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I am thinking about downsizing my vehicle from my current 2008 Toyota Tundra double cab with 115,000 miles. I could almost get by with an SUV, but I still need a bed to haul a few bloody critters every year, garbage from the cabin, and light maintenance materials and tools. I only tow 2000 pounds about 200 miles per year. I only go off-pavement on forest service roads which are generally decent. I have a UTV for actual woods duty.

I would consider a Tacoma, but the poor gas mileage and cost have me considering a Ford Ranger 4WD Super Crew. But, when I see a 2.3 liter engine, I have a hard time believing it generates 270 HP or would have the ability to accelerate handily on mountain highways. Also, the Tundra has been problem-free except for a water pump at 85,000 miles, and I would like the same reliability.

Does anyone have any experience with the current model 4WD Ranger? Thanks.

I have one for a company truck. i work in the oil/gas industry, so it's gets lots of use off road. It will really run. It is very quick. You will like it.

I’ve been looking at them and comparing to a Tacoma and I think Ford has them beat on everything but resale. Test drove both and the Ranger has a lot more zip to it. 2.3 has been around a while and is well proven. Aftermarket is good as Ford has been selling them in other countries for quite some time.

Thanks for the replies, folks!

There's a herd of them at work. They stay inside the plant for the most part, but on the odd day they're out on the road, very very impressive power. Assloads of torque.

I'm looking at the rangers as well. 2021 and no heated side mirrors and a manual sliding rear window unless you go lariat.
That new tremor package is nice.