2023 Ranger review

[MXGOLF]

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/587112/2023-ford-ranger-first-drive-review/

There is some nice new stuff for sure and even a damper for the tailgate standard. LOL

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[AzScorpion]

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/587112/2023-ford-ranger-first-drive-review/

There is some nice new stuff for sure and even a damper for the tailgate standard. LOL

Oh no, AL @Texasota there's going to be no escaping it on the next gen! I will make sure to have someone within the factory weld yours on so there's no way you can remove it.?

 

[Hickesy]

As the article says, it looks exactly like the Maverick, which in turn, looks like every other truck. The 5Gs are much more distinctive in my humble opinion. More tech and stuff, fine, but I have more than enough tech in my very basic version. Don't want to drive a computer on wheels eh.

 

[RangerPNW]

The added tech for me needs to be seamless, there is no excuse in 2022 for systems in vehicles to be laggy. If you've gotta navigate through screens to get to a feature you want to turn on, nothing makes it worse than having to wait for the system to catch up. Speaking of, burying off-road features in the infotainment is a properly stupid idea. What was wrong with a dedicated button for the diff lock?

 

[raytwntrvlr]

To me, that rectangular LED outlining the headlights is very 2021-ish. Not a good look.
I wonder if an integrated trailer brake controller will be offered.

 

[Apples]

My interest was drawn to the extra weight the newer model will be toting around. Compare to my 2019, we're talking nearly 600 pounds more. Ugh!

 

[Dave1899]

And they put the steering wheel on the wrong side again. smh

 

[Peter949]

Myself would wait for a facelift before entertaining gen6. FUGLY compared to my Lariat.

 

[jflogerzi]

My interest was drawn to the extra weight the newer model will be toting around. Compare to my 2019, we're talking nearly 600 pounds more. Ugh!

Good catch. I am surprised it was so much. Generally as I have stated before give me G5 exterior with 6G Interior. Much more modern interior.

 

[CB750F]

Oh no, AL @Texasota there's going to be no escaping it on the next gen! I will make sure to have someone within the factory weld yours on so there's no way you can remove it.?

I'm not worried, I'm no fan of it. But don't worry Dave, you still get your kickback. within 6 months Ford will start removing a few thing, 1 month at a time. ?

 

[Alpinist]

I have a 22' Edge with SYNC4, and it's an absolute clusterf*ck. No physical button for the diff lock is a deal breaker. Happy to hang on to my 19' XLT.

 

[NoTacos]

Ummm. Maybe just me. But it looks like its wearing a retainer for trucks. I would even say the new Tundra front end looks better. And I don’t think too highly of that one either.
So. Yeah. Not for me until it gets a face lift.

 

[Pinepig]

My interest was drawn to the extra weight the newer model will be toting around. Compare to my 2019, we're talking nearly 600 pounds more. Ugh!

That is a good chunk of weight.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/587112/2023-ford-ranger-first-drive-review/

There is some nice new stuff for sure and even a damper for the tailgate standard. LOL

Thanks for posting. I, for one, like the looks of the new model, and it looks like the stock suspension will be improved, though I would like a power upgrade as well. And with default dampers, be on the lookout for new threads with videos explaining how to remove them...

 

[Brett Fields]

More length is not attractive to me, more width is not attractive either. (For me) More weight is certainly not attractive and burying functionality in menus seems flat out counterintuitive. That said, reviewing the drivability of a vehicle that will never make it across our borders in its current form seems kinda.... not sure what word to use here.... premature? Well, you guys know what I mean.
All I really get from this is a greater comfort in the ultimate resale value of my '21 Lariat.

....just sayin'

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