Mid-size pickup trucks are always ready to deliver the towing power of full-size trucks, but they offer better fuel efficiency, more maneuverability, and a tighter turning radius for improved performance both on and off-road.
The Ford Ranger, once a compact truck, is a mid-size pickup truck recently redesigned and updated and now available in more exterior paint colors, including Ruby Red Metallic, Desert Sand, and Marsh Gray. The GMC Canyon is a mid-size truck that has undergone a similar evolution from compact to its current size, similar to the Ford Ranger. The new 2025 models also feature new exterior paint colors and packages to enhance your vehicle's appearance and performance, both inside and out.
Both mid-size trucks have bold redesigns, impressive powertrains, and performance-focused features that are turning heads. This head-to-head comparison details everything you need to know about the 2025 Ford Ranger and the 2025 GMC Canyon, helping you choose the best mid-size truck for you.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Ranger lineup features three engines with a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds: 2.3L EcoBoost, 2.7L EcoBoost, and 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine.
- The Ford Ranger is fuel-efficient, which means you'll save more at the gas pump.
- The new 2025 Ford Ranger has a rugged exterior with bold designs and modern technology that enhance every ride.
How does the 2025 Ford Ranger stack up against the 2025 GMC Canyon?
The 2025 Ford Ranger and the 2025 GMC Canyon are similar in size. However, they differ in a few areas, with the Canyon offering more passenger space and the Ranger featuring a larger bed, allowing for extra room for tools and equipment in certain parts of the truck.
The 2025 Ford Ranger lineup, a top two Car and Driver pick for best mid-size pickup truck, offers more engine options across its models, whereas all 2025 GMC Canyon models come with the Turbomax Inline-4 engine, which generates 310 horsepower (hp) and 430 lb-ft of best-in-class torque.
2025 Ford Ranger Engines:
- 2.3L EcoBoost (270 hp)
- 2.7L EcoBoost (315 hp)
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine (405 hp)
The Ford Ranger engines are powerful, but moreover, they offer a range of fuel efficiency combined with power. The Ford Ranger engines have a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, compared to the maximum capacity of 7,700 pounds that the GMC Canyon is capable of hauling.
Finally, inside and out, the Ford Ranger offers a rugged yet refined exterior with bumper-to-bumper chrome accents, and an interior featuring advanced driver technology that combines comfort, convenience, modern technology, and connectivity.
The GMC Canyon also debuts as a premier mid-size truck and is impressive both inside and out. With leather seats and a large 11.0-inch touchscreen display with Google built-in, along with advanced safety technology, the Canyon’s interior is elegant and offers top-level convenience. However, the Ranger boasts a larger 12.0-inch touchscreen display, providing more space for individual passengers.
Which mid-size truck gets better gas mileage? It’s the 2025 Ford Ranger!
In a side-by-side comparison of EPA fuel economy with the GMC Canyon, the Ford Ranger offers greater overall fuel cost savings and better gas mileage. Edmunds has recognized the new 2025 Ford Ranger as its top pick for the number one mid-size truck, with fuel economy ranking high as a key factor in its selection.
What makes the 2025 Ford Ranger worth buying?
When you buy the new 2025 Ford Ranger, you get one of the best mid-size trucks on the road. Featuring large digital displays, connectivity with FordPass Connect and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation, Applink, SiriusXM, USB ports, 12V power outlets, and wireless charging, the 2025 Ford Ranger has an interior equipped with everything you need to travel in comfort and style.
The interior is comfortable and spacious, offering ample legroom and headroom for you and your passengers. Outside, the cargo bed features tow hooks, LED bed lighting, LED projector headlamps, LED fog lamps, and a signature grille displaying the Ford emblem.
The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor is ready for off-road adventures, equipped with FOX Racing shocks, Watts-Link suspension, and the Fx4 Off-Road Package, which boosts performance with an exposed steel bash plate, electronic-locking rear differential, and more.
The 2025 Ford Ranger XL, XLT, Lariat, or Raptor also features the Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology, which includes a 360-degree camera, Pre-Collision Assist, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane-Keeping System. Other incredible Ford Ranger features include heated power exterior mirrors, zone lighting, box side step, and in-bed power with a 120V power outlet.
The Power Move
Make a power move this year and choose the impressive and fuel-efficient 2025 Ford Ranger. With upgraded off-road packages and the Raptor model, you can enjoy off-road fun and create new adventures anytime, anywhere.
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