After a couple of false starts, the Ford Bronco finally made its comeback a few years ago. Unlike the last model from 1996, it's not based on the full-size F-150, but rather, on the mid-size Ranger.

Some trucks are built to handle daily commutes, hardware store runs, and the occasional camping trip. Others are engineered for far more extreme ambitions.

This is the Ford Ranger like you've never seen it ...

Ford started this testing in 2021, when it took a then-brand-new Bronco Badlands with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed ...