NEW Ranger Raptor Review* Off-Roading Australia's New Best Ute?

[@stevemcintyre4398]

For what you have to pay, I would preferred a performance enhanced 3.2 5 pot. No substitute for cubes.....

[@RossReviewsau]

I reckon they could have at least done something like that 100% the 2L diesel is just to small

[@TOGAAviation30]

Yeah I agree

[@Bondmaster007]

Was waiting for needs a V8.. Barra LOL... Of course...

[@RossReviewsau]

It was only fitting as it was designed n engineered here in Straya’!🇦🇺😍 tho I wouldn’t complain with a V8 in it eithet

[@michaelbottenbley3855]

Next year’s version is coming with a v6

[@joelhiggs9056]

Not wrong though, does need a v8 👍

[@redpepper7181]

@@joelhiggs9056 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2e4pqmglLqtb9E

[@fint3810]

Company just completed the first coyote conversion the other week. 50K

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Good honest review Jono, these things aren't up my alley, but each to their! I'm surprised Ford isn't cashing in on the V8 in a dual cab like Ram is currently doing! Cheers for sharing mate...

[@RossReviewsau]

You and me both! they def should have done more with the engine! great ute.. just wish it had more GO!

[@GRIPSHIFTMEDIA]

"You know what they say about people with big trucks..." 😂😂 Loving the variety of content and production value as of late. Great stuff man!

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheer Leon 😂 trying to bring out some humour

[@CohnmanTheBudbarian]

they have good paying jobs? 🤣🤣

[@macmorison1193]

Great video. As usual. I’ve driven the raptor. It’s very underwhelming. It’s big. It looks kinda cool. But it’s weak. It has a transmission with 184 million speeds. It compensates for a big engine with noise played through the speakers in the cabin to make it sound bigger and tougher to the people inside (always helps a car dealer). The only truly impressive part of this vehicle is the suspension. It really is great for stock. The American raptors are the only thing worth buying though. This raptor is Barbie dressed up as Ken. No hate to you Ross! Been a follower for years

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers mac.. let's hope with a coming update the rumors are true and we get a turbo 6 at least..

[@macmorison1193]

@@RossReviewsau that’s sounds much more appealing!

[@rayjunsay2840]

@@RossReviewsau for me its good enough. I driven Hummer 2, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Thunder Bird, Expedition , a bulletproof Suburban and Ford Excursion in the States and they were fun to drive because they are big and powerful. But, this Ranger Raptor for me is already satisfying and fun to ride and drive especially here in Asia. I owned and sold not just 200 different kinds of automobiles since 2008 and by far this is my choice of ute or car to drive everyday.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@rayjunsay2840 cheers for the honest feed back

[@farzana6676]

@@macmorison1193 3.0L turbo 6 Diesel is here for the new Ranger.

[@jacarandaaaa]

awesome video mate, the ranger raptor lookin’ pretty clean ☝🏼🇦🇺

[@kers225abk2]

I saw on a wheels magazine cover a couple years ago the ford ranger with a mustang 339kw engine in it. Still waiting...

[@RossReviewsau]

That would be epic.. a monster like this needs some excitement under the hood

[@B0SS330]

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[@Cracyfox4359]

Hi Ross, is the 3.2L engine an optional? Can't understand why Ford isn't placing the "BARRA" 4.0L engine into the Ranger's, it's a proven unbreakable engine. Add a turbo charger to the Barra engine and it may become dangerous unless more stability work done. Don't think many farmer or country driver's would prefer larger motor, "Barra". Alas, it is what it is. Loved the video.

[@RossReviewsau]

Unfortunately they only come in 2L diesels… would have been so Australian to give it a Barra eh🇦🇺👌

[@Cracyfox4359]

@@RossReviewsau Yes that would be fantastic especially with fuel economy of a large engine in a mid size Ranger/Ranger Raptor. Don't know why ford Australia is reluctant to insist on a Barra especially when other manufactures are going to bigger motors. Ford's Ranger range of vehicles, especially if they come with a Putt Putt motor will most likely lose market position especially to Toyota Hilux. Goiunstoppable

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Cracyfox4359 not sure if the barra would meet emissions anymore but im sure they could find a way! i think they would sell like never before if they brought that engine bacK!

[@111Aardvark]

What happened to the 3.2 ? Or is that an option ?

[@Mftv12]

It only comes in 2.0 biturbo

[@RossReviewsau]

For whatever reason the didn’t offer the Raptor with that engine 🤷‍♂️

[@Seathrone609]

Great ute, down side is definitely the engine

[@RossReviewsau]

Agreeed!

[@simonmorris7749]

With a completely new Ranger design just around the corner, and apparently the Raptor is coming with a 3.0V6TTD, you’d quickly regret paying top dollar for an underpowered last hoorah of a nearly 10yr old model…

[@RossReviewsau]

Let’s hope that actually happens 🙏 have only heard rumours so far.. I know America is looking to get this model I think with the TT6 let’s hope Australia gets it also it would really make it a better package

[@Keithostrangeman]

There is a fella on the east coast that has a 2wd ranger (mini truck) fitted with a Barra turbo it’s pretty impressive. Good to see a 4bie on ya channel. Be good to see more 4bies in the future 🤙

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s epic! Would love to see that! Barra swap the world 😂 very suiting tho for this rig I reckon designed and engineered in Australia 🇦🇺

[@amine19851118]

Do you call going on few ponds of water off-roading ?

[@RossReviewsau]

you mean going off the road and through a trail? yes..

[@andrecampbell5893]

I think if you take off the KO2 tyres it might change how it accelerates. Id downgrade from the 285/70/17 to 265/70/17

[@RossReviewsau]

might help

[@intersepter100]

IMO, you don't need hp so much, you need torque, especially in 4WD, and you don't always want to go fast when 4wdriving anyway, slow and steady is the go.

[@RossReviewsau]

Your dead right off the road it was great plenty of go.. all you need but on the road it did feel very sluggish more so than other utes I’ve driven.. that was only the real negative for me

[@intersepter100]

@@RossReviewsau Fair enough, I suppose it's not meant to be real fast on the road, as long as it's an enjoyable ride.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@intersepter100 its a very pleasant ride :) just a bit sketchy passing road trains is all

[@ashcosmo3854]

Could have been an awesome Ute if they bought out some interesting engines. The market is saturated with lifeless diesel engines 😑

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s true so many utes all running the same old small diesels 🥲 really hope the come out with a new engine soon for this model

[@robertarchbold8658]

They're actually amazing engines for off roading. Which is what these cars are really for

[@RossReviewsau]

@@robertarchbold8658 its enough offroad sure.. but on the road its very lackluster.. i feel like this kind of a vehicle needs to be the best at both.. just my thoughts tho

[@QKvox]

@@RossReviewsau those thoughts are fact though

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

V6 in the next model but watch the flogs jack the price up even more to ridiculous.

[@videomaker8207]

At least offer a slightly tuned 3.2 5 pot

[@RossReviewsau]

agree they should have done that at least

[@alexshaykevich509]

With a revised model 1 year away, pretty tricky buying this model with the overstressed engine.

[@RossReviewsau]

Agreeed.. i hope they give it more power

[@Baz9667]

Loving the content! You should follow up on your previous crown review and try find the V6 athlete 230kw engine

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks! Will do my best to find one.. might have a S180 coming on the channel soon

[@larryleqend]

Even a 2.7 Turbo 6 like they have in the bronco would be sufficient enough

[@RossReviewsau]

That would be better

[@elusive6653]

Off roading reviews would be a dope new series

[@RossReviewsau]

hoping to do more! i have a 2021 navara offroad review coming out tmr!

[@keepitmashed7402]

they should have put turbo barras in the ranger's then they would have been the KING of all

[@RossReviewsau]

100% agree!

[@andyb2311]

enjoyed the review bro really like these trucks , just wish it had the power. by the way how are you enjoying the NHL playoffs .

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! yes i have been watching the recaps.. not a habs fan tho lol go vegas :p

[@tonywilkey4369]

Nice to see alternatives on your vids Jono the raptor does look good I believe the rangers in general are better looking, you need two vehicles one of these to tow and go off road and the other a barra turbo for the street life is good Tony

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks Tony!👍 glad your enjoying the Variety trying to keep it different :) more aussie stuff on the way tho

[@samthestoryman3757]

My brother in-law has one of these bad boys and it’s never had dirt on the tires, same with my bosses hilux.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats a shame.. tell him he needs to be like the owner of this one.. he was so keen to get it dirty! lol i was avoiding puddles and he was like SEND IT! lol

[@aaroncicanese]

Why do people bash the engine in these? the bi turbos are actually very good, the smaller towing and payload numbers is the result of the raptors fox suspension, it’s not designed for towing and carrying shit, it’s literally designed for driving off road at high speed

[@RossReviewsau]

its "good" off road.. but on the highway its not enough.. and being a BIG Raptor i just would expect a bigger engine to go along with it..

[@keepitmashed7402]

ross test a vw v6 amarok you will be surprised

[@RossReviewsau]

ive got a Amarok im planning to review soon

[@80ZX]

@@RossReviewsau I have had both and the Amarok is twice the car, even in the rough off road stuff.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@80ZX gonna review one soon hopfully will be good to test out

[@mikenolan3060]

Raptor would have to be the best name for a car especially if ya a Jurassic Park nerd like myself I'm surprised Ferrari or Bugatti didn't take that name years ago. Should of jumped it like in the add!! Good to see some more off road rigs hit the channel.

[@RossReviewsau]

good point mike! it is a very cool name.. its a cool ute too.. just wish the engine was a bit better..

[@mikenolan3060]

@@RossReviewsau don't worry mate some bugger will barra one sooner or later then with any luck they'll throw ya the keys.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@mikenolan3060 apparently its been done already over east :) i need to find out who has it lol

[@sumosprojects]

Agreed mate, big ass Tractor needs a Turbo Barra 🧐😎😉

[@RossReviewsau]

Would have so suited a Barra I reckon

[@keepitmashed7402]

i drove one did not like it powerwise THEN i drove an amarok v6 this thing will absolutly blow the doors of any ranger even with a 2.5 tonne caravan behind it and it comes standard rear disc brakes and it.s cheaper

[@RossReviewsau]

the amarok is the fastest dual cab i belive on the market here.. im planning to review one soon

[@mattmurphy5419]

One V8 slayer were missing is the Terri. I can’t wait to see a modified territory awd turbo

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s coming

[@mattmurphy5419]

@@RossReviewsau I been stirring u up for a while over the Terri. It will be a memorable review. Hopefully it’s got a bit of work done, you will both hate it and love it.

[@RossReviewsau]

F6X…🤫

[@mattmurphy5419]

@@RossReviewsau can’t wait Ross

[@Ariozo111]

I love the Ranger Raptor, and the 2.0 motor is one of the things i really like. Have had the newer Rams and F150 and it´s fun with a larger motor that sounds sweet BUT..when you drive many miles it´s for sure less fun and the raptor on that part is solid. Don´t have to hit the fuel station 3 times a day. :))

[@RossReviewsau]

True point

[@pete508]

Hi Mate,yeah for what it was made to do it's great,suspension is epic & the gadgets are nice,but why didn't they have at least a V8 let alone a Barra turbo,I don't think the people that buy them are worried about fuel prices hey lol,you review the best variety of cars man it's F%# amazing Johnny & I liked that lil bit of humour you threw in there also hahaha.

[@RossReviewsau]

My thoughts exactly really should have had a more lively engine.. or at least given the option to spec it that way.. glad your enjoying the variety pete:)

[@callumfreebairn8082]

the toyota land cruiser 70 isn't even sold in america

[@RossReviewsau]

Who said it was

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Ford missed an opportunity with the Raptor to stick one right up Toyota, the vehicle looks the part, off road it's great but on road Performance is lacklustre and those silly mags that stick out past the tire just get destroyed off road, still compared to the ugly Hilux Rugged X priced at $75,960, the Raptor seems like a bargain for a much better vehicle.

[@RossReviewsau]

agree with all that mate.. really would have liked to see a bigger engine in there.. but overall i really liked it..

[@David01.d]

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[@RossReviewsau]

That would be a good one to test!

[@nathanlindsay4747]

Wish I could put my ranger on the show and tack you on tracks 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Bring her on!😅 why not

[@juliusmakula1659]

It is a beast

[@RossReviewsau]

Really cool rigs eh

[@TOGAAviation30]

Its kinda sad that Australia went from 6.2 litre supercharged V8 utes to a 2 litre 4 cylinder ute.

[@RossReviewsau]

I know right and this Ute 100% deserves a big V8 under the bonnet.. it’s a beast just a shame they put a peanut engine in

[@frankcapaldi3114]

The new Ranger with its V6 Turbo diesel should fix the 2L engine deficiency.

[@RossReviewsau]

this will be so great to see! very keen

[@bombardierboerboels]

Nothing a little remap could sort out

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m sure you could get some more out of it eh

[@mcatech05]

not so sure those 2.0l are running 29psi boost from factory highly strung little diesel i hope rumours are true and 2022 raptor comes with 3.0 powerstroke that would be a nice fit

[@stn7172]

This guy's accent is a little so different?

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a mixed bag! Canadian kiwi Aussie

[@nathandonohue3164]

Landcruisers easy to work on, not when you have to change the starter motor on a V8

[@RossReviewsau]

fair call lol. but its possible.. new modern engine would be much worse in most cases

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

Lacklustre is the word when it comes to Ford in general these days. Only cashed up tradies who buy Rangers are keeping Ford going in this country now.

[@RossReviewsau]

its kinda sad.. that its becoming true.. ford australia used to be so good

[@lennonfuller8445]

#uptheranger

[@RossReviewsau]

I really enjoyed it👌

[@dirtydogg06]

Getting one soon….and I will make sure I flog the crap out of it in the glasshouse mountains. Won’t be a show pony like most I’ve seen. Yeah it’s gonna get mud on and in it!!!! Then I’ll sell it and get a 80 series land cruiser🤙🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

go to town mate! thats what they are built for.. ps cant go wrong with a 80s series

[@P2DAPIPE]

I'm actually unimpressed with the 0-100 for the price you pay 🤙🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

100% the engine is just simply to limp on the road.. they need to improve it

[@shakengandulf]

Who cares about 0-100.. you arent racing in these vehicles.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@shakengandulf true.. just is sketchy for passing roadtrains!

[@Fight4MyCountry]

It looks sick, I'll give 'em that lol

[@RossReviewsau]

100% looks the business eh

[@videomaker8207]

2.0l motor? Ford, you just made me cri 😭

[@RossReviewsau]

its a shame eh :(

[@bigchief2331]

bloody outrageous price , who has that kind of money to spend on a car honestly .. and a ICE ford ute at that.. looks good but in no way could justify such an expense..

[@RossReviewsau]

its a lot of cash no doubt.. but even look at a 70 series! that can be even more

[@rayjunsay2840]

@@RossReviewsau the same way I thought before I went behind the wheels of this R. Raptor:"Its to expensive for a ute", I said. Eventually, I ended up buying it.

[@CohnmanTheBudbarian]

If you put a bigger engine in these, the price will go up and the death toll off road will sky rocket. Ford knew their Aussie customers well enough lol. A barra in these would make it the most dangerous vehicle in Australia, potentially the world 🤣🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA what are you trying to say about us FORD fans ;p

[@ibrahimkataieh9515]

landcrusier 79 is better in my opinoin

[@RossReviewsau]

thats a fair call, but for very different buyers

[@rustybogans2508]

These things are the biggest scam going. I got a px2 with every single option with 45000km for $48k. Bigger wheels 2”lift front bar winch rear bar rock sliders canopy roofrack uhf 2nd battery drawers in the canopy oil catch can fuel pre filter. I’ve probably missed a few things but all that on a raptor would put it well over $100k. Joke

[@henkojo7814]

Yes if you do all that on the raptor its going to get crazy expensive and yes, it's an expensive thing to start off with but you literally wouldn't need to do a thing on it. As John says "I can't think of anything better... you don't need to do anything", there is solid reasoning behind why he says this too. So in my opinion, it's well worth the coin its demanding

[@RossReviewsau]

i get your point of course Rusty.. but you sound like you got quite the deal on that ute! 48k plus all them mods! (before covid?) you would be lucky to get a bog standard on for that money judging by carsales at the moment.. the thing about the raptor is you dont need to do much to at all.. besides you roof rack n front bar if you want one.. the Fox suspension is why you buy this vehicle nothing else.. i agree tho the price is to high for having only a 2.0l engine

[@80ZX]

RAPTOR interior looks kindergarten quality to Amarok.

[@RossReviewsau]

im not sold on the amarok.. planning to do a review soon on one.. so will see then

[@Kobe-yf7so]

That’s not off-road. Pathetic review

[@RossReviewsau]

ok cheers thanks for your comment

[@EnkeiTenjin]

This is DEFINITELY NOT Australia's best 4wd. It is an absolute shitbox.

[@Gix321]

D-Max all day

[@RossReviewsau]

keen to try a D-Max

[@RossReviewsau]

i wouldn't call it a shitbox..

[@trevorshields7347]

I would love one of these shitboxes!