AUTOS2019 Ford RangerThe Detroit NewsAdventurers wanted. The 2019 Ford Ranger boasts a best-in-class, 1,860-pound payload capacity.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger boasts familiar, F-series-style wheel arches - but lacks the big trucks sculpted personality.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger comes in XL, XLT, and Lariat trims. The Lariat SuperCab shown here comes with a 6-foot bed and a $37,305 price tag.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger is available in two cab sizes, SuperCab and SuperCrew. This SuperCab comes with a 6-foot bed.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger boasts familiar, F-series-style wheel arches - but lacks the big trucks sculpted personality.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsSold overseas in recent years, the 2019 Ford Ranger comes back to the US market with all-new features, toughness, and a new production home in Wayne Assembly.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsA little tight back there. The rear seats of the 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCab are suitable for rug rats and luggage only.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe interior of the 2019 Ford Ranger is upgraded with the latest SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay connectivity. The interior is heavy with plastic, Ford says, for the customer who wants to get it dirty off-road.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsBeginning at $35k, 2019 Ford Ranger buyers get a variety of standard tech features like adaptive cruise control and blind-spot assist.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsTech-tastic. The 2019 Ford Ranger features a variety of useful tech features including Trail Control which helps the truck negotiate tough terrain on low-speed, adaptive cruise control.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger is available with multiple drive modes as well as trailer and trail assist.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger has only one engine option -but the 2.3-liter, turbo-4 packs plenty of punch with 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger comes with a variety of appearance packages including a Sport package for this XLT trim that includes "Magnetic" black bumper and grille and 17-inch wheels.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsFor a little over $40k a 2019 Ford Ranger cusomer gets 4x4 capability, FX4 off-road toughness, and cool-looking Sport package with black trim.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsDetroit News auto critic Henry Payne put the new, 2019 Ford Ranger through the paces in a San Diego off-road test.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsChief engineer Rick Bolt and his team bolted together the first Ford Ranger since the compact pickup left the segment in 2011.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe rear seat of the 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew offers legroom comparable to compact sedans.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe rear seat of a SuperCrew cab, 2019 Ford Ranger has storage space underneath.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2019 Ford Ranger re-enters the small pickup market with an all-new model boasting the latest tech and best-in-class towing.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsBig brother Ford F-series (right) checks out smaller sibling, the 2019 Ford Ranger.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsAdventurers wanted. The 2019 Ford Ranger boasts a best-in-class, 1,860-pound payload capacity.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsIn Lighting Blue paint, a 2019 Ford Ranger Sport makes for a fetching sight along California trails.Henry Payne, The Detroit News