The arrival of the next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor could be around the corner after Ford Philippines dropped the current-generation model from its website.
Next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor
For a short recap, the new Ford Ranger Raptor made its debut earlier this year with a more rugged design and improved performance. It even already arrived in Thailand where Ford Philippines sources the truck. Now, to answer our questioning minds, we reached out to the company for a statement.
“Since its launch in the Philippines in 2018, the Ranger Raptor has become one of the country’s best-selling pickup trucks. Consumer demand has been consistently high over the past four years,” said Ford Philippines Director for Communications EJ Francisco.
“As of August 15, our Ford dealers nationwide have sold the remaining stocks of the current-generation Ranger Raptor. At Ford, we are always looking to bring products to the market based on customer demand,” he added.
The current-gen Ranger Raptor is no longer listed on the Ford Philippines website
Ford Philippines has not directly addressed the reason why the Ranger Raptor was dropped from the local lineup. But considering the high customer demand for the previous version, the company did not explicitly dismiss the possibility that it could eventually bring in the more performance-oriented version of the next-gen Ranger.
If the Blue Oval company does include the new Ranger Raptor in the local lineup, Filipinos can expect enhancements that separate it from the regular model. We’ll start with the powertrain, which in other markets comprises a new 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Thanks to the larger engine, the performance-oriented midsize pickup can now make 392 horsepower and 583 Nm of torque. These are huge power bumps as compared to the outgoing model’s 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine that has 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
It boasts refinements from the front to the back
The use of a Fox suspension system is still carried over to the next-gen model. But this time, the setup has been upgraded with the addition of Teflon-infused oil. As a result, the truck can provide better ride comfort without compromising its renowned off-road capability.
While those sound promising, Ford Philippines has not given any guarantees that the new Ranger Raptor will set its wheels on our roads anytime soon. In the meantime, the automaker is encouraging customers to check out the next-gen models of the Everest and Ranger.
“The next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest have officially been launched in the market. We would like to invite our customers and enthusiasts to check out our next-gen Ford vehicles via our website and in our Ford dealerships nationwide,” concluded Francisco.
We'll just have to wait and see what the next steps are for Ford Philippines regarding the new Ranger Raptor.
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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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