Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 Philippines Review: Trigger Warning

The Ford Ranger Raptor has created quite a stir in the local car scene when it was first unveiled late in 2018. As early run-outs because of increased demand has shown that Filipinos want Ford’s performance truck, and want it bad.

Ford has is trying to keep up with the amazing demand for the Ford Ranger Raptor

Due to the implementation of the TRAIN law, Ford was able to sell the truck at a relatively affordable price, it created quite a ruckus as supply was not able to keep up with the demand. Will the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor be able to maintain its level of feverish popularity now it has been in the market this long? Keep reading this Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 Philippines review provided by Philkotse.com for better looks at this unique car. 

Make no bones about it. The first thing you might think when looking at the car is "wow, it is HUGE". The exterior of the current Ford Ranger Raptor takes every design aspect if the current generation T6 model and cranks the amp up to 11.

It has extended side body panels giving it a bulky masculine appeal unlike any other truck in the market today. While its competitors try their darndest to keep up with accessories, trims and more, the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor just is.

The blacked-out front grill with the word Ford emblazoned on it is flanked by the same Ranger Headlamps with Full LED Daylight running lamps and projector HID Headlights. You can also find an aluminum skid plate under the chin to protect the vehicle’s underside.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is so much more than accessories tacked to a regular Ranger

Wrapped around the body of the already extended panels are matte plastic fender liners seamlessly blending into the bodywork, even the side step boards look like it was taken out of a military tank, that thing isn’t going anywhere. Thanks to the Fox Shocks Suspension you get 280 mm ground clearance and an effective wading depth of 850 mm. Did I mention that this is a huge truck?

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Inasmuch as we can talk for days about the external design, the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor interior isn’t that much different from the rest of the Ranger line-up. Nothing bad at all with that, you get extremely high levels of fit and finish. Leather Seats with blue stitching and suede inserts as well as the Raptor logo stitched right on them dominate your line of sight as you enter.

The Sporty motif carries on in the gauges, black soft-touch panels anda steering wheel seemingly lifted off of more expensive models. Space is adequate but this is a truck after all so don’t expect MPV levels of comfort.

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Perforated leather upholstery on bolstered seats with Blue accent stitching is a fire

Ford’s Sync 3 system makes a welcome appearance controlling the infotainment system with 6 speakers Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Charging points, with a 230-volt socket to boot, keeps your gadgets at full charge to give you more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, as the Ford Ranger Raptor wants you to.

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Even if that Ford Ranger Raptor engine has that heightened suspension one might expect this to have a billowy boat ride of driving experience, one can’t be more mistaken. The Shox was meant to handle the intense torture of Baha desert races so it laughs at some few road imperfections even those as severe as the Philippines.

Now just because this is a 2-liter diesel 4 cylinder engine, that doesn’t mean it’s economical. I’ve noticed that a lot of people get surprised when they net 5-6 km/l in heavy traffic but they forget that the Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 does not compromise. It was not meant to be a fuel miser. This thing is meant to run and run hard it does.

The 2-liter Bi-Turbo Direct Injection Diesel is the most powerful in its class

Safety Features abound in the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor such as 6 airbags, hill start assist and traction control, but here’s the rub. The advanced safety features standard on its Ford Wildtrak Stablemate such as lane keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and assistive parking are nowhere to be found.

My theory is that this might be a marketing strategy to differentiate the Raptor from the Wildtrak or maybe this is omitted to keep the price down, but whatever the reason is it doesn’t seem to faze the demand for the truck.

Suspension and Engine upgrades enable the Ford Ranger Raptor to make short work of rocky terrain

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Q: How much does it cost to own a Ford Ranger Raptor in the Philippines?

The Raptor can be had at P1,998,000.

Q: How many color options does the Raptor have to choose from?

You can choose a Ranger Raptor in the following color options: Arctic White, Conquer Gray, Blue Lightning, Absolute Black and True Red.

Q: What is the water-wading capacity and ground clearance of the Toyota Hilux?

The car gets 280 mm ground clearance and an effective wading depth of 850 mm.

Q: What are the segment rivals of the Ford Ranger Raptor?

The Raptor goes head-to-head with the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada and Chevrolet Colorado in the Philippines.

For 2020 the Ford Ranger Raptor will not benefit from any substantial changes, and why would they? As being pictured in this Ford Ranger Raptor review Philippines, it experienced a wave of frenzy during its launch that lasts until this day.

The number of Ford Ranger Raptors on the streets is a testament to Ford’s ingenious marketing and delivery of an outstanding product. The pickup truck wars just got handed its heaviest gauntlet of them all, and it comes from the company that identifies itself with the truck. Hail to the Kind indeed.

The truck we've always wanted in the metal

I’m sure you are having a hard time looking for a 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor, Ford is backfilling orders as we speak. Why not check our pick-up trucks listings at Philkotse.com to find possible alternatives to the King Sized Truck? We’ve got a wide array of cars for every need and budget. Also, watch this space and leave a comment on how you feel about the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor.