Ford has quietly revealed that the new Ford Ranger Raptor will debut in February 2022. Towards the end of the livestream presenting the latest-generation Ranger to the world, a brief image flashed on the screen showing a QR code. Following this QR code takes you to a teaser video of the new Ranger Raptor shared to the Ford Australia website.
The teaser video doesn’t give us a look at
the flagship variant of the Ranger family but it does provide us with an
excellent chance to hear its engine. Whereas the previous-generation Ranger
Raptor was equipped with a relatively lackluster twin-turbocharged diesel, the
soundtrack in this teaser is clearly that of a petrol engine.
Ford has yet to confirm what engine will
power the new Ranger Raptor. However, many reports suggest it will be the same
3.0-liter twin-turbocharged petrol V6 as the Explorer ST, complete with the
same 400 hp and 563 Nm of torque. Another possible option is the
2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 from the Bronco, where it pumps out 330 hp and 563 Nm of torque.
Various other upgrades will be made to the
Ranger Raptor. For example, it will feature flared fenders, a unique front
fascia with an aggressive grille, and various suspension upgrades to enhance its
off-roading abilities. The 10-speed automatic transmission from the Explorer ST
is also expected to be the sole gearbox option.
