2026 Ford Ranger Review

Trim Levels

The 2026 Ford Ranger is available for sale at a price that can’t be beat here at Future FOrd of Roseville. Four trim levels, including the XL, XLT, Lariat, and legendary Raptor, offer tons of variety for drivers all over Lincoln, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Elk Grove and Woodland. Every model comes with the practical SuperCrew cab, seating for five, and a 5-foot cargo bed that ready to haul everything from mulch to mountain bikes. Come along as we take a closer look at what each trim has to offer. The XL is proof that a base model doesn’t have to mean “bare bones.” Standard power comes from the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, delivering plenty of muscle for towing, hauling, and everyday driving. It also comes equipped with LED headlights, durable 17-inch wheels, a digital instrument cluster, and Ford’s SYNC 4A infotainment system with a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto. Ford Co-Pilot360 technology is also standard, giving you helpful features like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-Keeping System, and Automatic High Beams. It’s a hardworking truck that skips the unnecessary fluff. Stepping up to the XLT adds more convenience, style, and a few features you’ll quickly wonder how you ever lived without. Exterior upgrades include distinctive wheels, upgraded lighting, a power-locking tailgate, and cargo bed lighting that makes late-night loading a whole lot easier. Inside, you’ll enjoy upgraded interior materials, wireless smartphone charging, dual-zone climate control on select configurations, and additional driver-assist features like Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage, Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, and Reverse Brake Assist. The Lariat takes the Ranger into premium territory with upscale touches throughout the cabin. Leather-trimmed heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and dual 12-inch digital displays create a modern, high-tech driving experience. A premium B&O®sound system delivers impressive audio quality, while advanced features like Adaptive Cruise Control, a 360-degree camera system, Connected Navigation, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist help make long road trips, towing, and daily commutes feel almost effortless. Then there’s the Ranger Raptor, the trim that politely declines paved roads whenever possible. Powered by a thrilling 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 producing 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, the Raptor is engineered for serious off-road performance. FOX Live Valve shocks, locking front and rear differentials, a Watts-link rear suspension, massive all-terrain tires, and selectable drive modes help it conquer dunes, rocks, mud, and just about anything else you can throw at it. Inside, heavily bolstered sport seats, unique Raptor styling, premium materials, and all the latest technology remind you that extreme capability doesn’t have to come at the expense of comfort. It’s basically the Ranger that drinks espresso before heading off-road.