Here’s what Car and Driver has to say about this new mid-sized truck:
Ford’s mid-size Ranger pickup truck has been totally redesigned for the 2024 model year, adopting bolder front-end styling inspired by the larger F-150. While Ford sells the Ranger with a turbodiesel V-6 in some overseas markets, the American version is powered by the same turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine as the current truck, and it will be again for 2024. A more powerful twin-turbo gasoline-fired V-6 engine joins the lineup this year, and both engines can be had with rear- or four-wheel drive. We’re most excited about the high-performance Ranger Raptor variant, but we review that model separately. Unlike last year’s Ranger, which was offered in two distinct body styles, the new one is only available as a crew cab with four full-size doors. The cabin has received a big makeover and now features a large, vertically oriented infotainment system similar to the one found that’s an option on higher-end models of the Edge SUV.
Entry-level Rangers come with the same turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder as the outgoing model. That engine makes 270 horsepower, and, in our experience, provides ample power to hustle the mid-size truck around. We don’t expect that to change with the new model. A new twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 comes on higher trims and makes 315 horsepower. Both are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and can be had with rear- or four-wheel drive.
We’ll follow up with more info once Ford Canada releases their Ranger package.