Mar 15, 2019

ranger-19The Ford Ranger is back, and it is better than ever. The latest generation of the Ranger is a vehicle that drivers can take to work and take on a weekend adventure, but still fit in their garage. The truck has the same T6 platform as the global Ranger, which has been popular overseas since 2012, and it comes with all your favorite Ford technology and convenience features. Meet the 2019 Ford Ranger.

Exterior Style

The 2019 Ranger comes in either a SuperCrew or a SuperCab body style and in three different trim levels. The XL starts with 16-inch wheels and a manual-locking tailgate. The XLT steps things up with 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, and an upgraded look for the front grille. This model also adds a remote tailgate locking and unlocking system. The Lariat is the top-level trim and comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, and LED headlights. It also adds an LED cargo lamp.

Engine and Performance

The Ranger comes with Ford’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost turbo engine that generates 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain gets the Ranger up to highway speed quickly while the 10-speed automatic transmission shifts with precision and easily finds the right gear no matter what type of driving you’re doing. It can tow up to 7,500 pounds when equipped, and the SuperCrew can handle up to a 1,860 payload. You can expect to get about 21 miles per gallon in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with rear-wheel drive.

Technology

The base XL has a 3.5-inch center display screen, a USB port, and an auxiliary jack. Stepping up to the XLT will get you a 4.2-inch center screen, Ford Sync, and a 4G Wi-Fi hot spot. The Lariat has the best technology with its 8-inch touch screen and Sync 3 infotainment system, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Most of the tech in the Lariat is available as options in the lower-end models, and the Lariat offers the option to add an upgraded Bang & Olufsen stereo and a navigation system.

Safety Features

Standard safety features in the Ranger include a rearview camera, automatic headlights, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. The XLT adds automatic high beams and the Co-Pilot360 system with lane keeping assist and a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert. Both the Lariat and the XLT offer the option to add adaptive cruise control.

Off-Road Capabilities

The FX4 Off-Road package comes with off-road tires, upgraded suspension tuning, and upgraded shocks if you want to take the Ranger over rough terrain. The package also adds front tow hooks, an electronic-locking rear axle, skid plates, and Ford’s new Trail Control low-speed crawl control system.

The 2019 Ford Ranger is an exciting new version of the old favorite. It offers a smooth ride, the latest technology, good fuel economy, and off-road capabilities for those weekend adventures.

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