A redesigned Ford Ranger is coming to showrooms later this yr, and can embody for the primary time, a minimum of within the U.S., a high-performance Ranger Raptor variant.
The global version of new Ranger (proven right here) was revealed in late 2021 and was adopted shortly by its Ranger Raptor variant, although the U.S. variations of each vehicles are solely now being revealed.
Ford on Saturday launched a teaser video exhibiting the U.S.-spec 2024 Ranger and 2024 Ranger Raptor, and confirmed the debut of each vehicles for Might 10.
The present Ranger was solely launched within the U.S. for the 2019 mannequin yr, but it surely has been on sale elsewhere because the early a part of the final decade. That is why a brand new technology of the mid-size pickup truck is already being launched.
The brand new Ranger rides on an up to date model of the present truck’s T6 body-on-frame platform. The up to date platform, which made its debut within the Bronco, has a barely greater footprint, with the the monitor width elevated and the wheelbase stretched.
Single, Tremendous Cab and Crew Cab our bodies are all obtainable for the Ranger in different markets, although it is not clear which of those might be provided within the U.S.
New Ford Ranger Raptor (World mannequin)
Given the shut ties with the Bronco, count on the U.S.-spec Ranger to hold the identical powertrains as its SUV counterpart. The Bronco is obtainable with 2.3-liter turbo-4, turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, and turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 choices.
The three.0-liter engine is reserved for the Bronco Raptor and also will characteristic within the U.S.-spec Ranger Raptor, with output probably hovering round 400 hp versus the Bronco Raptor’s 418 hp. Different Raptor upgrades ought to embody off-road suspension, off-road wheels and tires, and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a 2-speed switch case and differential locks entrance and rear.
New Ford Ranger Raptor (World mannequin)
The only real transmission for the 2024 Ranger lineup is predicted to be a 10-speed automated.
Manufacturing of the brand new Ranger for North America might be dealt with at Ford’s Michigan Meeting plant in Wayne, Michigan. It is the place the present Ranger and Bronco are constructed.
