2018 Ranger Raptor - Page 2

Brazen · 07-09-2017, 11:52 PM

Won't be suprised if Ranger becomes the best selling car in 2018 or 19

CyberWasp · 08-09-2017, 08:21 AM

Anyone hazard a guess on what the price of it will be?

**Raptor** · 08-09-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Anyone hazard a guess on what the price of it will be?

From the motoring link in post 2;

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...Whatever its technical details, even with an estimated price of around $80,000, the Raptor will undoubtedly be a formidable rival for Volkswagen’s Amarok V6 and the upcoming Toyota HiLux TRD and Mercedes-Benz X-Class...

Don't do that again Ford

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chevypower · 08-09-2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Anyone hazard a guess on what the price of it will be?

I say base price of $62k AUD with the 2.7 EcoBoost and 10 speed.

Bossxr8 · 08-09-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chevypower

I say base price of $62k AUD with the 2.7 EcoBoost and 10 speed.

The Wildtrak is about 61k. No way it's a similar price. This is the flagship.

Outbackjack · 08-09-2017, 11:31 AM

I think I saw one of these getting around the Alice a few weeks ago. I had no idea what it was so didn't take a lot of notice. If it was one of them it is a little bigger than the ranger but I don't think it was a diesel. But like I said I didn't take a heap of notice.

lra · 08-09-2017, 03:29 PM

I read 'somewhere' a few days ago when this Ranger was spied, Ford Oz can't call it a Raptor because Hino own that name in Australia, like Toyota (?) own Edge, and it is likely to be called Ranger Raider.
But then, that could have may have been BS.

**Raptor** · 08-09-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lra

I read 'somewhere' a few days ago when this Ranger was spied, Ford Oz can't call it a Raptor because Hino own that name in Australia..

I read that too but as it is now on the Ford Australia website calling it the Ranger Raptor I'd have to conclude that issue got sorted out

Unlike the Toyota Edge fiasco

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csv8 · 29-09-2017, 08:43 AM

Are they serious? A 4 cylinder engine!
Australia's next muscle car will have a four-cylinder engine.
Drive can exclusively confirm the recently-announced Ford Ranger Raptor will be powered by a new-generation 2.0-litre twin turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.
I hope Ford dont price gouge because of the Raptor name.

**DJM83** · 29-09-2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Are they serious? A 4 cylinder engine!
Australia's next muscle car will have a four-cylinder engine.
Drive can exclusively confirm the recently-announced Ford Ranger Raptor will be powered by a new-generation 2.0-litre twin turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.
I hope Ford dont price gouge because of the Raptor name.

More crying about fords pricing

SumoDog68 · 29-09-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

More crying about fords pricing

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/f...ils-65305.html

Pricing mentioned in the article is around 80k.

Smoke Pursuit · 08-09-2017, 04:24 PM

It won't be a run of the mill ranger diesel.. :P

Price will tip 90K once dealers get in on the act.

Nu66et · 08-09-2017, 05:46 PM

Motor claiming that 3 of the development engines were an upgraded 3.2 diesel, 2.7TT V6 and 2.3T I4.

Despite how diesel biased our market is, if theyve developed a large petrol variant for the US then the Raptor could be built off that.

Brazen · 09-09-2017, 11:32 AM

It will be so disappointing if it's diesel

jimt3te50 · 09-09-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

It will be so disappointing if it's diesel

Won't be- Ecoboost has much more emissions flexibility and longevity as a platform moving forward.

**Fordman1** · 09-09-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

Won't be- Ecoboost has much more emissions flexibility and longevity as a platform moving forward.

I think it'll be Diesel.

Brazen · 09-09-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

Won't be- Ecoboost has much more emissions flexibility and longevity as a platform moving forward.

Seemingly a lot more reliable than modern diesels too. I know the guys in the much bigger f150 average around the 12litres Per 100km in town driving with the 2.7 Ecoboost - probably better again now that the 10 speed is replacing the 6 speed.

Pretty bloody good for such a big vehicle that also does 0-100 in 5.8 seconds.

Sooner we move away from the crappy, slow, expensive, diesels the better.

mcflux · 09-09-2017, 01:17 PM

The Ranger FX4 & Hilux TRD both suck.

If this Raptor concept comes out with something serious powering it, be it a variant of the EcoBoost V6 or some decent-output TT Diesel V6, then punters will pay whatever the asking price is. I use the words "serious" and "decent-output" with regard to powering a dual cab, before all the Falcon/Mustang/V8SC bois arc up.

Same deal goes for Toyota, although they've shot the TRD name in the foot this time around. If they backed up the Tonka concept with something beyond the standard 2.8, it would sell. Although the Ranger Raptor would outsell it by 10:1 in my opinion.

Ford are sitting on a rare goldmine here with a recognisable performance name, the popular Ranger range, and proven hi-po engine options that are available. They could create a "halo" car as per the old Commodore strategy which will create a trickle-down effect for regular Ranger buyers. Don't stuff it up Ford with a sticker pack & the 3.2!

Nu66et · 09-09-2017, 02:53 PM

IMO the body and suspension upgrades make it alot more credible wearing the Raptor name than the engine. The F150 Raptor only had about 300hp at one point.

Hemihunter · 21-09-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nu66et

IMO the body and suspension upgrades make it alot more credible wearing the Raptor name than the engine. The F150 Raptor only had about 300hp at one point.

Huh.... ?? try SVT Raptor with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing best-in-class 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque

chevypower · 22-09-2017, 07:37 AM

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Huh.... ?? try SVT Raptor with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing best-in-class 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque

Actually, the Raptor started off in 2010 with a 5.4L and 310HP. But everyone knew the 6.2L was coming so you won't find many 5.4s around.

sr71 · 09-09-2017, 04:24 PM

Remember this video, when an F150 Raptor gets big air:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JKQdlXvbWSU

At the time, a Ford spokesman questioned the future of the Raptor, because of potential liability issues. Having a Dakar capable vehicle in the hands of any Ricky Bobby was a concern after this video hit YouTube ( only 1 minute )

It's great to see Ford have a winner here. And Mercedes should have teamed up with Ford (I'm glad they didn't). I think the Amarok is looking dated already, and nothing else looks as tough. Maybe the big trucks. But even RHD converters are going to lose sales, to the Ranger Raptor.

Mercury Bullet · 09-09-2017, 05:28 PM

They could have done anything in the editing suite, but I listened closely and it sounds like a high revving petrol 6 to me.

Another thing I noticed is the lack of a snorkel. I'm not a Ranger owner but do snorkels come standard with the diesels?

**Fordman1** · 09-09-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercury Bullet

They could have done anything in the editing suite, but I listened closely and it sounds like a high revving petrol 6 to me.

Another thing I noticed is the lack of a snorkel. I'm not a Ranger owner but do snorkels come standard with the diesels?

No they don't Merc

ivorya · 09-09-2017, 11:10 PM

If this is petrol, lets hope they fit it with 140L tank for the expected 500Km's/tank. Lol

MITCHAY · 09-09-2017, 11:20 PM

Don't bother putting a Raptor badge on it unless it has the engine to back it up.

nstg8a · 10-09-2017, 01:22 AM

The cynic in me thinks it will be a retuned 3.2, some name brand springs and shocks and a sticker pack.
I hope I'm wrong.

Adamz Ghia · 10-09-2017, 10:51 AM

Doesn't sound like a 3.2 in the video...

**Fordman1** · 10-09-2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Doesn't sound like a 3.2 in the video...

I'm not sure if it was on this Forum, but I read somewhere they have a whole new range of diesels coming out ?

Has anyone heard that ?

Ben73 · 10-09-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Doesn't sound like a 3.2 in the video...

I wouldn't believe the video for accurate engine sound. Video editors love adding in meaty sounding engines in car videos. Usually a big v8 sound.

I have no faith in Ford. I'm sure they are going to ruin it in some way. Mostly likely by putting a crap engine in it. Probably keeping the wheezing 3.2 diesel.

But hopefully I am proven wrong.