Ford of Europe today announced that customers hoping to own the next-generation Ranger Raptor can now enter their order for the performance pickup. Starting at € 77,338.10 (US$ 82,000) in Germany, the truck is one of the brand’s most expensive vehicles in Europe. Customers are welcome to explore the variety of options offered in the Ranger Raptor configurator, which offers eight choices of exterior color, a sticker pack, and one optional package that adds functional load bars and roller shutters. Since this is a well-equipped model from the get-go, the options don’t add an enormous amount to the cost and the highest price I was able to get the truck to was € 81,419.80 (US$ 86,000).
As standard, the European Ranger Raptor is
powered by a 3.0-liter Ecoboost V6 that makes 284 hp and 491 Nm of torque. Customers there may feel a little sore, though, when
they read that the Australian version of the engine is tuned to make 392 hp and 583 Nm of torque. Still, the European version
makes 30 percent more power than the outgoing, diesel-powered Ranger Raptor, so
it is an improvement. Power is only the start of the story, too, because the
2023 Ranger Raptor benefits from FOX Live Valve dampers, seven selectable drive
modes, 10 gears, all-wheel-drive, and a class-exclusive exhaust system that
offers four varying levels of loudness to allow you to be a good neighbor where
appropriate and a hooligan off-road.
Inside, it’s a rather civilized affair.
Although the seats are inspired by a jet fighter, the leather steering wheel is
heated, there’s red stitching all over the cabin, and the shift paddles are
made of magnesium. There’s also a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a
12-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 10-speaker B&O sound system.
Ford U.K. informs us that, although the
configurator and prices are not yet available in that market, they will be made
public on Tuesday, May 24, to coincide with the start of the Birmingham CV
show. Customer deliveries in Europe are set to begin this summer. North
American buyers, meanwhile, will have to wait a little longer before getting
their hands on the Ranger Raptor, as the new model is expected to be introduced
here in 2023.
