The Ford Ranger Raptor was undoubtedly a success story for both the global and the Philippine markets. In fact, Ford Philippines managed to sell 10,000 Ranger Raptor units back in 2020. That’s equivalent to a 64 percent market share in the ASEAN region alone.
The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor
While the 10,000th Ranger Raptor unit sold in the Philippines was a big milestone, the Blue Oval brand eventually dropped the first-generation model back in 2022. With that said, it is only natural that the brand wants to follow up the success of the older model with the debut of the next-generation 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor.
Like its predecessor, the all-new model is a sportier, more off-road capable take on the regular Ranger. But what is the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor offering to prospective buyers? Let’s find out.
Exterior
On the outside, the next-gen Ranger Raptor gets the same authoritative, boxy-looking appearance present on its Ranger sibling. Then again, it gets several additions that make it a meaner and tougher-looking truck.
2023 Ranger Raptor from the side
Upfront on the new model is a large grille decorated with an imposing matte-black Ford emblem. The grille is then flanked by a pair of Matrix LED headlamps, which in turn are wrapped by C-clamp LED daytime running lamps. Also visible from the front is a beefy skid plate, as well as tow hooks on the front bumper.
The side of the new Ranger Raptor assumes a more similar silhouette to its Ranger sibling. It gets a great deal of chunkiness though, thanks to its large fender flares, black powder-coated side steps, and a set of BF Goodrich off-road tires wrapped around the 17-inch alloy wheels.
This Ford pickup truck’s rear end then comes with LED taillights and a pair of rear foglamps. The cargo area also gets a bedliner, plus a 230-volt and 12-volt socket for extra utility.
From the rear
Other exterior features available for the 2023 Ranger Raptor include power folding side mirrors and rear tow hooks. Buyers of this truck can also pick from five color options. These include Arctic White, Absolute Black, Blue Lightning, Conquer Grey, and Code Orange.
Interior
Step inside the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and you’ll be greeted by a well-arranged interior with enough room for five occupants.
The 2023 Ranger Raptor's cockpit
For both the driver and front passenger, 10-way power-adjustable seats are made available. This is then paired with a tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, a push-to-start button, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a windscreen USB port, etc.
Cooling inside the new Ranger Raptor is then managed by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The second row likewise gets its own vents, while all seats are wrapped in leather decorated with unique “Raptor” styling.
Tech & Safety
A 12-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provides onboard entertainment inside the next-generation Ranger Raptor. The said screen is linked to a six-piece speaker system, and charging is done via front-row and rear-row USB ports, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Standard safety bits found on the 2023 Ranger Raptor includes anti-lock braking, ISOFIX child seat anchors, an engine immobilizer, hill launch control, hill-descent control, stability, and traction control, rear and front parking sensors, and a total of seven airbags.
A closer look at the Ranger Raptor's touchscreen display
Safety is further enhanced on this model thanks to the presence of an adaptive cruise control system with lane centering, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, active parking assist, and a 360-degree view camera, among others.
This model also comes with access to the Ford Pass, a smartphone app that allows its users to remotely control the vehicle’s door locks, locate the vehicle, and check fuel levels and odometer readings. One can likewise start or stop its engine remotely.
Engine
Powering the next-gen Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine. At the maximum, it can make up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
It uses a 2.0-liter Bi-turbo diesel engine
The said engine is then paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels. Power is further managed and optimized by a total of seven selectable drive modes.
For suspensions, the all-new Ranger Raptor uses a double-wishbone for the front and a Watt’s linkage suspension type for the rear. Those are then reinforced by 2.5-inch Fox shocks for better off-road performance.
Braking for the Ranger Raptor is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels and an electronic parking brake.
Price
For the Philippine market, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor retails at Php 2,339,000. Buyers of this model also get a 5-year warranty.
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