The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Has Our Full Attention | Car and Driver Review

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As much as we love the Ford F-150 Raptor and its undeniable off-road prowess, we’ve always thought that it’s too damn big and wide for trails. The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is the most trail-worthy member of the Raptor family because of its right-sized dimensions. It’s much more likely to be bought by off-road types that never gave the big Raptor a serious look. It’s also the most affordable by a wide margin, so there’s strong appeal on the budget front. And it’s as quick as any other Raptor, except for the V-8-powered R model.
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00:00 Intro
01:34 What's under the hood
02:25 Initial driving impressions
04:44 Trail control
06:04 Body, suspension, wheels and tires
07:41 Watt's link explanation
09:08 Baja mode driving experience
10:15 Jump!
10:42 Bed overview
12:41 Interior overview
14:32 Summary

[@chrisscott7113]

This is a great option! I like the F150 Raptor, but it’s so wide, large. The ranger is perfect

[@smittysmitty481]

Dealerships will ruin this truck with mark ups.

[@Deatomizer]

Very popular here in Australia.

[@Dobbs6651]

Whelp m8 you kangaroos designed it. Great job!

[@gouldnj]

Commence the dealer markups!

[@marknicholson2066]

Wife paid 10k markup on her's

[@joetech4054]

Good overview and some pretty good footage of the driving course. I can’t wait for a comparo!

[@kennedyracing7527]

The perfect size truck

[@kdubb81]

I want one!

[@kidcubi9675]

Sad to see Ford set up such a small jump for this one, but 4 wheels off is (almost) always fun. Great work as always, Dan!

[@86309]

what are your thoughts on longevity of this RR? will it go 250,000 miles of "normal " driving ? not towing just average truck use???

[@icymayne]

Dammmmmmm I want one take my money that lil thing cool

[@user-bv3wo2qh1d]

No MSRP, no 0 to 60 and No Mpg great job MT!

[@caranddriver]

You can see our full test results here: www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a60253502/2024-ford-ranger-raptor-test/

[@danielrn133]

Post your review so we can analyze it.

[@factorvracing]

Go to Ford build and build one. $55,470 to start with very few options.

[@marklihsu]

@@factorvracingnot very options can be had

[@CMUBruin]

MT?

[@0223Jeremy]

55k is damn good considering what prices are nowadays

[@Dobbs6651]

Shrinkflation

[@ANDREWF891]

Lets do a truck launch in the wide open spaces of Utah, and drive around a course smaller than a carpark!

[@q8fly.]

THE Middle East spec is 395hp. Has Rear a/c. but no tow hitch, no rear sliding window

[@Dobbs6651]

When it's hot in thr desert regions so that makes sense about rear ac and no window for the back glass.

[@adrianw3985]

Killer truck

[@marknicholson2066]

Just picked up my wife's last Saturday.....everyone at the dealer was in awe ....they never saw one.....I must say....I built her a hemi Durango over the past few years....and from 20mph roll.... Her new truck walked away from that tuned, egr deleted, msd coil packs, shorty headers, high flow cars, the list keeps going on the work I have on the Durango....yes....there is a big difference in weight of the 2005 Durango with the 3rd row AWD compared to the 24 ranger raptor....but...I was impressed.....she has messed with the settings a bit since i had to return to work....I look forward to putting her through her paces

[@thegarbear05]

i wanna get one oneday they need more interior colors

[@sid1852]

What type of fuel does it take?

[@miketo8]

91+

[@showmemorefunthings9208]

I heard in another video, TFL I believe, it takes premium gas.

[@sid1852]

Gonna cost alot to keep this thing fueled then

[@miketo8]

@@sid1852if you’re buying a $60k truck I don’t think you’re too worried about the extra $100 a year on premium gas….

[@valiant545]

From what I have been able to find online it seems to take 91 to get max HP and TQ, but is capable of taking 87.

[@user-fu4mu1dl3v]

Need report about Nikola truck please🌹

[@sherylellingson3538]

Technically, that's not a cold air intake. It's a standard air box with a different inlet location.

[@adrianw3985]

About the same cost as a regular Gladiator. It's a much better value. Hell yeah.

[@joetz1]

The gladiator is being heavily discounted now

[@adrianw3985]

@@joetz1 good to know

[@BryceLovesTech]

$60k as equipped yikes!!!!

[@edgarmcgauleyedgar]

Great value for what you get.

[@FakePersonna]

I was gonna order one to tow behind our motor home to explore trails in the National Parks, but for some unknown reason(s), FORD has decided to make 2024 Rangers NOT FLAT-TOWABLE. Come on Ford, please make this Flat TOWABLE. This would be an awesome TOAD vehicle behind a motorhome.

[@Arid379]

The aussie has the ranger review

[@anthonysmith4072]

I think this guy talks about off-roading like someone described it to him the night before the review, like he read the cliffs notes version while reviewing, like he plagiarized another review but tried to change it enough so no one would notice but hasn’t a clue how ridiculous he sounds because he never understood the topic to begin with….

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Heavy vehicles with small displacement turbo engines will last just long enough for the warranty to expire. Any hint of fuel savings will be lost when in boost which will be needed to move all the weight.

[@marklihsu]

Yeah those tacos are toast.

[@Subzro01]

I just can't get past the looks, it just doesn't look special at all. Also i hate the lockers being in the touch screen instead of hard buttons. Last i don't like vertical displays......maybe after a refresh in a couple years i will like it more.

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

It looks special in the market it originally was designed for. It's a global designed vehicle.

[@tshimologomolope7185]

no one asked for ur opinion on it and is not made for ur country JK

[@DarthStoner]

All that and they put that vertical screen in it… 🤮🤮🤮 come on Ford 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TonicofSonic]

Wow this was boring to watch.

[@justinbecker4772]

I enjoyed it. The presenter went at a reasonable pace and laid out a lot of valuable information for a potential buyer.

[@mojorisin7317]

Yeah right, good luck getting one for less then $60k without waiting a year after preordering/paying for one. Trucks have unfortunately become unaffordable to the average commonsensical person who's priorities aren't upside down. Not everyone can just go out and pay $80+k for a truck especially one with low capabilities, this isn't a dually 1 ton that I can use to make me more money to afford one of these Raptors lol. Put this perspective, I can get 2 great certified low mileage F-150 lariats for the price of 1 of these baby Raptors new. I can have the V8 and one with a turbo V6 and get the best of both worlds with different cab and bed configurations, better durability and options, like hood struts and rear a/c vents for starters, this baby Raptor has nothing worth its pricetag, the explorer even has this motor and can do practically everything this Raptor can do but the explorer will have better comfort options and price tag. Ford definitely dropped the scandalous ball on this one and chose to cavalierly nickle and dime and up sell things that should be standard and forgo on things that should have been included especially with the Expected price tag! Sorry Ford, I'm not that obtuse or brainwashed by your cleverly marketing scheme ✌🏽❤️

[@KevinCruz-pu2ue]

I can't wait until we see people bitching in like 2 or 3 years about how idiotic Ford's Engineers were when trying to make a how-to on how to replace that windshield washer bottle and part of the process involves removing the outer fender.

[@0x33f]

Several vehicles have the washer bottle stuck behind the fender, Nothing unique here

[@Corkoth55]

Look at the battery location of an old Chevy lumina or Chrysler sebring. That's weird fender stuff.

[@miked1313]

Why would you ever need to replace the washer fluid bottle?

[@paulm6481]

Man could Car and Driver not afford a younger driver to test such a youthful vehicle?

[@erichroney673]

Sadly most buyers will be boomers like the driver in the review. It's all the money

[@tonyflorio3269]

Well, he's a former suspension engineer that worked on the Toyota Taco, so he's bringing some engineering knowledge to the table.

[@HarryKuloh]

It's not a more youth vehicle bc youth tend to not have $68,000.00 But people 50+ age sometimes do.

[@losir7331]

Ever heard of Carlos Sainz Snr, Nasser Al-Attiyah, Sébastien Loeb? It’s about capability not age.

[@DaTruthHeals]

This is a dumb take. I want an experienced person reviewing performance vehicles, but I would take someone with tig o bitties as well so I can see them bad boys bounce 😛