As old as the T6 platform may be, it continued to endow the outgoing Ranger with a competitive combination of rugged capability and reasonable comfort in its segment, especially alongside the rough but tough-as-nails Toyota Tacoma. And in this segment, we’ve often seen automakers extend the life of models and their platforms beyond industry norms.
The previous Nissan Frontier, which overstayed its visit by more than a few years, was one such example until it was replaced in 2021. The new third-generation Chevrolet Colorado uses a revised version of its predecessor’s platform. In other segments, the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are examples of sedans riding on platforms that are well over a decade old.
By the time the next Ranger goes out of production in 2037, the T6 platform will have been around in one market or another for over 25 years.