2019 Ford Ranger Wins an Autotrader Best New Car Award

The Autotrader Best New Car Awards have been announced, and among the winners is the 2019 Ford Ranger. This classic Ford mid-size truck is back, and we’ve got several options available for Shelbyville and Murfreesboro drivers.

THE CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD INCLUDED:

• interior comfort
• interior materials
• build quality
• available features
• ride quality

The vehicle also had to be the current or next model-year and available for purchase at the time of announcement. The editorial and data team at Autotrader unanimously agreed upon each of the winning vehicles.

Happy to have the 2019 Ford Ranger Back

With the mid-size truck offerings from Chevrolet and Toyota, Ford brought back a classic model to make a reentry into that segment of shoppers who enjoy a truck, but maybe do not need the full capabilities of a Ford F-150. Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader, said that the new Ranger is “a competent and agile little brother to the well-established Ford F-150.”

Hitting the “sweet spot” between wanting a truck and needing an F-150

According to Autotrader, the Ranger isn’t meant to be the most capable; instead, it hits the perfect “sweet spot” for people who want a truck but don’t necessarily need all the power of the F-150. With a torque rating of 310lb-ft., beating out all other gas-powered pickups, the new Ranger still remains the most fuel-efficient in its class at 26 combined MPG.

Ford is also rolling out the brand-new Ford Co-Pilot 360, a host of available safety features and driver-assist technologies, such as:

• Lane-Keep System
• Blind Spot Information System
• Cross-Traffic Alert (covering both truck & trailer)
• Pre-Collision Assist with Auto Emergency Braking
• Auto-Beam Headlamps
• Rear View Camera

These features all come standard on the Ranger XLT and Lariat models. The package is optional on Ranger XL.