Offered on the new XLT is the 2.3L EcoBoost. This block generates an impressive 270 HP and 310 lb.-of torque - taking full advantage of the complementing 10-speed automatic transmission with Progressive Range Select technology. An all-aluminum design assures superior heat conduction, creating optimal temperatures while hauling; and the meticulously crafted drivetrain (which pairs an independent front suspension with electronic shift-on-the-fly steering and gas-powered shock absorbers) utilizes every rev. Achieve a payload capacity of 730-kg and a maximum towing output of 3,400-kg.
Compare this to Chevrolet’s latest Colorado.
The 2024 Work Truck trim features a larger engine suite than the Ranger (a 2.7L inline-four). Its output, however, proves less than ideal - earning a mere 237 HP and 260 lb.-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission further disappoints, lacking the XLT’s broader ratios and limiting all-terrain responses. Compromises will be needed.
Performance isn’t measured solely in horsepower. Instead Ford embraces everyday capability, fusing the new Ranger XLT with efficiency. Bolstered by direct-injection technology - which optimizes fuel distribution - this model achieves up to 20 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway (earning a Combined rating of 22 MPG). The aluminum configuration sheds precious weight from the body, resulting in a light 4,415-pound curb rating and requiring fewer resources to propel the truck forward; while the 18.8-gallon tank assures a drive-range of up to 451 miles. This platform has been tailored for high-economy.
Its Chevy competitor has not.
The 2024 Colorado Work Truck averages only 18 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Its larger frame (213 inches in length versus the Ranger’s 210.6 inches) and higher curb weight (4,480 pounds) requires additional resources to power it; and this will translate into frequent fuel station stops.
Everyday performance has received an upgrade - with the 2024 Ranger XLT delivering both the power and economy Saskatchewan drivers expect. This mid-size model proves ready for work or play, and it effortlessly sails past the new Chevy Colorado.
Discover segment-leading capability with each press of the pedal.
Curious about the new Ranger XLT (or the rest of the fleet, which includes the XL, Lariat, and Raptor)? Visit Novlan Bros today to request additional specs and financing information - and don’t hesitate to schedule a test-drive in one of our available Ford trucks.
The best in mid-size performance has arrived in Saskatchewan. Allow us to introduce you to the 2024 Ranger.