Stats can't lie: the all-new Ford Ranger came back to Waycross from its long hiatus to once again pull ahead of other new mid-size pickups in the segment -- and in all the right ways.
For one, according to EPA estimates, its fuel efficiency ratings are unsurpassed. Expect 4x2 models to achieve up to 21 mpg city, 26 highway mpg, and 23 combined mpg. In 4x4, Ford Ranger remains ahead on EPA-estimated city mileage, capable of 20 mpg, a best-in-class rating.
As if that wasn't enough, the new Ford truck's 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine beats most V6 engines from a variety of rivals to deliver:
- Best-in-class 310 pound-feet of torque -- ample turning and pulling power to tackle nearly any job or off-road excursion
- Best-in-class towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds with an available tow package, enabling trailering just about anything from ATVs and jet skis to a fishing boat or second vehicle
- Best-in-class maximum payload support: 1,860 pounds; with 5- and 6-foot bed choices, that means the capability to lug everything from building materials to power tools and outboard equipment
Of course, it's also got plenty else going for it. For instance:
- A Terrain Management System that features specialized modes for kicking up gravel, driving across grass, plowing through snowdrifts, taking on mud and ruts, and churning through sand
- An optional Trail Control system, which simulates low-speed cruise control for crawling maneuvers
- A Ford Co-Pilot360 suite, which includes smart driver aids from auto high beams, a blind-spot monitor, and pre-collision assistance with auto emergency brakes to a lane-keeping system and a rear-view camera
- A selection of 4.2-inch SYNC and larger optional 8-inch SYNC 3 infotainment systems
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone connectivity
- Voice-activated navigation and crowd-sourced Waze nav app support
- Ford+Alexa compatibility
- FordPass Connect Wi-Fi support
- An optional 675-watt Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, and more.
Let the pros here at Robbie Roberson Ford Inc. show you how else the new 2019 Ford Ranger stacks up against the competition. Call our showroom at 2825 Memorial Drive or visit us in-person, and we'll take you for an unforgettable test drive!