2024 Ranger

[85_Ranger4x4]

I can see a remote chance that the 2.3L in the 2024 Ranger could be available with the same 7-speed manual as in the Bronco. If by some slim chance the Ranger is also available with the 2.7L V6 I doubt it would get the the manual trans as it is not an option on the 2.7L Bronco.
I also seriously doubt the North American version will get a Diesel option. For international markets I believe the only Ranger that doesn't get a Diesel as the only choice is the Raptor.
The biggest problem I see with Ranger options is that the Bronco is always going to be a higher priority for Ford than the Ranger which means just getting them to build a basic Ranger is going to be a challenge. Even if an option is available on the Ranger that will just delay it being built even further.

Ford Is Pausing Production On Manual Bronco Models - Jalopnik

Building cars is hard. Building Ford Broncos, it seems, is particularly difficult. The truck’s production has been stymied at every turn by issues from chip supplies to improperly-built parts, but now it faces a new issue: The Ford Ranger. Ford is pausing production on all manual-transmission...

jalopnik.com

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Interesting review of the aussie version.

 

[mrmike7189]

I bought a 2024 XL 2.3 /10 speed auto 4x4 STX package ,running boards&carpet option.
It is longer and wider than a 2023 and the grille looks more F150 ish

 

[superj]

Yup, welcome to the club. I have rhe 2wd version of yours, in grey