Ford Ranger Raptor review

[@geezerj5288]

40 yes FORTY minutes of this!?!?! Oh lads, you are spoiling us!!! *Gets fresh bowl of Shreddies*

[@lew7676]

Officially my favorite “taking a poo” toilet time video’s. Life is good.

[@alexfell3637]

Love a 40 minute-er. Excellent stuff as always

[@soupclassicmotoring]

professionalism /prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ - lasting 14mins before taking the mick. “It’s very roidy” 😂

[@hazzalandy]

Always wanted to build a Rover 75 Streetwise rally spec. Full cage, lifted, 750x16 tyres (two spares poking out the rear screen) and silly spots

[@andrewhigginbottom5080]

So a not so fun fact, I was chatting to a chap who writes for WhatVan magazine (who knew right?) and he was saying that the Raptor's trick suspension reduces the payload so much that it no longer classifies as a commercial vehicle and therefore you cannot dodge paying the VAT. Also a Transit Raptor may not be such a pipe dream after all (nudge, nudge, wink, wink say no more).

[@seanhitz6411]

I’m glad it’s not just me who does pointless verge or field driving.

[@Lordyosch]

If you want pointless verge driving, I recommend the Western approach to Fulletby in Lincolnshire. Very wide, bouncy verge fun!

[@georgelowe5555]

16:00 the l200 and the d-max also offers the full range of body shapes

[@spikedunlop1782]

Mustang Raptor as per the Mustang from the Thomas Crown Affair?

[@Cheapsh0t247]

Rich Rawlings built a nice example of this on Gas Monkey and it has remained his personal daily driver for years

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers chaps, top quality review, the 'donuts in a field' test is an important part of the assessment of any automobile with offroad pretensions. :)

[@ATribeCalledCars]

Enjoyed the review, similar verdict to mine. Also, yes to a Fiesta Raptor!

[@rpjwhite]

Harry M isn’t going to be happy about you two field worrying. It will be all about the compaction.

[@k0618783]

Robin White ha! Binge watched all of Harry’s Farm videos yesterday. Watch the compaction boys!

[@jonathanbeale3978]

“Who does not like a snatch recover”😉

[@henriwolbrink]

Thanks for this nice style review. I liked it a lot more than the most reviews I have seen lately. Mainly sponsored shoots at Ford designed tracks in Morocco, Argentina and Germany. Though I would not keep it in 4H all the time.

[@TangoDelph]

Best Review Ever !

[@SmallBlogV8]

Of course, Fiesta Raptor would be Spanish for Party Dinosaur [kind of], which would be a fantastic name for a 'roided supermini.

[@NotAvailableEmotionally]

I swear to you, I was drinking my protein shake while watching this. Thankfully I finished it before the roidy part.

[@Cheapsh0t247]

21:30 i was so hoping this would play out in typical fashion post that statement, and the raptor would be at 90degrees across that lane, stuck between the hedges, blocking traffic and needing a winch. I most definitely not done this more than .. half a dozen times

[@ecliptic21]

Great show. Us, South Africans love our double cabs. The Ford Wildtrak is very populer so I'm sure the Raptor with sell like hot cakes in South Africa, or should I say bilton. 😂

[@wernerengel6357]

The reason this Ford looks and handles so well is that it’s designed and developed in Australia.

[@PluckinA_Connor]

Fiesta Raptor needs to have the ST engine at least... proper road going rally car. It'd be awesome

[@hedydd2]

Massive drawback for the majority of users who will be buying for a business is that the Raptor is not classified as a commercial vehicle for tax purposes. Normally, dual cab pickups are classed as 'dual purpose vehicles' but this one does not have a one ton carrying capacity, so it is classed as a car, just like a Discovery or RR Sport. Makes a massive difference to the running cost. VAT cannot be reclaimed for a start, so that's a 20% penalty, before you start on the general tax relief available on commercial vehicles verses cars. It is not rated to tow anywhere near the normal Ranger's 3.5 tons either. This is approaching the price of the new Defender110

[@jryalls]

I’d buy a Fiesta Raptor. Focus RS or Fiesta ST Engine, Shocks from the Ranger, 4WD, big tyres and brakes, Focus RS Bucket Seats, Half Roll Cage and Harnesses, Under protection. I also wish they’d make a Mondeo RS by dropping the body on a V8 Mustang chassis or putting a The Focus RS running gear in it to compete with the Kia Stinger etc.

[@saintfunny]

I'd have one of these in white in U N livery, loads of unnecessary lighting & a selection of flags in the glove box, over a new Defender.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

I bet Eddie Hall has already ordered one with ‘The Beast’ graphics.

[@abystreecrych7680]

Towing capacity is only 2500kg which limits it for farmers and contractors, height of the bed makes it a pain to get stuff in and out of.

[@ilovetool1]

Don't some single cab utes have a longer tray?... I think that is why.

[@ramdynebix]

So the acceptable face of SUVs is the stuff that Freiburger and Dulchich build at Roadkill Garage? Like the off-road Challenger?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

ramdynebix Yes, pretty much

[@DogsBAwesome]

RAF Uxbridge was full of horse chestnut trees, now it's a housing estate.

[@Cheapsh0t247]

and the ROF supply depot near bridgwater, my kids call it conker world, i had to limited them to half a bin bag each

[@YellowPinkie]

We need to see the Ford in a Ford.

[@ImLeuff]

(I would never condone drinking and driving, drink responsibly, lives are at stake) Imagine driving back home under influence on empty streets late at night. Combine this truck with lack of self control (probably already present in someone who would buy it) and empty roads and you'd wreak such havoc. Jumping roundabouts

[@maxtorque2277]

I learnt at 1:02 into this video that the Ford Ranger Raptor does NOT have damped interior grab handles..... ;-)

[@CptAwilliamse]

True

[@fastEdCanuck]

lots of people in North America are using crew cab trucks (or double cab as you call them over there) as family vehicles

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

fastEdCanuck there are becoming more and more popular here in the UK. Farmers are buying them whilst the defender is out of production and builders and tradesmen are buying them instead of vans so they can use them as family cars as well as work vehicles.

[@nimrodbegg123]

these are made for Aussie, NZ and South Affrica. there for cashed up tradies

[@jep1912]

Talking sense, since 3:30pm AWST.

[@FirstDan2000]

Transit Raptor is a brilliant idea. A double cab, with leather seats and can carry a pallet of 8'x4'. And cos it's a van you wouldn't have your tools stolen at the traffic lights.

[@paulcfyeung]

I was under the impression that this particular model doesnt get a tax break for some odd reason? Also the load capacity on this model is far lower than the rest of the Rangers since it's got the more "normal" suspension, something that Ford doesnt want you to know about....!

[@NJRD977]

I think it loses the VAT break because it doesnt have a high enough tow and/or capacity.

[@sailing_raptor]

I drive a Toyota Tundra (in the UK) because I'm a five year old boy. I just happen to have the body of a fifty seven year old.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Ford Ranger 2nd top selling vehicle in Australia- behind Toyota Hilux - Ranger Wildtrack very popular and $65k here

[@gmoar]

A warm welcome back to Jonny's beard

[@jryalls]

gmoar and hair

[@mrmailman7861]

So Smith and Sniff predicted the Mustang raptor, or Ford R&D watch this in their spair time. I dunno still though...

[@jep1912]

Roids, muscle vest, protein shake, Raptor; dictionary definition = 'Australian'.

[@EuroB0B1]

Did you know by this time they bringing out raptor looking Transit ie Transit Trail.????

[@markgill3099]

I have two words for your Audi. PORTAL AXLES!!!

[@johncitizen9996]

The Wildtrak is better for towing and carrying a bigger load.

[@dparv11]

Personally I would like a DERANGED™ Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo Blackout Edition

[@halfbee]

I came, I saw, I bought the book. Is there a Tee shirt available?

[@peternorrish8573]

Pretty sure the towing capacity is reduced vs a normal Ranger because it hasnt got the leaves on the back

[@downburst1]

Car wow review would immediately try water bottles in the door pockets and recommended a Passat as you can fit more in the glovebox

[@richb326]

downburst1 and that dodgy blue suitcase test!

[@blaymeister]

Fiesta Raptor sounds like a very special interest men's private entertainment magazine.

[@dankfrenkvisser5977]

My parents have the original Raptor 6.2L. When we got it I was highly enthusiastic, but after I had driven it a couple of times the shine quickly wore off for me. It's such an unrefined, absolutely MASSIVE (mind you we live in the Netherlands) overcompensating ridiculous vehicle. The tires are so heavy that every time you go over a bump the vertical movement of the wheels disrupts the entire car. That combined with the live rear axle makes the ride absolutely horrible. But then again, I don't really think that I should've expected anything else. I've also never experienced 400hp feel so slow. The infotainment system is absolute dogshit and the interiour quality is (apart from the seats) horrendous. When we first got it I loved it for all the reasons that every person likes Raptors, but to live with in Europe it's absolutely idiotic

[@Garf2O]

Well its not the trucks fault that you live in europe now is it?

[@muddyboots1881]

Amarok has coils - one of the few atmo...

[@jita8647]

Must be special. Amoraks normally have rear leaf springs. Benz X Class and Nissan Navara and the Raptor have rear coil springs.

[@muddyboots1881]

@@jita8647 You are correct sir, my bad🤓

[@jonw9417]

They should release a Roids'n'Coke special edition with a mirror on the dash and branded straws and blade in the glove box.

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

£50k. I can probably afford that but I'd pay no more than £500 for a pick-up truck. I'd occasionally use it to move largish things that are terrible and can tolerate rain (dead carcasses?). However with a few more moments thought a van does a much better job overall (maybe not with dead sheep). Moreover, I wouldn't subject family and friends to a pick-up despite the 100% AIA and VAT tax advantages, most of which the manufacturers play with in their retail prices in any case.

[@namespacetoosmall]

Basically, what you’re getting at is that modern cars just ride too hard.

[@SirBelvedere]

GET ORFF MOI LAND !!! YOU BUGGERS

[@RichardMajor86]

I’m concerned that mean bigger boys are going to make fun of your “off roading”

[@MyMrno1]

It’s so cute!

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

Fucks' sake guys, I'm pissing myself laughing :D Thanks :)

[@ashliehiggins]

Ranger raptor is a pikey tractor, and such a shame, just like all the MS sport fords.

[@jasonwishart8153]

Very American for a car that is designed in Australia, built in Thailand.

[@ImLeuff]

As for the last point: it is idiotic in a great way, if you had the Raptor people would either thumb up you and say "cool!" or never talk to you.

[@jep1912]

I lost myself in a box once.

[@mohingamotors1948]

30 minutes in and you kind of predicted the 911Dakar

[@GrahamDallas]

Great review, but £50k for a 2.0l diesel pickup that sounds fairly crap.

[@SmallBlogV8]

To focus on the engine of a truck that's had its chassis completely overhauled is missing the point a bit.

[@dankfrenkvisser5977]

Somebody please make a Photoshop render of what a Fiesta Raptor could look like

[@alistairf7068]

you can't call it the "Echo Sport" because its doesn't say Echo! It just doesn't does it? ROTF ! Nice one Jonny

[@alexbelmonte4581]

If only you could experience the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. It has that more grunty petrol engine and less gears you desire.

[@fud1376]

All I know is Fox suspension cost a couple of grand on mountain bike's...so god know's how much for that beast...Ha !

[@natemallory9141]

I was waiting for “the woman was equine..”

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

It is indeed rather moronic, but I love its existence.

[@imadeeplyspanishman]

Fuck 2.0 the 3.2 wildtrack is the shizzle £27k +vat

[@sohodolIs]

wow

[@paulwright9656]

Surely it's obligatory if you're driving a 4wd and pass a field that the farmer has left the gate open on to have a drive around to test it's abilities.......or lack of? I remember buying an Isuzu Bighorn and testing how able it was at making crop circles. Very as it turned out 😉.

[@stephendangerouselliott5121]

Inspired by the Rover 25 street wise 🙄

[@rogerhudson9732]

Within a few years Ford will be a US pickup only firm, if the don't wake up and develop their EVs.

[@unknownskyman2156]

2.0 litre craptor..... $80k.....absolutely hilarious

[@quicknickdriver8510]

100th

[@simongroot7147]

Got to be journos... Driving a truck with no centre diff in 4X4 on the road.... Then talking about steering feel and "jitter".... To quote Clarkson, 'How stupid do you feel now?'

[@smithandsniff]

Flicked it back into 2WD on the road fella.