A number of Blue Oval vehicles have fared quite well in some recent comparison tests, with the Ford Bronco Sport beating out the Toyota RAV4 and Jeep Wrangler, the Ford Bronco also taking down the Wrangler, the Ford Maverick topping the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Ford F-150 beating the Toyota Tundra, and the Ford F-150 Lightning scoring a close win over the Rivian R1T. Now, we can add the 2022 Ford Ranger to that list as well, as Consumer Reports recently declared it a superior option to the Toyota Tacoma.
The all-new, next-generation Ford Ranger recently launched in select global markets, but the current-gen model is still racking up its fair share of accolades, including ranking as the top mid-size pickup in J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and winning a Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own Award and Top 10 Best Resale Value Award. Now, it has also beaten out one of its chief rivals for a variety of reasons.
The first is capability, as Consumer Reports notes that the 2022 Ford Ranger can out haul and out tow the Tacoma, offers quicker acceleration, and returns superior fuel economy to boot. It also ranks above average in terms of Consumer Reports‘ reliability ratings and owner satisfaction, offers a better driving position and visibility, superior ride quality, is quieter, and features more supportive seats when compared to the Tacoma.
“The Ranger performs better than the Tacoma in most of our evaluations,” Consumer Reports concludes. “It has superior handling capabilities, is quieter and easier to live with, and has stronger towing and cargo capabilities. With its above-average reliability and points awarded from the standard FCW and AEB, the Ranger has an overall score that’s high enough to allow us to recommend it.”
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I had a 2007 Tacoma that I loved but needed a new truck. I ordered a new 2021 Tacoma and it took 5 months to get it. First bad thing was the Toyota dealer would not honor the $1000 rebate that was in effect when I ordered it. But the worst thing was the lack of power and transmission. I wanted a V6 so that was why I ordered a new Tacoma. I got the opportunity to sell it and make money on it. It took 4 1/2 months to get my 2022 Ranger. It rides better. It has much more power. The seat is much better. The audio system is much better. I like my little Ranger!
Will serve you very well! You made the right buy. Just good consistent basic maintenance is all will take for these current Rangers to last as long as anything else.. if not longer! Full Synthetic engine oil only (for turbo) & Motorcraft filters every 5k mis max.
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Ford Ltd 11 years took a rear end collision to stop it. F150 15years and still ran great. F150 going on 12 years 0 problems.
Your way wrong, there are more Rangers on the road than any midsized pickup, Older models and current. Trash is the Colorado, period.
Absolutely true! The older Gen Rangers are legendary. No surprise this newer gen is best in class. Tacoma guys are just butt hurt cause that was the only truck they had ..now it’s relegated to 3rd place or whatever. We should all be glad tho & root for the home team ! Ford is best truck builder for good reason & All American. That’s enough for me.
FORD is the best truck builder on the planet.. every truck guy knows that. Chevy or RAM are def right up there as well. Can’t be “best selling truck 46yrs straight” if you aren’t the great these days. Facts.
I’m a Ford guy but chose a 22 Tacoma 6 speed manual over the Ranger. I want a naturally aspirated V6 in a truck, not a high output 4cyl that won’t last. I also got the Tacoma because Ranger doesn’t offer a manual transmission. Tacomas will outlast these Rangers big time, that’s what makes Tacomas superior. I’ll take long term reliability over extra comfort, fuel economy, and towing capabilities…and I think 100s of thousands of other midsized truck buyers agree with me.
Well that’s your choice. I traded my ’17 Tacoma TRD for new ’20 Ranger XLT FX4 & never looked bk. The gen2 – 2.3L GTDI engine is proven & far superior to the V6 in Tacoma as is overall suspension /comfort in Ranger. In fact Rangers powertrain as a whole is just smoother & much more responsive in day>day driving not to mention off rd scenarios. 5-GOAT modes are excellent as is Fords crawl control setup. Fact is there are no bad midsized trucks these days. Thats a good thing. Colorado ZR2 is very impressive as well. I looked into that also but was very hard to find. Only reason more new Rangers haven’t been produced is the plant (MAP) that builds Rangers also builds the new full size Bronco. Thus Bronco orders were prioritized the last 18mos+. It’s really no surprise Ford built an excellent new gen Ranger.. the 2011 & older were legendary w/many 20yr old truck still on the rds. Also I didn’t like the fact that most new Tacomas are built in Mexico.. but that’s just me. Can’t wait for next gen ’24 Ranger Raptor! May need to get one of those but def not selling my ’20 Ranger.. we are enjoying it too much.
From Consumer Reports & JD Powers perspective + every major test on internet / magazines ..this current Gen Ranger will hold up as long as anything out there w/good solid basic maintenance. That’s what it comes dwn to. No Mexican built Tacomas for me! Happily keeping my ’20 Ranger XLT FX4 an will def look into getting the next Gen ’24 or ’25 Ranger Tremor or Raptor.
Sunt proprietarul unui Renger Wiltrak 3,2 ,o bijuterie pe roti.