How has the 2025 Ford Ranger changed compared to the 2024 Ford Ranger? After a major redesign just last year, this midsize truck doesn’t need much tweaking. Still, the new Ranger manages to show a few new colors!
Key Takeaways
- The cost of a new Ranger (starting at $33,080) is only slightly more expensive than last year’s MSRP ($32,820).
- Thanks to three new paint colors, you can give your 2025 Ranger exclusive new style.
- When the Ranger was redesigned for 2024, it introduced all-new tech features and a longer list of standard creature comforts!
- Both midsize trucks deliver outsized power, generating up to 405 horses and 430 pound-feet of torque.
Comparing Costs: 2024 vs. 2025 Ford Ranger
Thanks to a consistent demand for the redesigned Ranger, the price of the 2025 truck (from $33,080) has barely risen since 2024 (when it started at $32,820). As usual, though, the cost of each individual truck will vary according to trim model, equipment, and any fees you incur (like delivery fees).
New Paint Colors
After a complete redesign for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Ford Ranger only introduces one major change: new paint colors! When you order your midsize truck, you can now choose from three new options — Ruby Red Metallic, Desert Sand, and Marsh Gray. These colors replace three of the 2024 Ranger’s exterior shades: Hot Pepper Red, Iconic Silver, and Cactus Gray.
Modern Features
Compared to previous versions of this midsize truck, the 2024 and 2025 Ford Rangers deliver an incredible list of comfort, convenience, and tech features! The tech lineup is especially impressive. For starters, every trim model now comes standard with the SYNC 4 infotainment system, along with a 10.1-inch central touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Plus, every truck includes a digital gauge cluster, whether it’s the standard 8-inch version or the available 12.4-inch version.
Some key driver safety aids have also been improved! For starters, the available adaptive cruise control system now features Stop and Go technology, which comes in handy during a traffic jam. The available blind-spot monitoring system now includes Trailer Coverage, helping you switch lanes safely, even with a trailer in back. Better yet, the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Trailer Reverse Guidance systems are newly available for the midsize Ranger!
Power & Performance
Now with four trim models (the base XL, mid-level XLT, stylish Lariat, and rugged Raptor) and three engine options (see below), the fifth-generation Ranger is stronger than ever. Power and availability haven’t changed between the 2024 and 2025 Ford Ranger. While the familiar 270-horsepower EcoBoost engine is standard equipment, you can now upgrade the XL and Lariat with a 315-horsepower turbocharged V6!
Then there’s the off-road-ready Raptor, introduced for the 2024 model year. It’s the most powerful Ranger, thanks to an exclusive 405-horsepower engine. But it also comes standard with performance features designed to help you power through hills and valleys, like four-wheel drive, Fox shocks, and locking front and rear differentials!
2024 & 2025 Ford Ranger Powertrain Options
- XL, XLT, Lariat: Turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine (270 hp, 310 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional for XLT, Lariat: Turbo 2.7L V6 (315 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- Raptor: Turbo 3.0L V6 (405 hp, 430 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Now that you know more about how the 2025 Ford Ranger compares to the 2024 model in performance, tech, and features, the choice is yours! To build your midsize truck from the ground up, selecting the color, technology, and performance upgrades you crave, there’s no better option than ordering the 2025 Ford Ranger. Of course, if you’re looking for some savings, you may have luck with the 2024 Ranger. Experience these fun-loving midsize trucks for yourself — visit us at Lunghamer Ford in Owosso, MI!