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Browse InventorySometimes you want a pickup but you don’t want to go the whole way with a full-size truck. A light-duty model may not work for you either, so the mid-size 2021 Ford Ranger is the perfect model for someone who wants the “in-between” size. On top of its perfect size, the Ford Ranger is packed full of great features that any driver and their passengers will enjoy.
1. An Atheltic Feel
This pickup may be powerful, but it’s also surprisingly agile for a pickup truck. Its 2.3-liter turbocharged engine generates power to create smooth handling despite high speeds and lots of strength. The power you can expect is 310 lb-ft of torque and 270 horsepower and drivers praise this highly. However, they also praise how easy the Ford Ranger is to drive on all terrains.
2. Off-Road Capabilities
As we said, the Ford Ranger is easy to drive on all terrains. You can equip every trim with all-wheel drive, although rear-wheel drive is standard on them. Obtaining the all-wheel-drive upgrade will help with traction if you wish to conquer the trails or drive along a pleasant sandy shore. If you want further prowess on varying terrain, you can look into the packages available for off-roading in the Ford Ranger.
Some of the enhancements made available by optional off-roading packages include:
- Locking rear differential
- Ultra-durable tires with a more aggressive tread pattern
- Advanced, superior suspension
- A terrain management system for sand, mud, grass, gravel, and snow
3. Excellent and Standard Tow Capacity
If you’d rather use the truck’s power for hauling rather than off-road adventures, that’s fine. It can handle a respectable 7,500 pounds. The maximum capacity is in line with most competitors. However, the max capacity beats out several competitors, too, as the competitors need a tougher engine to handle this load; with the Ford Ranger, you can use the standard engine.
To make towing safer, you can also activate the Trailer Sway Control to ensure your load stays steady no matter how large it is. Lastly, there’s a backup camera that you can use while parking or when trying to get into position to attach your tow load.
4. Driver Assistance
While being a safe and careful driver is important, nobody’s perfect. Luckily, modern vehicles are often loaded with safety and assistance features, and the Ford Ranger is no different. Automatic emergency braking is standard across all models – perfect for helping you avoid rear-ending motorists or hitting unexpected pedestrians crossing the street or jaywalking.
Other trims have further assistance technology, giving you rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring. The latter is particularly useful as it not only accounts for a person’s regular blind spot but takes a trailer’s length into account too.
If you adore this pickup as much as we do, come and visit us at Jordan Ford Ltd and we can set you up for a test drive so you can see if this is the right pickup for you. Call our sales team on 1-210-774-5256 to make your arrangements.
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