Ford Ranger

Entry 016. The sweet spot of the midsize segment: the 2.7 twin-turbo V6 Ranger XLT. Read the full review.

Verdict // 2026 Ford Ranger XLT 2.7

7.8/ 10

Most of the F-150’s truck, none of the novocaine.

Capability7.5
Daily livability8.5
Value7.0
Character8.5
Feel7.5

The Good

  • 315 hp and 400 lb-ft for $3,000 is the easiest box to tick
  • World-class 10-speed, low-rpm highway cruising
  • Steering with actual feel. Looking at you, F-150
  • Big-guy comfortable with great sightlines

The Bad

  • Spongy brake pedal feel
  • Heated seat controls buried in the screen
  • The sound system has no business in a $50,000 truck