XLT beats all other options...!!!!

[dpAtlanta]

I saw this YouTube video and was impressed at the results.
It looks like the XLT folks have some bragging rights:

Ranking Every Ford Ranger Trim From WORST to BEST

Interesting video for sure.

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[Jasonkflo]

For me it was the best choice on my 25 xlt 2.7.
For what I paid it filled most of what I wanted minus heated seats

 

[mattmico]

I ordered my ‘24 Lariat mainly for the leather seat options. I have dogs and leather holds up better. I chose the 2.3 because, at the time the 2.7 wasn’t available for at least another 7 months and because the 2.3, the only option in the earlier 5G Ranger. That made it tried and true. I also chose the FX4 and advanced towing package.

From what I understand the 2.7 is being dropped from the engine options.
As for the commentator of the video, we have not had any issues towing out 4500 lbs travel trailer up and over the Appalachian mountains here and around NC.

Bottom line, I’m very happy with my decisions.

 

[bigb]

For me it was the best choice on my 25 xlt 2.7.
For what I paid it filled most of what I wanted minus heated seats

You didn't get heated seats or you didn't need heated seats?

 

[HighDesertRanger]

The XLT definitely hits a lot of the high points for what a truck should have.

 

[bigb]

I have always owned XLT. I do not like leather seats, or simulated leather seats. Give me cloth and I'll put nice covers on them. Take care of them and they'll last a decade or longer. I got everything I wanted in XLT. If I recall Lariat was going to be like $6K more?

 

[cb4017]

From what I understand the 2.7 is being dropped from the engine options.
As for the commentator of the video, we have not had any issues towing out 4500 lbs travel trailer up and over the Appalachian mountains here and around NC.

I've read that the 2.7L is being replaced in the F-150 with the 3.0L. I don't think Ford has publicly stated what is going to happen with the 2.7L in the Ranger, yet.

I'm generally satisfied with my XLT.

 

[Jasonkflo]

You didn't get heated seats or you didn't need heated seats?

I wanted heated seats but opted for a leftover 2025 and saved a lot of money. No heated seats though sadly but I guess I can add them

 

[surfstar]

A Lariat at XLT price is the answer. [leftover 2025 purchaser here]

 

[Intercontinental_Ranger]

I love the XLT, it definitely has a lot of value, but it’s insane that I couldn’t get heated mirrors from the factory.

In the Midwest, they essential

going to attempt @ShadowDragon24’s retrofit once it’s out of warranty.

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/adding-heated-mirrors-to-xlt.27183/

 

[stemplar]

I saw this YouTube video and was impressed at the results.
It looks like the XLT folks have some bragging rights:

Ranking Every Ford Ranger Trim From WORST to BEST

Interesting video for sure.

I couldn't watch to the end. I don't have an XL or a 2.3 but the nonsense said about both is, well, nonsense. Then they moved on to the lariat and dove into the tired old trope about just getting an F150 for the money. More nonsense. With regard to just getting an f150 for the same money, since we're sharing youtube videos here, this one addresses that comparison well:

 

[Phoenix5454]

I ended up going with a 2025 XLT that basically has all the options FX4, Advance Tow / Tech Pkg and 301 or 302? whatever the higher package was. The only thing I wish it had was heated mirrors but I wasn't going to jump to the lariat just for those. If I get annoyed enough I'll figure out how to add them myself. But other than popping in some better speakers in the future it doesn't really need anything IMO.

 

[surfstar]

I do want to "downgrade" to smaller, lighter XLT 17" wheels.

Got me there, I guess.

Also, if I had to buy a 2026 with pleather, I would not have gone Lariat.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

Doesn't the XLT only come with the standard LED headlights?

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

Doesn't the XLT only come with the standard LED headlights?

The "high performance" lamps in the Lariat make up the price difference alone in my opinion. The only thing I like better about the XLT is the wheels, although the lariat rims have grown on me.

I couldn't watch to the end. I don't have an XL or a 2.3 but the nonsense said about both is, well, nonsense. Then they moved on to the lariat and dove into the tired old trope about just getting an F150 for the money. More nonsense. With regard to just getting an f150 for the same money, since we're sharing youtube videos here, this one addresses that comparison well:

"Just buy an F150" was one of the dumbest things I got told when I was buying my truck. I'm buying a lariat ranger because I want all the QOL features that come with it. If I spend the same amount of money on an F150, I'm basically getting a fleet truck with no features. It would be an extra $20-30k to get the same amount of QOL in an f150, and the truck probably wouldn't fit in my garage.

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