The 2020 Ford Ranger knows it has to compete in the growing midsize market. After all, it is one of the two newest in its category. Now in its second year, the Ranger is making a name for itself on numbers alone. It has best-in-class capabilities and exclusive features.
SuperCab
If you need a midsize truck that can really haul cargo, the Ranger has you covered. The SuperCab has seating for four in an 89-cubic-foot cabin. The large six-foot bed is rated at 51.8 cubic feet. If you drive the 4×4, you can haul 1,6500 pounds. Sticking with the two-wheel drivetrain, you can haul 1,860 pounds.
SuperCrew
If you need your midsize truck to provide seating for friends, family or workmates, the SuperCrew seats five in 97.6 cubic feet. Measuring 61.4 inches and rated at 43.3 cubic feet, the five-foot bed can haul 1,770 pounds with the two-wheel drivetrain or 1,560 pounds with four-wheel drive.
Best-in-Class Torque
Leave it to Ford to engineer an Ecoboost powertrain with best-in-class torque. The turbo four generates 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. If you compare horsepower, you’ll find the Ranger has more horses than the Nissan Frontier V6 or the Toyota Tacoma V6. If you are looking at value, the Ranger offers the turbo four as its entry-level offering instead of an under-powered four-cylinder engine.
The Ranger is controlled by a ten-speed automatic transmission. This best-in-class exclusive feature improves gas mileage and guarantees accurate shifting. All of its rivals have six-speed automatics. Car and Driver praises the Ranger for its quick acceleration.
When it comes to towing, the top rate is 7,500 pounds. That compares favorably with the Chevy Colorado and beats the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. Furthermore, it compares with the top tow ratings of many light duty V6 pickups. For those who are saving money by buying a midsize truck, the Ranger really nails the value proposition.
Trim Levels
Many buyers will stick with the XL. Perhaps they’ll add the technology package. These shoppers will be satisfied because the Ranger is well-made, comfortable and durable.
Others will step up to the XLT. This edition has a large Sync touch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto give you access to either Apple Maps or Google Maps. You also gain access to your personal apps, broadening your ability to stream music, podcasts, internet radio, and audio books.
The Lariat is the dressy edition. It wears leather upholstery and boasts the top dash technologies. You can add all of the best driver assistance features, including blind spot monitoring for your trailer, a Ford exclusive.
You can add the FX2 package to turn your Ranger into more of an off-roader. This includes bigger tires and a special suspension. With four-wheel drive, the truck has a bash plate as well as skid plates. It also has Ford’s terrain management system and special trail control capability.
To learn more, talk to our online staff or stop by Bill Knight Ford dealer Stillwater OK. Take a test drive and get acquainted with the new Ranger.
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