2025 Ford Ranger Raptor | Truck Guy's Sports Car

[@Bleechers]

I can tell Jack filmed this all in one day because his Patagonia logo stayed the same color

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

Im ready to watch many of my neighbors drive this bad boy home heavily leveraged for 120 months financing

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Especially when they rollover their underwater 72 month loan from their Ford Explorer into the loan for this thing.

[@Lazirus951]

Any time I see a Raptor, I wonder how their retirement account is looking.

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

​@@Lazirus951what's a retirement account?

[@tylerdurden9391]

Or maybe they just have more money than you?

[@BoneStack117]

Hahaha that's a good one, you're funny!

[@ak2112]

A 60k Ford ranger is a relative bargain. Alright then.

[@Krushe]

Unfortunately the world we live in 😢

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Go check the price of a TRD Pro and a Colorado ZR2 with Bison

[@kalijo1]

Compared to the competition, yes.

[@maximeparent3004]

In Canada, including sales tax and interest rate, it's a 120k truck. No joke.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

@@BarbWaltersMusic 8k cheaper than a base TRD Pro, but a little more expensive than a non-Bison ZR2 optioned similarly (and within like $1k of a similarly optioned Canyon AT4X). Even then, though, the performance gains over the ZR2/AT4X are well worth the little bit more you'd pay. This is easily the best bang for buck top trim mid sized truck.

[@iSport2ka8]

We need Mark and Jack back together on the Driving Impressions. We need some debate!

[@jackholmes8105]

We have been working on some larger projects in the background. We have are back together in fridays video

[@jire9831]

​@@jackholmes8105his T levels are running low. Put him in a raptor ASAP

[@802Garage]

Man is it too much to ask to paint a driveshaft or axle for $60K?

[@802Garage]

Or use a stainless exhaust? That thing looks like it's gonna die in 3-5 years.

[@johnsmith-cz1ty]

yes agreed, it looks old and rusty and it hasn't seen a single winter

[@chrisfarrell5267]

People always reply with “it’s just surface rust” as if rust just stays on the surface.

[@WTF-sh4is]

For real! Truck looks beat to hell already and it’s brand new underneath!

[@chrisss73841]

across the lineup Fords are getting rusty. brand new Escapes look the same underneath. trash build quality,

[@bladeddavid1144]

I bought one this past Saturday and I'm loving it so much! My last 3 cars have been a 2007 FJ Cruiser, 2020 Audi RS3, 2022 Mazda 3 turbo Premium Plus and the Ranger Raptor feels like someone combined all 3 together. It has the offroad capabilities of the FJ, the sportiness of the RS3, and all the new features of the Mazda 3.

[@Dowlphin]

Impressive how they slapped a gigantic "FORD" on the front and it looks natural in the design language!

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

I love the subtle editing you guys do, like the “Have you driven a Ford lately” audio for instance.

[@wayoutwest1600]

Most dealers selling for $15k over sticker In Arizona. Not a bargain now.

[@ratshackmojo]

@@2011buddylee They would rather finance you than take cash. Car buying doesn't work like real estate where cash is truly king. The dealer gets kick backs from the finance dept if you finance the car and then pay it off in a few months.

[@MrDsn112]

I paid under Msrp.

[@angusbeef4252]

Midwest where I'm at they're all at MSRP and sitting on lots.

[@cjsnylons]

Looks like the Rust Raptor. Also, Kia must be pissed Ford used their front grill for the HVAC vents.

[@loseerich493]

Did this truck get driven in sea water a lot before you got it? The visible corrosion is WTF level.

[@ratshackmojo]

Road Salt is a nasty thing.

[@westendthug1408]

rust belt

[@emotionz3]

Only takes a year for the underbelly of any vehicle in the Midwest to look like this. It’ll rot through within a decade if you don’t undercoat and internally treat the frame rails. Meticulous car washIng the underbelly will delay rot some but in the grand scheme of things vehicles aren’t designed to last beyond a decade anyway.

[@chkndnts]

ZR2 starts at 48K with some incentives I've seen them as low as 45K. Trailboss arguably as much as most people need and those nicely optioned are 40K. Just a few years ago the F150 raptor MSRP was what, 72K? So for 10K less you get a way smaller truck. And I love small trucks. This is just a knock against the massive inflation on vehicle prices. I work in the industry and our wages certainly didnt increase 50% and neither did the cost of materials. It's a total farce how expensive shit has gotten. I saw many cars and trucks, same platform, have massive bumps. When you design and build a vehicle everything is ammoritized. The cost is going to be the same throughout the life of the product launch, if not get cheaper due to increased volume if the product line is successful.

[@jackholmes8105]

Zr2 trailboss is what i meant😅. Our press car zr2 was in the deep 60s

[@YerBoyTroy]

This is good insight. Unfortunately I think Covid has shown us that once people are willing to pay unreasonably high prices, the price floor is allowed to increase.

[@Parker-time]

@@jackholmes8105 I just did a quick look through Chevy's options for the Colorado ZR2, there is no Trailboss package/trim. There is the Bison Package which is the additional skid plates and rock rails.

[@jackholmes8105]

@@Parker-time *bison 🤣 sorry for the life of me i couldnt remember its name. We also had the canyon at4x with the aev edition which i think was just under 70

[@tgoods44]

I don't get complaining about the price of a company's halo product. The whole point of selling you this is increased margins. This vehicle exists to convince you of Ford's acumen in the "truck game" and then by extension that their products are worth more. Of course you are going to dramatically overpay for any vehicle with a sticker that says, "Raptor". If they could sell this for a million they absolutely would.

[@jmpersic]

I love that it has steel skid plates AND an exposed plastic oil pan... so, bases covered?

[@joseeduardo4327]

Classic ford truck

[@jmpersic]

I'm sure Ford's market research indicates that the plastic oil pan combined with a very street-visible front skid plate is the optimal solution for customers' needs, which primarily focus on flexing during Costco runs. I live in the truck country South and the cleanest, most dirt and scratch free trucks I see all say "Raptor" on the side. Maybe Ford knows what they're doing.

[@Lazirus951]

​@@jmpersic I think you're 100% right. The Raptor I see in the parking garage is always washed and I doubt it has ever been taken offroad.

[@jmpersic]

@@Lazirus951 Yup. It's not just you. From very early in their history, automotive companies figured out that what they sell is decidedly NOT transportation, but "Image". There are plenty of ways a person can get around. But "Image" and the "Image buyer" is what the industry hinges upon, especially post WWII. Once you see this fact and fully absorb its significance, you can't unsee it. Quality, longevity, practicality, maintainability, affordability, efficiency, and value are ALL second-place to "Image". Much of what car companies promote as "sustainability" or "going green" is simply selling a new kind of "Image" to an evolving addressable market.

[@noobasdfjkl]

The composite pan is waaaay above the frame. There’s no way you’re hitting it unless you’re an idiot.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

My wife’s boyfriend made fun of me for driving this 😢

[@Scypher0th]

i would too....not because its a ranger but because you paid that price tag for it

[@bigpeeler]

No I didn't!

[@deanchur]

Did he get you a Nintendo Switch to make up for it?

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

@@bigpeelerthanks dad

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

@@Scypher0th I financed it like every BMW driver what is your point

[@qwertypoiuyt3767]

If federal law can mandate EV makers to provide 8 year 100000 miles warranty in the US , why can’t they do the same with gas car makers.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Govt doesn’t want you buying gas cars hence the no fed rebates

[@hillogical]

because an EV will be e-waste

[@JollyGiant19]

They do on the ECU, ODB system, and catalytic converters

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Because that would add huge cost to many ICE vehicles and people are already constantly complaining about the cost of vehicles.

[@mattr8904]

LAWS 🤣 U EVER TRIED TO HONOR A KIA WARRANTY?

[@74weld]

The Ranger does not have “reinforced steering” it comes with the same motor that all the rangers and broncos come with. It also has the small 14mm tie rods that are prone to failure. Ford is giving the ford performance 3.0 in all badlands and up broncos but despite this being a ford performance produce they did not put a ford performance rack in it.

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

I've heard whining about the tie rods on the broncos since they came out. I've beat the living chit out of my bronco at the dunes, never had an issue.

[@heathergreylive]

"...lifestyle-focused" Lot to unpack there.

[@JollyGiant19]

It means top trim and thus expensive.

[@sokratzmmf]

Yeah, a pointless truck used to boost ego

[@infinotize]

That corrosion good lord

[@mooredw64]

That was my thought. Imagine paying 50k, and they can't even coat the drive shaft or use SS for the exhaust.

[@Moonless6491]

Pretty wild. My F150 from 23 year ago has less corrosion on the drive shaft.

[@jc-ux1hv]

literally

[@floodo1]

That driveshaft tho

[@christopherbullock2644]

I can hear it rust from here.

[@AdamAus85]

I daily a 24 ranger for work and had a drive of my brother and law's 24 raptor recently. It's a fun truck with power that feels like it could fling you through a shop front with one misstep. I did have to laugh at the rear door trims missing the soft suede like topper and silver decorative insert that the front ones get. Driving my ranger every day I'm most satisfied with the drivetrain (2.0L bi turbo, 10 speed) and impressed by the quality of the switches, buttons and stalks. The only crap feeling input is the drive mode select.

[@sethgunn8256]

You guys are the only two people i’ve ever heard use the term “4-popper”, everyone else says “4-banger”

[@jeedwards1981]

lol

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

@@sethgunn8256 no I started saying it now

[@umadachi]

4-brapper

[@kevinstarski1598]

Hate made up jargon like that. Why not just say 4 cylinder?

[@poultrylord7300]

​@@kevinstarski1598 alright Karen

[@NoOne-h7o]

$60k LOL

[@MrDolphinDives]

In 2020 I paid 69k for my Gen2 Raptor - how times have changed

[@gikigill788]

​@@MrDolphinDivesIt's going for 75k brand new after dealer mark-ups.

[@NorthernChev]

EDITOR: You gotta make up your mind on whether you're going to blank out the speedo when speeding or not. Sometimes you do, sometimes you don't. If you're going to skip it some times, you may as well skip it all the time.

[@journeyman291]

In 1985, i special ordered a Ford F250 XL single cab 4x4 with all the extras, 302 V8. $12,350. Made in Flint, Mich. My wages were 14.50 per hr. (Union journeyman electrician) In 1991 i bought a top of the line Dodge LE 4x4 single cab 5.9 Cummins diesel for approx 22K. I was making about $18 per hr. Now a 2500 duramax diesel starts at $65k, up to $90k Now an electricians wages are approx $30 per hr. (Im retired) So basically since 1985 my wages have doubled, But the price of a truck has gone up 400%> How is this substainable?

[@jayhiggins5239]

You work for the man, he buys truck as a tax write-off, you ride public transportation and get to drive a beat up F150 XL at work.

[@maweitao]

It's not but easy credit lets everyone live in denial.

[@JollyGiant19]

This is a top trim, the vehicles you purchased before were not. Compare them against an XLT.

[@jswjr6001]

Look at the differences in those trucks.....a top of the line 80's truck has the interior of a current base model. That 2500 Duramax probably has twice the MGWR of the 80's truck. Probably has 1000 ft-lbs vs 300 of the 302

[@mattr8904]

I WILL TAKE "THINGS THE FEDERAL RESERVE DOES" FOR $100 ALEX

[@NorthernChev]

...no full stainless exhaust (which is standard on most modern vehicles today) and no aluminum rear driveshaft. I guess they had to cost-cut somewhere, huh?

[@BrandonBoston-lo4uc]

Holy surface rust Batman! I sprayed mine with good ole Rust-Oleum day one lol

[@gannas138]

Add the ford performance tune at the dealer and it has more power/tq than the f150 raptor. It’s a great all round truck for daily driving and weekend off roading or over landing

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Its wild how much more the Bronco Raptor is than this

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Ford blew it with braptor pricing. It’s more than a 37 f150 lol

[@JER-mw6md]

$60K? I bought a brand F-150 Raptor for $59k in 2021.

[@basithph8958]

You have to admit for today's market, economy, and inflation the Ranger Raptor is definitely the best truck you can get for the money Arguably the best performance bargain of the decade I'm not even the truck guy however the want is real

[@trullmann]

I drove the GMC Canyon AT4 the other day and liked it. Looks like I need to go check out one of theae.

[@RomanVarl]

The assembly cost of this truck out of the factory doors is less than $20K. MSRP is no more than $45K. I have no sympathy for Ford trying to sell it for $65K ++. Greed has no limits.

[@devn3813]

Ford has to have huge profit margins. They charge German prices for bottom of the barrel quality

[@dragospahontu]

​@@devn3813it's a raptor

[@DragonKnightX12]

Too be fair it would cost you about $20k just for the suspension setup and beefed up frame alone. Too be fair Ford is selling at $55k. The extra $10k+ is the stealerships. Wait till the hype dies down and supply normalizes, these will be under 55 used.

[@androiduberalles]

​@@devn3813yet they're still bleeding money as a company 😂

[@Scout819]

My issue is yes it comes with a lot of stuff, and it is a very cool truck(IMO). BUT... you're still paying $60K USD for a Ranger. And the same goes for all the midsize trucks around that price point.

[@cowmath77]

fluid film that B before Chicago salt takes it from this world!

[@JiTengful]

The only problem is the dealership wants 10k markup when I was shopping for one 😅🤣😂

[@PolishGator]

How much is the option to get one without the rust? Or is that across the trim levels? The underbody looks like a 30 year old truck.

[@GibsonKing1]

how is the underside already rusty?

[@aromarinn]

It’s a ford

[@rone7982]

Ford, where quality is job #1

[@Steven-xj2rf]

Crazy I was about to post the same thing. My 12 year old Minnesota winter driven MB looked better before trading it on a 2023 Colorado Trailboss and that now with 25k on it looks like it is holding up. Oddly I still won't one as it looks like run where my Trailboss is pretty boring to drive.

[@GibsonKing1]

@@Steven-xj2rf the boomer in me came out when I saw that, “THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE THEY USE TOO HOSS” -sent from my galaxy s5 mini fridge

[@Key_City_Kyle]

I thought they put a used driveshaft in. Wild to see

[@obsidian....]

My wife's replacement muscle thruster told me this is perfect for me... . I thought the Raptor R was... But he said that's obviously for him only 😞

[@shkrabatv2528]

Off topic, but can't wait for an inevitable review of a new BMW M5, which now weights noticeably more than any Tesla. More than BRZ tc + Miata RF Club combined. More than 4x4 F150 with V8 and crew cab. Bet Mark will love it!

[@woodrmp1]

That’s insane. And people hate on trucks. My 2018 loaded 3.5TT 4x4 F150 weighs 5300 lbs. my dad’s cute little X5 weighs 5000.

[@shkrabatv2528]

@@woodrmp1 apparently the hybrid components of M5 add over 800 lbs, so no wonder. Funnily enough, in some countries where taxes are based on level of CO2 emissions, due to being PHEV new M5 costs noticeably less than M3!

[@BlueFL5]

No ventilated seats is such a miss. Especially since all of the competitors have them.

[@nathanaelbennett8286]

We have Ford Rangers approaching the price of a 5 series and E class. This is basically a sports car for a truck guy. There is a class of Americans which would never be caught dead in a European luxury/sports vehicle and so instead of buying an X3 M50 they keep buying more and more expensive midsize trucks. And I know I'm beating a dead horse but 60k is insane for a class of vehicles that was once based around economy. Believe it or not in the early 90s these trucks had the same base msrps as compact economy cars. A Ranger was ~$8k new, the same price as a Civic. Now, a Ranger starts where a Civic ends, and almost gets into X5 territory

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

No euro cars do what this does. Not everyone wants low profile tires on a luxury unibody barge

[@benjaminbrown7127]

x5 starts at around 70 and the ranger raptor starts at 56 thats 14k.

[@alburaq3290]

​@@KZbinuser1aa Yeah we really need off road capable 23" tires for going to the mall.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

@@alburaq3290 where do you even find 23”? On a mountain bike? This comes with 33” K03s (new tire) and I believe in an SL load rating (might be E). You can easily air down to 15 psi and have decent clearance with the 17” wheel so the slow stuff.

[@papachilla]

Your comparison to BMW SUV's is really odd. 😅

[@BuilderBob2.0]

This 10-speed setup in the Raptor Ranger closely resembles the 10-speed configuration in the Mustang.

[@slipknotron1626]

60k + isn't affordable for most of us, stop it......

[@just4ivaylo92]

It's "affordable" compared to other Raptor options.

[@DragonKnightX12]

That's what Ford offers a 10 year loan...lol

[@slipknotron1626]

@DragonKnightX12 does it come with a 10 year warranty

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@slipknotron1626 No, but they will probably add another 10k to your loan for one. 🙃

[@slipknotron1626]

@@DragonKnightX12 😂🙄

[@realbigtuna667]

My mind still hasn't updated to accept what things cost these days. Unreal that $60k is now a bargain in this category. Cheers to the government for devaluing all of our paychecks and savings. Bang up job.

[@ADUSN]

Central banks are not government

[@Davorox1]

My bad mate. I didn't realize the central banks signed off on all the spending bills. I sure do feel represented.

[@ADUSN]

@@Davorox1 Money creation mainly occurs on the local/regional bank level. Read a book sometime

[@DragonKnightX12]

​@@ADUSNYou say that they aren't in cahoots.

[@ADUSN]

@@DragonKnightX12 Sure they are, but that's beside the point.

[@jeffstecklare7141]

Nice to see Jack sneak a "whimsy" in there at the end.

[@AntLive29]

$60k for a mid sized pickup! holy cow

[@Kreegrrr]

Bargain?!? Quit normalizing absurdly high car \ truck prices.. $60k+ for a mid size truck is far from a bargain!

[@michaelburton]

This thing would be a riot in the snow ❄️ 😂

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

“ Manuel mode” gets me every time dude 😂

[@WTF-sh4is]

Every 16 yr old boy is wishing they could get this but Dad won’t help finance it 😂

[@xXlURMOMlXx]

The title makes me wanna get one. Too bad theyre never in stock lol. I think ill hold off till the scout comes out

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

$86,536 CDN total cost @ 9% apr over 60 months = $1797 CDN$$ per month for a total of $107,820 CDN $$. They’re going to sell like hotcakes 🤪🤪🤪🤪 who in their right mind will be buying these at this price. Even though I can afford one I wouldn’t dream of paying this kind of money for this. To be honest I don’t even miss my F150 2.7 eco that much. Replaced it with a new Honda Passport and the build quality is light years ahead of the ford….. Even my wife says wow the ford was ok but nothing like this Honda 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ wake up Ford …

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

9% wtf

[@NomenClature-o8s]

😂😂😂😂

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

@@KZbinuser1aaright from Ford Canada’s website 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ crazy right 😳😳

[@shortstories3349]

I love Manuel mode

[@papachilla]

He's quite the guy.

[@abedekok322]

Can't wait to see knockoff raptor grilles appear on base models over next few years

[@yourkoreanbuddy1]

Why do so many people act like the frontier doesn’t exist as another V6 option? Especially after mentioning the VQ engine…

[@noobasdfjkl]

Because it’s not a serious competitor. It’s a budget option for people who don’t mind that it’s been barely updated in 20 years.

[@Arkeo36]

A 5.6 liter V8 Frontier Nismo/SE-R/GT-R whatever would be so sick, but alas. Maybe Nissan will put the new twin turbo v6 in the Frontier but I doubt it.

[@noobasdfjkl]

@@Arkeo36 Nissan doesn’t have the development budget for that

[@dterrence]

its called ranger raptor globally, i have one in code orange! loving it

[@CarzZone-m2q]

great video, loved the way he tells the story of the truck!

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

Crazy how expensive these things are. Ive never bought a vehicle over 30k. This thing sure did not cost 60k to make so all you are doing is paying for Fords lack of quality control.

[@noobasdfjkl]

Wow I never knew research & development costs money 😮

[@wolfgang_h3t]

Research and development? This thing likely being 2x the capability of anything you bought? The stupid amounts of inflation? None of that plays a role in your eyes?

[@papachilla]

Next time you visit the car dealership, you have have to lower those standards. That $30k doesn't go anywhere these days.

[@jonathanbell9349]

I always laughed at the old Ford commercials with that jingle "Have you driven a Ford lately" It was like Ford admitting that all the previous models were garbage.

[@rifleslol]

Probably a good idea keeping Mark away from this one after the original Ranger review.

[@Scypher0th]

why because he speaks for normal minded ppl? ppl who dont think trucks/vehicles should be this expensive?

[@economicfusion6065]

Sounds like sh1t

[@GuyGamer1]

@@Scypher0th Well this isn't a normal truck. It's a truck for people who want to spend this much money on a truck. People were blowing 100k on aftermarket parts and labor for their trucks long before Raptors existed.

[@Lazirus951]

@@GuyGamer1 That's a good point.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

@@Scypher0th normal-minded people are not buying top RAPTOR trim trucks. It's a discretionary, utterly optional decision. This is for someone who is deliberately willing to pay a lot more than base to get a ton of capability and looks.

[@РинатМингазутдинов-н8с]

RAPTOR🦖🔥💪😁👍💥🚀

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

Surprised this is on the same platform as the old truck. I assume there have been some changes like extra welds or whatever, but do not understand why they would not spend the money to engineer an entirely new platform. Especially for such a lucrative, popular category of product.

[@scottbrock884]

Good video! How far are the front seats pushed back? Is the front that cramped unless seats pushed far back?

[@smkaz81]

Why is it sooo rusty underneath the truck 🤔... cant believe they allowed you guys to show the truck in that condition

[@DavidFigs]

Well done, agreed with your points. I loved mine

[@ShrekDzz]

Loved?

[@DavidFigs]

@@ShrekDzz yah I had to sell for personal reasons unfortunately.

[@Krushe]

All the Americans who can’t afford homes anymore resort to the next best thing sports cars/trucks.

[@JollyGiant19]

Land value tax would solve that

[@MrMike009]

The intro Ford commercial (chef's kiss)

[@wolfgang1418]

Good luck finding somewhere to do all that spirited driving

[@paulm6481]

Really good looking vehicle.

[@shanelbcvinyl]

“The only midsize truck with a V6”…. Nissan Frontier owners 😐 🤭

[@Clockwork2004]

Any plans to review the Mach-E Rally? (And related 2024 updates? Maybe waiting for 2025 with further changes?)

[@BucksMom218]

Isnt the Nissan Frontier a v6?

[@rajTrondhjem10]

Why is the prop shaft already rusted? Will this last another 5 years?

[@colin-nekritz]

I like these, but $60K is wild. I get that the price of cars are never going to go down and between the companies and stealerships they’re going to goosestep over consumers because they can, but that doesn’t make the situation-where they could still be offering this and other offerings for $30K still and be making profits but prefer the new Greedflation model-right, morally or financially.

[@KeithSchwerin]

What's sad is it's the same drivetrain as the Bronco Raptor and that's 80-90k. Makes the Ranger a steal and probably why so many Bronco Raptor are sitting on lots.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

$30k with union labor? Bruh…

[@wolfgang_h3t]

​​@@KZbinuser1aa Betcha he'll also complain if it's made some place like mexico

[@DragonKnightX12]

$30k is probably how much it would cost you to build your own Raptor...lol $55k msrp is probably a pretty fair price for a truck that can tackle Baja and rally courses from the showroom floor.

[@mcgarage7315]

These are everywhere in Australia😂 keeps winning car of the years🎉

[@grantgannon6820]

How good is the lane keep assist? Does it actually center you in your lane or is it twitchy?

[@mycobrars]

It would be nice if you could get it in the super cab and v-8

[@frankhahn8718]

I love my 2024

[@GRAFHC]

This truck is excellent and fun as hell... but seriously, for the money just go buy a GMC AT4 for $46K and pocket the difference. Much better interior as well.

[@killerniceguy]

Let's just celebrate that Michael Brecker is the sax player on that Ford commercial at the start of this video.

[@etienneprinsloo6799]

Most of the criticism I see here hinges on the fact that people can’t afford the vehicle. No technical criticism, no adult comments. This is in keeping with the current trend of school playground comments. And then there is the question of identity politics.

[@startrekmike]

While you are absolutely correct that I can't justify spending that kind of money on a vehicle that fills no practical function in my life (at least not with any degree of financial responsibility), I don't really have any envy for those that can. If anything, I find this truck to be an expression of a much, much larger industry problem. During the video, the phrase "lifestyle focused pickup truck". This is an apt title since it is pretty obvious that this truck will largely be marketed to and purchased by people who want to be seen in one and even assign some part of their personal identity to owning one. They may not ever take it to the sand dunes, rock climbing, or any other serious off-road activity but they have been led to believe that just having that capability will make them seem more adventurous and more fun to others around them. This is obviously not exclusive to this truck. People will line up around a building to buy their yearly iPhone model just so they can feel like they are part of some enthusiast group. People will buy expensive handbags and designer clothing just so they can be judged a certain way by others. It isn't great. It isn't really good for culture but it is what it is.

[@Skiellll]

You don't mention the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X... how come? Do you consider this a different class of truck?

[@bscabl]

why for the love of god do reviewers forget the Frontier Pro-4x exists.. that's ALSO a v6. yes.. someone in the market for a Raptor would not buy it.. but it IS a capable midsize with a v6.. so no.. this is not the "only v6 available"

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

For the exact reason you stated....

[@nielhiryu]

Hello sir, is it wet belt system?

[@kalilmatthews1264]

So are we just going to ignore all that rust AND the plastic oil pan?

[@dragospahontu]

It's superficial

[@animalmother4]

Just took out an 84 month $1200 a month loan to get mine

[@JFlogerzi]

Well that was stupid! 🤣

[@krashanb5767]

How much is the insurance?

[@shanea9613]

$1200 into the S&P 500 over 7 years would make you about $160k at 10%.

[@Linknelson]

10 years ago, this was max spec GT500 money, for a Ranger. The condition the undercarriage already too, can’t imagine what it will look like in 5-10 years 💀

[@Tony-hf9mv]

If ford could valve the shocks to ride like the F150 and add ventilated seats it would be the perfect midsize truck. That and offer a larger bed.

[@JollyGiant19]

A larger bed wouldn’t make sense in the raptor trim. It’s made for off-road before on-road practicality.

[@Tony-hf9mv]

@@JollyGiant19 it would make sense for those using the RR for overlanding.

[@btverse]

That interior kills it for me.

[@ryn996]

Tiny backseat space is a problem with taller kids. Disappointed he didn’t address the backseat area at all.

[@btverse]

@@ryn996 That seems to be the case w/ all the mid-size trucks. I think the Gladiator is the best, but only because the front seats don't go back as far.

[@mbyte84]

Jack - which sunglasses are you wearing? I’d like them for my face.

[@layne4376]

Any issues with cabin fit and finish? I have heard about some interior quality issues.

[@clubracer6]

Looks good, but I’m going Gen 1 F150 Raptor for half the money.

[@edbern7387]

What happened to the 6 in the Nissan Frontier.

[@upshifter5316]

Still exists, they just forgot about it. Or they were being specific to the “mini super truck” category in which Nissan doesn’t play

[@jackholmes8105]

@@upshifter5316mini super truck

[@emotionz3]

Can’t wait to see these doing donuts at the local mall parking lot!

[@sworks7124]

Why is there so much rust under a new truck? The drive shaft looks totally covered in rust even at the knuckles.

[@fetterssv]

Some alloys develop surface rust but don't rust through. Usually high strength high carbon steel. It's a drive shaft, not a body panel or frame element.

[@Tarkov.]

Very cool ford. Now put an ecoboost in the Maverick and we'll really be cookin'

[@theconmantube3449]

There already is an ecoboost in the maverick 🤓

[@Dillingham-]

The one true test of offroad capability is dealer markup

[@frankfeng6199]

Does this have ventilated seats yet?

[@airworthy777]

$60k? Damn that's a lot, Ranger Raptor here in the Philippines priced only at $40.2k in regular Bi-Turbo Inline 4 Diesel, and $47k for a V6 Petrol variant. I would rather to have an F150 in that price range ngl.

[@kcflyer1973]

Challenge, take a shot every time Jack says "fun"

[@damoose4229]

There are so many cars/trucks out there I would honestly consider buying. But manufacturer's are charging too much money for vehicles these days. There are enough great used cars out there - why would I bother with a new car??