2023 Ford Ranger

The 2023 Ranger's interior is a massive departure from the current truck, and that's very good news. The cabin is completely new, and the space looks both functional and intentional. The HVAC controls are physical, making them easy to use while wearing gloves. The center console is clutter-free and Ford says the cubby beneath the armrest is spacious, as you'd expect in a pickup. We can also see a few USB ports and a wireless charging pad. All in all, the interior space looks both clean and functional, but we'll wait until we've driven the new Ranger to pass final judgement.

Front and center is a portrait-oriented infotainment display, similar to what you'll find in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. There's also a new digital driver display that mirrors what we've seen in other Ford products too. There's no word on what kind of other technology features are in store, but we expect more information closer to the U.S. model's launch sometime next year.

The word isn't out yet on how much the Ranger can tow or haul, but we expect Ford will improve upon the current truck's 1,860-pound maximum payload and 7,500-pound maximum tow ratings.

The current model hasn't been quite as capable or as nice to be in as its main rivals, but the redesigned 2023 Ford Ranger will likely help remedy both of those gripes. If you're considering buying a midsize pickup truck and want a Blue Oval adorning the hood, you might want to wait for this new Ranger.

The current Ford Ranger has only been available in the U.S. since 2019, but it's been on sale in the rest of the world for much longer than that. That means it's time for a redo, and Ford has a new Ranger planned for the 2023 model year. You can expect truckier styling for the Blue Oval's midsize offering, more capability and more specialized trims — we might even get the hardcore, off-road-oriented Ranger Raptor this time.

The current Ranger is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder backed up by a 10-speed automatic transmission. We expect the new Ranger to keep an iteration of this tried-and-true powertrain, but we wouldn't be surprised if a hybrid were available (much like what's found in the new Maverick). There's also the potential for a more powerful option in higher trims.

We've said for a while that the Ranger, while capable enough, wasn't ready for the U.S. market when it showed up in 2019. It was a truck designed for the rest of the world, and American buyers typically expect more capability and more amenities from their pickups. The new Ranger will likely be a global truck, which means it will be designed for the U.S. market instead of being modified to suit the needs of Americans after its initial launch.

When it finally hits our shores, the 2023 Ranger will do battle with the Chevrolet Colorado, the recently redesigned Nissan Frontier and the hot-selling Toyota Tacoma. We expect the new Ranger to start around $26,000 when the silk is pulled late next year.