- First Name
- Daniel
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- Jan 13, 2021
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- Sunrise, FL
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- 2011 Ford Ranger
- Engine
- 2.5L Hybrid
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- #1
First off - hello! I didnt know there was a forum for this truck yet - and I have been following the updates for quite a few months now for this truck.
I wanted to ask some of you who I am sure know more about design/engine/frame than I do. For reference I currently own a 2011 2.3L 5-speed regular cab Ranger. Previously I owned the extended cab 2009 Nissan Frontier 4cyl 5-speed. I have a 40 mile commute one way (80 total) here in South Florida.
I have been looking to purchase a new truck for the past 6-12 months and just could never pull the trigger. My wife and I plan to start a family and want to move on from my current Ranger. New models dont interest me, thought the crew cab Frontier I still might consider, but the MPG is horrible for 2021 standards. I actually have really only considered base model Fords (RCSB F150, CC Ranger :/) I keep telling myself to wait for this truck, and those C&D renderings, if even remotely close I personally LOVE. Only thing I dont like from the rendering is the larger wheels, would prefer 15s and taller tires.
Either way - the questions I wanted to ask are the following:
I hear a lot of talk about unibody, and have personally never owned one. I understand that the frame is built into the body vs boxed frame, but what does this specifically mean in terms of TRUCKS?... Worse off road capabilities, lower towing, less capacity etc. I ask because I DO plan to tow my 10ft popup camper, which I currently tow with my Ranger, I also have a 14ft john boat I tow. Next, and ofc this is speculation - but lets say they offer AWD, does this mean theres no way they will have a 4x4? I know they are not the same, but can some elaborate? How good in snow/rain/ice is AWD vs 4wd, and is one better for mild offroading - I camp a lot and drive on MILD off road trails, only maybe once a year will I drive a trail that I can actually get stuck in.
I know this is a lot, I just saw the forum and the rendering and got VERY excited. Have been bouncing between trucks for so long - a 4-door COMPACT truck with a 4ft + bed that can get over 25MPG and tow maybe 2-2.5k lbs would be a miracle if priced right.
I wanted to ask some of you who I am sure know more about design/engine/frame than I do. For reference I currently own a 2011 2.3L 5-speed regular cab Ranger. Previously I owned the extended cab 2009 Nissan Frontier 4cyl 5-speed. I have a 40 mile commute one way (80 total) here in South Florida.
I have been looking to purchase a new truck for the past 6-12 months and just could never pull the trigger. My wife and I plan to start a family and want to move on from my current Ranger. New models dont interest me, thought the crew cab Frontier I still might consider, but the MPG is horrible for 2021 standards. I actually have really only considered base model Fords (RCSB F150, CC Ranger :/) I keep telling myself to wait for this truck, and those C&D renderings, if even remotely close I personally LOVE. Only thing I dont like from the rendering is the larger wheels, would prefer 15s and taller tires.
Either way - the questions I wanted to ask are the following:
I hear a lot of talk about unibody, and have personally never owned one. I understand that the frame is built into the body vs boxed frame, but what does this specifically mean in terms of TRUCKS?... Worse off road capabilities, lower towing, less capacity etc. I ask because I DO plan to tow my 10ft popup camper, which I currently tow with my Ranger, I also have a 14ft john boat I tow. Next, and ofc this is speculation - but lets say they offer AWD, does this mean theres no way they will have a 4x4? I know they are not the same, but can some elaborate? How good in snow/rain/ice is AWD vs 4wd, and is one better for mild offroading - I camp a lot and drive on MILD off road trails, only maybe once a year will I drive a trail that I can actually get stuck in.
I know this is a lot, I just saw the forum and the rendering and got VERY excited. Have been bouncing between trucks for so long - a 4-door COMPACT truck with a 4ft + bed that can get over 25MPG and tow maybe 2-2.5k lbs would be a miracle if priced right.
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