I wonder whether they will be able to get good fuel economy from the new Ranger? I've always liked the idea of a smaller sized pickup, but in the past the Ranger really didn't have much better fuel economy than an F-150. I guess there could still be an advantage that it fits in your garage better, but I would think fuel economy would be the Ranger's potential most significant advantage over an F-150.
Nope.
I agree 100%, and its not limited to only the ranger, in 2014 i was looking at buying a truck and looked at the Tacoma as i didn't need full size capability and figured the additional fuel mileage would be beneficial, not only was the truck far too small physically for me (6'1, 200) the difference in fuel mileage was equal to negligible. I ended up going with a 2012 F150 Fx4 with coyote, similar fuel mileage, twice the towing capacity and just a more comofortable truck all around. If the small ranger can be configured to tow 7,000lbs and get 27-30mpg hwy and still fit an adult inside it, i'd be very interested
This is exactly the sort of justification that Ford used when they dumped the Ranger 5 years ago. That, and the fact that its more profitable for them to sell you an F-150. Clearly, they've come around some, but it seems like they're still taking a wait and see approach rather than putting a lot of effort into development.
That's where I would be now. I have wanted a F-150 for a very long time, even though its way more capable than what I need. I simply need the bed and to fit the family in. However our new house, I don't think an F-150 would fit in the garage hahaha. I don't want to spend 30-40K on a new truck and have it sit outside LOL
I am as well, I need a bed. I own a F150 right now but I really like the Toyota Tacoma because of the size. If we could get a Ranger with a V8 (like a lightening) I would pay ADM for it.
