The Ford Ranger Raptor is a pickup truck that’s known for having a bold and composed exterior design. It’s also a pickup truck that has notable performance-oriented off-road capabilities. As a whole, the Ranger Raptor can probably be considered as one of the most distinctive and aggressive-looking pickup trucks. But it seems that Ford is not contented with the Ranger Raptor’s exterior look, and it wants to give it more flair.
Say hello to the Ranger Raptor X, a truck that comes with new decals that are said to make the standard Ranger Raptor look more extreme. Of note, the Ranger Raptor X is offered in the Australian and the Malaysian market. Each market has its own version of the said truck.
Ford Ranger Raptor X Australian-spec
The Australian version of the Ranger Raptor X has a body decal that runs from the hood, roof, and all the way to the tailgate. The said decal comes in matte black with a red outline. The Aussie Ranger Raptor X also has a body stripe decal that can be seen on the doors and above the fender flares.
It has a sports bar similar to the Ranger FX4 Max
The Ranger Raptor X is also fitted with red front tow hooks, 18-inch ally wheels, a black Ford tailgate logo, and a rear sports bar that’s similar to the Ranger FX4 Max. Matte black accents are integrated into the grille, bumpers, over fenders, door handles, and tailgate handle, which gives the truck a more rugged appeal.
The interior gets red contrast stitching
The interior of the Aussie-spec Ranger Raptor X is similar to the standard Ranger Raptor we have in the local market. Although, the truck features red contrast stitching throughout the cabin.
Ford Ranger Raptor X Malaysian-spec
The Malaysian-spec Ranger Raptor X, on the other hand, comes with its own unique decals to differentiate itself from the Ranger Raptor. It has a True Red exterior paint as well as a Raptor X lighting bolt decal on the rear. The said truck also has body decals on the tailgate.
Special edition carpet mat
Inside, it has the same interior layout as compared to the Ranger Raptor we have locally. But, the Malaysian-spec Ranger Raptor X features a variant-specific carpet mat. Aside from that, the truck is equipped with a 360-degree camera, and a dual-channel Kenwood digital video recorder.
There have been no mechanical changes made to both versions of the Ranger Raptor X. It still has the same 2.0-liter Biturbo diesel engine that delivers 210 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. And yes, the Ranger Raptor X still comes with the Fox shock absorbers.
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Know more about Ford Ranger Raptor 2024
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is a performance-oriented pickup truck. For the Philippine market, its sole variant is priced at Php 2,345,000.
Under the hood of the all-new Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel that can make up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The engine is then paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels.
The 2024 Ranger Raptor is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Locally, the Ranger Raptor’s closest competitors are the Nissan Navara PRO-4X and the Hilux GR Sport.
Ford Ranger Raptor Launch
The second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor was launched for the Philippine market on May 18, 2023.
Ford Ranger Raptor Exterior
The all-new 2024 Ranger Raptor follows the design language of the second-generation T6 Ranger. That said, it gets a pair of Matrix LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, front fog lamps, and large fender flares.
To make it ready for off-road use, Ford fitted this truck with dual front and rear tow hooks. Its under chassis likewise gets protective plates.
Other features present on the Ranger Raptor’s exterior include power folding side mirrors, powder-coated side steps, and a bedliner with 230-volt and 12-volt power sockets.
Where size is concerned, this pickup truck is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Ford Ranger Raptor Interior
Inside the Ranger Raptor is a cabin that can comfortably seat up to five occupants. The cabin is kept cool by a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, and all of its seats are wrapped in leather. A center armrest is also available for the rear cabin.
The driver of this Ford pickup truck is then provided with a push-to-start button, a center armrest, and a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. Both front cabin seats are power adjustable as well.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment for the Ranger Raptor’s occupants is a 12-inch portrait touchscreen display. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Charging smartphones is then made easy thanks to a wireless device charging pad.
As for safety features, the Ranger Raptor gets a whole host of standard equipment. It gets seven airbags, anti-lock braking, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-launch assist, hill descent control, etc.
Enhancing safety aboard its model is a set of advanced driver assist technologies. Chief among these are adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic high beams, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, evasive steer assist, lane departure warning, lane keep aid, a 360-degree view camera, blind spot monitoring, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new Ranger Raptor uses an improved version of the Fox Shocks set that came on the previous generation model. Specifically, it gets 2.5-inch Fox Shocks, with position-sensitive damping technology.
Braking for the Ranger Raptor is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It then uses an electronic parking brake with auto-hold control.
Like the regular Ranger, the Ranger Raptor is based on Ford’s T6-platform. This means that it comes with a ladder-frame chassis.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine that can generate up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It then uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox which distributes power to all four wheels.
Since the first-generation launch, until the arrival of the second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor, no other pickup truck can match its optimization for Baja-type off-road activities. Sure, other trucks have engines that can make as much power, but most of those do not feature the same off-road-ready suspension setups.
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Ford Ranger Raptor FAQs
1. How many people can the Ford Ranger Raptor hold?
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor will have enough space inside for up to five passengers to sit comfortably.
2. How many selectable drive modes will the Ford Raptor 2024 have?
The Ford Raptor 2024 will include 7 selectable drive modes that let it manage well everything from paved roads to mud and potholes.
3. What is the difference between the Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor?
Although both the Ford Raptor and Ford Ranger belong to the same family of vehicles, size is the main factor that differentiates these two. The Ranger Raptor looks considerably wider and beefier than the latter.
4. What is the engine of the Ford Ranger Raptor?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is available with a sole engine option, which is the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine that is partnered with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Ranger Raptor comes with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain.
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