The Ford Ranger Raptor Thread

FiestaST said:
Desert dash brings out the best in the new Ford Ranger Raptor

At R1 094 900 it’s a one-of-a-kind bakkie that will have petrol heads and 4x4 enthusiasts reaching for their cheque books to literally kick sand in the face of the opposition.

It was now time to take the Namibian dirt roads back home, but that’s a story for another instalment.

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Ford’s new Dune Decimator! Ranger Raptor launch review

Summary

On that final morning, before we cleared out from the remote camp, a statement that was made during the presentation on the first evening dawned on me. In its inaugural Baja 1000 towards the end of 2022, a race-prepped but stock and street-legal Ranger Raptor was entered into the stock vehicle class. It was the only entrant and upon crossing the line, placed first, coincidentally finished hours ahead of rival manufacturers competing in higher classes.

Similar to the competition Baja 1000 bakkie, a Ranger Raptor on the showroom floor has no competition, at least not in South Africa. No other bakkie manufacturer has deemed it logical to build a rally car for the road and because of that, Ford will monopolize the segment and reap the rewards from a gamble because their latest off-road flagship is a force to be reckoned with and a true decimator of dunes!

Ford Ranger Raptor Fast Facts

Engine: front-mounted, twin-turbocharged, 3,0-litre, V6 petrol

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Power: 292 kW

Torque: 583 N.m

Driven wheels: Selectable Four-wheel drive

Wading depth: 850 mm

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Ford’s new Dune Decimator! Ranger Raptor launch review

From the neverending dunes of Namibia to the rutted roads of South Africa, find out how the new Ford Ranger Raptor fared during its launch.
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Ford Ranger Raptor (2023) Launch Review

Our intrepid adventure journalist, Gero Lilleike, travelled to the Namib Desert to drive the new Ford Ranger Raptor! Is this the most capable new 4×4 vehicle money can buy?

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is one of the most highly anticipated new vehicle introductions of 2023. Not only does the potent 3.0-litre, twin-turbo petrol V6-powered Raptor top Ford’s new Ranger line-up – it’s also the most powerful double-cab bakkie you can buy in the South African new-vehicle market.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) wanted to showcase the new Ranger Raptor’s talents on a grand scale and chose the Namib Desert in Namibia as a fitting location to host international and local media for a 4×4 off-road experience like no other.

Is the new Ranger Raptor just another “Ford sticker job” or is there serious performance on offer here?

Final thoughts

There’s no doubt about it – the Ford Ranger Raptor is a phenomenal high-speed off-road machine with a breadth of 4×4 ability that no other bakkie (available in SA’s new-vehicle market) can match. Early on in our test drive, we named the Raptor we were driving the “Dune Destroyer”; it was – and remains – apt.

Considering the staggering performance that this vehicle offers, the starting price of R1 094 900 is relatively (again, relatively) reasonable. Bear in mind, however, that a service- or maintenance plan is an extra cost option… According to a local Ford dealer, a 4-year/60 000 km service plan costs R9 283.95, while the 6-year/90 000 km and 8-year/135 000 km ones cost R18 740.40 and R34 060.70 respectively.

We guess you could kind of compare the new (now Thai-made) Ranger Raptor with the Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon double cab (R1.3 million), but with all respect to the, um, cumbersome American offering, this particular Ford product will only truly have competition when Toyota, Isuzu or GWM decides to build a rival out of their Hilux, D-Max or P-Series. As things stand, however, the Ranger Raptor is peerless.

How much does the new Ford Ranger Raptor Cost in South Africa?

Ford Ranger Raptor R1 094 900

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is sold with a 4-year/120 000 km warranty.

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Ford Ranger Raptor: Why it stands alone among SA's bakkies

Our adventure journalist, Gero Lilleike travelled to the Namib Desert to drive the new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6-engined Ford Ranger Raptor!
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FiestaST said:
Million rand bakkies: Ford Ranger Raptor VS VW Amarok Aventura

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Million rand bakkies: Ford Ranger Raptor VS VW Amarok Aventura

Multiple bakkies have officially started breaching the seven-figure price point. We compare the Ford Ranger Raptor and VW Amarok Aventura.
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Didn't read the article but there is no way you can actually compare the 2. Having owned a V6 Amarok that was absolutely awesome I am sure the new one will be just as nice. Just not in the same league as the Raptor.

The motor and suspension in the raptor kick everything else out of the park. They should be comparing the VW models to the Wildtrack etc. normal bakkies.
 
Saw a new plateless Code Orange Ranger Raptor by Century City side, damn that thing has so much presence!

Not able to grab a pic unfortunately.
 
W@P said:
Didn't read the article but there is no way you can actually compare the 2. Having owned a V6 Amarok that was absolutely awesome I am sure the new one will be just as nice. Just not in the same league as the Raptor.

The motor and suspension in the raptor kick everything else out of the park. They should be comparing the VW models to the Wildtrack etc. normal bakkies.
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Correct, it a stupid article. All these portals & sites do them for clicks.
 
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