Ford just introduced a new Ranger truck and it’s a doozy. It’ll be available in 180 car markets around the globe, none of which are the good ‘ol US of A.

Wait, what? Yup, everybody else in the whole wide world will get to revel in new Ranger goodness except us. Doesn’t seem right. Especially since Toyota and GM have embarked on a full scale turf war in the “compact truck” segment here in North America. If you’re a Blue Oval enthusiast, go grab a tissue before you read this because after you see what we don’t get, this might be bittersweet.

The basic nuts and bolts of the new Ranger are carried over from last year’s model. Frame and suspension remain the same as well as the 3.2 Duratorq five-cylinder diesel rated at 197 hp and 347 ft-lb of torque. From there, Ford added an updated emissions system, automatic start/stop functionality, and an available longer final drive ratio can apparently boost fuel economy by 18-percent.

The most visual changes are inside the cab with a new gauge cluster and Sync2 infotainment system. Fancy new “nanny-tech” includes lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and a “driver impairment monitor” that watches your behavior through the truck’s camera and motion sensors (creepy). When the vehicle decides you’re getting a little crazy, it warns you with “gradually louder signals.”

Off-road, the refreshed Ranger 4×4 has nine-inches of ground clearance and is rated to wade through 31.5-inches of water. 28-degree approach and 25-degree departure angles come standard. Pretty darn good for a stock truck.

The new Ford Ranger will be built at the company’s AutoAlliance facility in Thailand, Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa, and Pacheco Stamping And Assembly Plant in Argentina. $23,000 for a single-cab chassis rig to about $36,000 for a loaded full-four door.

We say it’s time to bring the Ranger back to the States. The Ford brand name still incites quivers over at Toyota and Chevrolet and another new baby truck on the market would be a win for U.S. buyers.