Why the Ford Ranger Is a Great Midsize Truck Option
Do you hear an engine’s quiet rumble? The 2024 Ford Ranger is revving up to tackle challenging tasks on the job site, venturing off the pavement, and exploring the great outdoors. As a large pickup truck, the Ranger draws a lot of eyes to its durable build, capable strength, and quality parts. Here at Pearson Ford, your premier Ford truck dealer, we are ready to fit you behind a reliable, versatile, and functional truck that will beyond impress new and old fans of Ford. Move over, Chevy Colorado; the new year is bringing about a truck that can do it all and remain full of advanced safety and technology features that drivers can’t get enough of. Meet the 2024 Ford Ranger.
A Variety of Engine and Performance Choices
A flexible and custom build can be very enticing for those looking for a Ranger that can be explicitly designed to meet their needs/wants. Good news, the 2024 model supplies three engines to choose from: the 2.3L EcoBoost Turbocharged I-4, 2.7L EcoBoost Turbocharged V6, and 3.0L EcoBoost Turbocharged V6. These engines are fun, fast, and ready for the road.
With the base model, the 2.3L EcoBoost Turbocharged I-4 engine suffices drivers with a powerful 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, getting a combined 22 MPG for non-stop driving excitement. The second engine on our list offers 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, able to tow an inspiring 7,500 lbs. The 3.0L EcoBoost Turbocharged V6 gets a stunning 405 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, though it sacrifices some towing capabilities, minimizing the strength to a still impressive 5,510 lbs.
Starting with an MSRP of $32,670, this pickup truck is able to serve its purpose and beyond, encouraging drivers and passengers to take a ride, even if it’s around the block.[a] On all trims and models for the 2024 year, you’ll find a 5 ft bed that has a spacious 43.5 cu.ft. of cargo hold room. That’s enough space to easily bring small to medium-sized items with you wherever you wish to go.
Packed With Tons of Tech to Keep You Connected and Safe on the Road
Ford wanted a truck that purposefully kept you connected and in control with convenient technology features and Wi-Fi compatibility. Therefore, the Ranger was built with a loaded tech artillery. It includes the SYNC 4A touchscreen with hotspot and Wi-Fi compatibility for the ultimate connection, entertainment, and informative parts of your vehicle. Make calls, change the station, or use handy voice controls to drive with confidence without losing touch with the world around you or your busy schedule, plus connected navigation to show you the way.
Pair with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to get access to everything on your phone with the simple touch of a button. This becomes even more helpful with digital clusters so you can control your car and stay informed of its stats. It is available in two sizes, the 8-inch or the larger 12.4-inch, where you can also change the drive mode. There are even other practical features like wireless charging, so you no longer have to hassle with cords and USB cables in your cabin, making everything look messy. Don’t worry; they didn’t skip on the sound quality, either. With the available B&O Sound System, you can listen to crisp audio anytime you get behind the wheel.
One of the best sets of defense and safety is through the use of cameras to help guide and assist you with parking, backing up, and more. With an available 360-degree camera, you’ll truly be able to see everything around your Ranger, including a bird’s eye view. This is only available on certain trims but can still be an extremely useful tool should you choose those trim options. Of course, there is also an Active Park Assist feature to help assist you in parking. This truck is suited with many things to love, like Pre-Collision Assist, which detects cars, objects, and pedestrians. These sensors can help prevent accidents and damages that otherwise would be solely left up to the driver.
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control can keep you at the current speed you set without lacking when something changes up ahead. It can alter speed until all is clear; that way, you don’t have to slam on the breaks when there is constant stop-and-go traffic. You also will receive, when you drive the new 2024 Ranger, more standard safety features like a Blind Spot Information System to detect passing vehicles and alert you to stay in your lane. However, that’s not all; there are also features like Auto High-Beam Headlights and a Lane-Keeping System for optimal protection in your truck.
A Variety of Trim Options
Trim options are important when you’re looking for a new vehicle. This is because it can change your driving experience, such as what you’re searching for in a truck and the purpose you have for it. For the 2024 model year, the Ford Ranger presents four options: the XL, XLT, LARIAT, and Raptor. These trims have unique features and designs that separate them in price. The base model is the Ranger XL, giving you the 2.3L EcoBoost Turbocharged I-4 engine that offers 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
When you first spot the XLT, you’ll first notice the headlights and taillights that are uniquely shaped and curved to add style and turn heads. The XLT has an MSRP of $35,610, which includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology.[a] These are assistant features that make the driving experience more confident and smoother from the unpredictable highways and city streets ahead. This trim also has a convenient wireless charging station that helps keep a clean look in the interior.
Moving onto the LARIAT, a beast on the streets, gets an MSRP of $43,630.[a] While it is a tad more expensive, it is very much worth it. With this trim option, you get the bigger 12-inch touchscreen display and a B&O Sound System with 10 speakers to improve your audio experience. This option is good for those who want a little bit of luxury and advanced features with much power to spare.
If that is not enough, then the ultimate convenience that will persuade you to choose the LARIAT trim is the Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control. This allows you to split your car in half; by that, we mean its climate options. While one side may be hotter or colder than the other, you’ll have the temperature the way you prefer without sacrificing the comfort of your passengers.
The last trim available is the outdoorsy Ranger Raptor. Its MSRP begins at $55,470.[a] It features the powerful 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine for fast speeds and strong acceleration. With this trim, you CAN drive across those picture-esque scenes you see in the car commercials, especially since it uses the Fox Live Valve Shocks for handling rough terrain. Get it all with the optimal truck, the 2024 Ranger Raptor, to see everything in your path (or over it with 360-degree camera angles), stay connected, and take control of the road (or lack thereof).
Check Out the 2024 Ford Ranger Today
The 2024 Ford Ranger is an incredible truck capable of towing, hauling, and storing your items with ease, as well as trampling over any terrain, remaining versatile for your needs and having smooth handling for the journey beyond the horizon. With so many trim options to choose from and features to love, the Ranger is ready to get you outdoors and out on the right path. So, what are you waiting for? We are waiting and prepared to fit you behind the wheel of a 2024 Ford Ranger today!
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