Motor Trend just wrote an article on its first drive of 2019 Ford Ranger in the U.S. They confirmed it's a hack job, "an old truck with modern technology". Exactly what I expected when I pre-ordered a 2019 Ranger. Also good news is that the 2.3L engine performs just fine. 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds for the Crew Cab 4x4. https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/ranger/2019/2019-ford-ranger-first-test-review/