Is the 2024 Ford Ranger the BEST new midsize truck to BUY?

FIRST LOOK: The Ranger is all new for 2024 and Ford has made some huge changes. On the outside you will find 18in wheels, bed side steps and functional side vents. On the inside you will be greeted by new tech, sunroof and heated seats. Is the 2024 Ford Ranger the BEST new midsize truck to BUY?
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[tripleagent]

It looks waaaay better than the out-going truck. The last truck just looked soft. This one looks bold. Love what they've done inside.

[bryanwashington]

Looks much better than the previous generation!

[willjam]

“Measuring things with your friends…to see whose is the biggest”. Comment of the day from Joe. 😂😂

[dennisconlon]

I like that the info screen doesn’t obstruct your view of the road like the Toyota truck does. It also seems like there is much more leg room front and back for the taller people. Great job Ford!

[timothyyokovich]

Went to my ford dealer today and had one of these ordered to be built from the ground up. Got to pick every feature I wanted and I can’t wait to see it. Said it would take 3-4 month before it’s ready. Can’t come soon enough. The new body style and dashboard look soooo much better than the previous model. This video showed a lot more than any video I could find to give you a really good idea of what your ranger lariat could look like!

[josephharvey]

Looks like the rear seat room is better than the competition and the fold down rear seat is a plus. I just wish they had both heated and ventilated front seats.

[jamesphillips]

LOVE it but the sunroof is a MUST have!! That and the rear vents!!

[_Charrizard_]

The interior definitely looks better and larger than the other mid size trucks. I'm not a ford guy but this one was impressive.

[bricks-mortar]

11:14 If you are older person, please give thought to that 12 inch 'infotainment screen" - fingerprint and dust catching magnet and absence of some physical buttons.

[daveroush]

I like the new 2024 Ranger, but a little disappointed that they didn't include any ventilated front seats with the Lariat or Raptor trims. Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and even Toyota Tacoma have them available in their upper packages. I do like the flat fold down rear seat, but would like to see a fold up flat floor instead, like in the F150.

[arcticice]

I absolutely love the truck and it’s definitely a huge step forward, but $34k starting for a 2wd truck is crazy. The raptor is nice, but gonna be real hard to get it at msrp.

[jamesseabolt]

I like it. Sun roofs are nice, but I rarely use them. My only complaint is (and You mentioned...) is no a/c vents for back seat passengers. As a newly retiree I can't afford the astronomical prices on these trucks. I paid $42, 000 for my Outback (lease). Just crazy. Thank you for your fun reviews. I like your witty-ness including candy and snacks.

[dallasfrost]

I must say, the new Ranger isn't a bad truck, where im from this truck has already been out for a few months now. By the looks of it, this Lariart is basically the Sport trim for us. My dad has the trim above that, called the Wildtrak (Tremor equivalent). That truck has a few extras including rear passenger air vents, full leather interior with orange accent stitching, premium black head liner, electrontic bed cover, etc. So far its been mostly great!

[ericanewalt]

I've got a 2019 Lariat and JUST LOVE IT...The comfort ...the POWER!!!! FORD engineers have it all over the competition... The 2.3 ecoboost is a BEAST!!! 7500 LBS towing I pulled 11, 600 LBS with it in an emergency to help and the truck pulled it EFFORTLESSLY!!!... Looking forward to the new Ranger Raptor R..

[bullitthead]

Dear buyer: You'll appreciate the light bulbs in the rear when you don't have to pay to replace LED lens assemblies. LED will last longer, but they do fail, especially if ya back into something! You'll also appreciate the hood prop rod when the hood isn't falling on your head due to worn hood struts. People are too concerned with high tech/fancy over simple reliable functionality these days. Most reviewers don't consider serviceability during reviews and the manufacturers generally do not during design either.

[Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Now!!! This is the only truck I can afford it.

[dangoleshootnetwork]

I really like the fold flat rear seat. It's a great cargo compromise for trucks with short beds. I like that it's longer and wider than the previous Ranger, and the built in Slinky holder is amazing.

[jordandivitcos]

This slaps the new GMC and Chevy … a 10 speed transmission and 2.7L v6? This thing will last forever. The transmission in the GMC and Chevy are still in a lawsuit. There 4 cylinder will always be in turbo meaning it will have the same fuel economy as my 5.7L ram hemi

[DavePlagenza]

Just built mine out… Carbonized Grey Lariat with the FX4 package… Being ordered tomorrow! I’m currently driving a 2020 Lariat with the Black Appearance Package. Looking forward to taking delivery in a few months!

[tommyboy]

I love the way they intrigrated the touch screen instead of making it look like the slid it into the dash as far as they could but have about 4 inches still sticking up from the dash