Best 4x4 Ute EVER?! Ford Ranger Raptor 2023 review: On-road and off-road in the dual-cab pick-up 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2024
- Is the new 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor dual-cab pick-up truck the best ute ever? Well, that depends on what you expect a 4x4 ute to be able to do.
If you think a double cab truck should be able to rip through muddy paddocks, jump over obstacles, scream to 6000rpm and belt over terrain like a rally truck... all straight off the showroom floor? Then this is going to be the right vehicle for you.
That's because the Ford Ranger Raptor is unlike any other ute on the market. Some might offer serious off-road prowess, but none have been built from the ground up to be driven like this one has. And none have a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, 10-speed auto, and a range of drive modes including the bonkers Baja setup that is designed for one thing only - fun!
Just like the last one, it has a compromised payload and towing capacity compared to other mainstream utes, and as such, it won't be fit for purpose if you're a tradie or caravan enthusiast.
But if you've got the means, you won't be disappointed. Matt Campbell drove the New-Gen Ranger Raptor at the brand's launch event in Queensland recently, and he's still recovering from his time in it.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Driving - on-road
04:42 Under the bonnet
05:48 Driving - off-road
07:44 Efficiency
08:34 Pricing and features
09:16 Practicality
13:51 Safety
14:22 Ownership
15:03 Verdict
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Would love to have some sort of tray cover to be able to keep stuff clean, dry, and more secure even if as a factory option, and some roof rails (just to be able to mount an awning). I realise these could be added later aftermarket but at $85k the price differential over the wildtrak starts to blow out when you add on a couple of basic features for a Ute/4 wheel drive. Great review.
Thank you for a well detailed review
Glad you enjoyed it!
Matt
This is the XR6 turbo ute replacement I've wanted for years
All grown up!
Possibly an F6 typhoon fix
Great review!
just the suspension i priced from arb is $2400 per corner the motor would b 20k. so if u start itemizing each component its not over priced at all. mine hopefully arrives this November
It's a beauty!
I love this vehicle.
Se ve muy bonita y buena, Lastima que a Colombia no llegue, quedamos con las ganas de verla rodar
I owned a 2020 HSV Sportscat with walkinshaw tune and quite a few aftermarket options. I know have a 2023 Raptor and love this ute all the way to the R. There could have been a few different smaller options that could have been better and upgraded but overall it is awesome.
I'd love to take that through most tracks in Australia!🤣
I'm def getting it
It's also pretty obvious that this isn't meant for long haul duties. That's why they have the Wildtrak 👍
The new Ranger appears to replicate that 'Territory moment' where Ford Australia revolutionised that segment by providing a large-ish SUV at a very reasonable price. Great to see Ford Aus still doing well and fingers crossed the development team keep getting new projects as I'm sure they'll do well!
Actually Ford Australia they cut 120 jobs in August. All from the Ranger and Everest development and Design teams.
@@nickycrea6075 oh damn. I heard about job cuts but didnt realise it was that team. The writing is on the wall… :(
Well I guess the design and development is finished so that’s what happens
Hello. I purchased the Land Rover Discovery some 8 years ago as it was marketed as a vehicle that could do most things on and off road and it has (when it works).
I know this is a Ute however does this vehicle fall into that category? Peter W.
Got to see all these press cars at work as well as the all new Everest, was cool as!
looks like a good ute
Any chance to get this track on v6 diesel engine
My mechanic told me not to buy a ranger but I like them especially the Raptors
Awesome review! That said though, Thats a hell of a lot of fuel for a little range. It's a hell of a lot of money for essentially a turbo v6 on wheels.
Thanks 🙏
It’s 400 horsepower, more than most NA V8’s
@@AA-vr8ez your point?
You’re right. It’s a stupid idea V6 petrol what were they thinking.
Haha your not buying this of your thinking about fuel economy 😂
I got the Wildtrak and the Raptor! Hell why not👍🏻
For someone that lives in Brisbane but goes camping and the beach a lot what would you say to have. I’m tossing between a v6 wildtrak and the raptor
Watching this with sound off and auto generated captions on and love it - at about 4.25 when you discussing the exhaust note and pause to floor it the closed caption says [music]. 😀
Is F150 XL is named as 2023 ford raptor?
Of course with all that you can have for your driving anywhere you want it's worth it.
This is probably the first car model I've had to visit Australian youtube channels to view content on. I wonder when this and the VW will come to UK/EU.
Mine arriving in December
I'm in Michigan, Fords home state, and I have to wait til the 2024 model for this Generation Ranger.
The performance n handling alone , should see it well clear of all else ??
Does it require premium gas or is it just recommended?
Nice 👍😌
hi, can I always use Slippery mode to increase fuel efficiency?
There's an economy mode for that
What color is that red or orange
🇧🇷 parabéns
Can't wait to see the combined fuel economy numbers.. I'm tipping high teens or more.. ouch!
Would a Wildtrack tub roller door fit the raptor?
Yes
What colour is this ? Sedona orange or Code orange ?
Thank you in advance !
Code
my local yard has the previous gen for 92k so i guess this one will be every bit of 100k sitting on your driveway. if it is to be used as a tradie ute pulling a bit of weight i am guessing your fuel bill will be about 300 dollars a week sounds like fun
$100k🤔🤔, I'd rather buy a RAM for $85k🤔🤔
I rather a landcruiser
@@lesilestivany7839 good luck at that price. You'd be lucky to get the arse end model for under $100k.
Tyre size was not mentioned
So ford say its full time 4wd but the transfer switch has 2h on it. What's the go?
It's not full time 4wd.
You can choose it to be either RWD only, or Auto AWD on road, similar to the Triton
Wouldnt be ideal for touring or those long getaways. Its an interesting vehicle but I feel this is more aimed at the cashed up weekenders towing a jetski and don't mind forking out a bit more for something with half as many trade-offs as there are advantages
only buy this vehicle if
1) you dont want to buy a house
2) you dont care about quality
3) you dont care about reliability
4) you dont care about durability
5) you dont care about resale value
Nah, I bought it to hose a lot of utes out there. On and offroad, I hose them all. @@Bodonism
Like the customisable options and off road performance but seriously expensive.. with inflation already through the roof, wonder if these will be successful
About a year’s worth of pre-orders suggests they will be successful.
@@carsguide yeah wow, guess its the same appeal as anyone buying a sports car but more practical!
@@josephpereira1390 I think a years worth of Pre orders is due to Covid FOMO and every decent second hand 4wd going through the roof. The V6 TT is thirsty I bet we’ll see a lot of 2023 model second hand Raptors for sale soon.
@@jayzr8938nope they’re still selling shitloads
You forgot to mention about the Front Locking Differential.
The Ranger Raptor doesn't come with a front locker here in the US. Do you get a front locker is AUS?
Yes it does also rear AC vents
You can’t get wild track, RACQ report up to 9 month wait times from order.
Definitely worth it, not a whole lot more than the previous version but vastly superior and corrected what 90% of people had a problem with on gen 1, power. You'll never please everyone though.
Petrol V6 ain’t it. I won’t be spending 100k on this.
@@jayzr8938 no one asked for your opinion on why your not buying one we all no you can't afford one. Over 5000 of these are on order in Australia alone so go get a life and stop spewing hate on something you will never own.
@@jayzr8938 no idea
@@vevohoeyo a womans 4x4 dont be mad bro just cause people know why the likes of you buy this truck lol
@@vevohoeyo this car wont tick all the boxes and to spend nearly 100k on a weekend car doesn't make sense. If you need a daily driver there a many options, if you need a family car there are many SUVs, people movers and station wagon. if you need to haul stuff many work Utes available. if you want a an off-road vehicle there are a few options. if your overcompensating for a small… this cars perfect for you.
Yes....superb but apart from getting off the starting line faster, what else will do it that the old Raptor can't
Pleasure for your ears :)
@@round-17 haha, sounds like a vn Commodore. V6 has no pleasure, only v8 👍
In your county maybe yes. Because you have too many V8. But in my country, this V6 and its sound great enought for everyone. There are no any V8 pick up truck in Turkey dealers becauae of incredible value of takses.
And great Fox Racing suspension.
@@jamesplatt9323 you can get V6s sounding good with the right setup and tune. (still doesn't compare to an 8 with the right setup and tune). having said that someone who think this (raptor) sound good needs to get their hearing checked.
nice truck and all but the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the vehicle. Is the filming mirrored?
does everest come with the same engine?
Nope.
I would Add a suspension kit, upgrade injectors, add upgrade intercooler kit, upgrade tyres, remap the ECU on a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak,
Release a Manual Trans Please!
What is it with Australians and saying 'obviously' before everything. If it was all so obvious to everyone we wouldn't bother watching a
review. Love this thing I think they've got it right this time around
So, I'd like to point out something here.
Yes, the fuel consumption is high. BUT! With that, you can service, what? every 15,000km rather than every 7500km for a diesel (realistically).
No having to worry about $1000 each injectors when they fail, no having to worry about an injector pump failing and costing $6k to replace.
At least at the moment, Petrol is cheaper than diesel and it's probably gunna stay that way for the foreseeable future.
Unless you're buying a diesel that's using 6L per 100. It's probably cheaper to run than my 200 series.
100% mate. Every Diesel gets sold when it nears the 100,000km mark to avoid that massive service hit. This V6 petrol engine avoids the issue.
@@Gazpanther2011 The most common diesels here in the US go hundreds of thousands of miles without too many issues (CP4 pump issues are real). My Cummins ISB didn't have a major service in the service schedule until the vehicle hits 350,000 miles.
What no cd player 🤔🤔
🔥🔥🔥🔥. GANGSTER. AWSOME. FORD. VW. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
All of the new rangers are great, but if you didn’t pick the raptor you’d always regret it unless the extra towing was a necessity.
I hope those Fox shocks does not break in just few years or else, ouch! Check with your dealer how much a Fox shock assembly costs.
U can rebuild them, unlike normal shocks
@@danielgreen8712 thanks for the information. Can an ordinary car shop be able to rebuild it? Or I need to look for a specialist?
@@duranduran70 specialised shop, I dout they would break 5yrs warranty
"Ute", utility vehicle, a cab plus flat bed.
I like learning new languages.
In South Africa, we call it a "bakkie" (pronounced "buckie", meaning container). Unfortunately, here in the UK, I have to resort to the American term, "pick-up" or "pickup truck", cuz no one knows what a bakkie is.
This aint a daily driver. This is a vehicle for those sunday drives. The raptor name has finally gotten a worthy machine using its name.
My choice is the Wildtrack V6 but I can't ignore the Raptor
The joy of driving it on weekends and holidays would be worth the money
As a daily, the Wildtrack V6 is still my pick
I took delivery of my v6 Wildtrak a couple of weeks ago. I love it so much but damn that Raptor is awesome too hey. The only thing I don't like is that weird red/orange interior accent.
@@Fraaip That's good
I'm not sure when the new Wildtrack V6 will be available in my country, I drive the older XLT.... My experience with owning a Ranger has been good, so I'll definitely go for the Wildtrack V6
@@MutsyChils You'll love it!
I’m looking forward to buying VW Panamericana V6 2.3 Gasoline 2023 or VW Amarok 3.0 Diesel 2023 instead of Ford Ranger Wildtrack 3.0 V6 2022. What do you think? My interest is fuel economy, faster speed, quiet and smooth. Any advice please
@@victorodera4175 We don't have the Panamericana here in Australia. The Amarok will drive very similarly to the Ranger as it has the same underpinnings. The decision between the Amarok and the Ranger would mostly be about styling etc.
$95k holy moly, nice car but theses prices are exorbitant.
Quite resalable price compared to 79series junk, twice the power & better on fuel
In the U.K., we only get 292bhp from the 3.0 v6.
In the US the Ford website (Canadians don't get the Raptor in Ranger format) lists the 3L v6 at 405 hp (400 bhp for the few people on the planet that use bhp) and 430 lb ft of torque. I'm not sure why the UK version would get detuned.
My first use would be to use it as a boat anchor. 😊. Another import. Why not get the F150 both carry the raptor name.
In the Ford line the F350 Tremor is the way to go unless you are racing across the desert at 80 mph.
Top doblecab
I think the inside and out side is great but uses to much petrol, I think it should have a modified v6 turbo diesel engine
It is good to see that the Ranger has improved. I had a 2013 and it broke down on the road after 5 years of light use and regular maintenance. I switched to the Hilux and I have had no problems with the Hilux so far. Dependability and reliability are critical for me so the Hilux is still my preference. That said, it is good to see that the new Ranger is so much better.
No DPF issues with the hilux?
@@Flashpoint2 Diesel Particulate Filter. Toyota has been sued for a billion $ in Australia for faulty DPFs in Hilux, prado etc
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The customizable drive modes are in so many cars these days. its a little disappointing that the options are so limited in the raptor, and dont exist in the ranger at all
How about this engine but in a two-door, rwd standard height chassis ranger. Call it the ranger xr6 turbo. Hopefully chop 500kg out of the weight.
I like your thinking!
Matt
standard height?? lol take it round a corner at pace. I dare you.
One has to ask the question, at this price point with the assumed poor fuel consumption as a result of the petrol V6, does a ute still make sense or should I rather have an SUV?
The whole Raptor makes no sense unless it’s a weekend warrior vehicle eg your play toy second or third vehicle.
@@jayzr8938 I agree. At that price point there are many other more suitable toys... Maybe a used 911 and a Polaris Maverick?
Yeah I think it would work better on the Everest platform, would be a good competitor to the patrol.
Nice Mazda
ford sold their shares in Mazda. thank fk they did, look at how well Mazda are doing now.
What’s the 0-100 pls
Ford doesn't have a stated 0-100km/h time - but they claim it's "hot hatch fast", so think of it in the six-second zone.
Thanks
Matt
I don’t think anyone who is interested in this truck would ever consider a Great Wall or triton for the warranty😂
Made in Thailand.
@@BobbyDazzler888 and?
Fantastic looking truck inside and outside. Looks to be a nice daily driver and a strong off roader. Nice interior with that massive infotainment screen, with technology that assists when off roading like the personal settings and forward trail camera. Comparing the Australian dollar to the US dollar which I'm guessing the price is based on. That $85,000 price would be around $57,385 in the US based on the US dollar. Thanks for your informative ride along video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Highly doubt it’ll be 85k champ. Try 100k or just over, considering they’re still selling older Raptors for 92k drive away and this car is factually a more expensive car.
@@jayzr8938 i just paid for mine last week champ, $92k drive away. The price has been out for a while, feel free to google it.
@@Collerando Yes, I just pre-ordered my Raptor for $92k and change.
@@jayzr8938 considering everyone who buys an off-road vehicle instantly spend money on upgrades (and stupid shit) yeah well over 100k by the end of it.
17 inch wheels, 33 inch tyres in the old metric !
jesus christ they kept the standard brakes from the regular ranger
I’ll be definitely going for raptor but will stay with diesel engine it will be sold next summer with
A diesel would go against everything that the Raptor name stands for. Raptors are supposed to be desert racers.
@@rich7447 yea I know but when you drive over 30k km per year and it suppose to be your daily car, I think diesel report gets you best from both worlds, fuel economy and comfort the normal ranger is missing
@@Pelikanmates I drive about the same amount as you (roughly 18,000 miles a year) in my daily driver and I prefer the diesel. This preference takes the Raptor trim off the table for me even if Ford did offer a diesel variant.
For 12 years my daily driver was a Ram 2500 Cummins and I loved the truck. It lacked the payload and towing capacity that I need, so I sold it and have a Ford diesel ordered (for over 18 months now). Vehicle weight and towing regulations in the US are a lot different than AUS, so the Ranger and even F150 are not really seen as capable tow vehicles. Even my 2500 was too small to tow my gooseneck trailer (26,000 lbs/11,800kg fully loaded) at full GVM/GVWR.
and mines for camping and putting on my dirt bikes. not a 26 ft caravan
Wow, quality control at Ford under question...hope they get it together
makes my diesel wildtrack seem like a tractor and it eats rams/ not trx lol
Beast Ute! People talking about the Hilux in the comments they're not even comparable...
Where's our US Ranger Raptor?😢
This is what happens when they decide to start selling it over here in the US
Is not just "those fox Shocks" is a completely different suspension system. You will never achieve that on the standard ranger no matter what shocks you put on
Kind of half arsing it dropping the diesel…changing the wheel base to accomodate the upcoming EV version.
So it’s not a tradie Ute?
Nope. It's intended to be used for crossing deserts at 80+ mph.
why would i spend 85,000 on the ranger raptor when i could get the f-150 raptor for about that
Where?
Australia love diesels.
Ford releases v6 twin turbo petrol Raptor all a sudden, ford are backlog on raptor orders, + great reviews…
Where are the ford execs saying a petrol truck wouldn’t do well in Australia?
It’s a great point of difference over the other Rangers!
Matt
Obviously Ford execs signed the paperwork to have the v6 petrol in the Raptor, so not sure what point you're trying to make.
To be honest if it was a 250kw diesel with 900nm of torque instead it would sell even better
@@Snook_ no it is selling because of power and tech this is not for tradies
@@Snook_ Ford's best selling diesel makes a lot more power than that. It's just too big to fit in a Ranger or even an F150.
Ford has lost its mind to introduce this truck without a Hybrid Assisted Powertrain. This truck is AWESOME but in todays age with TESLA proving how powerful and reliable Electric Powertrains can be this truck should atleast have a 14kw batter pack with an electric motor assist in the rear just like the North American F150 Hybrid has. Though that truck only has a 7kw battery pack. Also that truck has ProPower Outets on Board with 5 110 Power Outlets and 1 220 Power Outlet. These can replace the need for a jobsite generator as well provide all the power you need while camping or if there is a power outage this type of power can power your house for a two weeks on a tank of gas with the engine at idle.
Too much extra weight for a truck that is intended as a desert racer.
Performance vehicle that's pushing 2.5 tons, 300kw is NOT gonna you anywhere in a hurry. Lol
@Volkan go round a corner at speed. I dare you!
@Volkan Yeah you do that, end up at the servo everyday. What a joke of an engine.
How do we feel about it now that the stock Raptor completed the Baja 1000 rally, ?
@@lennyosborne4307 there's a stock class. it didn't compete against the big boys
550k per full tank..damm
Better on fuel then 79series plus more power 😝
I'd buy a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon instead & save the cash for after market. If I was going to buy a Raptor, I'd go for the F150 Raptor R or the Ram TRX
I reckon a leaf spring 1996 model 2.8 diesel Hilux will still out perform this offroad 🙂
It depends on the type of off road. The Raptors are desert racers, not rock crawlers.
😲
It's a Ford ute and it's almost $90k on the road?
For that you get a Hilux SR5 and a couple of weeks skiing in St Moritz - but without the BIG Ford everyone will know the old fella is still small.
Haters gonna hate
I smell a lot of jealousy 😏 hilux are not what they used to be.
You got to compare apple with apples so wildtrack compare to SR5 not the Raptor silly rabbit
Australia is like china now… what a third world country… this is not raptor. This is a Knock off
Let’s go skiing to feel manly then lol
It’s a hard pass from me. They should’ve gone hard or go home. Meaning coyote v8 or stick to a diesel power plant. Not a fan of the boxy front end either.
Why would they out their f150 engine in the smaller model? Thats like putting the 6.7 diesel in a 150. Kinda defeats the model steps.
@@audoinxr6372 from my understanding they don’t sell f150 here in Australia, so you point is moot.
Big dog guard rangers Ford .. .
Damn, you hoped on the truck bandwagon too 😢
18 inch wheels... You sure mate?
Also, the 12.4 inch cluster... You've covered this in reviews of the other models? Please do your research. Otherwise, good review
That's a bit disappointing Ford. I'd spend the extra and get a full size American Pickup. Start bringing the Lariat, Limited, Raptor & Lighting F150 in. Don't short change us with XLTs.
Yeah Nah...
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“Obviously”…. I’m sorry but had to stop watching this video
Best 4x4 Ute NEVER? 😀
its called hood not bonnet :@