The 2023 Ford Ranger is a standout among pickups, thanks to its versatile performance in off-road scenarios, excellent fuel efficiency on both highways and city streets, and a luxurious cabin that offers seating for up to five passengers. Combine these impressive attributes with today’s latest driver-assist features, and you have the perfect excuse to set out on a road trip or off-road adventure with family or friends.
Performance and Versatility
The 2023 Ranger’s 2.3-liter engine is a formidable one that gives the competition a run for its money with 270 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque, an estimated 26 mpg in fuel economy, and enough strength to haul a trailer with up to 7,500 pounds when fully equipped.
If opting for the FX2 package, you’ll get extras like 17-inch tires, an off-road suspension system, and an electronic-locking rear differential that can keep the vehicle from getting stuck in the mud. There’s also the FX4 Package, which adds steel plates, a specially tuned suspension system, and additional off-roading features.
Interior and Technology
Available inside this edition’s cabin are plenty of luxury amenities to help you relax after work or while on long journeys, like available leather-trimmed seats with Miko suede inserts and distinctive stitching, ambient lighting with your choice of seven different color options, and an available auto-dimming rearview mirror to prevent headlights from other vehicles from distracting you.
Also offered are many impressive tech features, like SYNC 3, a multi-function infotainment system that delivers smartphone connectivity through a wireless Bluetooth connection, among other functions.
A Suite of Safety Systems
This edition’s many sophisticated safety features include Lane-Keeping System, a feature that monitors for unsafe lane changes and can both warn you and gently steer the vehicle back into the lane’s center. There’s also the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), which monitors your blind spots and can notify you if other vehicles are driving in them unnoticed.
With the Auto High-Beam Headlamps, you won’t have to remember to switch your high beams off, as this feature can do that for you as needed. If another vehicle abruptly stops in front of you when you’re traveling on highways, both Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking can jump into action to warn you of this before activating automatic brake pressure to stop the vehicle if there’s enough time to do so.
Ready for both highway excursions and challenging journeys off the beaten path, the 2023 Ranger packs a punch under its hood with a surprisingly comfortable cabin inside the vehicle. To see all of its enticing features in action, schedule your test drive with us today at North County Ford.
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