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

The Ranger gets a redesign for 2024 from Ford. On the outside you will discover a new look, 18in wheels and LED lighting. On the inside you will be greeted by a new portrait style infotainment screen and 12in digital gauge cluster. Under the hood is a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 that is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat the BEST new truck to BUY?
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[brianmola]

If I were someone that wants this truck, and specifically the XLT and Lariat trims, wait until sometime this summer. That’s when the 2.7L V6 XLT and Lariat Rangers should hit Ford dealers. I’d massively prefer that over the 2.3L turbo 4.

[JulezWinnfield]

Thanks for zonking that rubber stick antenna, Joe. No shark fin antenna in 2024 is a zonk for sure.

[marshallgerow]

Ford just released the 2.7 engine option for the ranger xlt lariat.

[rickjames]

I like how they have made these comfortable to drive on the highway. I believe that those who choose the Ranger, will not be disappointed. 💙

[jameshartfiled]

This ranger looks so much better than the previous ranger. And I do believe that Ten sp transmission gonna really do its job.

[monfranco]

Any INFO regarding a TREMOR Package for the new RANGER ? ? ?

[michaelh]

Yes, very well done, I’ve already bought one, Lariat in the Azure grey metallic. Had a 2021 XLT Ranger now upgraded to the Lariat. Very pleased.

[JPjaybird]

You can get a 2.7 v6 in the ranger xlt or lariat

[richnationfilms]

I totally agree about the Sunroof. or lack thereof

[mikegrantham]

I ordered an XLT in early April after spending a lot of time comparing the Ranger with the Colorado. Watched quite a number of videos that compared these trucks with the Tacoma and Frontier as well. I really like both trucks, and while the Ranger doesn't have as much HP and torque as the Colorado, it still performs just as well and got a little better fuel economy. The import trucks really lack towing and payload capacity which is important to me. I mostly found minor trade-offs between the Ranger and Colorado in features, but they both drive and ride comparably well.

Where the Ranger won out was mostly due to the interior color, seat material, and front passenger seat height adjustment. The Colorado does not offer front passenger seat height adjustment at any trim level. The Colorado only offers 4-way manual adjustment, while the Ranger has 8-way manual and power adjustment. The front passenger seat in the Colorado sits too low and is not comfortable in relation to the arm rests. The cloth seat material is rough and only comes in black. The Ranger has much softer cloth seats, and I like the sandstone color much better than the all black interior in the Colorado.

The only thing I wish the Ranger offered is a sunroof. While you can get a sunroof in the Colorado, you can only get that option with 4WD which bumps the price up about $3500 over the 2WD.

[MyGuyJustinH]

I gotta go with the Ford Ranger, Joe. I've always been a fan of the Ford Ranger & I was sad when they discontinued the Ranger in the US, but I was so glad when they brought it back to the US.

[chadallen]

I work at the Ford dealership. And I took quite a bit of time today specking one out.. the best way to go for sure is the XLT with the FX4 package.. I think a decent value for around 43 to 44000. No one has mentioned that the XLT even has power folding outside mirrors. The base sound system is also very good when paired with bluetooth... I was skeptical about this truck at first but it's really really growing on me.. especially after a customer brought their 24 Colorado trail Boss in to show me.. very very cheap and plasticky.. 👎

[markstanton]

Did they move the oil filter to a better reached position?

[jjpark]

I’m pretty sure that little hole next to the cup holders is for the key fob

[briankeithwood]

I want a hybrid 4wd/awd version. Would like the screen turned landscape, buttons higher and more of them. While I'm wishing, rear seat AC and ventilated seats.

[josephscomics]

Got a 2024 Ranger Lariat and l Iove it. Was going to buy a F150 but couldn't justify spending 70 to 75k for the Lariat. Got the Ranger and saved 30k. It's also the FX4.

[douglasgraham]

The Ranger has the 2.7L as a engine option with the 2.3L, iv also read that the Ranger FX 4 and FX4 tremor will follow into the 2024-25 model, and new trim level may be in works using the 3.0L.from the raptor, hopefully they will revise the rear bench to a 60/40 split and rethink the lockers to hard button over the screen

[chrisrauschning]

That rear seat is not split, which is really to bad, it would be way better for storage flexibility. Otherwise a pretty solid offering, especially when you get the 2.7 engine.

[LarryVeblungsnes]

You mentioned that the engines are the 2.3 and 3.0, however there is a 2.7 soon. I think you do a great job! Thanks.

[DarkJediChrisG-]

I like the changes they made to the Ranger Raiti. Can't wait to see the 2024 F150 review next, brother! 👌