2023 Ford Ranger Raptor (inc. 0-100) detailed review: The toughest ute/bakkie/truck on sale!

I've finally driven it! And, I bloody love it! This is the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and it's the same colour and spec that I have on order. Paul Maric tests out the all-new fire-breathing twin-turbocharged V6 petrol Ranger Raptor.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:48
Interior: 06:15
Infotainment: 07:41
Features: 09:19
Practicality: 10:12
On the Road: 13:23
0-100km/h: 20:22
Off the road: 26:24
Verdict: 34:57
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[@bradwootton701]

I received my new Raptor last week and I still can’t stop smiling it is absolutely awesome !! Every moment I get I am driving it . Have almost clocked up 1500 kms in 5 days . Kids have written to ford asking for their Dad back .😂😂 love it love it love it !!! Power is next level 💪

[@daniellee6432]

How about the fuel consumption?

[@bradwootton701]

@@daniellee6432 not the best .. but when I start to drive it normal and not want to drive it it in sports mode and take it easy I think it would be a lot better but it is too much fun to put your foot down and have some fun. At the moment it is sitting at 15.1 . 👍

[@daniellee6432]

@@bradwootton701 Did you mean 15.1L/100km? approx. 6.6km/L...

[@stephonhussain9796]

what's the price like?

[@CT-kv3bx]

They don’t really own one. Just in internet land. Guess the blokes are cool with telling some tall tales. Who refers to a raptor as a car? Did they buy the focus raptor?

[@joshuamanasseh768]

Hands down Paul’s reviews are the best on KZbin! Been waiting for this for ages! Cant wait for raptor to arrive now.

[@mohamadelrich4413]

See what I mean I told him the same thing on Instagram the other day no other review phases me till his one comes out

[@maroungebran9176]

I think iv watched every raptor video on KZbin lmao

[@pacman5590]

As long as you want a review paid for by the manufacturers advertising revenue! 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Chaundb]

Oh yea....hands down

[@davwatto77]

@@pacman5590 maybe head back to the caDOGan rock from where you came from, so you can upvote his data cherry picking

[@lucscholte2343]

After going through the video again, still love the enthusiasm of it Paul, fantastic job on recording it! Some differences between Australian / Thai version of the Raptor I've noted: 1. No Sway-controls in TH version 2. No Zone-lighting menu. It is advertised, but can't find it in the menus and there's nothing in the Ford-Pass app as well. 3. No Towing menu (no tow-bar also, even though the Ford TH web-page says it does) 4. TH version does have 2 outlets in the load-bed, 230v and 12v). 5. TH version does not have a ruler on the backside, but does have the clamping points. General comments: Had some glitches in software. Errors like Auto-Beam adjustment not working temporarily, and a sudden: Tank Empty, not enough fuel to reach the next petrol station! (even though the tank was 3/4 full). A simple stop and start is enough to reset and solve those, but goes to show that the system is not perfect yet. Auto-brake lock: I have the auto brake on, which puts the brake on when in front of a traffic light for example. Tap the accelerator slightly and it releases. But for the reverse, mostly it doesn't work. This morning at the carwash it did for a change, but then stopping at the petrol station after 45m. nope off again. Sometimes the startup screen stays on and hangs, and then projects the vehicle info over it. Stop and restart the car, because it's quite difficult to see things like speed, rpms, etc. Here in Thailand, I got a 2,000km 'shake-down' service. Bring the car in, garage will check everything and download the data gathered from my driving. It's free, and I think a good thing, especially with a car that will potentially see a lot of 'abuse' in extreme conditions. (I'm not such driver though). Ford-Pass: Limited so far. Start/Stop, Scheduled Start, Oil Life, Lock/Unlock, Horn/Lights (like an Alarm function)..Distance to empty (fuel), Tire-Pressure, Service booking..But.. No zone-lighting for example, Maps is quite limited, can't choose a spot on the map, need to know the exact name of the place to go. Very strange: There's no Raptor Manual in the App! I need to sit inside the car, using the console display to read the manual! Turning radius: It's like turning around a 10-wheel truck! For me that's the biggest annoyance with it. You really need a full extra lane for a U-turn as compared to the Everest! Guessing Aussie roads are way more spacious than here in TH, so won't be much of an issue there, but in Thailand it's sure something to keep in mind. It is big! And with that I mean BIG big! My old car is a 3.2L Everest Platinum. That was a big SUV, but after using the Raptor for a couple of weeks, switching back to the Everest, it really feels like you're driving a Fiesta! It's strangely light, feels very nimble and even 'quick' in a strange way. It almost feels like it's dancing around driving it.. Then going back to the Raptor, you really appreciate how it is planted on the road, almost glued to it, no matter the corners, the speed.. Rock solid..heavy, but precise, hardly any body-roll yet comfortable and soft. Absolutely love the looks. It's a beast of a car and it turns heads when you drive past. Enjoying every minute driving it!

[@Chaundb]

Paul this review was incredible. Your reviews are impeccable. After watching this if I had the money id get one.

[@marklentini2290]

Been waiting for your review. Well done legend! Mine is 2 weeks away, can’t wait 👍👍👍

[@renierrhode8212]

And South Africans everywhere love that you included calling it a bakkie 😂 Awesome reviews, and can see you’re just as excited getting your Raptor as I am

[@lucscholte2343]

Got my Raptor, 2300km on it now. It's amazing.. Was lucky with an earlier slot that came up. Moved my delivery up by a month. Love it. Went up the mountains last weekend, just normal, but steep climbs and descends, amazing. So easy to handle, fast, comfortable. 5 hours drive, 5 people and luggage in the back for 13 people (van for the rest) which in my 3.2 Everest would have been quite an exhausting drive was no problem at all driving the Raptor. Got a roller-shutter installed yesterday, Hamer. it's an absolute blast driving it so far.

[@ExxtremeJunkie]

How have you found fuel use now you’ve put some ks on it?

[@lucscholte2343]

@@ExxtremeJunkie Was searching for this video to comment on that, thanks for asking Sebastian. It's thirsty! I think I'm a fairly moderate driver, more of the "I drive properly, but I know I got more speed and power than most trying to show off their speed and idiot driving skills" type.. With that said, I'm getting 8-8.5km per liter of fuel..(EDIT: sorry, that's km's p/liter, just checked the board-computer, which shows 12.7 liter/100km, which is closer to the 11.5 liter/100km that Ford claims, but it's still quite a bit off.)..I've now done 4,100km with it, 99% on-road. Long distance trips like 150km south, 450km north of where I live and every day use. Every day use is about 80km p/day, city drive with some slow traffic to drop my son off at school (about 15km total) and the rest is toll-way/high-way to work with moderate traffic and average speeds between 80-100km/hr. Max speeds at around 120km/hr. I'm using E20 now, getting about 580km out of a full tank. Coming weeks I'll switch back again to 95 fuel for a while, (can't get 98 here) see if that would give different results, but can't see how I would possibly get close to that 11.5km/liter. Personally, I'm not bothered by it. My view is that when you buy this type of car, you buy it for the performance, the fun of driving it. If you're bothered by the fuel consumption, then definitely, this car is not for you!

[@ryanalley2446]

What an amazing UTE. Awesome review!!

[@WaynePilot]

That suspension and the easy-peasy like a stroll in the park style of off-roading is really impressive.

[@darrenmirisa]

Thanks Paul for covering everything we need to know about the Raptor . Well detailed.👍🏻

[@120downunder]

I can’t wait for mine to turn up, it’s a bloody weapon that’s for sure👍

[@gstar1309]

Thanks Paul, I've ordered one today . Your on road review sealed the deal..

[@JF-di1nr]

So happy for you Paul!

[@RJ-yn3nu]

Great review thank you. I ordered mine back during the Bangkok motor show, and still waiting, hoping to get in 5 weeks. I waited until day 3 and there were already hundreds of forward orders! Should be the ideal vehicle for many of the bush roads in SE Asia.

[@googleuser2170]

The best color is the one that makes you happiest. Pretty impressive 0-100 time.

[@jackh4787]

Been waiting for this one!

[@davidporter2770]

What a magnificent Bakkie. At 77, if I was younger, this Ranger Raptor would be a must have. But in Red. Not dull grey. And anyway, Red cars go faster. Thanks for an enjoyable test. Impressive really.🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@fhclappen8595]

After Paul's video, I dropped 50 years back to 16. Can't blame me, can you . If this tech was available back in the '80s when I participated in the Trans Kalahari race, Later Called the Toyota 1000 Off-road race. Man...it was murder, for man, vehicle, and one's pocket, Especially if you didn't have a sponsor. But what fun it was. life was so much better back then.

[@davidporter2770]

@@fhclappen8595 Hi, agree 100%. Life seemed simple back then.

[@Davido50]

Go for it sir ! You can get a Lariat edition FX4. More luxurious & still off rd capable very much.

[@poppyneese1811]

60 here and I say Aussie’s don’t age at the the same rate us Yanks do, I say get one and yep in Red!!! I’ll be cheering you on Brother!!!

[@Efficks]

Stick to your Mercedes, it would be a struggle getting in and out at that age. No one is getting younger sadly

[@danielsanta6473]

Good to see lots of f150 features and tech making its way into the ranger. Looks awesome 👌

[@satya.anandakrishnan]

Nice to see the support for you Paul. Bet this is a hotly anticipated video. Keep up the good work.

[@johnd1305]

Excellent review - thank you - I'm def going to get one now - mind made up! Now the waiting game begins. By far the best and most detailed review i have seen for the Raptor

[@paul8670]

Love it and yes I’ve got one arriving any day, your right every video review on these I’ve seen say the same thing your saying about it…… can’t wait 👏🏽👏🏽💯

[@ferdinandruppert5867]

Amazing! Just ordered mine today! Meteor grey. Watched your video over and over again. I’m just super hyped now for this car!

[@evansobare5991]

Watched all 36 minutes of it, great video

[@cameronlylekiki5067]

Absolutely love your reviews 🔥💯

[@jims-fr5tz]

Pick mine up next week. Can’t wait to hear that sound.

[@gsthMD7099]

I love this raptor, totally awesome and very informative video!

[@RoadKingSpecial119]

Absolute Beast, Can't Wait To Test Drive One

[@bloatedtonydanza7798]

Very happy for you to get that beast!! Yeah!! Good vid

[@mark-pb8zc]

Mines coming next week can’t wait this video just makes me more impatient to get it 😊🇹🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇹🇭

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

Awesoooome review and awesoome car! Massive congrats for the purchase! Yet again my favourite aussie reviewer and one of the best channel for car buying!

[@johnstanton485]

Thanks Paul...I pick mine up next week! Can't wait.

[@lucscholte2343]

Love your videos Paul, full of enthusiasm. I'm in Thailand, ordered mine in the same grey, no decals July 15th. Was promised a late November delivery. It then came down to early November. Ford sales-lady just called last Friday if I wanted to take up the order of another buyer who couldn't get the financing done.. Delivery in the next 2-3 weeks.. Oh let me think.... yes of course...lol... Waiting for her call now for delivery schedule.. very excited to get it, even more so after your review!

[@K8TO88]

Nice work Paul..... based on your advice, I purchased the baby Ranger Sports V6..... picked it up yesterday; very nice.... Not long till your own Raptor arrives....

[@jasonxww972]

Absolutely loving it. Good vids. Waiting on mine to arrive, which is assuming next year June...hopefully.

[@davidpaddock362]

You chose really well Paul! My partner and I heard one from a cold start when ordering our Wildtrak. The noise was 🤤🤤🤤

[@jerrymyahzcat]

You don’t want noise. The quieter the better.

[@davidpaddock362]

@@jerrymyahzcat I think we’d be hitting different switches bud 😂

[@AllThatJazOfficial]

I got my new raptor in the same colour yesterday. It's amazing. What a car!! So much power for a big ute

[@a.g8540]

You have already delivered your Raptor? Which country are u living..?

[@gun30t]

When did you order?

[@AllThatJazOfficial]

@@a.g8540 Australia Qld

[@AllThatJazOfficial]

@@gun30t paid in April

[@stevenpiper706]

@@AllThatJazOfficial Which dealer?

[@kavaiaratagane5706]

Absolute Beast 🔥🔥🔥

[@Wintersgarage_]

Wooo finally been waiting for this haha!

[@FourLowAdventures]

Best review of this that I've seen yet

[@RecordedByTex]

Just happy we finally have a "raptor" with a drive train that lives up to the name.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it's a very good daily driver

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks for the review Mr Ranger. Cheers

[@user-lt9ko4wi3s]

Perfect review!!! I think more real Raptor than the previous !!!

[@jeff1996su]

You cant believe me how many times I watch this video while I am waiting my ranger raptor to come!!!

[@camo9425]

Dude you are on point Thanks for the effort you put in

[@Davido50]

Beautiful truck. Have a '19 Ranger XLT FX4 crew cab here in state's. It's been impeccable & I drive it hard on rd & off rd. Very well built midsized truck. Ford's Gen2 TGDI powertrain is spot on for this vehicle & refined. Gets 20mpg city 24 mpg hwy. Added Fox 2.0 shock kit so sits 1.5in higher/levels it. Can't beat these trucks.

[@alexnienaber1755]

You ordered an awesome bakkie Paul! Lots of envious South Africans eagerly awaiting one too!

[@katoblow100]

Great to see a review that's not supervised by Ford. I know the Raptor is next level and it's nice to hear that from someone who is not surrounded by corporate honchos. Great review as usual 👊

[@mattgraver3604]

This review has made me fall in love with the new Raptor

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

A few days ago, my friends and I went offroading with the Raptor. It's a little too big for European trails but kudos to the Raptor. And it's cool to see it in off road action.

[@samy4288]

Stylish design 👌. You've picked the right colour mate. I can't wait for F-150 Raptor

[@bravomusicman21]

I was just in Denmark for a couple weeks and saw 3-4 of these up close on the road and they look fantastic.

[@robertiravonga559]

Awesome review as usual

[@Cortinablue1973]

i watched your video countless time now, after 10month of waiting, I finally got my raptor, couple of weeks now, cant be more happier. its at 800km now, driving nicely its about 13.1L/100k, if you reading and thinking about it, dont wait just get it, it might be the last petrol twin turbo ranger, my friend works in Ford, and he says it might be hybird next. 😂

[@allankandakji1880]

Hey Paul great review mate! I’ve ordered mine the same with the decal pack option & hopefully take delivery MARCH 2023 🤞very excited 😍

[@munkskyline17]

When did you order?

[@allankandakji1880]

@@munkskyline17 april 2022

[@munkskyline17]

@@allankandakji1880 i ordered May 2022 but the dealership was telling me It would arrive end of Oct 2022 or Nov 2022 🤔

[@petermcdade7942]

ordered early nov 22 for Oct 24 delviery!

[@paintcoach101]

Great car. Great colour. Great engine.

[@NonchalantStateOfMind]

Ranger Raptors are awesome bakkies, my personal favorite even. This new redesign looks a tad better than the outgoing models in my honest opinion.

[@anil_taneja]

Subscribed. Loved the review!

[@PetSue]

Great review as always and love how you can't stop smiling thinking of yours :) So hanging out for the Everest review though :)

[@PenAek31]

Superb !!!!

[@twc733]

Probably the best car expert video ever... I never wanted a raptor ... till now.. thanks @paulmaric

[@reubentshangela6661]

Very very very GOOOOOOOOOOOD AS ALWAYS...WE LOVE YOU BRO

[@eetenn]

Best review hands down

[@sereyvuthseng5468]

Very nice review!

[@brocknixon7999]

Great review Paul. Three votes for the colour you picked. Impressive vehicle.

[@timzed996]

Great review as always Paul! It’s made me want mine even quicker now! Getting a meteor grey in March next year. 🤞🏼

[@itspart]

I hope your not going to us it as a work truck

[@skbid1]

Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor to get to the US in 2023. Great review, very thorough.

[@awethumvelase8244]

I will own this one day, absolutely perfection

[@kazmeyers]

The chip folder blew my mind. My partner LOVES Maccas fries, omg...

[@ErYeahWateva]

Phenomenal machine! Great review Paul 👍

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@888sehgal3]

I picked up mine yesterday ❤

[@kellian007]

Great review. I got my bi-turbo Wildtrak today and am stoked I went with that model. Have noticed the same issue with the buttons on the touch screen doing nothing, but as you say it's a minor annoyance. Would recommend changing the screen to dark mode all the time in display settings. Easier on the eyes and it kind of makes it blend into the dash better.

[@yamilserur]

Hey I'm looking to buy one, how is the fuel efficiency so far? You got the 2.0L 4 cyl?

[@MrGoMario]

OK but this is a Raptor!!!!! Head and shoulders above the cheaper Wildtrak...

[@TGR8STSAVAGE]

Can not wait to get my hands on one

[@paullubcke8554]

Who cares about the fuel consumption when it goes and sounds like that. Patrol y62 same as well.

[@ishaqthkr]

Drinks more than Patrol no?

[@paullubcke8554]

Less fuel than a patrol. Probably not by much though. Depends what is important to you. To me a few extra dollars a tank of petrol is compensated by a better motor being petrol.

[@trotts1885]

Buy a Yaris and talk about fuel

[@markhollis362]

Y62 would pull that piece of shit in half, there's an old saying if you cant afford a dodge, dodge a ford

[@autochampwandelen]

I agree, but don't expect great road performance especially with these off-road tires! I prefer the Ford Ranger Wildtrack, not the Raptor!

[@danielf3891]

Can’t wait. I ordered mine in April and been told Feb 2023 delivery.

[@andygoumard6456]

Can wait to get mine!

[@samirburloi2470]

Best presentation 🙏🏼

[@Fred353]

i am just in love with the ranger raptor

[@princexylertv3114]

Nice review ♥️

[@Mr500RWHP]

Under 6 secs for 0-100 is pretty impressive. Looking forward to seeing what these will run with a tune

[@arquettelr1981]

Great video makes me want one.

[@AdrianKurian]

What a truck!

[@brandonangelodiaz8854]

Very nice actual review of this next gen raptor! Hoping this will be available here in our country as well. More power and God Bless always!!!

[@cavintchung]

This makes the next Hilux interesting to wait 👍👍 amazing review as always 🙏

[@fhclappen8595]

Nauw

[@barrysatterthwaite2457]

Paul I've ordered one in Thailand they are amazing we test drove one and fell in love immediately

[@disguy145]

The amount of technologies they stuffed into this car is just unbelievable.

[@siecweb]

Great review, and great car that for sure :)

[@alexbkf]

so impressive!

[@Tranzforma100]

Mine arrived in Brisbane port on Tuesday, can’t wait to upgrade my current raptor…

[@vburau7]

Love this truck!

[@michaelnacevski]

Hi Paul i just picked up my raptor lastnight sooo excited .....

[@jimdenyer3045]

Yep have ordered 1 should be end of march, had a px2 wildtrak since new and I am glad they have added the tec pack features to the new raptor 👍

[@masilokoka6558]

I am loving this car. I'm waiting for mine to arrive.

[@1407asimkhan]

Awesome review mate, still waiting for the everest review..!! soon please.. cheers

[@2ROT8U]

About time a manufacturer produced a ute with decent power. 👌

[@swaggyfloraxc041]

I’m surprised on how this is on trending Good job mate

[@mrxr6t]

Finalllllly!

[@kurt9055]

Definitely want one and love the grey colour

[@Plama3300]

5.8 seconds in the rain and with knobby tires is elite. better conditions + tires =

[@gerhardvanwyk3654]

My black one arrives in Perth in two weeks time. Been waiting for 10 months already. Look forward to finally get in behind the wheel.

[@adamcopping5676]

Cheers Paul- ordered last year and went to dealer last week as mine arrives in two weeks!! They actually had one there and was the 1st time I have driven one… had rangers for years - great cars- but this car blew my mind… can’t believe the power and sound!! Looking forward to getting off road in it !