Like many great names in the world, the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has to start somewhere. Ford Thailand is showing us how the company and its team built the more performance-oriented version of the pickup truck at the Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) plant.
Watch how the next-gen Ranger Raptor is built in Thailand
The next-gen Ranger Raptor is the first model to emerge from FTM since the Blue Oval company announced its $900-million (or around Php 50.4-billion) modernization plans for the plant last year. With it, the truck can live up to its title as the “smartest, most versatile, and capable Ranger ever.”
“We’re all Raptor fans too, so the teams involved are excited to be putting their months of training into action, building a next-gen Ranger Raptor that will thrill our customers,” said Ford Director of Operations for International Markets Group and South America, Andrea Cavallaro.
Ford Ranger Raptor
The investment brought the addition of 1,250 employees, boosting production efficiency and giving more jobs in the Land of Smiles. Moreover, the FTM received 151 state-of-the-art robots at the body shop, paint shop, and final assembly. As a result, the plant’s level of automation went from 34 percent to 80 percent.
Marked as a first in the ASEAN region, a ScanBox optical measuring technology is used to measure vehicle bodies and parts five times faster. Automated paint sealer robots apply sealing material more efficiently, while an automated paint scanner can detect paint defects as small as 0.2 mm2.
The truck has a V6 gasoline engine with a 10-speed auto gearbox
The use of hydroforming manufacturing technology provided stronger and lighter parts as compared to traditional welded parts. Ford Thailand also said that hydroforming provided more space under the hood of the Ranger Raptor, which is home to the 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine.
“We’ve tested every single item to ensure its safety, while also striving to achieve the level of performance and quality our customers demand. This is how we built the next-generation Ranger Raptor: to match the performance it was designed and engineered for,” said FTM Plant Manager Vinko Saric.
Built to perform at a high level
While the next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor comes out stronger thanks to upgrades at FTM, Ford Philippines remains mum regarding the future of the nameplate in the local lineup. The company did recently remove the Ranger Raptor off its official website, which could mean that the next-gen version will take the seat. If true, one can expect a significant price bump after the removal of the excise tax exemptions for pickup trucks.
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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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