Towing & Hauling with the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat - Is Ford's New Midsize Better Than the Rest?

[@stevecrossland3681]

Looks like a sweet looking truck. But again these prices these days are crazy.

[@papanga1197]

I'm from that part of the world wherein we overload this. Philippines to be exact. In the previous gen, my top 3 heaviest hauls were: - 18 (yes 18) people with it - 500 bricks - 50 concrete hollow blocks + 5 cement bags I had the pleasure to drive this current gen which belonged to my relative. It's really comfy and really can haul proper.

[@Therearethosewhocallmetim78]

Love the new ranger, save for the one-piece rear bench and locker button on the screen. Ford killed it with the looks, payload, and rear locker availability on all trims

[@2151abell]

I have the 2024 FX4 Ranger in the same color, Hot pepper Red and I personally couldnt be happier. Its been just a great rideing vehicle, quick and responsive with the 2.3 and all That I need out of it. Iv put new BF Goodrich K0-3s on her for some light off roading and up here in upstate NY we do get the Snow and Slush pretty good and Im sure this truck will be more the capable. My criticisms are very few. One is the Sync 4a system which has its on going issues at times with booting up when it feels like it ( though this is not something that happens too often, just enough to be discouraging and the fact that Ford has been made aware of this issue for quite awhile now and seems not to want to remedy it. ) My other issue is the rear Locker no longer is activated by a physical button. You are dependant on the same sketchy screen that freezes sometimes...Other then then that, its just a fantastic truck for the asking price considering that Chevy / GMC and Especially Toyota are asking.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Stephen, With its new wider bed, the Ranger platform would be an excellent base for the return of the F100. Make it a single cab with an 8 foot bed as well as two-tone paint and VOILA, the right-sized pickup is back!!! A bench seat and three on the tree transmission could be no cost options. 🤩🤩

[@ALMX5DP]

Regular cab long bed Rangers do exist in other markets.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

I like this!

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

They won't let us have regular cabs in anything other than the base model. 4 door, short bed trucks look fugly to me. Heck, the old-skool station wagons had more storage space than a modern pickup.

[@michael1988CA]

Bring the regular cab back in all trim levels! Just bought a 2024 F250 with a regular cab and I would have loved to had more options than the xl trim.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

@@michael1988CA ​ @chiefenumclaw7960 In 2022 and maybe 2023 could at least get RCLB in XL/XLT for the F150 and I think the 250/350 as well. But ford marketing really cut available options on XL to force the XLT tax. It's a forced tax if you wanted a specific feature like 360 camera or 36gallon tank, you pay for the feature plus 5K+ (for 1-2k of features). Also, if you play with the online builder, just adding the two back seats is about 7k. Trim levels are made to get more of your money for little value add. why? people just keep paying. I bought a 2022 F150 XLT, RCLB, V8, FX4 HDPP/MaxTow, 360cam, 36gal tank for 50k. A 2024 with max tow is a lot more now and they cut the heavy payload package to force more F250+ sales. Would not surprise me if they someday make RCLB a fleet only option.

[@evo1video]

Wish they would make a long bed option

[@wildbill23c]

That would be great, but they'd need to stop thinking everything needs to be a 4 door first. I wanted to buy a new Ranger, but they quit making the extended cab with the 6 foot bed option I think last year, so I'll go buy something older with a usable bed that doesn't have 4 doors. My last Ranger had a 7 foot bed.

[@donaldpiper9763]

@@wildbill23c-I keep hoping Ford will get their head out of their ass and give us a manual transmission super cab . That’s the perfect one for lots of people. I DON’T like Tacoma but Fords making it had because they still refuse to offer them in their home markets . Ford makes a manual transmission in Europe and Asia regular cab and super cab, it’s frustrating that in their home market they screw us !!!!!!

[@spyder000069]

@@wildbill23c You can get the 6ft bed on a Nissan Frontier in either crew cab or king cab. Plus no turbos on it to worry about. 2025 frontier has a interior refresh.

[@Muffin192213]

mAKI@@spyder000069 Thats what i'm moving to, Ford not making what i want so Frontier here i come.

[@0rickkathy0]

Great review. The Ranger in a great choice for many folks.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Finally a truck review that's not full of high tech crap that the water cooler cowboys can brag about on Monday morning. Thank you guys.

[@cs1992]

Have you seen the ridiculous vertical screen?

[@lobster1002000]

@@cs1992 Looks good, better than tacked on screens

[@lannylancaster62]

A very nice truck that will give the rest of the midsize pack a run for their money. It's good to see such competition in the midsize truck segment.

[@josephharvey5742]

I'm really looking forward to seeing a review of the Ranger with the 2.7 ecoboost in the future.

[@nlken7175]

Look Toyota, Trucks with steps built in to get in your bed and tow hooks. Ranger, I am impressed with how it handled the payload.

[@danakraushaar3606]

The new ranger actually came out everywhere except North America in 2012! Bought a new one then and another one in 2017. I was living in Thailand in those days. It was designed in Australia. Very touch and capable. Much better and reliable than my Toyota Hilux. Now back in Canada I will be buying one in the spring…with the V6.

[@craigwoolbert2443]

I got mine in May. I absolutely love it. PLENTY of power.

[@1drummer172]

I like the style lines and I love that color.👍

[@ericcheung4502]

Really was hoping to see the 2.7l review in the ranger!

[@AdamRosenberg90]

There has been close to zero actually delivered. Seems August is the month a lot of 2.7 builds are flowing out the factory so shouldn’t be long before we see a review.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

I like the more rounded worldwide look. I want a truck for towing/hauling and clearance and don't buy trucks based on bends of the fendors. That said prefer '..not too ugly' which is the same I looked for in a spouse :)

[@richshan529]

😂😂😂

[@jeffk464]

One of the reasons I bought the Ranger over the Colorado is because the Colorado is overweight. ;)

[@davep4610]

I just bought a 2024 Ranger and will take delivery in a couple days. Looking forward to driving it!!

[@James-lo5ne]

this looks like it would sell well in Australia but still better than last gen. The lack of rear vents when its on all other markets is a slap to the face.

[@jaymoar3561]

Something a women would complain about, not a big deal on a mid size truck.

[@jeffk464]

@@jaymoar3561 It would be nice, I'm probably going to do a rear seat delete and put a platform back there for my dog and gear. Dogs need to stay cool.

[@James-lo5ne]

​@jaymoar3561 don't lick ford's boot to hard. We get less for more but yeah sure. Being a man is all about getting bent over and fucked by corporate america.

[@James-lo5ne]

@@jaymoar3561 try not to lick ford boot too hard. Getting less for more is a big deal. Sorry, I guess i'm the women for not letting ford bend me over and take advantage of me.

[@joyofnft8084]

@@jaymoar3561 If you have young kids in the back seat, then yes you want rear vents. You can’t even get them on the Lariat. The Colorado has rear air vents.

[@PlumbRalph]

I think a Platinum version will be here soon too. They have the luxury version in other countries now. I do wish they made it in the Aluminum like the F-series. These things are so expensive that you want to prevent any rust and corrosion it makes no sense not to be all aluminum.

[@markjacobs3956]

So, massaging seats for another 20k? It's a truck. What else is needed over a Lariat?

[@jayray274]

Unlikely. You’ll see a Tremor before a Platinum.

[@jnorb8633]

I don't know why people are saying," I wish it were made of aluminum body panels". Because it it has aluminum body panels just like the f150 and 250. Almost everything Ford builds is aluminum now and that includes the Ranger.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

i like the look of the ranger if i was looking for a midsize pickup id lean towards the ranger

[@camcom76]

Still looks like Grandpa's ride with that ugly worldwide body.

[@paulabadie9663]

I've had a 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat Fx4 for a month and I love it. I wanted an F150 with a crew cab but it wouldn't fit in my garage. I'm glad this forced me to by the Ranger since its perfect for me. For some reason I did not get the rear bumper step nor the trailer backup assist. I won't miss the trailer assist much but I do wish I had the bumper step. This is a great vehicle. Thanks for a good review.

[@jeffk464]

I have an XLT FX4 and really like it, I have a couple of gripes but overall its great.

[@kevindube]

I have the exact same truck as you, its awesome! I traded in my 2023 Canyon AT4 for the 2024 Ranger Lariat FX4, its way better than the new Canyon in many ways.

[@blkhks]

The rear step bumper is the "Integrated Box Side Step" which is an option.

[@bostondan77]

Aesthetically it looks much better than the previous Ranger models IMO.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I have the opposite opinion. I don't totally dislike it's looks, it's just too "cookie cutter" looking. The previous generation stood out as a Ranger and not an f150 or Silverado.

[@jaylee8542]

I disagree. This looks just like a bigger Maverick. There's nothing unique about it.

[@Duckhunterbow]

The previous generation looked like an escape with a bed. This one looks a little more truck like

[@ShippyJack]

The 90's and early 2000's ranger would like a word.

[@markjacobs3956]

I bought an XLT. Love it.

[@davidhillbrand2302]

I like the design; it will age well. No mistaking it for a Ford which is fine. I do wish Ford would offer more cab / bed styles and sizes. The largest mistake I see is the lack of rear vents. As a family hauler, the lack of ventilation for passengers is a miss! I think the STX or XLT provide better value and enough features over the Lariat model IMO.

[@jeffk464]

I don't miss anything with the XLT, I personally find cloth seats to be more comfortable especially when its really hot or cold.

[@spyder000069]

As a soon to be empty nester I wish the supercab was still an option.

[@jnorb8633]

There has been talk by Ford executives that the supercab will be available in 2025. I'm waiting for that myself.

[@wildbill23c]

I wish they had a long bed option, heck with the 4 door crap. Same goes for the Ford Maverick, that would have been a much better mini-truck if they'd left out the 4 door, and made the bed longer, more of a Ford Courier style/size. The Ranger needs to have the regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab options, but damn, put a usable bed on them, 6-1/2 foot would be acceptable at least.....my last Ranger had the 7 foot bed, and oftentimes wish it was longer LOL.

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

In Canada all mid size trucks are offered in crew cab only.

[@mikegrantham7440]

I really like the new look of the 2024 and it looks better than the competition IMO. In fact, I will be going to the dealership later today to get the Ranger I ordered. Mine is an XLT with 2WD in velocity blue and will have the advanced tow package as well. As for the acceleration test, I don't think most people try to see how fast a truck is when hauling a trailer. I certainly don't drive a truck that hard when towing. About the only time I would accelerate hard with a trailer is merging onto the highway where the turbo is already spooled up and ready to kick in like a jet afterburner. I have been driving turbo-charged vehicles since the 1980's (I still have an 86 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z) and I am used to the turbo lag from a dig so it doesnt bother me. If you really want the turbo spooled up at a stop you have to power brake it to get a better launch. I actually like the feel of the surge of power coming on suddenly when the turbo spools up. It reminds me of being on a roller coaster when it tops the first hill.

[@jnorb8633]

I agree with everything you said. I still have my 84 laser with the 2.2 turbo auto, which I've had for 31 years. The lag from the start is terrible until the turbo kicks in.

[@henryf.ky.3415]

Great looking truck! Best of all the mid size trucks. They are really fun to drive. I know ! Awesome video. You covered a lot of information. Thanks

[@volvo09]

Great review guys! Liked the payload and towing tests.

[@deanmay338]

Great video. Informative. The Ranger is on my list. However, I would get an XL/STX or XLT rather than the Lariat.

[@Freynightwalker]

Really like the look of the Ranger and its useable payload, not sure about the rust.

[@scupking]

Best looking mid size truck!

[@sterlingstroebel]

I don't see it. Exactly the opposite in my opinion.

[@scupking]

@@sterlingstroebel I like that it doesn't have that bro mobile look...

[@GaryBoyd02]

I think the Rangers are a nice package overall

[@ryanmartinage]

I like the Ranger. Love that you can get the 2.7l in. The Raptor is really a good value.

[@IamGroot786]

Dear Ford, please make that rear seat a 60/40 split.

[@DesmoLocke]

And add vents for the rear. And add ventilated front seats. Summer temps are getting brutal!

[@drewhutchings6394]

Vents in Australia model​@@DesmoLocke

[@Therealphantomzero]

Have this truck no problem with AC in the rear. I'm in Florida. Don't get people complaint on this one​@@DesmoLocke

[@DesmoLocke]

@@Therealphantomzero The temp may be cool and comfortable, but some people still enjoy a breeze.

[@Therealphantomzero]

@@DesmoLocke I mean i get what you mean but I've been back there with the ac in you can feel the breeze I've been in other vehicles that suck being in the rear

[@davidhill8437]

I have the same truck. Purchased it 3 weeks ago and I love it.

[@mariaie4778]

Most beautiful looking midsize truck!

[@liveoak7838]

Better looking by far than the overstyling of the new Tacoma not to mention the ridiculous chin spoiler Toyota threw on there probably because they sacrificed aerodynamics for the boy racer looks.

[@davewilson8308]

You are so right regarding the Tacoma over styling, it looks cartoonish! Not to mention the tail gate and rear quarter panel don’t lien up right. Looks like they are from to different vehicles.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I'm still loving the video of the '19 FX4 on the powerline, hope you try this FX4 on it too.

[@craigquann]

I kind of wished the baby diesels would have taken off. Especially if Ford offered the diesels from the Aussies version. The cost upfront for the diesel options are always the deal breaker for me tho, I could justify a couple grand but it's usually $5-7k.

[@bng9423]

Looks great.

[@robertb7254]

It’s the ONLY Midsize truck with Amber Turn Lamps in the tail light assembly….this very important to me and I pointed this out to the Ford salesman the other day who was unaware of it and thanked me for the education …

[@johnbrohl1709]

I just bought a 2023 ranger Lariat and I love it

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent episode as always!!! 😁

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Fantastic job, really well presented!

[@TruckKing]

Thank you kindly!

[@paulward7070]

Would like to see you guys do a comparison of the Lariat vs the Canyon At4

[@MARedleg]

My 2016 Colorado came with a single piece aluminum drive shaft and it still looks new. The whole underside of my Chevy still looks great.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

Well of course your truck's going to look new underneath. It's a Chevy they spend most of their time in the garage broke down so it's barely going to see any of the elements.

[@GKMess42]

I like the front end design a lot more than the outgoing one. I also like that the bigger motor is going to be available. I just wish they offered a true 6-foot bed in the four-door cab configuration. The Ranger has been in an odd place ever since they moved it up to midsized. It's not quite fuel efficient enough to buy it over an F150, but it’s not quite small enough to be considered a compact truck for a city/suburban family. Then again, I live in Texas, where the stock F150 is small in comparison to a lot of trucks around here. Especially when looking at a 10 or 15-year-old F150.

[@craigquann]

I'd definitely get the XLT FX4 and the 2.7L if the payload is still decent. You get a lot of bells and whistles. If you don't need the extra towing really.

[@gregferris9378]

4 ft between the wheel wells is a game changer. Try carrying a 4x8 ft sheet of plywood on my 2021 Ranger and you'll see what a pain it is.

[@TerribleTimes]

Got a 2020 looking forward to upgrading to the new version soon !

[@trailrunnah8886]

It's a clean looking truck, not trying to be too flashy. I prefer the look of the GM trucks, but I think this one here is probably the best value in the class.

[@alyxander8897]

Make the Ultra-Base version from the UK. Single Cab with a stick. I will buy one.

[@kentexican5844]

Nice review/commentary! Thank you.

[@gregjacques3159]

G'day, our model levels are: XLS (base) XLT (Mid) Sport (Mid +) Wildtrack (Premium) Platinum (Top) Ranger Raptor which is kind of it's own thing. In Australia the Ranger has rear vents at the back of the center console in all models.

[@Dusdaddy]

Great input. Wonder why that didn't cross over to here? Is the backseat still one piece?

[@gregjacques3159]

​@@DusdaddyYes they are. Also the seats in this Lariat look like the ones in our sport model. If you search Ford Australia you will be able to see our variants. I think you'll be surprised what you see. It's like we can't get the RAM 2500 3500 models except the 6 seat version which sucks, but Hay I can't afford $130,000 Aus any way. Our dollar is 65 cents to the US dollar at the moment.

[@dennisdoherty1133]

This is what we need, normal sized trucks with decent payload and towing. You go anywhere outside of United States, Canada and Mexico (to a lesser extent, as they have more options); you'll find plenty of pickups that we don't get in the North American market. You look at the payload for the D'Max, Hilux, Mighty Max, Amarok, etc.. they average about what our 3/4 ton trucks have for payload. You can get these with high efficiency diesel engines and in regular and extended cab versions. I'd take a regular cab Ranger with a small diesel for a third of the price of a regular cab F250.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@dennisdoherty1133 can’t really compare payload ratings across countries or continents. Different use cases and subsequently regulatory requirements.

[@kompanyx]

That underbody rust is concerning. Has Ford addressed this issue? Great video! Very informative.

[@anthonybartholomew2173]

He didn't say under body it was the driveshaft and axel only.

[@metallicafan416]

Lots of vehicles were parked for long periods after assembly waiting on unavailable parts. Suspect what happened here, they were stored somewhere pretty wet

[@brandenp1999]

In some instances, parts are designed to have a sacrificial layer that oxidizes first, while providing protection a mm deep or so. I think it’s called galvanization, zinc on the outside of steel/iron, where zinc is more electronegative. That’s what I’d think is happening here, considering the truck is new and all other areas looks fine.

[@tuck91]

I've been looking at a ranger. The one thing that blew me away was the cab while driving was super quiet.

[@willb3018]

Styling is obviously a personal preference but for me, this is the best looking midsize. That one piece rear set is aa major fail in an otherwise well thought out package. A bed closer to 6 than 5 feet would be nice too.

[@PlumbRalph]

Rumor is they may introduce a single & extend cab version too. I’d like a super cab chassis for contractors to put utility service bodies on it.

[@BeanoNoir]

Believe it or not, it isn't turbo lag. That noticeable lag is a side effect of having throttle by wire, and an intrusive traction control system. You can always tell as with turbo lag, the engine still revs, but you haven't built enough manifold pressure, so the torque impulse is rather jarring once it does build boost. In a lot of these modern turbocharged engines, this large torque impulse at very low rpm can cause excessive driveline damage over time, so manufacturers baby it as much as possible. You can observe that even if you give it full pedal input, your tach will barely change, and there is a full-on delay in response to even start accelerating. In ten speed Fords, you can get rid of most of this induced throttle lag by using the sport mode. Also, tow haul mode just makes the transmission up-shift through every gear sequentially, downshift early and more aggressively on declines, and hold gears longer after a decline. It isn't the fastest throttle and shift profile available, nor is it necessary on mostly flat terrain.

[@stephanematis]

Only miss for me is how this midsize lacks the aluminum that revolutionized the F150 and SuperDuty in terms of weight and longevity in the rust belt. Given how assembly for North America is being done on continent, I think they could even make the alu paneling a North American option first and maybe share it out as a Raptor option worldwide. I get that pricing and profits are sticky issue, but this feels like a miss. Ford shows off their "it already has patina" look on the untreated driveline, a miss across all their pickups, something that should be Rustoleomed away, then a Krown or Woolwax. I think the one reason this will be a different beast worldwide is that they have 3 diesel options, though it doesn't seem like they get anything different from transmission or driveline. As a Canadian, not getting other cab options is weird. Not having 60/40 rear seat is weird. Like many, I will look forward to the 2.7 reviews.

[@jeffk464]

It has some aluminum, but yeah it would be nice.

[@titanx04]

Like I’ve said when taking measurements for ride height take from bottom of rim to guard. It then removes any tyre issues .

[@lsmith138]

Loved the review - I have a Ford Ranger Wildtrack spec (second top option) here in Australia. Our 4x4 are offered as diesel only so interested to see your engine options. We have a 3L v6 diesel which is 184kw (246hp) and 600nm (442 foot pound) or a bi-turbo 2L 4 cylinder with 154 kw (206hp) 500nm (368 foot pound) both with the 10spd autos. We typically put more emphasis on payload here in Australia. The Ranger has typically has 1000kg payload (2200lb) and tow rating of 3500kg (7700lb). Interestingly mine has HVAC vents for the second row of passengers. The Ute (Truck) costs around $AUD80,000. Ford have released the F150 here with the 3.5 eco boost v6 petrol engine only in 2 trim levels and SWB or LWB options. - pricing is $AUD120-$150,000 so the Ranger is a very popular option here.

[@kentonseydellaolcp4785]

Please measure both front and rear wheelwells to see if any front end rise. Scale weights would really be good to see.

[@24cupsandcounting]

If Ford built a Ranger with a 6.5 foot box it would be a big seller.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@24cupsandcounting not so sure, especially with F-150 being available with that capability.

[@jamesleasure8836]

I really wish they would offer 4auto on all models, not just the Raptor.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Thanks for pointing out the rust. I remember the Frontier had a ton of rust all over the underside. Have you fellas heard any complaints or problems associated with those due to that? I’m in MI so rust is a problem

[@bricks-mortar]

7:34 Walked away from my computer and checked. NONE of rust in that scene 7:34 is on my U.S. 2023 Ranger, after 15 months.

[@rjdavis7503]

I have the 2020 Ranger and same thing. No rust under the truck.

[@wildbill23c]

The 08 Toyota Tundra I bought new had quite a bit of rust under it as well....from sitting for months.

[@timglascock5558]

It'll be very interesting how the 2.7 handles and compares in efficiency.

[@kennak476]

They are selling here in MN pretty well, i.e very high demand, where some F150 XL’s are discounted for less than a Ranger at some dealers.

[@jeffk464]

In my opinion midsized trucks make better daily drivers.

[@blkhks]

The 2.7L, at least according to the specs on the US Ford site, does not increase the towing capacity over the 2.3L across the trims. It is the same towing max for both engines. The 2.7L does, however, decrease the max payload.

[@ie6370]

which means what exactly...."decrease th emax payload"

[@richadent968]

Should have a cross county chalenge. Have every pickup truck loaded to it's max load capacity pulling a max tow weight trailer. How many would breakdown? How many would not finish?

[@ALMX5DP]

@@richadent968 none if we’re talking about new low mileage examples.

[@rjdavis7503]

The Ranger is the best mid size truck on the market, period! The 2024 is even better.

[@dmac4137]

Ford quality shines through at the beginning 😂😂

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

That is a beautiful truck!

[@tadinator1362]

I was at first a little put off by the styling, but it's growing on me slowly. The prices of most of these are the real factor to shy away. Trucks have just become too heavily equipped and likewise, too expensive. I almost wish I'd have ordered the FX2 I considered back in '23 when I ordered my Maverick. It was still too expensive, but towing capacity was good.

[@stevesafety6743]

Also I believe a 4x8 sheet of plywood will lie flat between the wheel wells

[@slocavky]

Great review as usual and I gotta say I like the look of it... Not a ford guy but not bad ford... not bad..

[@richardhouvener6423]

I see the Ridgeline is still the fastest truck you tested towing 5000 lbs. Payload around 1550 lbs. and still cheaper than this truck by several thousand dollars. Not bad for what many think is "not a real truck". No, I don't have one (F150), but my truck is over 10 years old and I am in the market. I kind of like this Ranger, but they look crowded in there and the rust on a new vehicle makes me nervous.

[@paulm6481]

Ridgeline is not a truck princess 👸

[@TexasDragon3907]

​@@paulm6481If anything that just makes it more embarrassing.

[@richardhouvener6423]

@@paulm6481 And there's the asshole.

[@Williams-mp7vz]

Not a truck yet it handles a 5k load way easier than any other “truck” you clown. Has a higher payload then any other mid size “truck “ you doofus. You seem kinda shook.

[@michaelharrity9795]

Rangers are nice

[@dustincollins16]

Looks alot better than the old one. Too bad they are way to much money now

[@fisherman_rue2403]

Factory White Letter Tires! 🤯

[@dudeski934]

FORD Please make a KingRanch ranger with both V6 engine options

[@jeffreybabb277]

Will be ordering a '25 when available.

[@tracyc.porter103]

Where is the front cabin information? Did I miss it or does it simply not exist? Plenty of video of a trailer going down the road but what about the interior? You explain things very well so id love to hear your thoughts on drivers position and switch gear!

[@joannereed2352]

Great review.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Lariat with the 2.7? Take my money!

[@jeffk464]

Turns out you can't tow them behind an RV. So some people need a manual transmission Tacoma. Best always depends on how you're using them.

[@kentonseydellaolcp4785]

Or a Jeep Gladiator auto or stick.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great review 👍 That's the one I bought, and same color too 😁

[@jeffr6280]

Lease? Yeah, maybe. But flop down $55k in the U.S. or $60k in Canada? Pure insanity. The depreciation is astronomical, and with 10% interest rates in the U.S. for new vehicles, the amount of debt people are racking up on these piles is crushing. But yeah, it's a nice looking truck.

[@mikehughes8023]

If you have money to lease then debt shouldn’t be an issue. I’ll never consider leasing something I plan to own.

[@busslayer4790]

Shopping for newer used trucks, I am not seeing astronomical depreciation. The used prices are so high I'm finding it hard to not just shop new trucks.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

Are rates back to historical normal? Yes, but at no point have auto and home loans reached 10% in the US. Credit cards are higher than 10%. If someone is quoting you 10% your credit rating is terrible or you’re getting fleeced. I bought a Bronco in late 2023 at 6.3% at 806 credit score. Is that a lot? Yes, I wasn’t happy to put 30k down to keep payments low, but claiming interest rates are 10% is misinformation.

[@jeffr6280]

@@busslayer4790 Average lease is 3 years. I looked up 3 year old Ranger Lariat FX-4's with less than 36k within 200 miles of where I live(major metro U.S.) and compared it to new. On average, it's showing 30% depreciation. As more of the newer Rangers hit the road, that will widen, as it does with most models.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@jeffr6280 Well, Ford tends to disagree about the depreciation. They want to charge $790 for a 36 month lease. Meaning you'd be paying 56% of the value in three years! I guess at the end you could sell it to get some money back but that just means you loaned your cash out without collecting interst.

[@dpl2617]

My 2020 Ranger has HVAC vents under the front seats for the back; perhaps the new generation does too? And my 2020 has no rusted driveshaft or half-shafts, even after almost 50k.

[@kenwolf2431]

Gives us the rear vents, extra cup holders, cooled seats and grab handles at all door openings like the aussies get on their Ranger. Also is it not time to have a flat floor in the Ranger like the F150 with rear split seats.

[@anthonyelectric6045]

60 grand!! Hell no. You might as well jump to the 150 at this point. Good review but needs a 6’ bed option

[@mikeknox555]

Hey guys, thanks for the great review, as usual! Do you have any idea when the 2.7 litre engine will be available in Canada? Also, please let us know if you hear any details on the Tremor version. It recently has been announced for the Australian market. It would make a great alternative to the Raptor. Thanks again!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Did they fix the transmission? My 2022 Ranger Lariat transmission is the reason I won't buy another Ford.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 what was wrong with it?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

@@ALMX5DP It shifts terrible when cold and sometimes it bangs hard when downshifting. Glad I bought the extended warranty. Only has 5k miles. My 4th new Ford truck and never had one this eradic. Hopefully it will blow and be fixed one day.

[@metallicafan416]

Gonna suck walking because every auto maker on earth has had engines and transmissions fail while new. Just facts

[@williamlowe2046]

Everyone is waiting for the 2.7 why don't you get that!

[@michaelharris8228]

Whoa Slim, did you lose weight? Looking svelte there!

[@stevenappleman]

I was interested in the 2.7L version, but I couldn't find any near my city.

[@2packs4sure]

I'd really like to see a 0-60 test unloaded for ALL road tests...

[@jeffk464]

The 2.3 is pretty quick, the 2.7 is even quicker, and if you have to have fast you can get the Ranger Raptor.

[@jonathanrunciman5676]

Wish these midsized would have kept the 6 foot bed…

[@jeffk464]

Tacoma and Frontier still offer them, the bummer is you have to get a low end model to get extra cab.