The 2023 Ford Ranger Isn't the Most Affordable New Midsize Truck for 3 Reasons

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The most recent model of a well-liked midsize pickup from Blue Oval is the 2023 Ford Ranger.

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A popular pickup truck from the blue oval has been upgraded, enhanced, and remodelled as the 2023 Ranger.

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Although the 2023 Ford Ranger is a competitive midsize pickup, it is not the top truck in its market.

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Some members of the American media are assuming Ford will introduce a brand-new Ranger truck

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as the 2023 model right here in the good ol' United States after seeing driving.

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The new midsize truck, like the Ranger it replaced, looks to come in two body types: a four-door Crew-Cab version with an extended cab and large bed.

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In addition to being significantly more aerodynamic, the 2023 Ford Ranger facelift will also include rear shocks

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that are moved to the exterior and a large amount of airflow coming in via the front bumper.

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This gives it a little edge over vehicles like the new Colorado, Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro,

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which fall short of the Ford Ranger Tremor and Nissan Frontier Pro-4X in terms of performance.

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