FiestaST
Honorary Master
Next Gen Ranger Raptor: What You Need To Know
-
Join the MyBroadband community
South Africa’s biggest forum. Discuss, discover, and connect with thousands of members.
-
Question of the Day: Google Maps vs Waze vs Apple Maps vs physical paper maps?
The Ford Ranger Raptor Thread
- Thread starter FiestaST
- Start date
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Fast Lane Truck first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
FiestaST
Honorary Master
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor Revealed And It's Coming To America
You can expect a similar power plant to the Bronco Raptor when the truck hits our shores in 2023
The Ford Ranger Raptor is here… almost! The company has revealed all the delicious specs early this morning, for the new truck that is debuting for the global market soon. Until now, The Blue Oval was staying mum on whether or not us Americans would be getting the Ranger Raptor.
Well, if Ford CEO Jim Farley is to be a trusted source, we are certainly in luck.
That’s right folks, she’s coming next year. Exact specs for our truck have not been announced yet, but a Ford rep told us they would be coming “early next year.”
In the meantime we can speculate as to what is coming our way. The Australian Ranger Raptor is powered by a twin-turbo 3-liter V6 that is pumping out 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Power gets to the ground through a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s a similar setup to what is found in the Bronco Raptor.
https://jalopnik.com/2023-ford-ranger-raptor-revealed-and-its-coming-to-amer-1848575080
You can expect a similar power plant to the Bronco Raptor when the truck hits our shores in 2023
The Ford Ranger Raptor is here… almost! The company has revealed all the delicious specs early this morning, for the new truck that is debuting for the global market soon. Until now, The Blue Oval was staying mum on whether or not us Americans would be getting the Ranger Raptor.
Well, if Ford CEO Jim Farley is to be a trusted source, we are certainly in luck.
That’s right folks, she’s coming next year. Exact specs for our truck have not been announced yet, but a Ford rep told us they would be coming “early next year.”
In the meantime we can speculate as to what is coming our way. The Australian Ranger Raptor is powered by a twin-turbo 3-liter V6 that is pumping out 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Power gets to the ground through a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s a similar setup to what is found in the Bronco Raptor.
https://jalopnik.com/2023-ford-ranger-raptor-revealed-and-its-coming-to-amer-1848575080
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Ford Ranger Raptor Reveals A Sneak Peek At The New Volkswagen Amarok
The shared platforms between the Ranger and Amarok could point to a tougher midsize truck from VW
The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is almost here, and it’s looking a lot like the Ranger’s stablemate, the Ford Everest. There’s another new model that’ll possibly share the Ranger’s appearance and platform. Not the Ford Maverick, but the new Volkswagen Amarok. VW is keeping a lid on the upcoming Amarok’s specs but has revealed early impressions of its midsize truck.
With this next generation, the Amarok will be a joint Ford and VW venture. We can now compare the early designs of the Amarok to those of the Ranger Raptor to get a sneak peek at the final design of the upcoming truck:
I’ll admit I was skeptical of the Ford and VW pairing, because I was afraid it would change the Amarok into something unrecognizable. The design that VW has teased is a big departure from the clean lines and simple bodywork of the previous truck. The new Amarok is bigger than before at about 5.35 meters, which is the same length as the current Ranger. Unless the new Ranger grew significantly, the two trucks are probably close in size.
jalopnik.com
The shared platforms between the Ranger and Amarok could point to a tougher midsize truck from VW
The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is almost here, and it’s looking a lot like the Ranger’s stablemate, the Ford Everest. There’s another new model that’ll possibly share the Ranger’s appearance and platform. Not the Ford Maverick, but the new Volkswagen Amarok. VW is keeping a lid on the upcoming Amarok’s specs but has revealed early impressions of its midsize truck.
With this next generation, the Amarok will be a joint Ford and VW venture. We can now compare the early designs of the Amarok to those of the Ranger Raptor to get a sneak peek at the final design of the upcoming truck:
I’ll admit I was skeptical of the Ford and VW pairing, because I was afraid it would change the Amarok into something unrecognizable. The design that VW has teased is a big departure from the clean lines and simple bodywork of the previous truck. The new Amarok is bigger than before at about 5.35 meters, which is the same length as the current Ranger. Unless the new Ranger grew significantly, the two trucks are probably close in size.
The Ford Ranger Raptor Reveals A Sneak Peek At The New Volkswagen Amarok - Jalopnik
The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is almost here, and it’s looking a lot like the Ranger’s stablemate, the Ford Everest. There’s another new model that’ll possibly share the Ranger’s appearance and platform. Not the Ford Maverick, but the new Volkswagen Amarok. VW is keeping a lid on the upcoming...
jalopnik.com
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Flying freestyle in Lesotho: We tackled near impossible trails in a Ford Ranger Raptor SE
Talk, as they say, is cheap but money buys the whiskey. Which is exactly what Ford did when they put together an adventure into Lesotho with their Ranger Raptor that would cover some very treacherous and difficult terrain.
Manufacturers often trumpet their 4x4 ability, but on a track under controlled conditions with instructors to hold your hand around every corner and obstacle is very different to going “freestyle” over a level five route.
And no, this would not be Sani Pass, I’ve driven that many times and apart from the final bend towards the lodge it’s really not that difficult.
Leaving the Silverton plant early, six Raptors including my driving partner and I in our long term SE crossed the border at Caledonspoort, drove towards Katze Dam and then headed off to Semonkong via a “road” used by Basotho ponies and donkeys.
We have driven the Ford Ranger Raptor at speed on tar and dirt roads where its prowess with its specially designed Fox suspension, chassis and 35-inch tyres have proved it to be in a class of its own, but now we would be doing low range 4x4 with diff locks engaged in clay mud and over boulders and mountains.
www.iol.co.za
Talk, as they say, is cheap but money buys the whiskey. Which is exactly what Ford did when they put together an adventure into Lesotho with their Ranger Raptor that would cover some very treacherous and difficult terrain.
Manufacturers often trumpet their 4x4 ability, but on a track under controlled conditions with instructors to hold your hand around every corner and obstacle is very different to going “freestyle” over a level five route.
And no, this would not be Sani Pass, I’ve driven that many times and apart from the final bend towards the lodge it’s really not that difficult.
Leaving the Silverton plant early, six Raptors including my driving partner and I in our long term SE crossed the border at Caledonspoort, drove towards Katze Dam and then headed off to Semonkong via a “road” used by Basotho ponies and donkeys.
We have driven the Ford Ranger Raptor at speed on tar and dirt roads where its prowess with its specially designed Fox suspension, chassis and 35-inch tyres have proved it to be in a class of its own, but now we would be doing low range 4x4 with diff locks engaged in clay mud and over boulders and mountains.
Flying freestyle in Lesotho: We tackled near impossible trails in a Ford Ranger Raptor SE
With diff locks engaged all the time, large boulders and loose rocks trying to trip us up as we inched forward, this 4x4 trip was no walk in the park. But the views were to die for.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FLEET UPDATE: Packed with tech and features the Ford Ranger Raptor SE is uber cool
www.iol.co.za
FLEET UPDATE: Packed with tech and features the Ford Ranger Raptor SE is uber cool
2021 was a good year for Ford - well for me anyway - I had the opportunity to test drive not one, but three vehicles in the Ford stable, and it has been pure driving pleasure.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
carsales.com.au review of the 2022 Ranger Raptor X
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarExpert first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor V6
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Why the Ford Ranger Raptor is one of the best luxury cars you can buy
What’s more, I’m a first-time father and when I had the Raptor in my possession it was my job to drop our daughter off at school. She's only four months old and is, as one would expect, my everything. Due to the Raptor’s ability to remove all the external elements that would normally stress me out when driving with the little one and the fact that it comes standard with ISOFIX, makes the school run effortless.
Now, I didn’t set out looking for this angle to the story, instead I just drove the Raptor every day and very quickly picked up on all the elements. I noticed how other road users gave me space, how safe I felt driving in rain and on poor roads, many a time together. I would arrive at my destination in a calm state of mind, relaxed and at ease with the world, and that is what I expect from a luxury vehicle.
While a Rolls-Royce and Bentley do offer impeccable levels of luxury I doubt piloting either one, daily, on our roads with our rod users will de-stress you as much as a vehicle like the Ford Ranger Raptor will.
www.iol.co.za
What’s more, I’m a first-time father and when I had the Raptor in my possession it was my job to drop our daughter off at school. She's only four months old and is, as one would expect, my everything. Due to the Raptor’s ability to remove all the external elements that would normally stress me out when driving with the little one and the fact that it comes standard with ISOFIX, makes the school run effortless.
Now, I didn’t set out looking for this angle to the story, instead I just drove the Raptor every day and very quickly picked up on all the elements. I noticed how other road users gave me space, how safe I felt driving in rain and on poor roads, many a time together. I would arrive at my destination in a calm state of mind, relaxed and at ease with the world, and that is what I expect from a luxury vehicle.
While a Rolls-Royce and Bentley do offer impeccable levels of luxury I doubt piloting either one, daily, on our roads with our rod users will de-stress you as much as a vehicle like the Ford Ranger Raptor will.
Why the Ford Ranger Raptor is one of the best luxury cars you can buy
When we think of luxury cars we tend to think of brands such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes and the like. We don’t think of Ford and its Ranger Raptor. Bear with us here..
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Into the details – Ford Ranger Raptor 2,0L BiT 10AT 4×4
www.carmag.co.za
Into the details - Ford Ranger Raptor 2,0L BiT 10AT 4×4
South Africa’s locally built and premier performance bakkie has its highly anticipated replacement on the way but that doesn’t mean the outgoing model is any less capable than it was before. Here are some of the standout features of the Ford Ranger Raptor that make it such an appealing lifestyle...
www.carmag.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
REVIEW | Ford's Ranger Raptor SE excels in many areas, but it begs for more power
• After six months, the Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition sees its time with the Wheels24 test team come to an end.
• The bakkie saw plenty of adventures, but gave good insights into the ownership experience.
• Ford's all-new Ranger will arrive in South Africa later this year.
In summary
The Ford Ranger SE is a bakkie worthy of plenty of praise. It does everything differently and runs with confidence very few bakkies can match. And rightly so, it's been headlining the current Ranger line-up as one of the best bakkies in South Africa. Is it without fault? Definitely not, but these are in the minority and the positives more than make up for any shortcomings.
Ford's bi-turbo engine does an adequate job in the other vehicles in the Blue Oval's local portfolio, but one can't help but feel that the Raptor is left wanting for more… power. What the engine offers is good on paper, but a Raptor needs more. More of everything. Luckily, Ford will be addressing the power issue with the new Ranger Raptor in the form of a 292kW 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in the near future.
The Ford Raptor SE retails for R979 650 and comes standard with a four-year or 120 000km warranty. A six-year or 90 000km service plan is optionally available.
www.news24.com
• After six months, the Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition sees its time with the Wheels24 test team come to an end.
• The bakkie saw plenty of adventures, but gave good insights into the ownership experience.
• Ford's all-new Ranger will arrive in South Africa later this year.
In summary
The Ford Ranger SE is a bakkie worthy of plenty of praise. It does everything differently and runs with confidence very few bakkies can match. And rightly so, it's been headlining the current Ranger line-up as one of the best bakkies in South Africa. Is it without fault? Definitely not, but these are in the minority and the positives more than make up for any shortcomings.
Ford's bi-turbo engine does an adequate job in the other vehicles in the Blue Oval's local portfolio, but one can't help but feel that the Raptor is left wanting for more… power. What the engine offers is good on paper, but a Raptor needs more. More of everything. Luckily, Ford will be addressing the power issue with the new Ranger Raptor in the form of a 292kW 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in the near future.
The Ford Raptor SE retails for R979 650 and comes standard with a four-year or 120 000km warranty. A six-year or 90 000km service plan is optionally available.
REVIEW | Ford's Ranger Raptor SE excels in many areas, but it begs for more power | Life
After an ownership-experience lasting several months, our long-term Ford Ranger Raptor SE departs having left an unshakeable impression, writes Charlen Raymond.
www.news24.com