The Ford Ranger has been a famous name for many years now in the Ford lineup, though it has taken many different sizes and forms. Last year, Ford started offering an updated model in the US from overseas, which upped this model’s tech and style. But, can the 2025 Ford Ranger take on segment leaders like Tacoma and Colorado with its unique advantages? For an in-depth review, check out the video linked at the bottom of this article!

What’s New for 2025?

  • New colors: March Gray, Desert Sand, Ruby Red Metallic
  • New Black Appearance Package

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ 4×2 and base engine unless noted

XL: $32,980

XLT: $36,010

Lariat: $43,780

Raptor 4×4: $55,720

Prices do not rise a significant amount for 2025, and the Ranger poses some good value depending on what options you opt for.

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Design and Features

The Ford Ranger upped its design to be much more rugged last year with this new model, making it much more squared off than before. It also has multiple variations available, from basic, to luxury, to rugged, and even a Raptor variant. For an in-depth look at the design, please view the video below!

As for the features, here is a breakdown of what will be on the 2025 Ford Ranger:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard LED Reflector Headlamps | Lariat/Raptor: Projectors

Fog Lamps

XLT+

Ground Clearance

8.8-10.7-inches

Wheels

17-inch steelies/wheels to 18-in alloys depending on trim

Mirrors

XLT+: Power Fold, BSM | Lariat+: BSM

Cab Configurations

Crew Cab with 5’ Bed exclusive

Exhausts

Dual Exposed on Raptor

Tow Rating

Up to 7,500lbs | Payload: 1,847lbs

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard Equipment for 2025

Auto High Beams

Lane Keeping Assist

XLT+

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lariat+

 

The Ranger’s interior offers a mix of ruggedness and technology:

Interior

Smart Entry

Lariat+

Remote Start

XLT+

Materials

Cloth or Leather Trimmed

Seat Adjustment

Standard: Manual | Lariat+: 10-way Power

Push Button Start

Lariat+

Gauge Cluster

Standard: 8-inch Multifunction Display | Lariat+: 12-inch full digital cluster

Head-up Display

Not Offered

Steering Wheel

Lariat+: Leather Wrapped and heated

Wireless Charging

XLT+

360 Degree Camera

Lariat+

Dual Zone Automatic Climate

Lariat+

Seat Climate

Heated: Lariat+ | Ventilated: Not Offered

Audio System

Standard: 6-Speakers | Lariat+: 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen

Infotainment

Standard: 10-inch display | Lariat+: 12-inch display | Ford SYNC 4 | Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto

Moonroof

Not Available

 

The rear seats will be surprisingly spacious despite the Ranger being body-on-frame:

Rear Amenities

Fold-Down Armrest

Standard

Heated Rear Seats

Not available

Rear Opening Window

Manual on XLT | Power on Lariat+

Under seat Storage

Standard

 

For in depth details on the 2025 Ranger, watch our full review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

The 2025 Ford Ranger will have three powertrains, with its middle offering being a rare treat for this segment on mainstream models:

  • XL/XLT/Lariat: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4: 270 hp | 310 lb.ft
  • Optional on XLT/Lariat: 2.7L Twin Turbo V6: 315 hp | 400 lb.ft
  • Raptor: 3.0L Twin Turbo V6: 405 hp | 430 lb.ft

All models have a 10-speed automatic, and many versions will offer standard 4×4. The fuel economy ratings are as follows:

2.3L 4×2: 21/25/22 MPG

2.3L 4×4: 20/24/22 MPG

2.7L 4×4: 19/23/20 MPG

Raptor 4×4: 16/18/17 MPG 

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Ford Ranger helpful! For a more detailed review of the Ranger, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Ranger? Let us know in the comments!