Ford's mid-size pickup truck has never been better than when it comes with a turbocharged 2.7-liter six. The global-market Ford Ranger received a major update back in 2022 but didn't get launched here in the U.

We jump behind the wheel of the new Ford Ranger XLT to see if the new, more powerful 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine option is worth the drawbacks.

It's Ford's V-6-powered Ranger. The optional powertrain unwraps ... The V-6 is icing on the cake for the new Ranger, which is significantly improved over the one before it. The ride is smooth and without the jostle and bounce of most pickup trucks.