Designed with a unique combination of exterior ruggedness and sophisticated interior comforts, the 2023 Ford Ranger offers luxury alongside powerful performance. With an available four-wheel-drive powertrain, this versatile pickup takes to off-road trails as easily as it tackles highways, and while it offers more than its fair share of exciting features, the following five are some of its most impressive.
1. A Fuel-Efficient 2.3L Engine
Under the hood of the 2023 Ranger is a powerful 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that’s turbocharged and offers excellent fuel efficiency without compromising performance. Getting an estimated 26 mpg on highways while delivering 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, this engine is perfect for road trips and towing trailers with payloads of up to 7,500 pounds, and it also works seamlessly with the available 4×4 system to make off-road adventures a reality.
2. An Off-Road Cruise Control
Complementing the truck’s four-wheel drive is a convenient feature called Trail Control, which acts similar to a cruise control, though in off-road scenarios and at slower speeds. After you choose a preferred speed, this system can control both braking and acceleration to maintain that speed, freeing up your attention, so you can focus on steering while taking in the natural sights around you.
3. SYNC 3 Infotainment System
The Ranger’s infotainment system, SYNC 3, not only offers a full-color eight-inch touchscreen but also voice recognition technology, giving you different ways to control it. This system has generated quite a buzz among drivers, as it can be used to play videos and songs from your phone, get directions to destinations, make and take phone calls, or tune in to hundreds of channels of SiriusXM podcasts and music.
4. Luxuriously Comfy Seats
For a rugged pickup, this edition offers surprisingly comfortable seats, with power-adjustability for both the driver and front passenger, as well as a wide array of different fabrics and styles available. If you prefer the leather-trimmed seats over the cloth, suede, and vinyl ones, you then have more choices to make, such as whether you should go with the stylish Ash Gray or Orange Accent stitching.
5. BLIS with Trailer Coverage
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is the type of feature just about every driver needs when traveling regularly on multi-lane roads and highways, as it can keep guard over your blind spot zones. When another vehicle starts to enter into these areas, you’ll be alerted to their presence, and best of all, you can expand the coverage area to cover blind spots around your trailer as well.
Among the Ranger’s many editions over the years, the 2023 one is easily the most impressive, thanks to its sophisticated tech features, comfortable cabin, and, of course, its exceptional performance on and off-road. To see all of its other features up close, come take this adventurous pickup out for a test drive at Englewood Ford.
