New Ranger Raptor Review - Why There's Nothing Else Like It

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The Ford Ranger Raptor has been on sale in South Africa for years. Well, that's not true, but if you looked at the average Ranger on our roads, you might be fooled into thinking so.
South African bakkie (pick-up) enthusiasts wanted the Raptor nameplate on their cars so desperately than many were willing to sacrifice good taste and fitted fake Raptor kits to their bog-standard Rangers.
Thankfully, Ford SA has finally introduced the real Raptor to our market. They're having a hard time convincing the South African public that this really is a special car, and not just a Ranger with some stickers and large tyres.
In this video, we set out on a two day adventure with the Raptor, and we were left in no doubt that this is one special vehicle.
As Ciro says, there is just nothing else like it.
0:00 Intro
1:10 Exterior Features, Wheels & Suspension
2:32 Engine Power and Torque
3:30 Interior Features
3:57 Driving Modes
4:22 Gearbox System
5:18 Off-Road Ride Quality
6:23 Ranger Raptor Jump Test
7:38 Suspension Setup
8:31 Exhaust System
9:09 Pricing
9:45 Conclusion
10:08 Outro

[@kgotsobjb]

I think it's safe to say that you have the best job in the world. Take note kids, follow your dreams and make them work for you!

[@keloduma]

Indeed

[@MASKOAA]

If everyone followed their dreams the world would go to shit.

[@ndumisomlokoti7645]

Whoever chose this location needs a raise. The drone work is superb. The Raptor and the Man behind it's wheel had the perfect stage and they performed nothing less than Excellence

[@caoYB]

Mate after seeing all the Ranger Raptor review, or ad like Richard Hammond just made, yours is no doubt the best one

[@Carscoza]

Wow, thank you :)

[@lindokuhlemsibi3914]

Agreed. This is the best review of the Raptor Beast. Loved it

[@depfordbusinesscoaching2212]

No surprises there!!

[@Turshin]

"You're not going to get that with a fake Raptor kit"...!!!!😂😂🤣🤣🤣Shots fired at Hennessey

[@mrmatt2062]

I recently took delivery of my Ranger Raptor... Simply phenomenal.

[@chickenclips]

still enjoying it? I'm about to pull the trigger

[@Somchai007]

@@chickenclips Did you get your Raptor, how is it?

[@chickenclips]

@@Somchai007 dude, no I didn't. The corona saga halted everything. Still want one though. Tough times

[@Somchai007]

@@chickenclips Thanks for replying. Yea you aren't wrong, it's been a tough 2020.

[@trevorshields7347]

Im so jealous !

[@viktorinn0x]

Yes I used my data to watch this. Data well spent.

[@Carscoza]

We salute you!

[@RRSmurf]

Haha, great comment!

[@lindadlamini4001]

I believe so too.

[@clickbiat]

SAME!!!!

[@rickerd83]

Baja is pronounced "Baha" named after the Baja 1000 Mexican off-road race

[@gruesomeloki]

Nobody cares

[@rickerd83]

@@gruesomeloki 27 people disagree

[@gruesomeloki]

@@rickerd83 good for them

[@Kyle-cp9mo]

When you were previously colonized by spañiards so the "j" in your country is prononced as "h"

[@davealston3881]

That’s what he said ! Did you not hear ? Obviously not.

[@ganjabobby]

First time I've enjoyed drifting on this channel. I've never been interested in a bakkie before, but I'd rather have this than overpriced hot hatches.

[@atobee2595]

Agreed, makes sense

[@benhuang2773]

In my country it's the bakkies that are overpriced. Want to know which country I'm talking about? Here's a hint: bakkies are called "utes."

[@toddbob55]

Ford builds the best trucks worldwide for 60 years.

[@jordanvanwyk138]

U must have forgotten about the name Toyota

[@joskjj3625]

@@jordanvanwyk138 you must have forgotten what an opinion is

[@vanderz1012]

@@jordanvanwyk138 3 words for Toyota Hilux: Open diff life 3 words for Ford Ranger: Limited slip diff

[@fredstah714]

@@jordanvanwyk138 and Isuzu.

[@hotrod7603]

@@jordanvanwyk138 Toy ota are boring $h*t taxis , they are just reliable junk nothing else

[@issimi]

I got my Raptor today and even if i watched like 100 Raptor Videos i was just stunned. This car looks so big, so massive, so good. But its still very easy to drive, my wife and i found it particulary easy going right from the start. And, black is the colour to go. We had our doubts but since we saw a blue one and one in grey today we have no doubts anymore that we made the right choice.!

[@issimi]

@Wojciech Kamiński i drove the car over 800 km in the first 3 days in asphalt roads only and i can tell you: the car is so smooth and easy to drive. I never drove anything like this before!!

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

​@@issimi Hi. Are you still happy with your Raptor?

[@issimi]

@@itumelengmahaole5890 Hi, thanks for asking. I am absolutely happy with our truck. The last 2 years we took it for a big summerholiday drive through Hungary, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia all the way down to the south of Greece and i can tell you, it was pure fun and we never had any troubles. None whatsoever in all the almost 4 years now. We definetely will keep it and not do the (very expensive) upgrade to the newer version., the 6 cylinder model. We could not be happier with the choice we made!

[@andijvie3119]

Do you also experience a “ratatatata” sound……also the black one is a real nightmare to keep it clean 😂

[@issimi]

@@andijvie3119 i do not know about the sound you mentioned but i agree, it is rather hard to keep the Raptor clean. But, this truck looks great even when dirty. I still love this truck!

[@Zwesh_3]

I still can't get over this video, Cirro made the best ad for Ford raptor 💯💯

[@datumustapahdatuismail3991]

2 times watch this video using Mobile Data... it's like theirs No Bored Mode to watch that Raptor punch it on The OffRoad... What a Great Video Mate... 💥👊😎🤙🇲🇾

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

The Rapter has established itself as an off-road Lord. Again a very nice review Sciro💗...

[@AgustynhoMagimba12]

Congratulations guys, this is the best est video describing a car, i am in love with this one!!!

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Finally getting the larger style American trucks. Love this.

[@Bling_The_Visual_Creator]

Jonathan B, Actually this is smaller than the American-size pickups. Check out the US Ford Raptor (F-150), it makes this vehicle look smaller.

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

@@Bling_The_Visual_Creator You're right. We're not there yet, though progressing slowly but surely. I love the F150. I love all those US trucks really.

[@Davido50]

Beautiful truck! Built Ford tough!

[@Hi-pt2nq]

I won't say much,there is nothing like a Raptor out there!

[@MrFijibati]

Only clowns buy a NISSAN with a MERCEDES BENZ badge 🤣

[@nigelkyle1627]

True story, I mean why not just buy the actual Navarra?

[@MrFijibati]

@@nigelkyle1627 It's an image thing.. typical label clown.. 👎

[@injin5557]

@@nigelkyle1627 but you don't get the mercedes interior 💁🏾‍♂️

[@davefaddel6761]

@@injin5557 or that V6 diesel ..

[@denmarkdebolgado4966]

D K this raptor is overhyped.. this has over heating issues.. plus in uphill.. this is slow as your brain.. they should have made this in 2.5 or 3.2 engine.. even in straight road, the navara would smoke this

[@LightHouse31073]

To think that a Mercedes Benz C63s AMG coupe standard spec costs the same price as the Raptor and the Bullit combined. I'd take the Fords.

[@carlylefortune852]

Great video, great bakkie and great presenter 👍

[@NonchalantStateOfMind]

I rode in a friend's Raptor recently and these bakkies are amazing off road...and on road too lol. Love to own one myself.

[@sandeepbhandarkar8249]

Fantastic review for a fantastic truck...it is indeed a handsome beast 💪😎

[@radityomuhamad2526]

this is the most advanced review.. this what i waiting & wanting about

[@juandiegocarrionrios8373]

I think that is the most amazing review that you ever had. It's expensive, but it is the price that you have to pay to be your funny smile in the video. Only a few cars on the world can gives this sensations and the ranger raptor is one of them. Less than 55.000 €, 9 litters to 100 kilometers on road, and a terrenal maintenance, it,s not cheap, but it is still accesible to a lot of people who want enjoy the drift and jump with a car among other things. Thank you fot read me.

[@morake452]

Yerrrrrrrrrrr maan. Awesome review. That steering looks really fun to handle too. Price is totally worth it too.

[@Cruelaid]

congrats on such an Awesome review, You made me smile 😁

[@jwebb1990]

I need one of those!

[@BassMunn]

The comment about looking like a Smurf :) ROFL. Nice review, now I want one even more

[@schmidiification]

Got mine 3 days ago. Drove it on and off road yet. For sure my the best ride ever. Not fast but a whole lot of fun to drive it..........

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

I'm considering a pickup and the raptor has caught my eye big time. Really fancy one but the payload deficit is a bug for me, on the other hand the ability to jump over things seals it, I think 🤔 it would be real fun in London.

[@es3791]

Now that’s what I call a test drive ......brillliant😎

[@smicko77]

I just picked up my brand ranget xlt bi turbo. Almost as good as this and I love it.

[@IamSomeDude22]

um no - not even close mate - had both! RAPTOR eats an XLT to bits on the off road

[@lindokuhlemsibi3914]

Awesome review. My love for this beast just got stronger. Ford did exceptionally well here...woooohoooo

[@issimi]

Fantastic Video!!! I will get my Raptor in about 2 weeks but i begin to wonder If i made the right decision to buy it in black. The Raptor looks so cool in blue. Hope mine will come close.... Once again, great great Video!!!!

[@gazg00]

Lucky sod!

[@issimi]

@@gazg00 Have you Seen one in black and whats your Impression?

[@gazg00]

@@issimi no I haven't.......only seen the blue and white ones.

[@CptAwilliamse]

Go for the blue one

[@issimi]

@@CptAwilliamse to late. It's already underway - in black. But anyway, the car is the thing. Not the colour.

[@chevroletsonice1248]

Excellent Bakkie, looks like a brilliant gearbox. :)

[@TheSogmeister]

Cant wait to upgrade my current Ranger to the new 10 speed. Waiting to see if there are any hidden issues yet

[@chevroletsonice1248]

@@TheSogmeister yes best to wait and keep an eye on social media reports.

[@joesredinferno1801]

That is the 10R80 gearbox if I'm not mistaken, they can handle 1000hp reliably check the mustang forums and chev Camaro forums.

[@chevroletsonice1248]

@@joesredinferno1801 👍

[@nostalgicbaainaar9751]

So you clearly don't hate bakkies anymore boet. That's the most fun I have ever seen you have in a vehicle.

[@henriwolbrink]

Great video! Thx.

[@Wyntah888]

I love this beast of a car😭

[@nathanduncan8565]

Dream bakkie wow! Beast and beautiful

[@andrewbekker1505]

Awesome review.

[@CarwynMonck]

Awesome video, love the new Raptor

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Awesome Ranger Raptor!

[@yengsabio5315]

This video is probably far more better if accompanied with a classical music! But that's just me! And by the way, great review!

[@moeketsimaphela18]

Visuals in this 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🙌🙌

[@DieterPey]

Best video to date, keep it up guys!

[@udodedekind7292]

EPIC GO RAPTER GO FORD

[@Bushlove420]

Buying one after seeing those jumps 👍

[@dehanbron]

😂😂 I didn’t use my data though...wifi at a venue 🤭 #savage

[@MIGerlag]

The 2.0 bi-Turbo diesel is fine but it really would have been nice to have and option to upgrade to the 2.7 or 3.5 EcoBoost V6’s as an extra, I honestly think those engines would suite this bakkie’s performance characteristics a lot better, especially on the road. I know a diesel makes more sense in many ways, but if I were personally in the market for a Raptor I’d pay a good chunk extra to have an EcoBoost petrol under the hood, then at least when I pull up to the lights next to a base Fiesta 1.0 it won’t be able to smoke my R700k Raptor like it could at the moment....

[@MIGerlag]

@@gingerjacaranda I do somewhat agree with you however, in its defence, the 1.0 EcoBoost Fiesta is a rocket-ship in its own right. Before my Fiesta ST I had the 1.0 EcoBoost and I frigen loved that car, when I first got it my whole family was shocked how quick it was for a 3-pot 1.0, we put it up against the best we had to see what it could do, it smoked my dad’s 4.0 V6 Hilux, his V6 Grand Cherokee and my moms 2010 BMW 323i which is also a 6-cylinder motor... Yes all three of those care are much heavier than a little Fiesta, but its still impressive. I was properly impressed with that little engine, it also sounded awesome, I almost prefer the sound of the 3-cylinder 1.0 to my 4-cylinder 1.6 ST. Ford knows how to make a properly good 3-pot motor, I’ve driven the VW Polo 1.0 TSI and its nowhere near as good as Ford’s engine, it sounds like trash in comparison and its refinement doesn’t even come close to the EcoBoost. Point being, the 1.0 Fiesta is not to be taken for granted. Having said that and getting back to the Raptor, that vehicle is 4x the price of a 1.0 Fiesta so it really should be able to hold its own against it in a straight line, however Ford isn’t targeting the straight line performance or 0-100 acceleration, the “performance” being referred with regards to its high-speed off-road, suspension and chassis capability. It’s not competing with a Fiesta ST or Focus ST for road handling or straight-line performance, because that not the sort of ‘performance’ aspect its best at. Think of it this way, if you had to think of a Fiesta doing what it can do at its very best you’d think of a tight, nimble responsive road focused pocket-rocket... Thus we got the ST model. If you had to think of what the Ranger could do best, you’d think off-road... Thus we get the Raptor. After saying all that you might be under the impression defending it’s lack of a proper performance engine, I’m not, I’m just saying I understand where Ford is coming from, 85% of buyers don’t actually care or would rather have the diesel for better fuel-efficiency anyway, and its fine if they want to sell it with that engine, but like I said originally, it shouldn’t have been the only engine option. With the 2.0 bi-turbo motor Ford should have just called it the Ranger Raptor and not branded it a ‘Ford Performance’ vehicle, then they should have had an optional upgraded model with a petrol V6 EcoBoost and branded that one with ‘Ford Performance’ livery, that would have made more sense in my opinion.

[@quintusdupreez1]

@@gingerjacaranda I wouldn't say that. The Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 92kw is actually a very fast car, especially for the size of its engine.

[@Kavi4GP]

Daniel Graham you realise the Raptor in the USA is also slow right, it's also judged on ability , take a super car and that dirt roads and it performance is shit, relative performance it what they mean with this.

[@benhuang2773]

@@Kavi4GP You think a twin turbo V6 is "slow?"

[@Ryan40272]

@@Kavi4GP the only Raptor in the US is the F150 Raptor. We don't have a Ranger Raptor here.

[@chrismcr1]

This video blows Hammond's out of the water!

[@garyabrahams7609]

Great vehicle. I would like to see how this machine ages and overall maintenance concerns

[@pasindulakshan9038]

that jumps ❤️

[@joegen4577]

I love this truck!

[@Sarmiento591]

Good video

[@chloesabbychannel3400]

Waiting for your review about that new dmax with fox shocks

[@Davido50]

Awesome truck! Pls bring to the USA Ford! #Fordperformance

[@vanderz1012]

I see in the USA you guys will be getting the next gen Raptor Ranger with the 2.7 twin turbo V6 I want!!!!

[@philipfouche9639]

Best bakkie

[@sekantsimabandla77]

Best video ever made by you guys.

[@Carscoza]

Thank you so much :)

[@reliquiae9017]

So you like bakkies now? LOL!

[@TheSogmeister]

LOL!!! Nice catch

[@jan-hendrikdejager6315]

Great video. One thing. Baja should be said like Baa Haa.

[@hedydd2]

It won't sell many in the UK, because its reduced load capacity takes it out of ' dual purpose commercial vehicle' tax classification, which means business owners lose the ability to get full tax relief and to reclaim the VAT on it. Also the annual tax for private use will be much higher than normal for a pickup I believe. Similar tax situation in many other countries, which is why all these vehicles usually have a 1050Kg-plus payload. Also in many countries they really do need the 3.5 ton towing capacity, although that isn't such an issue for this particular model.

[@Ultimatrix117]

Love it

[@thebemoagi4612]

I like the drifting Baja don't even mention it Ford is the beast

[@m2ngwa89]

I would love doing this anyday than smoking tires..

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

I realy like your reviews, they are one of the best. In this case I would prefer to import myself a Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

[@tylerlyon9621]

Nah mate Tacoma trd pro with 35” tires is money well spent.

[@amosabsolutecreations6757]

This beast truly reminds me of the BAJA TROPHY TRUCKS...100% Jumpy machines. 🤯🤩🔥

[@ruiterinswart5204]

Note to self: never buy a demo Raptor.

[@FarhanRafik]

Ruiter in Swart What is a demo Raptor? Like the raptor kit?

[@juancarlospalomino8939]

@@FarhanRafik the ones they have for test drive and press

[@lindokuhlemsibi3914]

Hahaha yea i feel you. They sure do push them to the limit haha

[@patlophamotse5836]

Never buy any demo car...

[@michakool7879]

@@patlophamotse5836 true.

[@Bufgus]

You enjoyed this test...

[@kidgilo1472]

Awesome

[@VuDucNhuan.2312]

Cool

[@livingcolours1541]

Well. That got pretty dirty quickly. 😂

[@tebogomojaki722]

What a beautiful review man, great job 👌

[@nkosikhonamazongolo7337]

Comfyness and Supportiveness... Killed... Then i don't know I don't watch football

[@kaare65]

Brilliant

[@sandyorencia5876]

Moose Test is amazing

[@thinweevil4031]

An American here. 1) what's a bakkie? The only thing I could guess was maybe it's the bed 2) every time I hear him call it a car I cringe inside. IT'S CALLED A TRUCK, A TRUCK. 3) I wish this was available in America.

[@jobkunda]

1. Bakkie is a South African word for Pickup. 2. It's still a car even if it's a "Truck". Few people would ever call this small thing a truck down here. Large Tractor Units (18 wheelers, I hear they call them on American TV shows) are what we consider trucks. But you know - Semantics, divided by a common language. 3. I believe it'll soon be. 4. Bonus numbered paragraph. Have a great year.

[@thinweevil4031]

@@jobkunda we also call 18 wheelers semi trucks as another example, and also thanks for understanding that the 2nd point was intended to sound very sarcasticly humorous, like I was saying "A TRUCK" very loudly and stretched out, when in reality it doesn't realy matter that he isn't calling it a truck.

[@benhuang2773]

Fun fact: in Australia, they're not considered to be trucks! They're just another category of car! Also, just like South Africa has the word "bakkie," Australia has the word "ute."

[@official.drebangbang]

In my own opinion about this huge beast is it might not a big price to buy but when it comes to the maintainance it, so much money can fly away. I told this base on the selling and market in my country. At Malaysia. What a great truck to own but so sad the maintainance is a huge matter tho 😅

[@georgewilliams3740]

Great video with one complaint, It’s a TRUCK!!!!!, NOT A CAR LOL. Don’t feel alone, even here in the US some people refer to a obvious pick up as a car. Good job and great video sir!!!

[@Kavi4GP]

George Williams it's a Bakkie not a Truck

[@georgewilliams3740]

Ok Kavi4, If that’s what you guys call a truck where you’re at I certainly respect that! Thanks, you have taught me something I didn’t know. Be safe there good man!!

[@benhuang2773]

Fun fact: in Australia, they're not considered to be trucks! They're just another category of car! And you wanna know the reason why? Because a Raptor is a completely different animal from something like a Kenworth!

[@adriaanniemand7978]

Cars.co.za please-please do a review on the South African (Bloemfontein) manufactured bakkies called Brandt BRV!

[@gazg00]

Makes the Hilux GR sport look like a dinky toy....

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from Bergvliet, Cape Town. Great review, but as a blind person the good olf faithful Isuzu Kb 2.5/2.8 trubo diesel wins my heart. It isn't enormous like these modern Hilux and Ranger models which are tanks in my opinion and it isn't so high for you to battle to get in and out of but it's high enough to see the road ahead and it has a proper truck-like engine sound. If a bakkie has too much turbo and fan noise that makes it sound like a turbine then it's not a proper bakkie.

[@bikerman6907]

Agree! I bought a 2018 Isuzu Dmax Arctic Truck AT35 and am very happy with it, it is a lot higher and wider than stock, but feels quite nimble and light. think the Ford is awesome and the engine is a real beauty, but the car is big n heavy. I think it is 400-500 kg, or more, (correct me if I am wrong..) heavier than my Dmax. Cheers from Norway

[@ChuckRage]

Chassis looks good👌 Will be interesting to see how the engine and turbos hold up in the long term. Great video

[@davefaddel6761]

Yes, for the first time I feel I can say I would like to own a Ford. The sand jumping ... my old Pajero Gen2 3,5V6 could and probably still would easily stay with the Raptor in sand .. but again, YES, I would like to own the Raptor but sadly R786K is way over my budget .

[@Awethu_ngoza]

I'll buy this one day 🙏🏾

[@markuslvandenberg3472]

Markus Very impressive really a great bakkie ,but the real test is when this thing has 200000km on the clock then you have to test it again .You need to choose a couple of bakkies with that km on the clock and test them again then we will see which one does the best any new bakkie is great but is there live after death

[@zaynegoodwin]

Awesome Review

[@pinoyozzyworld]

That's how you make a review of an off road truck!💪

[@Preyser123]

Greetings again from Bergvliet, Cape Town. I must admit that Ford definitely have come a long way in improving their turbo diesel engines for the Ranger because the 2.2l engines and now the new 2.0l engines sound more truck-like which is good, but like in my previous comment the good old faithful Isuzu Kb 250/280 turbo diesel wins my heart any day as a blind person with the Hilux 2.5d4d in second place. I must also admit that I'm not really that keen on the Hilux either because vertually everyone buys them which makes it really boring in my opinion but the 2.5d4d double cab still takes second place to the Isuzu Kb 250/280 turbo diesel because the engine might not sound as truck-like as the Kb but it does sound a lot better than the 3.0d4d.

[@mvelondlovu8444]

It's about time we got a raptor in SA... In an ideal world, every car would have a performance focused counterpart but alas a car zealot can only dream😪

[@kensyre]

Ciro likes bakkies now guys it's a new day.

[@MrSWW]

I want one 🤙🏼

[@ElishaMukumba]

I'd buy this just for the ability to flatten humps or possibly use them as ramps for a little airborne action 😎😂😂.

[@Hashtag25_]

Eli Mukumba 😂😂😂

[@bmt973]

Before you indulge, check how much it will set you back to replace upper control arms.

[@cameron4907]

I look forward to seeing a Isuzu dmax AT35 shootout 😍

[@jandrekroese7680]

At 4:01 the word Baja is pronounced "Baha" so yea

[@kgschannel8203]

Please review the new ford ranger wildtrak

[@Forevergod17]

It's a very nice bakkie. I still prefer the everest or even the kuga as you get way more for your money. For now I still enjoy leaving the big boertjies far behind with my ford fiesta 1 liter 3 cylinder. 😂

[@just_willow]

I love this car more than the 2023 model 🥺

[@ruanschalkwyk1012]

Price has increased to R806000

[@deanboshoff6849]

Ciro: bakkies are dumb and impractically large. Also Ciro: really likes the biggest most obnoxious bakkie of all. 😂

[@benhuang2773]

Not as big as the America-exclusive ones, though!

[@CoachCarter94]

I desperately need this to be in America

[@bmt973]

But you have the real deal F150 Raptor. Why lust for the pretender?