Is the NEW Ford Ranger RAPTOR The BEST Midsize Truck? | Full Review + 0-60

This Week we test the ALL NEW 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor on our road test to see if it is king of the midsize truck segment.
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[@rickyrude2347]

I have a ranger raptor got it delivered may 1st, straight 93 octane, I hit 0-60 4.8 seconds and that ain’t no BS

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Glad to hear that! We had high hopes for it, and also could not confirm what octane this truck had in it.

[@AtlantisSurfTV]

My 2022 STX 2wd 2.3L, full bolt on with Ford Performance Pack. 0-60 4.6 consistently on E30.

[@krasnaludek298]

Nice 👍🏻

[@tamake4492]

There is a bottle opener near the cable attachment.

[@LarryJ602]

I guess it all depends on your POV and what you want. Do you want the best options you can get per cost ratio in general off road options? Yes, this is arguably the best Midsized fully loaded for the cost. But there are questions. Do you event want to go off road? Do you want do only do spectifc types of off road? Do you want to just want price to be the limit? Do you just bow down to a brand? Do you prefer off road comfort vs on road comfort? Do you not care bed space? Do you only care about towing? There's all kinds of variables, but IMO, if you want an off road midsized truck that is a jack of all trades with all the options, it is the best.

[@chrisb9478]

I like it, except no cooled seats and plastic oil & transmission pans & plastic oil drain plug. 😮

[@HarryKuloh]

Are you serious? That's absurd.

[@chrisb9478]

@@HarryKuloh Yep, search Ranger oil change videos

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

I always put a valved oil plug in so that should appreciate some concern

[@srrtbb]

Damn, it is so weird ford would do that. I heard about plastic intake on older model vehicles that caused failure. You'd think they'd learned. I Google and it said raptor doesn't have plastic oil pan and drain plug.

[@skyoung419z]

I’m going to cancel my order now. NOT!

[@spyder000069]

Here me out. Ranger King Ranch FX4 with 3.0L 8K tow and rear ac vents. Ford make it happen.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Sign us up!

[@Fernando-t8g]

No. This is exactly why they keep jacking up prices.

[@spyder000069]

@@Fernando-t8g Unfortunately everything has gone up 20-50%. Your dollar no longer goes as far as it used to. Most places hit you up for 3% just for using your credit card. You don't have to pay dealer marksups/addons but overall msrp are no different than the overpriced milk you put in your cart. That is the world right now. My idea was most of the consumers don't needs a desert prerunner. I'd rather have towing prioritized package with larger 3.0 (yes I know the 2.7 is coming) and it wouldn't hurt to be comfy. Also Ford doesn't have a model that competes with the GMC Canyon Denali as far as luxury which seems to me to be nicer than Lariat level. Since people are shying away from full size trucks it makes sense to try to fill that void. Plus as more people shift to Ranger it would push ford into having more inventory. Just depends on if they want to let go of the "F150 Best Selling" title or not and allow the ranger to step up instead of them intentionally crippling it to protect F150.

[@isidrogonzales5289]

If you support king ranch, then you don't know your history. You should look it up.

[@lourdesraupe3824]

Gorgeous color!

[@bstutt6960]

I think you were just filming at it while bro said there’s no bottle opener

[@tboneforreal]

I said the same thing. The camera was looking right at it when he said it didn't have one.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Totally, the camera man (me) noticed it before Craig did. We don’t script on our reviews!

[@patricktrier4503]

Some KZbinrs are clocking as low as 5.3 seconds for 0-60 time in 4wd high. Were you running it in 2wd for your time?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We were running 4 auto, which is the best in our testing over the years.

[@NEtrailboss]

You guys were mentioning acceleration. Don't think it's enough to be the difference but the Ranger Raptor is over 5,000 pounds and the Bronco Raptor is under. Around a 400 or 500 pound difference.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Hey good point, that’s a noticeable difference.

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

The Braptor also has 4:70 gears

[@kenwolf2431]

Bronco Raptor is 5733 and the Ranger Raptor is 5325 the ranger is 400 pounds Lighter. I bet it had 87 octane because the fuel door has 87 which slows it down allot. A aussie car sight did a test and the octane made a big difference in performance.

[@ROC805]

I got 5.3 seconds with my Ranger Raptor here in Australia when it was 42 C... don't know what you were doing?

[@rjejames28]

Mine is being build in august

[@patricktrier4503]

I am so jealous

[@rjejames28]

@@patricktrier4503 thanks I'm replacing a 2003 vehicle so im pretty excited

[@lerrin]

Mine too! Cactus grey!

[@rjejames28]

@lerrin nice I like that color,I went white

[@skyoung419z]

When did you place your order? I ordered in May, still no build date😢

[@doggettd11]

New Ranger Raptor vs used 2nd gen F150 Raptor????

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Good comparison!

[@jonathanbautista3138]

Believe on Baja mode it has a lunch mode

[@bryy2053]

You guys are the only ones I've seen saying it's slower that the Bronco Raptor. Interesting.....I can't see how it's slower, but thanks for sharing.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We feel the same way, after thinking it over we suspect this truck had 87 octane in it which would help explain it.

[@bryy2053]

@TexasTruckChannel that would definitely make sense. I've seen putting premium gas in actually makes a pretty significant difference in power all things considered.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Totally. Ford does a good job with advancing timing when it detects higher octanes. We are sure that had something to do with it.

[@Jloggedn]

58 Grand will get you an actual Raptor

[@ryansheard8092]

Y'all need to buy one for a long term test review. I love the Ranger Raptor in theory but with needing to haul 5 people around, it's just too small. F150 Raptor it is for me.

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

110k for a vehicle?

[@tipsyrippers]

The vents in the hood aren’t functional. My ranger has the bottle opener on the tailgate? Also. Those door handles have been like that since the first gen super duty and so on

[@charleslanphier8094]

No cooled seats and no rear AC. Wtf ?

[@marklihsu]

Yup

[@AgentGeo]

I have just put a no obligation order in at my favorite local dealership (NO MARKUP BTW!!!) for pretty much the exact same truck that is being reviewed here. I can't wait to try this out BUT i would be potentially trading in my 2023 F150 Raptor. The F150 Raptor was always my dream truck but I think the Ranger Raptor might fit my lifestyle a bit more. I will really have to do some deep thinking on this. I am glad though that finally there was a reviewer that was taller than 6' exactly. It seems almost every review on youtube is done by someone exactly 6' tall. I am 6'3" normal build so this is nice to know i will likely fit comfortably. Can you comment on that? Also, I would be curious as to if there is anyone that has gone from an F150 Raptor to a Ranger Raptor and how that transition has been. Thanks!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Hi, yes I am 6-4 and fit very well in the ranger raptor. Which is a nice surprise. Also I have owned a Gen 1 raptor before and reviewed all of the raptors. I would be proud to have the Ranger raptor. Especially with its balance of ability and smaller foot print. It can still run Jeep width trails that the big boys can’t. -Bryan

[@javierpalomares2892]

how come this has a watts link but bronco raptor doesn't?

[@udodedekind7292]

Side step was removed cause they couldn't fit the exhaust properly

[@davidcastro8805]

This compared to the new ZR2 what we taking people ? Remember the ZR2 is cheaper. Also has both front and rear lockers. and umm AC seats.

[@marklihsu]

Nope the ranger raptor has superior suspension and a V6. ZR2 is a nice truck but isn't in the same league

[@ragnarok400]

The thing I dislike about the zr2 is the payload.

[@davidcastro8805]

@@marklihsu I could see that. I would have loved a v6 turbo in the ZR2. I’m just thinking for a lil more than that ranger tho you can get a ZR2 bison. Stock it comes with 35in tires and a lot more off road goodies. AEV overhaul

[@NEtrailboss]

@@marklihsu Same torque numbers, Raptor has more HP. DSS vs Live valve is basicaly a wash. Do you want to pay 10 grand more for the HP is end question. I think they are both great trucks. Either the Bison should have got a turbo 6 or the Raptor should have come with 35's then there'd be little debate but they'd also both be 70 grand.

[@NEtrailboss]

@@ragnarok400 According to Ford and Chevy's own websites the ZR2 has more payload.

[@mohammedalizadeh965]

I don't know why the shifter is the same as on Volkswagen Amarok!?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

That’s because the Amorok is built on the Ford T6 (Ranger) platform. There is some part sharing between them.

[@andyd5492]

3.0 Nano... Also Explorer ST

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Totally right, I remembered that when reviewing footage.

[@Obamastucks10128]

The 10 speed trans is always going to have issues. The 10R80 can never be trusted.

[@kenwolf2431]

I bet it had 87 octane in it that would have slowed it down allot. Another youtuber did a real world test and did a 0-60 time in 5.2 so I bet you had 87 octane in it. Because it say 87 on the fuel door they been putting 87 octane in them, when it will run much better on the 93 octane. A Aussie car sight did a test and the octane made a big difference in performance. The Bronco Raptor weights 5735 and the Ranger Raptor weights 5325 400 pound difference which makes a difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpObd4x6fsunqqM

[@jrksoldierx1436]

How can you say 58k is not terrible

[@krasnaludek298]

Toyota Tacoma now in 3rd place behind Ford & Chevy/GMC. If we separate Chevy & GMC, then factor that Nissan has a mild update coming; that could place Tacoma dead last. The mighty Tacoma has fallen big time.

[@bitshuffler1]

I still say it sounds like a boat motor.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We can see that

[@pro2amatt846]

Colorado ZR2 is better! Cue the Ford whiners--->

[@coolcarson5]

In what way exactly?

[@Concretehardt]

Blahaha no need to whine! your little ZR2 has 100 less horsepower and looks like an autobot in a transformers movie.. everyone likes different things… so if your into into heavy, low HP, slow moving transformers toys... by all means, Enjoy your ZR2. 👍🏼

[@x246813579]

I have a canyon loaner right now. The engine is okay but it has a lot of turbo lag and engine vibration for my taste. The suspension is also pretty stiff and busy. I would say the ranger 2.7 or raptor are better. The I4 ranger has the same tubo lag and engine vibration issue.

[@virgfresco1403]

More than 6 foot height should get full size truck..👍💪💢

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Tall guys still want to do narrow trails. Luckily this and several others fit the bill.