Mid-size pickup off-road battle!!!

The mid-size pickup segment has gotten extremely competitive over the past 5 years, with everyone taking aim at the beloved Taco: Toyota Tacoma in TRD Pro guise.
The Ford Ranger serves as the skeleton for the much-anticipated Bronco, proving that it has solid credentials as well.

Both rigs are the most capable off-road variants from their makers, but which would you prefer to take off-road? Let us know in the comments below.


Here are some quick stats on the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro:
• 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 Engine
• 278 horsepower
• 265 lb-ft of torque
• Part-Time 4WD with 2-speed Electronically Controlled Transfer Case
• 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Locking Rear Differential
• Mutil-Terrain Select & Crawl Control
• 16-inch TRD Black Alloy Wheels
• Goodyear Wrangler Tires
• TRD-Tuned Fox Shocks and Springs
• TRD Stamped Aluminum Front Skid Plate
• Fuel Economy: 18/22/20 (City/Hwy/Combined)
• Price as tested: $48,523


Here are some quick stats on the 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat with Tremor Off-Road Package:
• 2.3L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Ecoboost Engine
• 270 horsepower
• 310 lb-ft of torque
• Part-Time 4WD with Transfer Case
• 10-speed Automatic Transmission
• Locking Rear Differential
• Terrain Management System & Trail Control
• 17-inch Magnetic-Painted Aluminum – Tremor Wheel
• General Grabber Tires
• Fox Shocks and Springs
• Skid Plates: Radiator, Electronic Power-Assist Steering (EPAS), Transfer Case and Fuel Tank Guard
• Fuel Economy: 19/19/19 (City/Hwy/Combined)
• Price as tested: $47,815


Head out for your own adventure at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area:
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Listen to our podcast episode discussing further driving impressions of these two rigs:
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If you would like to learn more about the Tacoma TRD Pro, visit the Toyota website:
https://www.toyota.com/tacoma/

If you would like to learn more about the Ford Ranger, visit the Ford website:
https://www.ford.com/trucks/ranger/?g...



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