I bought a 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor! Features and Off-Road Test

We finally took delivery of an all-new 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. In this video we're going to check out all the features and test out it's capabilities at our off-road park.
#Ford #raptor #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Features
19:00 - Road Driving Impressions
31:40 - Off-Road Test (inc. Trail Control and Modes)
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[@bradenstuart4074]

Like I understand TFL got theirs first, but this channel is just so much better. I have mentioned this MULTIPLE times. But this channel just has better content, better camera angles, better facts, and an overall better vibe. Keep up the great work DSTV!!!

[@drivingsports]

Thanks for watching!

[@HONORYOUROATH]

The main ingredient that makes this channel better is Ryan.

[@eeleye4]

Idk I like the vibe better at TFL overall lol. I feel like I’m talking to real truck guys at TFL and they taught me how to tow and haul properly when I was learning with my first truck.

[@drivingsports]

@@eeleye4 And that’s why KZbin is awesome. 👏

[@celo8019]

I’ve said the same thing. Way more in depth and higher quality

[@carlson2012abqb]

Currently building the Rangers and Broncos here in Michigan and it’s so good to see reviews on the products I help build!!! I load the rear axles 😌

[@rondail5675]

It's nice you are proud of building these vehicles. I feel the Ranger is going to be a big hit in sales.

[@carlson2012abqb]

@@rondail5675 it is such a nice vehicle! I hope we can sell a bunch of them!

[@drivingsports]

If I have any issues with the rear axles, I'm going to call you. 😂 Just kidding. Thanks for watching!

[@carlson2012abqb]

@@drivingsports sounds good! 🤣

[@sportshot2350]

@@carlson2012abqbyou sold one to me.

[@ShaunsJeep]

Went to a dealer today and one of the sales guy says 15k mark up and laughed at him and another sales guy came to me and said I'll work with ya. I said wont do business with anyone trying to markup .

[@Charles96777]

I bought my Ranger Raptor off the lot in mid-March. Paid sticker. Awesome dealership. Dont pay over sticker!

[@joshbernal5054]

Which dealership? Thank you so much.

[@jethrobodine4638]

i bought off the lot yesterday, just gave over 2k MSRP, was willing to do that. no way i would pay 10K over...did that with my Bronco when they first came out! lol

[@Duckhunterbow]

There's one at MSRP near me that's been on the lot for a week

[@ms-jl6dl]

Now sell it and earn 20,000 while pretending to be a socialist.

[@HiPlains1]

People should not pay ADM's. Nothing is worth paying over MSRP. But apparently there are still some that are willing. Pretty stupid as anything you pay over will IMMEDIATELY turn to negative equity before you drive off the lot.

[@user-id2mh7cm3i]

I always thought the f150 raptor was impractical for the trails. However this ranger raptor is really capable for the trails, dunes, and mud pits !

[@kx8960]

Plus it has the front locker the F150 Raptor DOESN'T have. One of the main reasons I just bought a 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Check fuel mileage after 1,000 miles then 5,000 miles. We noticed a big difference in our break-in experience with our 23 Timberline explorer. I changed the oil at 4,000 miles the first time. Much better after the 1st thousand miles then better yet after 1st service.

[@keithhunt3437]

Better or worse? I’m assuming better?

[@jediguy634]

Ryan & Driving Sports TV is my favorite car reviewer. His content just always gets better and better while retiaing his classic feel. Only thing I miss is the local coffee shop shout outs. I used to always hit up a new coffee shop he recommended whenever i visited Seattle.

[@drivingsports]

Lol. Thanks for watching. I still stop at Victors when I'm in Redmond.

[@lawdog516]

Congrats on your new truck Ryan, really looking forward to this video series!!!!

[@FelixBouchardDetail]

Great video Ryan! Love to see someone talking about break-in in a new car. Most people don't know that! It's worth it

[@McNuggets-419]

Thanks for creating such good content bro. Your channel is Informative, entertaining, NOT cheesy, and the videography is stellar. PS: Enjoy your raptor!

[@alexclark7533]

Great callout with the B&O system. You really know the technical details and it’s little things like that I appreciate with this channel

[@matthewrasmussen4181]

It's not true though...

[@martinpilat1]

I have the B&0 18 speaker sys in the F150....and it's NOT good.

[@benhaze1010]

The B&O in the Mustang was (pre-2024) pretty horrible. When you experience the Audi B&Os you realize the Ford one is all about marketing, not about good sound performance.

[@cinetic81]

I almost fell asleep because I wasn't seeing a single wheel spin... love that you're making the course more complex in the future, too.

[@WSmith-ne5ks]

One of my buddies is getting one of these. I think he's going to love it.

[@paddyron1]

The RR is awesome but $80000 plus Canadian is outrageous to me especially when I can get a fully loaded Colorado ZR2 for $65000. I know it's probably more fun to drive with the 3.0 V6 but the price difference is a bit much.

[@gsgt3504]

Yeah, these are marked up in Alberta $10-15k. They’re nice, but not THAT nice. I pity the fools that pay $100k for this truck.

[@paddyron1]

@@gsgt3504 Its a awesome truck for $65000, but $80000 - $100000. Hell no!

[@ribbit1964]

Thanks! Been waiting for more content re ranger raptor from TFL but I think the cyber truck got in the way. Concise, well produced, knowledgeable, fun, what’s not to like?! Good job, keep it up!

[@LionRunner]

I can hear that truck screaming at Ryan "I'm a Ranger Raptor, not a Ranger Wilderness or Ranger Trailsport...!!!". Indeed an amazing performer. I'm a big fan of BFG Ko2 and I bet KO3 is even better. Looking forward for more challenges given to the Ranger Raptor.

[@Xavier1320]

Beautiful new truck! I really enjoyed your Ranger Tremor content and now looking forward to the RR videos!

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Hell yeah man! Glad you finally got this Beast! So excited to see your videos!

[@adamwells2597]

Finally!! Congratulations Ryan so pumped for this!! 🎉🎉

[@Bobstone2131]

It's great to see you put your money on the line and give us a real world owner review. I wish they would build it with an extended cab and a 6 foot bed.

[@WW-wf8tu]

"Where do you want us to go in this truck?" I would say your testing grounds in Eastern WA. is pretty bad ass. Moses Lake would be a fantastic place for this truck to open up and run the way it was meant to. No scratchy trees around ya. Perhaps Tahuya. Capital Forest has some good power line spots. Elbe Hills would be a challenge, but it has some tight, narrow trails. Seems it has really changed for more custom mades than street rigs now. Douglas Creek would be a nice drive/road trip for you. Scenic and when you get there, there are areas that would be fun to test out your articulation. Just a few ideas for local trips.

[@paulm6481]

Costco?

[@TheDogfather6]

My Ko3 definitely took about 230-240 to break in. Was wobbling around often. Haven't hit the 1k yet but been a blast so far! Looking forward to the content, especially off roading, trails and all, not rock climbing though as that is something I am interested! Why I got it! Gotta hit the dunes!

[@Neinshearts]

im really liking mine. about 200 miles in and its really growing on me coming from dailies like 2 GLC 43, C43, GLE 450, Maverick, Bronco 4 and 6 cyl, Ridgeline, and Wranglers. Got mine for MSRP and ordered catcus green on accident but its growing on me honestly. Getting around 10 mpg driving pretty aggressively around town in sport mode but didnt get for fuel economy got for a capable daily that isnt going to be boring.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

I highly recommended a matte screen protector from the OCD Plug if they're offering them yet. It reduced glare, eliminates fingerprints, and will protect the screen.

[@AllTerrainNation]

Great review Ryan! We picked ours up last Monday and have really enjoyed it.

[@LetMeCook86]

I don’t watch all your videos, but I like them all. I’m rooting for you! 🎉

[@OntarioGuy430]

Just picked up a Canyon AT4X this week. Was looking at the Ranger Raptor (always wanted a Raptor) but it was a big wait list (end of the summer or longer), the dealership down the street had the AT4X in the showroom so it got my money. Not quite a Raptor, but pretty darn nice.

[@GreyCrowe]

This is everything i wanted my 10th gen F150 build to be, in about the same size package.

[@jrod237]

Excitement Level 3000⭐️”This is my Ranger Raptor”Congrats! Thanks for sharing your Ranger journey!

[@kcrain81]

nice! Glad you finally got your Ranger Raptor. It looks like a sick pickup! Congrats, and I can't wait until you get those 1000 miles broken in so we can see you really let loose with it. Looks fantastic!!

[@jeffk464]

I just did this in my Ranger FX4. Turns out it needs 33" tires, a lift, and better armor. Fords armor doesn't cover the brackets that hold the lower control arms. There was some pretty big off camber sections that would have made me nervous with a higher CG though. PS: Those brackets stack down and are going to take hits.

[@mauibuilder1239]

Great video....I went from an F-350 to and F-150 when I moved to Hawaii....this Ranger Raptor looks great! You might consider a matte finish trim to fit anti-glare screen protector similar to what you would use on an iPad.

[@concentricvoid]

I like that it has the exhaust tips up and out of the way for a better departure angle.

[@Raven00714]

I ordered mine and was approved by Ford motor company 07/03/23 and have had it for 2 weeks now I also had 2 of the last generation Ranger This is an amazing truck hands down the best one I've ever owned I'm spoiled now and honestly I don't think I can ever drive anything less then a Raptor this is simply the best of the best hands down

[@jethrobodine4638]

i just bought one off a lot yesterday, hot pepper red. (had ordered one from Ford which will take a year or more i imagine) was there only one day when i heard about it. most don't last on a lot more than 2-3 days. i was lucky as i only spent 2k over MSRP. i was willing to do that. I made the mistake in past paying 10K over on a bronco badlands, never again!! i am used to full size Fords (150, 250, Tremor) but i am very impressed with this midsize truck. it is definitely easy to park compared to my big ole trucks lol

[@WW-wf8tu]

Excellent! Great shots of our mountain. Stoked for you! Congrats on your purchase here Ryan! Ready to drive up there and have you take me on a test drive in your Raptor! Your attention to details that others don't give people is exceptional/appreciated. There is a lot here to love. The infotainment screen for the locker engaging, I don't get that. Otherwise this is bad ass! Wish I had the cameras on my 4R TRD OR. Cool shirt too btw. lol

[@t1maavra]

Car looks great! Never fail to hit the spot with your cinematography. Are you planning on doing a more in depth off-road review of the new toyota grand Highlander?

[@Coloradohiker658]

Love this truck. Looking forward to you putting up against its competitors.

[@PANN1Cau]

Definitely worth investing in a screen protector for the console. Makes such a difference for finger prints and glare.

[@bradyb2233]

I just got a GMC canyon, I sure wish I had that v6 with twins. So nice to see the small truck love! Love your truck!

[@OffTheBreakPB]

Been looking at picking up a Canyon too, any regrets? You get an AT4 or AT4X?

[@bradyb2233]

@@OffTheBreakPB I actually got the elevation “premium” package. It was the last of the 23s and they gave me like 8 grand off the sticker so I jumped on it. It has some weird quirks that are hard to explain in a single message but if you find one for a good price I say go for it. Drive them all if you can! If you have any specific questions you would like to ask I don’t mind answering

[@kadimsilahtar]

Excellent video my friend. And enjoy the RR.

[@MarkPharaoh]

Dumping my AT4X for a RR (that has been stuck in QA for 3 weeks now). Miss my Ranger tremor and wish I didn’t switch to GM. Hopefully that RR gets shipped soon, this video got me more excited.

[@micahsteadman3209]

Nice review. I actually like the ranger raptor better than the f-150. Ford really hit the mark with this one.

[@christophervella386]

I love mine just got it two weeks ago. I put my order in October/2023 took awhile but well with wait. I got the same color but with the decals and bead lock wheels.

[@jmpersic]

Thanks for another fun video. What really blows my mind is it's 8k less than the MSRP of the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Frankly the Ranger Raptor seems like it would be more fun than an F-150 Raptor in most settings.

[@RichardVac]

Love the truck. Congratulations!

[@davidbrieske]

Pretty cool ! 😎 Congrats Ryan!!

[@mousahassan7938]

I can’t wait to get mine. I ordered it with the same configuration of your ranger raptor

[@2011bluj]

Bought a 2023 Subaru forester sport because of this channel and now just watch it cause I enjoy it. THANKS SO MUCH!! Also I probably said that before lol

[@doneB830]

I like the size, as it’s much more daily driver friendly.

[@Dk-qf8dd]

I have a very similar setup on my Edge ST. It has grown on me. Using both Android Auto and Car Play, I find AA to be more stable. Both work well though.

[@JasonWh]

The ZR2 Bison is absolutely incredible and I cant' see the Ranger Raptor being better.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Awesome video ! Liked and Subscribed! Can’t wait for mine to come in!

[@markely7587]

Seems like a great truck!! My one issue with the F150 Raptor is its size. It is going to collect a lot of AZ pinstripes, and it’s a pain in parking lots. The Ranger Raptor seems to be a perfect size for off-roading. Can’t wait to see further reviews after its broke in. My knock against this is the lockers being in a touch screen. I wish they had their own physical switches/buttons. The more you have to use touch screens the more distractions you have as you toggle the screens and try to read what’s what. A simple button is better in my opinion. Does it have trail turn assist? That would be a great feature to have.

[@DocteurMolotov]

Great video with amazing photography ! +1 sub mate 😉

[@rondail5675]

The new Ranger Raptor is the one truck that might convince me to trade from my Ridgeline Black Edition.

[@halfcaff16]

Thank you properly breaking in this truck! Appreciate you taking care of it and thinking about the next owner, unlike TFL who get them and rip them and max tow with them😂

[@philiprogers1626]

Get a screen protector, the plastic screen is quite soft I’ve got scratches on my NG Everest. CarPlay is a bit iffy especially if you use the wireless pad. Mine has the gen 1 software that’s even worse, they updated it to yours after the first year production.

[@jeffreysmith4304]

Thank You for the "Initial" Ranger Raptor Review; looking forward to more Like the PNW I'm from New England and a Fan 4WD AUTO Mode I wish Ford offered it on the lesser versions of the Ranger like some Competitors (The one that doesn't have a physical light switch)

[@gch8155]

Nice …love this truck ..greetings from New Jersey 👍👍👍👍

[@TheKingPrawn114]

Totes jelly. Great days for being out testing it.

[@KofieBluejay]

« Action packed Lifestyle truck », « constructor markup of 15/20k ». My god 😂 Great video thanks, the international units are appreciated by the way!

[@KevinLin145]

Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor vs Tacoma TRD Pro/Trailhunter videos

[@jxwhit8]

Yeah... i saw the videos trying to compare a regular Gen4 Tacoma to Ranger Raptor. Not an apples to apples comparison. Remember... the i-force max torque is available at only 1700 RPM and sustains until 4200 rpm... which means you will actually get useful power. The Ranger Raptor doesn't tap into is peak torque until 3500 rpm. This results in a much zippier feel off the line and on the trails when you need it. It's probably true the raptor will beat the pro/trailhunter in a baja race environment, but everywhere else... I think the taco reigns supreme.

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

weird question. rc cars have a speed controller and when the truck hits an obstacle, it auto gives it power and controls how much power is used to maintain the same rate of speed that was being inputted by the throttle. I hear in your reviews to get over obstacles, of course you have to give it a little more throttle, but wondering if there is some speed control for full size trucks.

[@Deetroiter]

The Ranger Raptor practically manhandled the entire course. Probably the most capable vehicle I’ve seen yet take on that new course.

[@DCPEvo]

What a cool truck for 60ish grand. I can’t get my head around it for 80 though, which is what I’ve seen them going for.

[@JasonWh]

Watch some of the 24x7 offroad Aussie guys to get some guts with your offroading. As one who owns a fully modified PowerWagon with all King suspension (and far more) I had to develop some 'guts' for offroading as well. Sounds like clearance side to side is a huge trigger for you. ANother thing I had to learn, and you appear to need the same, is LEFT OFF THAT BRAKE PEDAL BRO. The locerr and 4WD will slow you down plenty fast enough.

[@TCinSoCal]

Better payload than my Raptor 37. I do like this Ranger Raptor.. just not big enough for our needs. Would be fun on trails fitting through spots my Raptor can’t fit through. Congrats!!

[@ecologicaltime]

great video. Please could you compare the Subaru AWD versus the Raptors always on all wheel drive? How do they compare? Is the Raptor a true AWD of does it switch off at high speeds? etc.

[@AJSparacio413]

Awesome vehicle. Do not need a pickup but if I did this one would be high on my list!!! Ford come out with an Explorer Raptor please!!!!

[@hellohere79]

Would love to hear your thoughts on more every day things like paint protection or things you’d do for seats/carpet protection!

[@mej684]

Hopefully you got a good batch of cam phasers. The parts are almost impossible to get right now.

[@nihontoman]

17:20 get a screen protector. They were available on amazon before the vehicles were available on the US. I got mine from amazon last year (car's in europe)

[@daviddunlap5602]

Honestly the GMC canyon AT4X interior and exterior styling look way better. The only reason I'm still waiting for my Raptor is because of the turbo V6 3.0 over the 2.7l 4 cylinder in the Canyon. I wished GMC still have the older V6 with a factory pro-charger.

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

Cant wait for this vs your upcoming landcruiser 250. I know theyre completely different classes but still!

[@JasonWh]

I went up one of the toughest tracks in my 2022 Power Wagon with 3'7's and King suspension and when I got to the top, I found a Outbaclk Wilderness with a lift kit sitting there and it blew me away. Like WHAT? I've not seen a Ranger Raptor on the trails yet.

[@Dk-qf8dd]

In my area dealers have a few of these in stock and no dealer markup. That was surprising. I am looking at these.

[@AZdroptop]

Congratulations Ryan. Amazing truck. Not sure about the orange accents Ford went with, but the rest is sweet.

[@Dunwelll]

I'd love to see a dedicated street wheel/tire setup. Should be interesting for twisty mountain road carving.

[@CrazyGreek80]

Congratulations she's a beaut!!!🎉

[@trackpackgt877]

off road u should have just used 2wd and rear locker to start that would have been cool! great video brother

[@jimmyspencer4019]

Get a screen protector and get some horse hair interior brushes for the dust and dirt for your screens and gauge cluster. And any piano black. It will not scratch them but it will dust them off nicely. I us them all the time

[@jamesjannell8706]

Great. Review thank you . What color is that ?? Great looking.

[@66racer]

If you can get one at MSRP, this truck is such a value buy. That said, as a Ranger Tremor owner, and not being able to pay cash, it is not worth it to upgrade with rates what they are. What the Ranger Raptor wont fix is my wife wanting a larger interior, if it had that, then maybe I could justify it. I know the Honda Ridgeline is not the same class of truck, but man they have the best interior of the mid-size.

[@TheNotimprezed]

I have a hard time attaching value to anything nowadays, considering 6 years ago an F150 Raptor was $55k...

[@chrismawson4430]

@@TheNotimprezed The thing is, that $55,000 in 2018 had the same buying power as $70,000 today.... the dollar is going in the shitter, and our minds just haven't caught up to that inflation yet

[@66racer]

I don't disagree with either of you. Inflation has been nuts.

[@TheNotimprezed]

@@chrismawson4430 yeah but they raised the price $10k before inflation even hit. My mind is caught up to it, I just refuse to pay that. I'm not changing my budget, I changed my spending.

[@godfreyjnbaptiste5863]

So as an Island guy who has had 4 tacoma' 1997 2001 2005 2016 ive finally bought a ford ranger raptor V6 as my last Hora before the world goes all electric.. i got what ive always wanted in a medsize truck that is a lamborghini of trucks. I may still get the 2024 TRD pro but for now the Raptor has it all wrapped up in truck..

[@Fraginator]

I hope that you let viewers know if/when you plan on selling. I don't usually like to buy used, but knowing the history of a vehicle would make me more likely to do so.

[@M.G.jun.]

Finally a really great vehicle again. But pure TC, without locker, should be better. Maybe change the mode. Congratulations on your new Raptor.

[@TRDTalk]

Unreal truck, congrats

[@robertyoung8289]

Dont worry about the plastic fuel skid. I rock crawl my TRD PRO weakly the front aluminum skid is trashed the plastic tank skid is fine.

[@Doc1855]

I’m happy for you Ryan ! I recently bought a 6K mile (Our local Toyota dealerships owners truck) 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs. I’m looking forward to taking it on the WA DBR this summer

[@drivingsports]

Maybe I’ll see you out there!

[@Doc1855]

@@drivingsports It would be fun !

[@rondail5675]

I like the coil-overs front and rear. I like the drivetrain and Auto-4WD. Don't care about towing and load limit.

[@Richard-xv7yf]

If people can actually get theses for 57k that’s not too bad when compared to the competition. I’ve seen trd off-roads listed at 55k.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I love it! If they made a Maverick Raptor, I would want to buy one. Regardless, all the Raptors are cool.

[@josephs8364]

awesome! looks so good

[@natecurrier]

2wd next time on the first section, I’m sure it could do it. Nice truck, Ryan!

[@emanuelbrister5903]

Plastic skid plates for some reason? It’s to keep spark down if it hits to hard.

[@Jazzyexplorer]

Well as far as it goes with the screen I think if doing any kind of off road driving you will most likely have the windows closed so I don't think dust should be a problem

[@chrisdakins2010]

Drives great and still fits in parking spaces. How fun would it be with a manual transmission!

[@ifixthings86]

47psi is pretty high for going off road. Id air down to 15-20 for your next off trip and see if it's even more comfy. Btw I dont know why people hate on the color. What's wrong wtih silver?? It's a good looking truck. (Im biased btw)

[@BearMacTX]

I ordered mine in May 23 as well, and it finally is in production today. Looks like I will have waited a year for it when I finally get it. Can't wait to compare it to our Bronco Raptor and Shelby Raptors.