In a shocking turn of events, Toyota's 2025 Tacoma has utterly annihilated the Ford Ranger in the midsize pickup truck market. Like a ninja sword slicing through butter, the Tacoma's hybrid performance and off-road prowess have left the Ranger in its dust.
But let's be real, who needs performance or off-road capabilities when you can have a bunch of fancy infotainment screens? The Ranger's 10.1-inch touchscreen is so big and beautiful that it's almost as if Ford threw up their hands and said, "Screw the bed, let's just make this thing look like a giant iPad on wheels!"
And don't even get us started on the interior space – or lack thereof. The Ranger's rear seats are basically designed for two tiny humans and a briefcase, while the Tacoma offers an extra 10 cubic inches of passenger room (we're not kidding). It's like Toyota hired a team of expert claustrophobes to design their truck.
But wait, it gets even better! The Tacoma also has more bed space – by 13 whole inches. That's right, if you need to haul around a bunch of lumber or a small couch, the Tacoma is your new BFF.
And let's not forget about safety – because what's a midsize pickup without a few stars on its rollover rating? The Ranger earned a whopping three stars from the NHTSA, while the Tacoma proudly sports a Top Safety Pick award. Who needs to be able to survive a rollover when you can have a bunch of fancy airbags and a "Top Safety Pick" sticker?
All in all, it's clear that the Tacoma is the undisputed champion of midsize pickup trucks. If you want to haul around some stuff or maybe even go off-roading (but only for fun, not for actual work), the Tacoma is your new best friend.
But hey, if you're a Ranger fan, don't worry – Ford will probably just come out with an even worse version next year.