The Ford Ranger is Ford’s midsize pickup offering, having been reintroduced in 2019 as a smaller alternative to the F-150. Providing buyers with a strong middle ground in the Ford lineup, the Ranger has long boasted one of the stronger price points in the Ford lineup.
Need to know if the new Ranger is the truck for you? Read on as we break down the latest in the world of mid-size trucks 2025 with the Ford Ranger’s features and pricing.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Ranger is offered in 3 trims this year.
- The trim topping Lariat is the standout of the lineup, with its plush interior punching well above its weight.
- Part of the 5th generation of the Ford Ranger.
How much is a 2025 Ford Ranger Lariat?
The Ranger Lariat is the top of the line that the Ford Ranger has to offer, and in 2025 that deal is increasingly hard to pass up. For 2025, Car and Driver reports that the Lariat starts at an MSRP of around $45,375. Of course, it’s not the only trim available in the Ford Ranger’s lineup this year, the XL comes in at an affordable $34,575, and the middle of the line XLT represents what might be the best value point of the lineup at $37,105.
As far as second opinions go, Car and Driver recommends the mid-range XLT, citing its attractive equipment offerings which include striking LED exterior lighting, the addition of 17-inch aluminum wheels, power folding side mirrors, and many more. These include LED exterior lighting, 17-inch aluminum wheels, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a power outlet inside the truck bed.
The Lariat is by no means outgunned, however, as Ford added features like Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, a feature that lets occupants set different temperatures for each side of the Ranger Lariat, Sync 4A, a feature allowing you to make calls, set a GPS, and listen to your own music via voice activated Sync technology (available on the XLT for a premium, but standard on the Lariat), and a custom Bang and Olufson soundsystem help even the playing field in the Lariat’s favor.
How far can a Ford Ranger go on a tank of gas?
For 2025, Kelley Blue Book reports that the Ford Ranger’s 22 MPG is solid for the class. The V6 turbo option nets around 20 MPG, so if you’re looking to save on gas long term, the standard engine is likely to be your best bet. For more information, as always, be sure to visit the EPA’s website.
What colors do the 2025 Ford Rangers come in?
For 2025, the Ford Ranger sports a wide range of colors, with 8 being on offer. Ford made two colors, Hot Pepper Red and Azure Gray, premium coats, though the six other available options will be available at no additional price. The full list of trims reads as:
- Cactus Gray
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Oxford White
- Shadow Black
- Velocity Blue
- Hot Pepper Red*
- Azure Gray*
Summary
The Ford Ranger is a solid, dependable truck that finds its value as a middle of the road pickup in terms of size and pricing, but is by no means a slouch when it comes to performance. If you’re looking for a practical truck that punches well above its weight, then you’re looking for the new 2025 Ford Ranger.