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Does the 2020 Ford Ranger need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Ford Ranger: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete2.3LRegular18$2,133$2,533
XL SuperCab RWD2.3L 4cylRegular23$1,670$1,983
XL SuperCrew RWD2.3L 4cylRegular23$1,670$1,983
XLT SuperCab RWD2.3LRegular23$1,670$1,983
XL SuperCab 4WD2.3LRegular22$1,745$2,073
XLT SuperCrew RWD2.3LRegular23$1,670$1,983
XL SuperCrew 4WD2.3LRegular22$1,745$2,073
XLT SuperCab 4WD2.3L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073
Lariat SuperCab RWD2.3LRegular23$1,670$1,983
XLT SuperCrew 4WD2.3L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073
Lariat SuperCrew RWD2.3LRegular23$1,670$1,983
Lariat SuperCab 4WD2.3L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD2.3L 4cylRegular22$1,745$2,073

Rivals

2020 Ford Ranger and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Ford RangerXL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box DeleteRegular
2020 Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck Crew Cab RWDRegular
2020 Ford F-150XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' BoxRegular
2020 Toyota TacomaSR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWDRegular
2020 GMC Canyon2WD Ext Cab 128" SLRegular
2020 Nissan FrontierS King Cab RWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

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