Ford Ranger: XL vs. XLT vs. Lariat (2021 Update)
Take your crew on adventures when you drive a 2021 Ford Ranger. This dependable mid-size pickup has a 7,500-pound towing capacity, perfect for a small trailer or boat. Below, the RiverBend Ford team has put together a Ranger trims guide for you to get an idea of what each Ranger trim level offers.
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2021 Ford RangerXL
The 2021 Ford Ranger XL focuses on dynamic power and performance. This starting trim is matched with a 270-horsepower engine that will carry through the rest of the lineup.
Key Features:
- 2.3L EcoBoost® producing 270 HP and 310 lb.-ft. of torque
- Ten-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission
- 16-in. silver steel wheels
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Daytime running lamps
- Black mesh with black surround grille
- Rear view camera
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- FordPass™ Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
- AM/FM stereo
- 2.3-in. productivity screen
- Cloth upholstery
- Single-zone manual air conditioning
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2021 Ford RangerXLT
If you need top-notch driver assistance, the 2021 Ford Ranger XLT is for you. Matched with Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ technology, this Ranger trim will keep the focus on getting from point A to point B safely.
Key Features:
- 17-in. silver painted aluminum wheels
- Fog lamps
- Carbon black mesh with silver surround
- Ford Co-Pilot360 technology
- Blind spot information system (BLIS®) with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage
- Lane keeping system
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- Auto high beam headlamps
- SYNC® 3
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Six speakers
- Delayed accessory power
- 4.2-in. color productivity screen
- Remote keyless entry
- Dual-zone electronic climate control
- Rear underseat storage
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2021 Ford RangerLariat
If you are searching for premium interior and exterior finishes, look no further than the 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat. Bright LED exterior safety lights illuminate challenging road conditions, while the leather interior upholstery keeps you and your crew comfortable.
Key Features:
- 18-in. machined aluminum wheels with Stealth Gray pockets
- LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, tail lamps, and fog lamps
- Power-folding side mirrors with dual power glass, heat, integrated turn signals, and security approach lights
- Black grille with chrome bars with chrome surround
- Reverse sensing system
- Dual 4.2-in. color productivity screens
- Ambient lighting
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
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2021 Ford RangerKey Upgrades
Interior Comfort
Equip your 2021 Ranger with additional plush interior amenities. The available 301A Equipment Group on the Ranger XLT trim provides an auto-dimming rearview mirror and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. And the available 302A Equipment Group, also available on the XLT trim, gives you and your co-pilot access to premium accommodations like: eight-way power driver's seat, six-way power front passenger's seat, and front seats with heat and power lumbar.
Technology
Stay safe and avoid getting lost when you pair your 2021 Ford Ranger with the Technology Package. This package adds extra driver assist technologies to the XLT and Lariat trims, including adaptive cruise control, a forward sensing system, and a navigation system.
Exterior
If you need a little something extra for your 2021 Ranger to truly suit your needs and vibe, consider any of the exterior packages for this truck. The Bed Utility Package, available with all Ranger trims, helps you protect your truck bed with a plastic bedliner drop-in and gives you access to an additional power source with the 12-volt power plug. The Black Appearance Package, available on the XLT and Lariat trims, equips the Ranger with 18-inch black painted aluminum wheels with black center cap, a black grille with black surround, and Tough Bed® spray-in bedliner.