Some international markets bought the brand-new Ford Ranger final 12 months, however Individuals had been neglected till the 2024 mannequin. The automaker’s CEO had already confirmed that we’d see the truck and a brand new performance-oriented Ranger Raptor however didn’t give particulars on when the truck would land. Ford Authority just lately uncovered the reveal date, and it’s developing quickly.
In response to the publication’s sources, the Ranger will debut in Could. It was beforehand anticipated to enter manufacturing subsequent month, so we don’t know if the scheduled announcement will have an effect on the ramp-up course of in Michigan. The truck has been photographed testing a number of occasions, so its arrival is imminent.
The truck is predicted to hold the identical turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine from its predecessor, although the brand new Ranger Raptor will likely be a unique animal solely. It should seemingly get a twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. The Ranger rides on the Ford T6 platform, which additionally kinds the bottom of the Bronco, and a 10-speed computerized transmission would be the solely possibility.
Styling is up to date with a grille and LED working gentle form just like the Ford Maverick, although the brand new truck doesn’t look radically completely different than earlier than. Worldwide Ranger fashions bought a considerably improved inside, which the U.S. model is predicted to retain. Ford put in a a lot bigger vertically-oriented touchscreen in prime trims, and the cabin affords higher-quality supplies. Different markets get a single-cab variant, however Individuals received’t get the choice.
When it arrives, the Ranger can have powerful competitors out of the gate. Chevrolet and GMC up to date their midsize vans for 2023, however whereas they provide off-road configurations, the vans received’t be as hardcore because the Ranger Raptor. Toyota’s been teasing the 2024 Tacoma over the previous few days, from suspension to stereo speaker, and has hinted at an off-road-ready overlanding trim, however once more, it received’t match up with the Raptor.
