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The Ford Ranger Raptor Thread
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2025 Ford Ranger Raptor North Edition is ready to sleigh
One-off ute is the fastest Raptor yet and has been built for a very important customer
The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor North Edition has been teased for the first time, giving us our first glimpse of the world’s first ute that is capable of flight, and travelling at up to 99 per cent of the speed of light in the process.
Set to be revealed just in time for Christmas, the Ranger Raptor North Edition has been developed as part of a collaboration between Ford Design Australia and the one-man global logistics and international delivery superstar Kris Kringle.
Led by Ford Australia designer Kirby Masterman, the one-off ute took 10-weeks to develop with input from the Blue Oval’s Experimental Laboratory Foundation (ELF) and engineers from the brand’s top-secret R&D hub at the North Pole.
Built to be Kringle’s everyday sleigh, the Raptor North Edition needed to be capable of sustained flight, not the just short bursts of airborne travel the current 292kW twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 is capable of.
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One-off ute is the fastest Raptor yet and has been built for a very important customer
The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor North Edition has been teased for the first time, giving us our first glimpse of the world’s first ute that is capable of flight, and travelling at up to 99 per cent of the speed of light in the process.
Set to be revealed just in time for Christmas, the Ranger Raptor North Edition has been developed as part of a collaboration between Ford Design Australia and the one-man global logistics and international delivery superstar Kris Kringle.
Led by Ford Australia designer Kirby Masterman, the one-off ute took 10-weeks to develop with input from the Blue Oval’s Experimental Laboratory Foundation (ELF) and engineers from the brand’s top-secret R&D hub at the North Pole.
Built to be Kringle’s everyday sleigh, the Raptor North Edition needed to be capable of sustained flight, not the just short bursts of airborne travel the current 292kW twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 is capable of.
2025 Ford Ranger Raptor North Edition is ready to sleigh - carsales.com.au
One-off ute is the fastest Raptor yet and has been built for a very important customer
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Unfortunately being the number one hijacked / stolen car in South Africa makes it a serious risk, plus double monthly premiums and two tracking devices and being a rip off etc.
Maybe do an article on the rip off we are all paying here.
Ford Ranger Raptor made in South Africa, exported to Thailand :
1) R650,000 = 2.0 engine <--- not sold in South Africa
2) R850,000 = V6 engine <--- R1,300,000 in South Africa!!!
Maybe do an article on the rip off we are all paying here.
Ford Ranger Raptor made in South Africa, exported to Thailand :
1) R650,000 = 2.0 engine <--- not sold in South Africa
2) R850,000 = V6 engine <--- R1,300,000 in South Africa!!!
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The New 2025 Ram RHO Drag Races ALL Ford Raptor Trucks! - The Fast Lane Truck
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Ultimate Raptor Challenge: F-150 R vs Ranger vs Bronco Raptor!
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Ford Ranger Raptor vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport vs Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster - Cars.co.za
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How Ford's racing success shapes the Ranger Raptor bakkie
You may have noticed that Ford is back in almost all forms of motorsport in an aggressive way and it’s more than just having a presence.
They're involved in both track and off-road racing ranging from Nascar, Mustang Challenge, Mustang Cup, Le Mans, WRC, Formula 1 from next year, and also in the Dakar rally.
For us as South Africans, we have a special affinity with the Dakar and using the data collected from the locally built Neil Woolridge Ranger T1+ in the 2024 event, Ford Performance built the Raptor T1+ to take part in the world’s most gruelling off-road race this year, where they finished third and fifth.
Why do we race, asked Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and Special Vehicle Programmes Manager at a Raptor drive event in Dubai.
As part of a Ford International Markets Group (IMG) gathering we got to drive the F150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor over various terrains.
You may have noticed that Ford is back in almost all forms of motorsport in an aggressive way and it’s more than just having a presence.
They're involved in both track and off-road racing ranging from Nascar, Mustang Challenge, Mustang Cup, Le Mans, WRC, Formula 1 from next year, and also in the Dakar rally.
For us as South Africans, we have a special affinity with the Dakar and using the data collected from the locally built Neil Woolridge Ranger T1+ in the 2024 event, Ford Performance built the Raptor T1+ to take part in the world’s most gruelling off-road race this year, where they finished third and fifth.
Why do we race, asked Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and Special Vehicle Programmes Manager at a Raptor drive event in Dubai.
As part of a Ford International Markets Group (IMG) gathering we got to drive the F150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor over various terrains.
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Ranger Raptor vs F-150 Raptor vs Bronco Raptor: Which is the best Ford off-road? - CarExpert
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The Right Car? review of the 2025 Ranger Raptor
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From SA to Dubai: disintegrating tar, soft sand, rookie mistakes and yet Ford Ranger Raptor still performs
It’s only anecdotal, but I know someone that does a lot of work with farmers.
He says that quite a few of them own the Raptor as their daily drives.
Both tar and gravel roads are disintegrating at an alarming rate and when they need to get around the farm, sometimes more than a few 100 kilometres a day, it needs to be done quickly and safely.
And there’s not much to beat the Ford Ranger Raptor in that regard.
It’s only anecdotal, but I know someone that does a lot of work with farmers.
He says that quite a few of them own the Raptor as their daily drives.
Both tar and gravel roads are disintegrating at an alarming rate and when they need to get around the farm, sometimes more than a few 100 kilometres a day, it needs to be done quickly and safely.
And there’s not much to beat the Ford Ranger Raptor in that regard.
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7 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 March 2025.
Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA
1. BYD Shark 6 – 321 kW
2. Ford Ranger Raptor – 292 kW
3. GWM P500 2.0T HEV double cab Ultra Luxury 4×4 – 255 kW
4. Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster – 210 kW
5. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon – 209 kW
6. Ford Ranger Platinum and Wildtrak – 184 kW
7. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 184 kW
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 March 2025.
Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA
1. BYD Shark 6 – 321 kW
2. Ford Ranger Raptor – 292 kW
3. GWM P500 2.0T HEV double cab Ultra Luxury 4×4 – 255 kW
4. Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster – 210 kW
5. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon – 209 kW
6. Ford Ranger Platinum and Wildtrak – 184 kW
7. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 184 kW
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BYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger Raptor: What should you buy?
The BYD Shark 6 is the 1st Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) double-cab bakkie in South Africa. Is the Shark 6, which has a price tag of under R1 million, a better buying proposition than the formidable (and more expensive) Ford Ranger Raptor? We compare their specs.
There’s been a lot of buzz about the new BYD Shark 6. Not only is it the 1st plug-in hybrid (PHEV) double-cab to go on sale in South Africa – it’s the most powerful bakkie variant available in our new-vehicle market, a bragging right previously held by the Ford Ranger Raptor.
Summary
The BYD Shark 6 is longer than the Ranger Raptor, but the Ford has a longer wheelbase and stands 57 mm wider. In addition, the Ranger Raptor also has a higher ground clearance. And if you intend to do deep water crossings, the Ranger Raptor also has a more generous wading depth at 850 mm.
From an off-roading perspective, the Shark 6 foregoes traditional off-roading hardware such as low range and differential locks and instead uses electronic trickery (let alone electric motors) to achieve the necessary traction with 4 main drive modes available to suit various terrain. Note that we have yet to test the Shark 6’s off-road capability on local soil, therefore, we have to reserve judgment for now.
The Ford Ranger Raptor, however, has proven itself to be exceedingly capable in the toughest of terrains and is equipped with an uprated Fox suspension with 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers that allow for high-speed off-road driving in combination with unique drive modes… Up to 7 of those modes are available, including Baja and a useful off-roading feature known as Trail Control.
On paper, the Ford Ranger Raptor appears to be better equipped to tackle a wider variety of off-road situations, whereas the Shark 6 is perhaps not as “hardcore”, but more of an on-road-focused product with a degree of off-road capability.
The BYD Shark 6 is the 1st Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) double-cab bakkie in South Africa. Is the Shark 6, which has a price tag of under R1 million, a better buying proposition than the formidable (and more expensive) Ford Ranger Raptor? We compare their specs.
There’s been a lot of buzz about the new BYD Shark 6. Not only is it the 1st plug-in hybrid (PHEV) double-cab to go on sale in South Africa – it’s the most powerful bakkie variant available in our new-vehicle market, a bragging right previously held by the Ford Ranger Raptor.
Summary
The BYD Shark 6 is longer than the Ranger Raptor, but the Ford has a longer wheelbase and stands 57 mm wider. In addition, the Ranger Raptor also has a higher ground clearance. And if you intend to do deep water crossings, the Ranger Raptor also has a more generous wading depth at 850 mm.
From an off-roading perspective, the Shark 6 foregoes traditional off-roading hardware such as low range and differential locks and instead uses electronic trickery (let alone electric motors) to achieve the necessary traction with 4 main drive modes available to suit various terrain. Note that we have yet to test the Shark 6’s off-road capability on local soil, therefore, we have to reserve judgment for now.
The Ford Ranger Raptor, however, has proven itself to be exceedingly capable in the toughest of terrains and is equipped with an uprated Fox suspension with 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers that allow for high-speed off-road driving in combination with unique drive modes… Up to 7 of those modes are available, including Baja and a useful off-roading feature known as Trail Control.
On paper, the Ford Ranger Raptor appears to be better equipped to tackle a wider variety of off-road situations, whereas the Shark 6 is perhaps not as “hardcore”, but more of an on-road-focused product with a degree of off-road capability.
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Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Ariel Nomad 2 vs Ford Ranger Raptor | Mega off-road rally test - CAR Magazine(UK)
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Ford Ranger Raptor (2019-2022) Buyer’s Guide
The original (T6-series) Ford Ranger Raptor was unparalleled when it came to high-speed off-road ability, though it caught some flak for its engine. So, does a used version of this “high-performance” pick-up make sense?
When the wraps finally came off the Ford Ranger Raptor in early 2018, the automotive world’s collective jaw dropped – but perhaps not (only) for the reason you might think.
Though the apex version of the T6-series Ford Ranger was certainly an imposing bakkie and its suspension a decidedly impressive feat of engineering, it was the Blue Oval brand’s choice of a 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that ultimately hogged the headlines.
The original (T6-series) Ford Ranger Raptor was unparalleled when it came to high-speed off-road ability, though it caught some flak for its engine. So, does a used version of this “high-performance” pick-up make sense?
When the wraps finally came off the Ford Ranger Raptor in early 2018, the automotive world’s collective jaw dropped – but perhaps not (only) for the reason you might think.
Though the apex version of the T6-series Ford Ranger was certainly an imposing bakkie and its suspension a decidedly impressive feat of engineering, it was the Blue Oval brand’s choice of a 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that ultimately hogged the headlines.