What's the Best American Midsize Truck? Ford Ranger FX4 vs GMC Canyon All Terrain

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[rockymountainjazzfan]

People continually miss the point about full-size vs. mid-size pickups--it is this: Full-size pickups are simply too large for some applications--tight off-road trail use, urban parking, smallish garages, etc. For people with those types of needs, a mid-size pickup is often better suited for them. Often lost in these reviews is the fact that even extremely off-road capable full-size pickups can't go where they won't fit. Probably at least 25% of the off-road 4WD trails where I live fall into that category. On those trails, my full-size pickup is useless; I have to have a second smaller 4WD for that.

[mlb]

I work at a Ford dealership in Massachusetts and last week I took a Ranger Lariat supercrew up to Maine (130+ mile trip). I also bought myself a 2018 Colorado Z71 extended cab back in the fall. My assessment:

The Ranger has more comfortable seats that are easier to slide in/out of, I like the torque from the EcoBoost, the FX4 package includes more skid plating than the Z71/All-Terrain package does from the factory, the B&O stereo in the Ford sounds a little better to my ears than the Bose system in the GM trucks, and the interior feels a bit more spacious thanks to its higher roof line and sloping dash design. The Colorado and Canyon are better looking to me, I prefer the n/a 3.6 V6 over the 2.3 EcoBoost I4 for longevity, the ride is much quieter, I like the bumper and tailgate setup better, and the biggest thing for me is the front end suspension/steering setup is a lot better than the Ranger's in every way, even down to the steering wheel. Overall in this case I slightly prefer the GM to the Ford, but honestly I'd be happy with either one. Also I took the front air dam off of my Colorado, didn't notice a big difference in fuel economy but it's way more confidence inspiring now in rough terrain, plus it looks better without it.

[Switching-Cars]

i tried a 2019 ford ranger xlt sport 4x4 today and let me say i was pretty impressed, nice handling, lots of power, i am 6'2 250 and room was great and the seats are very confortable. i liked it.

[davidpatrick]

Wow, I can't believe a base 4x4 Canyon is $5k more than a base 4x4 Ranger. That is insane for GM to do that. Definitely planning on getting a midsize truck soon and looking like it's gonna be a Ranger!!

[DanielJaegerFilms]

This guy is my new favorite on TFL. His narration is excellent and sounds perfectly natural. Keep up the great work!

[stevend]

The exhaust test is dumb if your not comparing bone stock trucks.

[ecyfoto]

You might want to add lock to lock steering radius comparison in the future along with interior storage specifically under the rear seats.

[davidrichardson]

I like the idea of owning a midsize for marginally better MPG than a full-size, easier to park, maneuver and still being able to pull a decent boat or snowmobiles or what have you. V8 power is awesome and great to have, but not always needed. Just different strokes for different folks is all.

[jamesc.]

I don't see the value of a paying almost full size truck price for a 1/2 size truck.

[wolfcola]

Classic tfl, comparing things that are not even close in comparison. From doing tests with different kind of tires, to asking what sounds better a stock truck exhaust or aftermarket. Classic tfl.

[Jv]

Ford needs to hurry up with the bronco

[Gbus]

Paid $28, 000 for my full size truck after discounts. 2250lb payload/ 11, 250lbs towing. Only time i miss my midsize truck is when parking lots are tight fit

[brianbaker]

The All Terrain also adds Transfer case shield and Automatic locking rear differential.

[SolaOutdoors]

Already bought me a Ranger, I'm just here to bolster my confirmation bias

[gotchagoing]

I have the 2019 Lariat/FX4/tow pkg. Great truck. Before buying the Ranger I test drove a Colorado ZR2 diesel. I loved the engine, but the leather seats were uncomfortable on a short test drive.Then we went and test drove the Ranger, what we ended up buying, with no regrets.

[iowamallard]

We get it TFL, the ecoboost motors don’t sound like a v-8. Can we please move on?

[andrewhsd]

Not sure why the sound matters a whole lot as far as vehicle performance.... I prefer the Ranger, more quiet, less likely to wake people if you need to leave at night, like picking someone up from the airport or something. More of a polite sound. I hate when some loud car or motorcycle blasts through the neighborhood.

[desertfox]

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[randythompson]

The ranger is a turbo. There is no turbo engine that sounds great. The ranger has it where it counts which is capability. If your buying because of how it sounds your buying wrong.

[bradbriggs]

Let's see some comparisons of the mid-size trucks to their full-size counterparts. Price them out with same options (heated seats, sun roof, etc etc). No need to do a towing comparison... we know the answer there.