My work partner has had Tacoma's forever. They are not comfortable at all. Like sitting on a crate with legs almost straight out. Hate riding in one...
I got a chance to sit in the new Ranger and it felt just about the same as my 17 Escape. A bit cramped, but not too cramped. You can compare specs on Edmunds.
Looks to me to be a cut Ranger for testing and development without giving away what the Bronco will really look like when released. Makes sense to me...