From the pricing discussions
From the pricing discussions I saw on the baby Ranger, it will probably be in -- I am speculating here -- $18,000 to $21,000 range which is super-affordable given the pricing on some of today's full-sized models (I am working on a pricing story now that shows what we all suspect, full-sized pickups like the F-150 are way too expensive for many folks. At some dealerships, for instance, full-sized F-150 King Ranch models list out at $74,000 and change. They are discounted some but you still end up paying in the mid-60s. Yup, I think it's the right time for the baby Ranger. It will likely be based on either the Focus platorm. The engine will likely be the 2.0-liter turbocharged four with an eight-speed automatic. The wheelbase will be in the 100-inch range. Overall, it will probably be about 180-inches long and I am guessing here but it will likely be unitized construction as this is the style of vehicle that will be the platform. I haven't seen the images yet, but when I do I'll share them.