Ford Ranger Raptor to debut in Asia-Pacific market next year

Updated Sep 21, 2022 | Same topic: Most Updated Car Concept

Ford has disclosed that a variant of the off-road Ford Ranger which is regularly equipped with the large F-150 will be coming to the Asia-Pacific market next year.

Still, the American automaker has not announced whether the Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 will hit Philippine’s market or not. Initially, Ford disclosed photos and an abridged teaser video which flaunt a strong and solid body even the revealed model is camouflaged.

According to car news, the Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 will make car lovers surprised because of its outstanding ability, great off-road performance and striking features of a midsize pickup which we have never seen before. Hence, the brand considers the Raptor as “a new and distinctive breed of truck”.

Angular front of a Ranger Raptor running on sand

The Ranger Raptor will make car lovers surprised because of its outstanding ability, great off-road performance and striking features

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The Vice President of Ford Asia-Pacific in Product development, Mr. Trevor Worthington stated that pickups are expected to raise the standard of quality in the region. And the Ford Ranger Raptor will excite Ranger lovers with great opportunities to make their car collection stand out with a genuine variant of off-road pickup trucks.

If what Ford said is true, we believe that the Ford Ranger Raptor will be a special off-road truck that doesn’t just own an attractive appearance. The teaser video demonstrates excellent performance of the Ford Ranger Raptor in a test for high speed in an Australian wilderness. The Chief Engineer of Ford Performance, Mr. Jamal Hameedi informs that the model is a combination between flexibility of Ranger and capability of Raptor.

A Ranger Rapter off-roading

 The Raptor will be a special off-road truck that doesn’t just own an attractive appearance

Ranger Raptor Announcement

 

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Know more about Ford Ranger Raptor 2024

Ford Ranger Raptor

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.  

Ford Ranger Raptor Pros & Cons

Pros  Cons
 
  • Off-road ready out of the box 

  • Feature-rich 

  • Brimming with safety features 

  • Powerful 

  • Styling might not suit everyone. 

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.

5. What type of drivetrain is equipped for the Ford Ranger Raptor?

The Ford Ranger Raptor comes with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain.

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