2023 Ford Ranger Raptor Gets A V6 Monster And Is Lighter Than Before

If you are a pickup truck enthusiast, you will ooze out with joy seeing the new 2023 Ranger Raptor

Ford has unveiled the 2023 Ranger Raptor in Europe. The vehicle is even more rugged and powerful than before. Ford plans to bring the Ranger Raptor to India as a CBU vehicle. But is this the vehicle that we get in India?

Year: 2023
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Price: Luxury
car segment: cool fast cars
size: Full-Size
Purpose: Off-Roader
body style: pickup trucks

Key Highlights

Ford has finally revealed its 2023 Ranger Raptor pick-up truck in Europe.
It gets an advanced new full-time four-wheel-drive system.
There are seven selectable drive modes as well.

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford has finally unveiled the much anticipated 2023 Ranger Raptor in Europe

The Ford Raptor dominates the desert and the mountains. It is an eminent example of a hardcore off-road machine also tamed to suit the tarmac. How does it manage to do it? Well, it’s all thanks to Ford Performance’s mechanical and technical precision. It has allowed the brand to raise the off-road performance bar among pick-up fanatics.

Nonetheless, it’s the story of the old Raptor. Wait, you did not hear the news? Ford has revealed its 2023 Ranger Raptor pick-up truck in Europe. The next-generation Ranger Raptor comes with a plethora of new features. It gets all the advanced gizmos you need for an extreme off-road experience. Apart from the features, it gets smarter technology controlling tougher next‑generation hardware.

Wait there is more. The next-gen Ranger line-up’s customer deliveries are in the final quarter of 2022. Hence, European Ranger enthusiasts now have a special reason to celebrate. But yes, we do know that the deliveries are bound to take time. No worries, we have put together the details of the vehicle here while you wait for it!

Let's dig deep into the details of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor.

Design Characteristics

Design

The next-gen Raptor comes with C-Clamp headlights in the front that look stunning but what’s more interesting is its side profile, all thanks to the exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels

What separates Ford Ranger Raptor from others?

To match the enhanced power of the vehicle, the Raptor gets a rugged look. It gets C-Clamp headlights that make it aesthetically appealing. The fine contour lines that run over the bonnet gives it a muscular presence as well. Also, the bold F-O-R-D lettering on the grille and the tough separate bumper add more visual muscle.

Towards the side, the Raptor gets flared fenders that cover 17-inch alloy wheels. The muscular alloy wheels get wrapped in Raptor-exclusive performance all‑terrain. It also has cast-aluminium side steps to enhance the functionality of the truck.

Moving to the rear, the LED taillights provide a signature styling. Also, there is a Precision Grey rear bumper shade that features an integrated step pad and towbar.

Tech and Gizmos

What are Ford Ranger Raptor’s advanced features?

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor comes with a number of new features. It sports new jet fighter-inspired sports seats and ambient lighting among others. Apart from these, there are the following features:

Premium leather sports heated steering wheel
Cast-magnesium paddle shifters
A 12.4‑inch all-digital cluster
12-inch centre touchscreen infotainment system
SYNC 4A connectivity feature
A 10-speaker B&O sound system

Engine and Specs

Does the Ford Ranger Raptor come with a powerful powertrain?

Powertrain

As for its engine and specs, the next-gen model houses a 3;0-litre, V6 EcoBoost engine that can churn out 288hp of power and 491Nm of peak torque

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor gets equipped with a 3.0-litre, V6 EcoBoost engine. This engine has the capacity to generate 288hp of power and 491Nm of peak torque. The engine gets mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system.

Now if we compare these figures to the outgoing Raptor, the power delivery is more in the 2023 model. The outgoing Raptor produces only 210.5hp at 3750rpm. But it does generate 500Nm of torque at 1750-2000rpm. So, the Torque output is more in the outgoing model.

Pricing

What is the price tag on it?

The details about the price of the new 2023 Ranger Raptor is yet to get revealed. But we can expect it to be a premium over the older model. As of now, the current model gets sold with a price tag of £44,250 which is around Rs. 45 lakh.

Thus, this is all about the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, to stay up to speed!

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