With either transmission, you can't go wrong, since the automatic has gear ratios close to that of the manual, making for less loss of performance. If you are looking for power, the new SOHC V6 is the way to go. If interior comfort and refinement are what you are after, then the Ranger is a little lacking when compared to the Toyota Tacoma. Overall, Ford did an admirable job of updating what is certainly the oldest basic design in the class. It has an attractive package that should continue to please the Ranger faithful, but also attract future owners to the blue oval dealerships.
Edge includes a vibrant shade of yellow, sporty aluminum wheels and that four-by stance.
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