If you are searching for the perfect truck to take all your off-road adventures in, but don’t want something too big or too small, then the Ford Ranger may be exactly what you are looking for. This midsize truck offers all the agility and fuel efficiency benefits of a smaller truck, with the upgraded power and versatility, closer to what a full-sized truck would offer. Coming in a variety of trims, you are sure to find the perfect Ranger to suit all your daily endeavors and off-road adventures.
Power
The strength of the 2020 Ford Ranger is a step above the rest. The new Ford Ranger is ready to command the road with its, class-exclusive 10-speed transmission and compelling 2.3L EcoBoost® engine. The astounding, best-in-class, 310 lb.-ft of torque is ready to conquer any off-road trail conditions the world throws your way. The Ranger’s engine was engineered with a twin-scroll turbocharger so that it can maximize the pulse energy to the turbine wheel to eliminate any lag in the engine’s response.
Want the ability to tow a trailer and bring the whole family? Then simply add the Trailer Tow Package to get an impressive 7,500 lbs. of towing capacity. Bring everything you want to travel with, including the kitchen sink. Decide you don’t want to haul the trailer at all? Then simply pack the bed as full as you can get it, with its best-in-class maximum 1,860-lb. payload rating, you won’t have to worry about packing too much.
Fuel Efficiency
In the past, one of the biggest downfalls of owning a larger vehicle has been the lack of fuel efficiency. The Ranger has bridged the gap between power and fuel efficiency with the impressive, 21 mpg City / 26 mpg Highway that it provides.
Model / Package Options
The Ford Ranger comes in three versatile models. The XL, XLT, and LARIAT. With a variety of different cosmetic and technological options between those models, you will be sure to get exactly what you're looking for when it comes to looks and functionality.
The Black Appearance Package features a black-painted front grille, black fender vents as well as other classic black accents and is available on any all-new Ranger.
Available only on the XLT and LARIAT models, the Sport Appearance Package offers a magnified sporty appearance for those looking to add just a little more swag to their off-road adventures.
If you are looking for more of an audacious look and feel, the STX Appearance Package will deliver just that. With the contrast of aluminum wheels, and black bumpers, fog lamps and box decal, this package, being offered in the XL model, is sure to give you the bold feel you’re looking for.
The Chrome Appearance Package allows you to take a sleek exterior look everywhere you go. With its chrome front and rear bumpers, and fog lamps alongside its black tow hooks and body-color wheel lip molding, you will bring a level of high-class appearance along any journey you decide to conquer.
New for 2020, the FX2 Package offers some very important off-roading features. This package provides electronic-locking rear differential, off-road suspension, 17-inch or 18-inch Off-Road OWL tires, and inside cluster screen to provide pitch and roll plus steering angle feedback.
As was mentioned above in the power section, the Trailer Tow Package will increase your towing capacity and will include a Class 4 hitch and 4/7-pin connector, and is available on all models.
Last, but not least, for those hard-core exploration and off-road adventure seekers, the FX4 Off-Road Package covers everything you need! Dominating any adventure is easy when you have tuned off-road monotube shocks, traction-enhancing electronic-locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires with aggressive tread. Let the Ranger put your mind at ease when you are climbing over all those boulders. With the exposed steel front bash plate, heavy-duty front skid plate, and skid plates for the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), electronic motor, transfer case and fuel tank, you will be able to explore confidently knowing your truck is being protected. Beyond those things, the Terrain Management System™ and Trail Control™ are also included in this package, providing essential off-road technology for any level of experienced driver that will be taking the wheel.
Conclusion
Beyond its impressively rugged looking exterior, the heart of the Ranger is in its breathtaking ability to command every expedition you decide to take on. Explore the beauties of nature that you can’t access any other way. With the 2020 Ford Ranger, you won’t ever be left with the hard decision of calling off an adventure you wanted to take. Load up, buckle up, and get prepared to climb the mountains, scale the boulders, plow through the snow, and experience the crisp magnificent views of the outdoors in style.