Feb 22, 2022 at 11:53am ET Show The Ford Ranger Raptor is all-new for 2023, and it's officially revealed. As one would expect with something wearing Blue Oval and Raptor badges, it's not a typical pickup truck. That's further evidenced by Ford releasing official photos showing the truck literally jumping through the desert. And this time, Americans can partake in all the Ranger Raptor tomfoolery. The official word on the Ranger Raptor's North American debut comes straight from the top. Ford CEO Jim Farley welcomed the new truck in a Twitter post, stating it would be available globally including the United States and Canada. Curiously, this wasn't mentioned in the official Ranger Raptor press release, possibly because Farley states the truck won't reach North America until 2023. It's unclear if it will be a 2023 or 2024 model at that point, and it's also unknown if the truck will undergo any significant changes for US and Canadian buyers. As it stands, the global Ranger Raptor is available with gasoline and diesel engine options offering multiple power levels. Gallery: 2023 Ford Ranger RaptorThe twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 is new to the Ranger, making 288 horsepower (215 kilowatts) and 362 pound-feet (491 Newton-meters) of torque for European buyers. However, in markets such as Australia and South Africa where Euro 7 emissions regulations aren't a factor, the same engine pumps out 392 hp (292 kW) and 430 lb-ft (583 Nm) of twist. Ford says the 2.0-liter diesel from the previous Ranger Raptor will carry over, but details regarding power will be revealed at a later date. Raptor All The Things: We contacted Ford in hopes of some extra insight regarding North American models, but a spokesperson told Motor1.com that details on both the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor for US and Canadian markets won't be available until early 2023. Considering the twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine currently makes 400 hp (298 kW) in the Ford Explorer ST, it's likely the US-bound Ranger Raptor will offer similar power. It will also likely be the only engine option for North America. Source: Ford CEO Jim Farley via Twitter
Nov 16, 2022 at 4:23am ET Ford has the best-selling truck not only in the United States but also in a huge number of European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and others. Of course, we are talking about the Ford Ranger, which now enters a new era in its history with the first deliveries of the all-new Ranger Raptor on the Old continent. The automaker introduced the performance truck in Europe for the first time in August 2018 and now it’s time for the second-gen model to replace it. Production of the new Ranger Raptor, Ford says, is well underway and the first customers are starting to receive their vehicles. The launch of the hardcore truck marks the start of the deliveries for the new generation Ranger, which is not available in the United States yet. However, Ford has already confirmed both the regular Ranger and the Ranger Raptor will be sold in North America with the production of the standard truck planned to kick off at the Michigan factory in May 2023. Gallery: 2023 Ford Ranger RaptorFor now, the new Ranger Raptor is available for orders in Europe only with the new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine. Closely related to the V6 mill found under the hood of the Explorer ST, this unit generates a peak output of 288 horsepower (215 kilowatts) and 362 pound-feet (491 Newton-meters) of torque, delivered to all four wheels via a ten-speed automatic gearbox. A 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine will join the range in early 2023 with the first customer deliveries expected in the summer of next year. As far as the North American launch of the new Ranger Raptor is concerned, the performance truck could arrive in the US as either a 2023 or 2024 model. It is also unknown whether the machine will undergo any significant changes compared to the European and international versions. New Ranger In Action: One thing we know for sure, however, is that the US model won’t be sold with a diesel engine. It will be very interesting to see what output the Range Raptor’s 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 will have for America considering the international model available outside Europe produces 392 hp (292 kW) and 583 Nm (430 lb-ft) of torque. Ford promised to release more details regarding the North American launch of the truck early next year. Source: Ford
When can I order a Ford 2023 Ranger?The 2023 Ford Ranger will have similar features as its outgoing counterpart, but it will be built at a Ford assembly plant in Michigan. Orders will be open from July onward, and the truck will be made in Michigan.
When can I order a 2023 Raptor?Perhaps the most anticipated truck of the past few years, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is about to be released into the wild. With orders for purchase opening on July 18th 2022, It's fair to assume that this 700hp beast of a Ford F-150 pickup will be a hot commodity once they begin to roll off of the production line.
How much will the 2023 Ranger Raptor cost?The price of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor will go up from $85,490 to $86,790 plus on-road costs – an increase of $1300 – from early next year. Metallic paint will also increase from $675 to $700 amid record demand for Ford's high-performance pick-up.
Will the US get the Ranger Raptor?Ford's Small Pickup Goes Big
Ford will release the new Ranger Raptor for the first time to the American market next year. This smaller Raptor model, based on the Ford Ranger, will be a powerhouse like its stablemate the Bronco Raptor, with unique and impressive features for off-road performance that is sure to impress.
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