Is the 2024 Ford Ranger XL STX the BEST new midsize truck under $35k?

The Ranger gets a redesign from Ford for 2024. On the outside of the SXT you will discover 17in alloy wheels, LED headlights and flat black accents. On the inside you will be greeted by a cloth interior and 10in infotainment screen. Under the hood is a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 that is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Ford Ranger STX the BEST new midsize truck under $35k?
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[reddog]

Good review Joe. Entenmanns 1st store was in my home town. Bay Shore NY. When I was a small kid maybe 3 or 4; Mrs. Entenmann would see me looking at the Eclairs when my mother was in the store. She would give me one. The Crumb Coffee cake was always a favorite. Last time I bought one up there they were .69 cents. Keep them coming Joe.😎

[rickjames]

Solid truck. Ranger has always been a sturdy rig and I expect this to be just the same. I really love the Colorado but I would still have to trust the Ford brand more. This thing can haul all the Twinkies and Yoo-Hoo that you need for years to come. ☮️💙

[omarcortes]

I'd buy one of these over an entry level sedan. Even if you don't need to tow, pick up trucks are very practical.

[tomdrummy]

Velocity blue ! 👍😎. Yes ! Entenmanns crumb cake was my fav !!!

[kennethmanning]

I remember when the ford ranger was 15000 dollars

[plmn]

That's not a ball polisher. It's an emergency Twinkie holster. Half the Twinkie sticks out for easy access on the fly.

[dallascurtis]

I LOVE my 2024 Ford Ranger XL! I ordered mine back in November of 23 and I got it in May of 24 and it was worth the wait! Mine is 4WD and it is everything I wanted! 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend!

[crispy]

Wow. Under 35K if I could afford the payments I'd totally pick up that truck. No question.

[tedwhite]

I purchased my New 1995 Ford Ranger XLT for $9, 999. No kidding. It had air conditions too. I got a discount for being a college grad and being a veteran. I'm still driving it. Never had a problem.

[Boostedbeard]

Love your vids best energy in car reviews hands down.
$35k? !!!
What have we let happen lol. $35k a few years ago was a loaded 4 door F 150.
I bought my last ranger for $600 bucks and it did the same thing this one does with a club cab.
And it go better MPG!

[davefigore]

I like it ... Hope Ford has ironed out some of the reliability issues Overall ... Just not too crazy about the "Tablet" in the dash.

[mattmekhaeil]

Many things are expensive still and if anyone needs a truck but doesn’t want to break the bank the ranger isn’t bad. It does everything you need it to do

[avatara]

I love infotainment and touch screen as well for 35K below for this Ford Ranger! Most of all you are a good talker and i love way you are!

[Muffin]

As nice as it may be, it's still overpriced a bit, if Ford wants to attract attention price point wise, they should try $30, 999, they'd sell volumes and make it up that way.

[dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[suzanneflowers]

This is a quality truck from Ford, especially for the price. It can serve as a work truck and haul the family on trips, too. Plus that gorgeous blue! Great job, Ford!

[jasonm]

But if you add another 5K, then you get 4X4.
And by then, you might just add another $2, 500K and get a base F-150 w/4X4.
If this truck was priced @ $35K w/4X4, it would get a maybe from me.
But on the other hand..
It has the turbo 2.3.
And I had experience with the 2.3, both good and bad.
I had a 2019 Ford Mustang Eco-boost.
A blast to drive, performance was top notch with 0-60 times at about 5.8 seconds.
310 hp, with 350 lbs of torque.
In the ranger, same engine just de-tuned.
The bad with the engine was purge valve, (replaced 2X), both head and valve cover gaskets (replaced 2X as well) and oil cooler lines replaced.
All before the engine had 60K in it.
So that’s what has always made me consider other vehicles when replacing my Mustang because of the engine issues and 122 MPH top speed.
I eventually went with and live my new ‘24 Forester.
I would strongly consider to anyone before making a ford purchase with the Eco-2.3 engine to do your research and maybe look elsewhere.
Happy shopping everyone.✌🏼

[thelastcopier]

I'd go with a Nissan Frontier if I was looking for a midsize truck, mostly because of its bulletproof naturally aspirated V6.

[superc]

I like that you review the lower trim levels. Looking out for blue collar workers.

[CareyBarrett-yo]

I recently saw one at my local dealer. The restyling is great. Probably going to get one. Nice review, thanks.