After an eight-year hiatus in the United States, the 2019 Ford Ranger is making a powerful comeback. It stands out for its strong performance, impressive off-road capabilities, and excellent towing capacity. Ford has also announced the fuel economy ratings for the all-new Ranger, adding another advantage to this capable midsize pickup.
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2019 Ford Ranger Efficiency Ratings
With the 4×2 configuration, the 2019 Ranger gets an estimated fuel economy of 21 city/26 highway/23 combined mpg. With the 4×4 configuration, the 2019 Ranger gets an estimated fuel economy of 20 city/24 highway/22 combined mpg. These are the best efficiency ratings of any gasoline-powered midsize pickup truck in the United States.
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2019 Ford Ranger Performance
In addition to its lightweight yet sturdy design, the high fuel economy of the 2019 Ranger is attributed to the efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. Mated to a 10-speed transmission, the engine also delivers impressive power, with 270 hp and 310 lb.-ft of torque. The robust engine also enables the Ranger to provide excellent towing capabilities, with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. You can also really load up the pickup bed, for the Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 1,860 pounds.
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Off-Road Capabilities of the 2019 Ford Ranger
You can easily conquer the trails with the 2019 Ranger, for it boasts many off-road features. In addition to its available four-wheel drive system, which provides optimal traction over challenging terrain, the Ranger offers the Terrain Management System, an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, underbody skid plates, a steel front bash plate, and Dana AdvanTEK independent front and solid rear axles with an optional electronically locking rear axle. Also, the 2019 Ranger offers the available Trail Control system, which essentially is a cruise control feature for off-road driving.
