PH-spec Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 predicted to be cheaper than Thai counterpart

Updated Oct 05, 2020 | Same topic: Highlights of the Week

The local Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 will be cheaper than in Thai market due to tax exemption.

The Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 has been recently launched in Thailand with official pricing and full specs. This makes Philippines car lovers more eager than ever with a great curiosity about the pickup’s price on the local market.

 Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 front view

The Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 has been recently launched in Thailand

At the Bangkok International Motor Show 2018, Ford Thailand disclosed the Raptor’s recommended retail price to be THB 1,699,000, The workhorse is also available for ordering in our neighboring market.

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THB 1,699,000 is equal to P2,834,000 including value added tax, excise tax, etc. However, in Thailand, the Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 is claimed to be different from normal pickups because its rear axles are installed with coil spring suspension. Therefore, it will be imposed 25% excise tax like pickup platform vehicles (PPVs), instead of 12% like common pickups with leaf spring suspension.

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Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 rear axles

In Thailand, the Raptor is considered to be different from normal pickups because its rear axles are installed with coil spring suspension

In our market, there is no difference of tax levels for pickups’ rear axle spring suspension. According to the TRAIN tax reform law, pickups are not subject to excise taxes. Additionally, the Philippines is a member of ASEAN, so the PH-market Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 is exempt from import duty.

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Know more about Ford Ranger Raptor 2024

Ford Ranger Raptor

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is a performance-oriented pickup truck. For the Philippine market, its sole variant is priced at Php 2,339,000. 

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 2023 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.  

₱ 2,339,000

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