A lot is asked of midsize pickups like the 2021 Ford Ranger. They’re expected to serve as work trucks, commuter coaches and hosts to adventure.

The 2021 Ford Ranger can meet all of those demands! It even manages to teach a few lessons to its closest rivals, the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier.

Besides being powerful and ready to go to work, it offers comfort for every occupant, front passengers, as well as those family members or workmates who are seated in back.

Crew-cab models are equipped with four doors and are large enough to comfortably accommodate several people in the back seat. Perfect for everything from a quick trip through town to a long weekend getaway.

A pickup that’s up to any task

Obviously, the Ranger is equipped with four-wheel drive. So you’ll never be caught off guard or left in the lurch, whether you’re in the mountains or on the worksite. In addition to four-wheel drive, the FX4 package offers an electronic-locking rear differential, which distributes torque to the rear axle to provide improved traction.

The 2021 Ford Ranger is available with a 2.3 L inline-four turbo engine, producing 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque through a 10-speed automatic transmission. It can tow up to 7,500 pounds when properly equipped and can tackle just about any terrain.

The 2021 Ford Ranger is exceptionally safe

On crash tests, the 2021 Ford Ranger performs more than admirably. More often than not, it receives some of the highest marks in its class across multiple categories. But it’s the automatic emergency braking system that really sets it apart.

In fact, the IIHS has given it a Superior rating in front crash prevention tests at speeds ranging from 20 to 50 kilometers per hour. Exactly the kind of assurance you want when the time comes to confront rush-hour traffic and congestion on the way home from work.