2024 Ford Ranger vs 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$25,700MSRP
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2024 Ford Ranger
2024 Ford Ranger
$32,720MSRP
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$25,700MSRP
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2024 Ford Ranger
$32,720MSRP
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MSRP

$25,700

MSRP

$32,720

Listings

514

Listings

1320

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Great handling

  • Quiet cabin

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Sluggish touchscreen response

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews Summary

2024 Ford Ranger Reviews Summary

While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out.

Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Engine

2.3L 270 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

22

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

25
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$25,700MSRP
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2024 Ford Ranger
2024 Ford Ranger
$32,720MSRP
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$25,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Ford Ranger
$32,720MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$25,700
$32,720
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.9

5.0

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Great handling

  • Quiet cabin

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Sluggish touchscreen response

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

Summary

While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out.

Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 191 hp I4
2.3L 270 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
4X2
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
22
21
MPG Highway
26
25
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