The word Ranger is applied to many things. From Park Rangers who set out into the wilderness to maintain National Forest to fantasy characters that live off-grid eluding the locals to the elite Army Rangers. The term always refers to someone who dives deep into the unknown and relies off their wit and grit. When it comes to the new 2022 Ford Ranger, those characteristics shine through.
Let’s begin with the power. If you are looking for a truck, chances are you want the ability to tow, haul and climb. The Ford Ranger fits that category to a ‘T’. Its 2.3L Ecoboost Engine produces 270 HP and 310 Lb-Ft of Torque. With that power you can tow up to 7,500 Lbs and haul a 1,905 Lb payload. Add 8.9 Inches of ground clearance, an average fuel economy of 23.5 MPG and you can see why this truck is so versatile.
Back in the day, trucks separated themselves from sedans and wagons, because they were designed for work. Nowadays people desire comfort and utility at the same time. Luckily, the 2022 Ford Ranger hits both marks on the head. Here are just a few of the options:
- Fordpassâ„¢ Connect With 4g Lte Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 660 Watt B&O Sound System
- Apple Carplay & Android Auto Compatibility
- Heated Front Leather 8-Way Power Adjustable Bucket Seats
- Voice-activated Navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®
Comfort and convenience are one thing, but a vehicle without any safety features is almost worthless in today’s market. It is 2022 after all and cars are almost driving themselves. That means in order to compete vehicles must have extensive and effective Active Safety Features. Well, like any of the other items I mentioned, it does. On the new Ranger it comes with a multitude of smart systems to aid your driving such as:
- Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage
- Lane Keeping System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Pre-collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist
Now we know the 2022 Ford Ranger is powerful, capable, comfortable and safe, but that is not all. With other brands, they sing one note and that is the end of it, not with Ford. The new Ranger provides packages and options for customization, so you can own a Ranger that fits your personality. Here are a few of the new packages available:
- Splash Package - includes distinctive orange and black body-side graphics, unique matte black wheels, orange and black trim inside and out, and specially designed seats.
- Tremor Off-Road Package - includes Magnetic-painted alloy wheels, FOX shocks, a modified heavy-duty off-road suspension, front and rear tow hooks, as well as off-road hoop-step-style running boards and six new upfitter switches.
- FX4 Off-Road Package – includes all-terrain tires with aggressive tread. Traction-enhancing electronic-locking rear differential. An exposed steel bash plate. Heavy-duty skid plates for the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) electronic motor, transfer case and fuel tank. And inside, a cluster screen provides feedback on pitch and roll plus steering angle.
- Ford Performance Packages - choose from Level 1, 2 or 3 for the Ford Performance Parts Package to include FOX Off-roading Suspension and Leveling Kit, RIGID Off-road Fog Light Kit and Ford Performance Exhaust.
The 2022 Ford Ranger is impressive to say the least. Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel Drive options, customizable with a multitude of packages, plenty of Active Safety Features, comforts galore and a solid engine to get you where you need to go. Check one out today at Laramie Range Ford in Laramie Wyoming! In Wyoming, you likely need a truck. Make it a Ford Ranger.
