FiestaST
Honorary Master
Carfection review
-
Join the MyBroadband community
South Africa’s biggest forum. Discuss, discover, and connect with thousands of members.
-
Question of the Day: Will you be subscribing to the new Disney+ R49 streaming package?
The Ford Ranger Raptor Thread
- Thread starter FiestaST
- Start date
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Autogefuhl full review (34mins)
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Tested: Ford Ranger Raptor is happy on tar, thrilled on dirt
A few months ago I got to put the new Ranger Raptor through its paces on a salt pan and some surrounding dunes in the Northern Cape, and it goes without saying that Ford could not have chosen a better venue to launch its butch new bakkie to the local media.
And having experienced the Ranger jumping and drifting in the kind of conditions it was made for, I concluded that it would really be wasted in the everyday urban grind. But when Ford sent us one to sample recently, I was at least curious to see how it would cope with life in the urban jungle.
Turns out the Raptor is, for the most part, both fun and comfortable to pilot in everyday conditions.
For starters, that fancy suspension system might have been designed to improve wheel travel in the wild, but it also results in a more comfortable ride quality on the road. In fact after experiencing it on a wide variety of tar conditions, big speed humps and dirt roads, I would say the Raptor absorbs bumps better than any other ladder-frame bakkie out there.
For the record, the Raptor comes with a totally different rear axle, in which the traditional leaf-springs make way for a more sophisticated Watts Linkage, and the vehicle is also kitted out with Fox Racing Shocks with Position Sensitive Damping.
VERDICT
Ford’s Ranger Raptor was not designed to be an on-road performance vehicle, and it really comes into its own when playing in the wild, but that said, besides the fact that it’s too big for the average parking bay, it’s actually quite nice to live with on a day to day basis in town, and the ride quality as well as its level of grip, and agility for its size, is particularly impressive.
It’s not cheap, at R803 300, but we want one.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...tor-is-happy-on-tar-thrilled-on-dirt-30404693
A few months ago I got to put the new Ranger Raptor through its paces on a salt pan and some surrounding dunes in the Northern Cape, and it goes without saying that Ford could not have chosen a better venue to launch its butch new bakkie to the local media.
And having experienced the Ranger jumping and drifting in the kind of conditions it was made for, I concluded that it would really be wasted in the everyday urban grind. But when Ford sent us one to sample recently, I was at least curious to see how it would cope with life in the urban jungle.
Turns out the Raptor is, for the most part, both fun and comfortable to pilot in everyday conditions.
For starters, that fancy suspension system might have been designed to improve wheel travel in the wild, but it also results in a more comfortable ride quality on the road. In fact after experiencing it on a wide variety of tar conditions, big speed humps and dirt roads, I would say the Raptor absorbs bumps better than any other ladder-frame bakkie out there.
For the record, the Raptor comes with a totally different rear axle, in which the traditional leaf-springs make way for a more sophisticated Watts Linkage, and the vehicle is also kitted out with Fox Racing Shocks with Position Sensitive Damping.
VERDICT
Ford’s Ranger Raptor was not designed to be an on-road performance vehicle, and it really comes into its own when playing in the wild, but that said, besides the fact that it’s too big for the average parking bay, it’s actually quite nice to live with on a day to day basis in town, and the ride quality as well as its level of grip, and agility for its size, is particularly impressive.
It’s not cheap, at R803 300, but we want one.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...tor-is-happy-on-tar-thrilled-on-dirt-30404693
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Bakkie Shootout (Ford Raptor, VW Amarok, Mercedes-Benz X-Class) - Ignition GT
joshuatree
Expert Member
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2012
- Messages
- 3,828
- Reaction score
- 1,242
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford Ranger Raptor 4x4 at Festival of Motoring - MotorMatters
joshuatree
Expert Member
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2012
- Messages
- 3,828
- Reaction score
- 1,242
You get this :
And then of course you get THIS :
And then of course you get THIS :
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Izuzu AT35, Hilux GR Sport, Ranger Raptor - Hyped-up special bakkies: Do they live up to it in SA?
Expectations. Normally it is a good thing. But it can also be counter-productive; especially when the final product does not live up to the initial hype created around it.
This is exacerbated by the current trend for protracted pre-launch ad campaigns, online and otherwise, that can lead to a feeling of disappointment and even deception when the result does not live up to all the generated flimflam.
The campaign around the Ford Ranger Raptor serves as a prime example. For over a year before it finally arrived, the pinnacle Ranger was hyped by ads, releases and videos… so overwhelming that the actual launch was a bit of an anti-climax. Yet, the Raptor concept and its development caused a commotion in the local bakkie market.
The Ranger is an attractive bakkie and the Raptor’s interior appointment with unique model details - such as the special, comfortable sports seats - is of high quality. Still, the question mark over its ultimate purpose and application remains.
Yes, the Raptor will get you there faster, but in real 4x4 conditions it will not get you any further than a GR-Sport or AT35 will. And if power and speed are the main considerations, there are bakkies with more power, available at the same price (such as the VW Amarok 3.0 V6 with prices ranging from R791 100 to R829 200).
The Raptor remains a very desirable pickup, and those who always wanted one will purchase one immediately. However, after the initial rush, demand could drop quite dramatically, since a Ranger Wildtrak – equipped with the same engine (and a Raptor kit, if you really want it) – at nearly R100 000 less, makes much more sense…
www.wheels24.co.za
Expectations. Normally it is a good thing. But it can also be counter-productive; especially when the final product does not live up to the initial hype created around it.
This is exacerbated by the current trend for protracted pre-launch ad campaigns, online and otherwise, that can lead to a feeling of disappointment and even deception when the result does not live up to all the generated flimflam.
The campaign around the Ford Ranger Raptor serves as a prime example. For over a year before it finally arrived, the pinnacle Ranger was hyped by ads, releases and videos… so overwhelming that the actual launch was a bit of an anti-climax. Yet, the Raptor concept and its development caused a commotion in the local bakkie market.
The Ranger is an attractive bakkie and the Raptor’s interior appointment with unique model details - such as the special, comfortable sports seats - is of high quality. Still, the question mark over its ultimate purpose and application remains.
Yes, the Raptor will get you there faster, but in real 4x4 conditions it will not get you any further than a GR-Sport or AT35 will. And if power and speed are the main considerations, there are bakkies with more power, available at the same price (such as the VW Amarok 3.0 V6 with prices ranging from R791 100 to R829 200).
The Raptor remains a very desirable pickup, and those who always wanted one will purchase one immediately. However, after the initial rush, demand could drop quite dramatically, since a Ranger Wildtrak – equipped with the same engine (and a Raptor kit, if you really want it) – at nearly R100 000 less, makes much more sense…
Isuzu AT35, Hilux GR Sport, Ranger Raptor - Hyped-up special bakkies: Do they live up to it in SA? | Life
Expectations. Normally it is a good thing. But it can also be counter-productive, especially when the final product does not live up to the initial hype created around it.
www.wheels24.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
WATCH: Ford Ranger Raptor vs Richard Hammond’s midlife crisis
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor the ultimate cure for a midlife crisis? Richard Hammond, of Top Gear and Grand Tour fame, seeks to find out in his latest tongue-in-cheek video, posted on YouTube by his affiliate website DriveTribe.
Given that the video was sponsored by Ford, it is not to be mistaken for an objective review (if you want that, then click here for our Raptor road test), but you will get to see Hammond poke some fun at his phone-zombified teenage daughters, before using the Raptor’s technology to enact the ultimate revenge on them.
But that doesn't happen before a really extended trip to the shopping mall, where the ultra-wide Ranger Raptor actually managed to fit between the lines of a British parking bay... or did it? Look at the parking bay to the right for your answer.
Hold on to your organic smoothies and enjoy the ride...
www.iol.co.za
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor the ultimate cure for a midlife crisis? Richard Hammond, of Top Gear and Grand Tour fame, seeks to find out in his latest tongue-in-cheek video, posted on YouTube by his affiliate website DriveTribe.
Given that the video was sponsored by Ford, it is not to be mistaken for an objective review (if you want that, then click here for our Raptor road test), but you will get to see Hammond poke some fun at his phone-zombified teenage daughters, before using the Raptor’s technology to enact the ultimate revenge on them.
But that doesn't happen before a really extended trip to the shopping mall, where the ultra-wide Ranger Raptor actually managed to fit between the lines of a British parking bay... or did it? Look at the parking bay to the right for your answer.
Hold on to your organic smoothies and enjoy the ride...
WATCH: Ford Ranger Raptor vs Richard Hammond’s midlife crisis
Is the Raptor the ultimate cure for a midlife crisis? Richard Hammond seeks to find out in his latest tongue-in-cheek video.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford Ranger Raptor vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport vs Isuzu D-Max Arctic AT35 - Car Choice
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Richard Hammond's date night takes a turn for the worse - Drivetribe
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MotorMatters review
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MotorMatters off-road fun
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs Suzuki Jimny 2019 off-road review - CarsGuide
FiestaST
Honorary Master
REVIEW | Is the Ford Ranger Raptor justifiable at R800 000?
In summary
The one question that always came up was: ‘How much does it cost?’ Followed almost immediately by: ‘Is the price justifiable?’ The Ranger Raptor retails for R803 300, and justifying it will depend on your personal preference.
See, if you’re a Ford Ranger fan and you’re not too concerned with over-the-top looks and garnering a lot of attention, then a WildTrak would suit you just fine. Coming in R111 100 more affordable than the Raptor, you’d be saving some cash and will be able to enjoy most of the benefits (engine, gearbox, good ride quality, space) as the Raptor.
The Raptor is a visually appealing proposition. It was designed with the intent of being the best Ranger on-sale and there is nothing about it to suggest otherwise.
It’s a perfect fit for those who want a bit of attention, for those who are not afraid to tackle that dirt road and conquering that off-road course in the quickest possible time. The Ford Ranger Raptor is the epitome of the finest bakkie possible, and the lucky few who’ll purchase them will not regret it for a single moment.
m.wheels24.co.za
In summary
The one question that always came up was: ‘How much does it cost?’ Followed almost immediately by: ‘Is the price justifiable?’ The Ranger Raptor retails for R803 300, and justifying it will depend on your personal preference.
See, if you’re a Ford Ranger fan and you’re not too concerned with over-the-top looks and garnering a lot of attention, then a WildTrak would suit you just fine. Coming in R111 100 more affordable than the Raptor, you’d be saving some cash and will be able to enjoy most of the benefits (engine, gearbox, good ride quality, space) as the Raptor.
The Raptor is a visually appealing proposition. It was designed with the intent of being the best Ranger on-sale and there is nothing about it to suggest otherwise.
It’s a perfect fit for those who want a bit of attention, for those who are not afraid to tackle that dirt road and conquering that off-road course in the quickest possible time. The Ford Ranger Raptor is the epitome of the finest bakkie possible, and the lucky few who’ll purchase them will not regret it for a single moment.
REVIEW | Is the Ford Ranger Raptor justifiable at R800 000? | Life
Wheels24 correspondent Charlen Raymond seeks to justify the Ford Ranger Raptor's position in the market.
m.wheels24.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford F150 Raptor v Ranger Raptor v Mercedes X-Class v VW Amarok drag race - Carwow
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford F150 Raptor V6 Turbo vs F150 Raptor V8 SVT vs Ranger Raptor Diesel drag race - Carwow
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarGurus UK review
