The Ford Ranger Raptor Thread

How Many Raptors have been Sold in SA?

The Ford Ranger Raptor has a cult status among the bakkie community, but how many have actually been sold in SA so far?

The second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has been on sale since March 2023 and it has proven a hit, both on social media and in the sales charts. From launch up until the end of June 2023, 1 973 Raptors have found homes in South Africa.

What’s not to like? Just look at it, with the massive grille, oversized arches hiding large and all-terrain wheels and let’s not forget that specially-tuned Fox offroad suspension. Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo petrol V6 engine which has a whopping 292 kW and 583 Nm of torque, all of which is directed to the permanent 4-wheel-drive system via a specifically calibrated 10-speed automatic transmission.

As a reminder, it was only the first-gen diesel-powered Raptor that was manufactured in South Africa, at Ford’s facility in Silverton, Pretoria. These new petrol-powered Raptors are fully imported, from Ford’s factory in Thailand.

 
5 Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA

Like your bakkies with an extra dose of brawn? Let’s take a look at the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently available in the South African market…

Double-cab bakkie buyers in South Africa are spoilt for choice, and if power and torque figures get you revved up and excited, this bakkie list is for you. Here are the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently on offer in South Africa…

Pricing is accurate as of July 2023.

Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA

1. Ford Ranger Raptor

2. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon

3=. Ford Ranger Wildtrak

3=. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6

5. Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 Legend

 
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