Finding the best Midsize pickup for your needs can be a hard task. With so many options it can feel like finding the perfect pickup for you is harder than finding a needle in a haystack. Luckily, two particularly bright needles in the market this year happen to be the new for 2025 Ford Ranger and GMC Canyon.
In this Ford Ranger versus GMC Canyon towing and payload comparison, we’ll be putting the two pickup kings against each other to find out who has the best off road, and on road, capabilities this year.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Ranger is back and better than ever, being ready to tackle the trails, or the jobsite, in domineering fashion.
- The Canyon gets a new Nightfall edition, which we expect to be a blackout appearance package.
- The Ranger brings new towing capabilities
Is there a 2025 Ford Ranger?
Yes, the 2025 Ford Ranger builds on its reputation as a capable and versatile midsize pickup with a refreshed exterior that embraces Ford’s latest rugged design language. Inside, the cabin sees notable improvements in comfort, ergonomics, and technology, with upgraded displays and user-friendly controls.
The new Ranger is also expected to deliver a range of powertrain options, including a new V6 diesel engine paired with permanent four-wheel drive, boosting both performance and efficiency. Enhanced towing and payload capacities reinforce its utility for both work and play, while its signature ride comfort and refined driving dynamics remain standout features.
Will there be a 2025 GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon is back this year. Just two years after its redesign, the 2025 model receives only minor updates. A new Nightfall Edition joins the lineup, and three fresh exterior colors (Glacier Metallic, Desert Sun, and Rapids Metallic) replace Desert Sand Metallic, Solar Flare Metallic, and Dynamic Blue Metallic.
Feature-wise, the ProGrade Trailering System becomes standard on the Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims. The Safety Plus Package is now standard on Elevation and AT4, while the Technology Plus Package has been enhanced to include a sunroof and a Bose premium sound system.
How much is the Ford Ranger 2025?
As of this writing, the 2025 Ford Ranger is offered in four trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, and the off-road-focused Raptor. Pricing begins just over $34,500 for the base rear-wheel-drive XL model, while the high-performance, four-wheel-drive-only Ranger Raptor comes in around $57,500. Opting for rear-wheel drive instead of 4WD saves $3,645 on the XL and $3,485 on the XLT and Lariat trims, though this choice also restricts available engine options.
Summary
It’s the Ford Ranger that sticks out in this head to head, with its strong value figures and rugged reliability that mean it can well and away stand out ahead of the competition, and that includes the respectable Canyon.