If you are shopping to buy and drive a mid-size pickup truck capable of towing and hauling with the versatility of an off-road vehicle, the 2024 Ford Ranger is the category of pickup truck to shop at Banner Ford of Monroe. Let’s take a closer look at how the Ranger compares to the 2024 GMC Canyon in a side-by-side view of two incredible mid-size pickup trucks so that you can make the best choice for you and your family.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford Ranger, the fifth generation of this line of mid-size pickup trucks, is the clear winner with its redesign.
- When it comes to power and performance, though the GMC Canyon slightly passes the Ranger in horsepower, it makes up for the lack of HP with more torque and better fuel mileage.
- Slightly edging out the competition of the GMC Canyon, the 2024 Ford Ranger is designed with style, safety, and comfort in mind, making towing and hauling a breeze.
Design: What’s New for 2024 Ford Ranger vs. 2024 GMC Canyon
The 2024 Ford Ranger is the stand-out winner for new design features in this category. The 2024 Ford Ranger is in its fifth generation of production. It was redesigned for its 2024 release to include improved technology. New style updates to the grille and headlamps, with bolder exterior lines give this generation of the Ford Ranger a robust, rugged pickup truck design that stands out among the competition.
The 2024 GMC Canyon has seen little redesign since the unveiling of the 2023 Canyon AT4X in the 2023 lineup. The push to compete in the off-road category of mid-size trucks means more models to choose from. The 2024 Canyon allows drivers to upgrade the AT4X trim package to the AEV Edition mode, adding key features such as AEV wheels and steel bumpers.
Power and Performance
Powerful and ready to tow, the Ford Ranger beats the competition in power and performance. When your Ford Ranger is built to last with the power and performance you can expect from the Ford line, you drive home happy from every excursion. 2024 Ranger models are equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine ready to produce 315 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft of torque, designed to power every adventure.
Ready to tow and haul, the Ranger’s high steel frame and available Trailer Tow Package means a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,500 lbs. With more room for tools and equipment in the Ranger versus the Canyon means fewer trips plus a ride with better fuel mileage.
The Ranger lets you choose from five modes, Normal, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Eco, and Sport, for enhanced performance in certain conditions (results may vary). Ready for anything with its TurboMax engine that produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft of torque, the Canyon is almost as powerful with excellent towing capability, but doesn’t quite make the Ranger’s numbers.
Safety and Comfort
Ford leads the pack by delivering top-level comfort, safety, and technology to make navigating your ride accessible and convenient.
It includes zone lighting and LED headlamps for greater safety at night. The new, vertical 12-inch touchscreen and easy-access dashboards make navigating your roomy cab interior a breeze. New in the 2024 models are second-row seats that fold flat so you can load larger gear without the complications of making everything fit in the average cab space.
The Canyon has a slightly smaller diagonal center touchscreen and a high-definition rear vision camera, making reversing and pulling out as safe as possible. With Hitch View, you can see your trailer and head to safety with lane assist warning systems and automatic emergency braking technology. You can check out your truck’s performance modes with the off-road performance display, ensuring a smooth trip on any trail.
The Choice is Your 2024 Ford Ranger Waits For You!
An excellent competitor and a fine choice for some, the 2024 GMC Canyon is safe, reliable, and powerful enough to tow, haul, and take off-road. The 2024 Ford Ranger stands out among its competition due to the improved interior and exterior technology designs to make every ride and adventure comfortable.
Although the competition is close, the 2024 Ford Ranger is an excellent choice for a mid-size pickup truck capable and versatile enough to handle just about everything from your daily commute to those off-road adventures. Stop by today and check out our inventory of 2024 Ford Ranger models.