The 2019 Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck that checks off all the boxes that shoppers in this competitive segment want. The Ranger boasts capabilities, features, and amenities that were once reserved for the full-size pickup truck segment. Drivers who need the capability and utility that only a pickup truck can afford are going to be thrilled over the 2019 Ranger. 
It’s Powerful
The 2019 Ford Ranger is available in three trim levels: XL, XLT, and Lariat. However, Ranger buyers will be spared from the sometimes confusing and often pricey dilemma of choosing the right powertrain for your pickup truck needs as it is available with a single powertrain. Power for this truck is provided courtesy of an over-achieving turbocharged four-cylinder engine that cranks out a robust 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
Power is delivered to either the rear wheels or, for those who select the four-wheel drive train, all four wheels courtesy of a smooth and well-regarded 10-speed automatic transmission. This engine and transmission combo is well-suited to the role of powering the Ranger and affords this compact pickup truck big abilities.
It Performs
The Ranger is a class leader in terms of both towing and payload, while the turbocharged engine is more than capable of hustling the Ranger around town, making short work of highway entrance ramps and making passing simple.
If you prefer that the road trip keeps on going even when the pavement ends, you will find a kindred spirit in the 2019 Ranger. This compact Ford can be equipped with a strong and able four-wheel-drive system. If you know you are going to push your Ranger down rugged trails, opt for a locking differential and selectable four-wheel drive, and make use of Ford’s proprietary terrain selection system. This allows you to choose your four-wheel drive mode depending on the terrain you are navigating, whether it is sand, mud, rock, or snow. Opting for the FX4 off-road package will net you all of the off-road goods that the Ford Ranger has on offer.
It’s Full of Technology
The 2019 Ford Ranger is certainly not an all brawn no brains affair. Inside the cabin, you will find that the Ranger boasts a wide array of technology for both entertainment and safety. All Rangers come with a touch screen infotainment system and Ford’s Sync interface, which provides excellent connectivity and an intuitive interface. On the driver’s assistance side the ranger is no slouch, with available emergency braking, lane-keeping, rear-view camera, and forward-collision warning.
In a world where full-size trucks can occasionally be unwieldy and difficult to park, the Ford Ranger stands out for its nimble handling and easy-to-live-with compact footprint. The 2019 Ford Ranger boasts a compliant and composed ride as well, while still preserving the ability to transport nearly one ton of payload when properly equipped. With the ability to pull a 7,500-pound trailer, the 2019 Ranger is more than capable of filling the needs of most recreational truck owners and is certain to make its mark in a competitive compact truck segment.
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