Will you be upgrading to a 6G? Why or why not?

[grammat95]

I'm curious what my fellow 5G members think about upgrading to the 6G. I listed my theoretical pros / cons below.

Pro:
- Possible next generation 2.3 ecoboost with direct and port injection
- Modernized interior with wireless carplay / android auto
- Possible 2.7 ecoboost availability
- Better HVAC control layout
- Bed side step
- Improved gauge cluster (Those of you with Lariats will appreciate this.)
- Most likely will offer integrated factory brake controller

Cons:
- Styling is questionable. Certainly not as recognizable as 5G
- More tech... more problems right?
- Gear shifter is 100% electronic... no mechanical linkage

I plan on upgrading mainly for the improved interior. Let me know what you think!

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[Tom_C]

I'd only upgrade if there was a PHEV option, and even then I may not update. Def needs some interior upgrades and bed step. I don't hate my lariat gauge cluster.

 

[RK Racing]

Front end looks like Poo to me. Soft and mushy. That is why I just picked up a 2023 a week ago.

 

[Fawnbuster]

I like my 19 Lariat, and all my mods , I don't wanna go through all those mods again with retirement money, besides I dont even have 28k on mine and I won't get as good a deal as I did on this one let alone zero % for 72 months like I did on this one.

 

[rydfree]

I'm gonna have to see one in person first. I must be in the minority, but I think the styling has become boring and I do not like the bed step.

 

[tremorman]

nope keeping my 21 tremor for a while and next truck will likely be a full size or super duty

 

[mtbikernate]

count me in the "it's not mechanically enough of an improvement" camp. As in, I'd also be looking harder if there was a PHEV drivetrain option. I care less about the other differences. sounds like PHEV will come, but it'll be a bit. even when it does show up, I'll probably be waiting a bit to change trucks.

The styling is odd to me. Some of the models I've seen look good (especially the raptor, which I wouldn't buy anyway). But others I've seen look absolutely terrible. I certainly like some of the current rangers better than others (from a colors/accessories standpoint) but I don't hate any of them. on the new ones, the ones I like the least are definitely into the hate territory.

 

[Fordup]

Nope. Don't like the look or value you get from Ford. Plus no more Fords for us after hearing the details of the new battery plant.

 

[JasonTremor]

Based on the pictures I've seen so far, the Raptor version is the only one visually appealing to me when compared to my 21 Tremor. The dual injection motor is a plus, but the electronic transmission shifter is a minus to me. If they offer a manual transmission option like the Bronco, I will be more interested.

 

[underwhelmed]

If in my traveling/camping I find that I need rear seats I'll upgrade IF they offer Long Bed CC...it'll take some doing to get over that hideous front end though.

 

[RedDakooter05]

The quality of the 5G has highly disappointed me and I'm sure the 6G will be worse.

Also, 6G is even bigger? Nah, Ford being stupid like usual.

 

[LaBalbe]

Probably not, but that's mostly because I tend to drive my vehicles until they die, and I'd be very disappointed if this one died that quickly. We've averaged a little over 10 years per vehicle, so I'd expect them to be on at least 7G by then, unless they kill the brand again.

 

[OregonRangerTremor]

I'm curious what my fellow 5G members think about upgrading to the 6G. I listed my theoretical pros / cons below.

Pro:
- Possible next generation 2.3 ecoboost with direct and port injection
- Modernized interior with wireless carplay / android auto
- Possible 2.7 ecoboost availability
- Better HVAC control layout
- Bed side step
- Improved gauge cluster (Those of you with Lariats will appreciate this.)
- Most likely will offer integrated factory brake controller

Cons:
- Styling is questionable. Certainly not as recognizable as 5G
- More tech... more problems right?
- Gear shifter is 100% electronic... no mechanical linkage

I plan on upgrading mainly for the improved interior. Let me know what you think!

First I will answer the question, NO. I like the styling of my 2021. IMO, the front end on the new model....it looks like an F150 or a Maverick. Seems Ford is trying to make all their trucks look the same on the front.
Now a comment: Is it really a 6G?! Really a new generation of a Ranger? I say it is not. A different grill, change the lights a little bit....does not make it an entire new generation of Ranger. There is no radical design or size change. Just my observation.

 

[brroberts]

Nope.

Bought my Chevy 2500 in April ‘98 and I still drive it.
Bought my Ranger in August ‘21, and it only has 26K miles on it.

Guess how long until I buy another truck????

 

[RedDakooter05]

Nope.

Bought my Chevy 2500 in April ‘98 and I still drive it.
Bought my Ranger in August ‘21, and it only has 26K miles on it.

Guess how long until I buy another truck????

3-5 years cause the ranger won't last as long as that chevy.

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