket is in the center console. As for push button start, there are some pros and cons to that. So I don't really have a preference. The only other option I really wish the Ranger had is a sunroof. The Colorado LT offers one, but you have to order it with 4WD to get it or a higher trim level, and I don't need that.

[@DaisySamuel-b5t]

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[@armandocardona6975]

44k for an XLT mid size… lmfao

[@StefomRyan]

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[@j954e]

I believe the torque rating is 310!!!! Nothing worse then trying to learn about a new design and technology when you don’t state proper numbers

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We must have mumbled. We know by heart it’s 270hp, 310 tq, on 87 octane. Thanks for watching!