[Leaning Right]

Google "2016 ford ranger".

I did, before posting my question. There are all sorts of articles saying all sorts of things. There are even pictures of the 2016 Ranger, with specs, for the overseas market.

As a side note, I'm disappointed to see that the 2016 Ranger is larger than the older model. The small size was one thing the Ranger had going for it!

Anyway, I could find nothing official in my Google search. So I was hoping we had a Ford insider here on FR. I don't want to buy a non-Ranger now, then see it come out in the US three months later.

[nascarnation]

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/11/ford-uaw-deal-ford-ranger-and-bronco-in-taurus-out/

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/11/09/ford-uaw-leaders-meet-approve-proposed-agreement/75446210/

[Martin Tell]

In 2013 I was looking for a smallish pickup. I would have gladly bought a Ranger, but of course they were off the market by then and used Rangers were already relatively expensive.

So I got a Tacoma. It was the only true mid-size truck I could find in a two seat version (that means more bed space). Got it in manual with 4 wheel drive and I still love it. Zero mechanical problems.

Someone mentioned the new jeep pickup. The new Wrangler pick up will be out next year. I may get that and hand on the Tacoma to my son.