A Simple Start
The 2019 Ranger is Ford’s latest offering in the truck category, and reviewers can’t stop praising the pickup. Ford is taking things slowly with the Ranger, offering just three trim tiers in this year’s model. Only one engine is on the table for this truck as well, though as noted in our previous article, the little truck has a lot of muscle. Cars.com and PickupTrucks.com recently tackled the 2019 Ranger for a team review. If the first four points of praise from our last article weren’t enough to sway you, here’s another three reasons the reviewers raved about the 2019 Ranger.Best-in-Segment Fuel Efficiency
Pickup trucks are known for being gas guzzlers, but the 2019 Ranger is more of a sipper than sucker. This first model year of the renewed Ranger brings with it 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. That EPA-estimated rating makes it the most fuel efficiency gasoline-fed mid-size pickup truck in the market. Promises are one thing, but what about the real world results? Mark Williams, editor of Cars.com’s sister site PickupTrucks.com, had a lot of great things to say about the 2019 Ranger, especially that supposed efficiency. “We ran about 200 miles over freeways and two-lane mountain roads from sea level up above 5,000 feet and we finished our all-day run with a 21.1 mpg average — not bad given how enthusiastic we were through the fun parts of the mountain roads.” 2019 Ford Ranger Best In Segment Fuel EconomyFantastic Four-Wheel-Drive
When it comes to driving with all wheels, the 2019 Ranger is a force to be reckoned with. Williams praised “how well the part-time four-wheel-drive system integrates engine power with the transmission gears on nasty trails.” He was also a fan of the aid provided by the Terrain Management System. With four settings, including Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Normal, the 2019 Ranger can change throttle response, traction control, steering feel, shift points and more to maintain control and power in all conditions. Even better, all four options can be used both in 4-high and 4-low ranges.“Add to this system a strong FX4 Off-Road Package and you can see why we never found any obstacles on our off-road test track we couldn’t conquer,” Williams noted. As a whole, the combined efforts create a great driving experience. “The 4WD system has all the right parts, gearing and driver readouts, but what separates this new 4×4 pickup from the others is how well it all works together.”Bang for Your Buck
Fuel efficiency and four-wheel-drive are great features for any pickup truck. Yet one of the biggest strengths of the 2019 Ranger is just how affordable it is with all that it offers. Williams called the starting MSRP of $25,395 “reasonable.” Of course, drivers seeking some more settings and additions can opt for upgrades such as the 4x4 SuperCrew Lariat trim tier, which Williams said retails for $39,480. “There is a lot of value in what Ford is offering in the 2019 Ranger,” Williams said in praise of the 2019 Ranger. The mid-size pickup “does not try to revolutionize the mid-size pickup segment by offering features or technology never before seen; however, it does offer enough feature and trim choices to satisfy the vast majority of customers.”Ready to roll out in one of Cars.com’s favorite pickup trucks of the year? We invite you to check out a 2019 Ford Ranger today at Flagship Ford!
