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.

The mid-size Ranger pickup's optional 315-hp twin-turbo V-6 makes it nearly as quick to 60 mph as the 405-hp Raptor.

Ford's twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 has been around almost as long as Good & Plenty (okay, give or take 120 years). Introduced for the F-150 in 2014, the turbo-six was a bit of an outlier as it was the only F-150 powerplant that didn't use a block that ...

V-6 brings the power; Comfortable interior; Excellent towing tech; Cons. V-6 not available with 2WD or base trim; Limited cab and bed configurations; No second-row HVAC vent