Ford celebrates Pride with Very Gay Ranger Raptor 

Updated Jun 22, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

This one-off Raptor looks fabulous. 

On this year’s Gay Pride Month, Ford decided to roll out the “Very Gay Raptor”. And like the one that was presented last year, this one also comes in the colors of the Pride flag combined with glittery gold.  

Ford’s Very Gay Raptor Redefines ‘Tough’ for a New Generation

Of note, the 2022 Very Gay Raptor is based on the next-generation model that debuted a year ago. And as to why it was built in the first place, it stems from the original Ford of Germany project that itself was born via a homophobic Facebook post about Ford’s Performance Blue Color. 

The Very Gay Raptor is then scheduled to make an appearance at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. During the said event, it will perform a run on the off-road portion of the Goodwood grounds.  

A picture of the Very Gay Raptor

The 2022 "Very Gay Raptor"

But besides that, the colorful Raptor one-off version will also be a part of Ford’s “Tough Talks” wherein former rugby player Gareth Thomas will be conversing with a number of guests about the trials and tribulations of the LGBTQ+ and its members. And of course, this will be performed while the host and guest are sitting on the Very Gay Raptor’s bed. 

For those unaware, the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor is yet to be released in the Philippine market. For the Thai version though, it uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of making up to 392 horsepower and 583 Nm of torque.  

The one that will perform the run in Goodwood though, is likely the European-spec version, which also uses a V6 albeit with a different engine tune. At maximum, it can make up to 284 horsepower and 491 Nm of torque.  

The standard Ranger Raptor together with the Very Gay Raptor

The standard Ranger Raptor together with the Very Gay Raptor

Like the previous version, it uses Ford’s 10-speed automatic gearbox, and its Fox dampers have also received significant upgrades.  

Ford did say that in 2023, it will also release a 2.0-liter biturbo version that will still be present on the next-gen Raptor depending on the market. This of course is the current powertrain that the locally available Ford Ranger Raptor uses. 

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Know more about Ford Ranger 2024

Ford Ranger

The 2023 Ford Ranger is a 4x4 or 4x2 pickup truck. It is the latest version of the said model, and as of its launch in the Philippine market, it has a total of eight different variants.

These are the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4, Wildtrak 4x2, Sport 4x4, Sport 4x2, XLT 4x2, XLS 4x2 AT, XLS 4x2 MT, and the entry-level XL 4x4. As of 2023, prices for these trims ranges from php 1,213,000 to Php 1,910,000.

Under the hood of the new Ranger are two-different diesel mills. For the Wildtrak 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo that can churn out 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the sole trim that uses a 10-speed automatic tranny.

The rest of the all-new Ranger then gets a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the XLS 4x2 and the XL 4x4 may come with a six-speed manual. The other non-biturbo trims then use a six-speed automatic.

Size-wise, the all-new 2023 Ranger is 5,370mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. They also offer a wheelbase length of 3,270mm, and a ground clearance of 235mm.

Locally, the 2023 Ford Ranger faces the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, etc.

₱ 1,213,000 - ₱ 1,910,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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