Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2023 release date

Have you felt a little short-changed that Ford hasn't seen North America as important enough to bring the finest Rangers here? We have. Way back when the company launched a laughable small Ranger with only two doors. This model didn’t have much of the appeal that usually comes with a truck. When the Ranger returned to North America, it was a model that was already halfway through its lifecycle and didn't include some of the best models like the Raptor.

Updated November 2022: The Ford Ranger is undoubtedly one of the best midsize pickup trucks on the market. For the 2023 model year, the truck comes with a bold new redesign and features. While the design elements are noteworthy, we have updated this article to include powertrain information for the 2023 Ford Ranger.

Thankfully, Ford has decided to rectify this anomaly. For the 2023 model year, the Ranger is all-new, and we are getting all the best that can come from the Ranger. Fans and critics alike are glad they're finally getting a chance to experience the greatest aspects of the Ranger, as it has been thoroughly reworked and ready to take on all that lies in its path.

We can't wait for the 2023 Ford Ranger to get here, and here's why it's exciting.

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America Finally Gets An All-New Ranger

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As noted earlier, it wasn't a completely new Ranger when the U.S. finally got it back in 2019. It was a mid-cycle refresh of the Ranger that Ford sold overseas. This means that when it came here, it was still behind where it could have been. The interior reflected Ford’s old design language and wasn’t necessarily sporting the most advanced technology either.

For the 2023 model year, a lot of that has changed. The Ranger not only looks more modern but also has the features to back it up. You can now option the new Ranger to have the large 12.1-inch center screen that one can find in vehicles like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. For the overall styling, the Ranger has stepped into the new era with an exterior that is more in line with other Ford trucks like the F-150.

However, the 2023 Ranger’s powertrain remains unchanged, with the same turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that outputs 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque and 10-speed automatic transmission from the 2022 model year carrying over. Unfortunately, the North American market will not receive a diesel option.

The Ranger Raptor Joins The Family

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There was disappointment among Ford fans when they discovered the previous generation Ranger did not get the Raptor treatment in North America. However, they didn't miss out on a lot because the turbo-diesel four-cylinder was low on power.

However, having some representation in the off-road truck segment is still nice. At last, Ford has granted our wishes, as the Ranger is finally coming to the U.S. in Raptor form. In the international guise of the Ranger Raptor is a twin-turbocharged V6 with 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. The new Ranger Raptor, at last, has the off-road and performance chops to rise to the top in the segment.

Trucks have been big business for Ford forever, and the new Ranger is very important. It gives the marque a chance to dethrone some of the biggest players in the segment, like the Toyota Tacoma. Ford has shown that it can do a lot with its trucks, which translates to its offerings in one of the hottest truck segments.

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