THE NEXT-GEN FORD RANGER RAPTOR
by Phillip S Maboya
When I first saw the Ford Ranger Raptor back in 2020, I was not really sure if it was a to-buy bakkie or not. As much as the car was all big and outgoing, there was just this big elephant in the room. Well right now I'm very proud to announce that the Ford Ranger Raptor is now back, bigger and better. This is one bakkie that can maneuver around whatever terrain that it's thrown at it.
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WHAT DOES THE NEXT-GEN RAPTOR COME WITH?
Exterior:
- Unique "FORD" block letter Grille
- 17-inch Alloy wheels
- Dark Accent Matrix LED headlamps with LED DTRLs
- Super Alloy front skid plate
- LED front fog lamps
- Enthusiast rated dual tow hooks
- Precious Grey new rear bumper with integrated step pad and towbar
- Rear Enthusiast Rated tow hooks
- Precious Grey wheel arch extensions and Fender Vents
- Body color scalps and door handles
- "FORD" Blocks lettering wheel center caps
- Black Powder coated die cast aluminum side steps
Interior:
- 12-inch Center Mounted Portrait Touchscreen with SYNC4A & wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12.4-inch Customizable Digital Cluster
- Leather steering wheel with Mode customization buttons and Cast Magnesium Paddle Shifters
- Performance Seats all around with perimeter stripping, seat halo "Raptor" Logo and "Code Orange" accent colour stitching
The Next-Gen Raptor is equipped with technology features such as:
- Matrix LED headlights
- Front, rear and side cameras
- 360 Degree View, Trailer Hitch View
- High-res camera
- Zone Lighting (Front and rear and side lighting controlled by FordPass App)
- eShifter & Electronic Park Brake
- Wireless Charging Pad
- Upfitter Switches
- FordPass
HOW DOES THE NEXT-GEN RAPTOR DRIVE?
Engine: This beast comes with s 3.0L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 Petrol Engine. It punches 292Kw of power and 583Nm of torque. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with real-time adaptive shift scheduling.
Fuel Consumption: According to Ford, the V6 Raptor will consume 11.5L/100Km of Premium Unleaded Petrol. It has a 80L fuel tank capacity meaning it should be able to travel 696Km per full tank.
The Nex-Gen Raptor comes with Different:
Driving Modes:
- Normal
- Sport
- Slippery
- Mud/Ruts
- Sand
- Baja
- Rock Crawl
Steering Modes:
- Normal
- Comfort
- Sport
- Off-Road
Exhaust Modes:
- Quiet
- Normal
- Sport
- Baja
All these modes will contribute to the fuel consumption.
HOW MUCH DOES THE NEXT-GEN RAPTOR COST?
The Next-Gen Raptor will cost one R1,094,900 to purchase and this does not include a service plan.
WHAT IS THE RAPTOR COMPETING WITH?
Well to be honest I tried going deep into its competitors, but I seem not to find any.
Tags: FordSA, Next-Gen Raptor 2023
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