Ranger Raptor

[David87]

Anyone else planning on getting one of these? At first I was disappointed with the engine choice, but I’ve got over that now and am just looking forward to what promises to be a fantastic thing.

I’ve enquired with the local dealer, but they didn’t really have any info other than what is in the Ford website. Unsure as to when you’ll actually be able to put a deposit down or order / spec the truck, so hopefully there will be more details soon!

[David87]

No, it’s a new 2.0-litre twin-turbo 4-pot. It’s slightly up on power and torque compared with the 5-cylinder in the Wildtrak, but it still isn’t going to be particularly swift! I’m pretty sure that with the 2019 changes for the Ranger, this new engine will become an option for the Wildtrak and Limited trucks too - it’s certainly the case in Australia.

[David87]

Clean:

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[David87]

Nope, still nothing. Dealer had absolutely no idea when I enquired previously.

[David87]

Getting closer... details of the Ranger facelift announced today. Raptor only mentioned briefly, but still says on sale mid-2019.
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/ne...

[David87]

Also, if you want to tow some things, it seems the new 2.0-litre engine is indeed up to the job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVCgKjibR-U&fe...

[David87]

£40,696 + VAT. Sales later this month.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/ranger/102592/n...

[David87]

Marginally different price quoted by Autocar. Still can’t order one.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/rugged...

[David87]

Yep, it is a shame. The US Ranger gets a 270bhp version of the RS engine, but I guess we’ll have to wait until the next generation of Ranger until we get something similar.

[David87]

So, turns out these went on sale on Feb 25th and supply is very limited. Despite frequently calling my local dealer, I only found this little nugget out yesterday, by which time everything was sold. Spent this morning calling dealers all over the UK and have managed to pick up a cancelled order for a blue one, arriving in July.

Everyone I spoke to said they were getting two examples and both were sold. Most weren't even taking further orders as any additional cars won't be appearing until at least December, apparently. In fact, the dealer who is supplying mine effectively had only the one car as their second one will be a demo. Specs are as I suspected and the Raptor is not classed as a commercial vehicle.

Here's a link to the facelift Ranger range, including Raptor:

https://www.ford.co.uk/content/dam/guxeu/uk/docume...