If you want to join the Ford pickup family, there are a few options, but if you want something that is capable, without being huge, the Ranger is the one for you. Coming with a few new features to set itself apart from the rest of the models, we’ll break down what you can expect from the Ranger for 2025.
Key Takeaways:
- What’s new in the 2025 Ford Ranger? Not much, but sometimes that’s for the best. The new features that you can look for are new cosmetics, making it a great time to buy when you want to stand out.
- If you want the best or the second best, the Ranger takes both spots, leaving room for a runner-up.
- While this is powerful, it is also surprisingly efficient.
Is Ford making a 2025 Ranger?
For 2025, the Ranger is back, and it stays mostly the same. The few new features that you can find this year are all cosmetic. This year drops some old paints, these being Cactus Gray, Iconic Silver, and Hot Pepper Red, making room for Ruby Red Metallic, Desert Sand, and Marsh Gray.
If you want something a bit more stealth, you can look for the black appearance package. While it doesn't completely black out the truck, it does make whatever color you decide pop a bit more, and if looking stylish is what you want, then this is the right one for you.
How much does a 2025 Ford Ranger cost?
When looking at the Ranger lineup, there are four trims to pick from. The starting trim is the XL starting at $33,350, XLT starting at $35,875, Lariat starting at $43,755, and the Raptor starting at $56,070.
With a few trims to pick from, Car and Driver thinks that the best trim to get is the XLT. This is because it “offers a reasonable list of features for less.” Some of the features you can look for are “LED exterior lighting, 17-inch aluminum wheels, power-folding side-view mirrors, in-dash navigation, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a power outlet inside the truck bed”.
While it does come with Ford's Co-Pilot360, which comes with blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, and lane-keeping assist, if you want a bit more, then they suggest that you “consider the Technology package, which adds adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system, and front parking sensors”.
When looking at the overall Ranger model, it comes in second place for mid-size trucks, s. What’s the first? The first-place midsize truck is the Ranger Raptor, which is the leading mid-size truck belonging to the same family.
What is the gas mileage on a 2025 Ford Ranger?
At its best, you can get 23 MPG. If you want the best mileage that the Ranger can offer, then you’d want something that is equipped with the 2.3L I4. This can get you 23 MPG combined, making it a surprisingly solid daily driver that can still get work done, as it can tow up to 7,500 pounds. The power that you can expect from this engine is 270 horsepower, but if you want a bit more, then you can look for the 2.7L V6 engine that gets 315 horsepower.
Should I buy a Ford Ranger?
We think that the Ranger is one of the best trucks on the market, and the experts agree with us. It comes with some of the best features on the market; all it is missing is you. Come on down to Alan Jay Ford in Wauchula today for more information!