Ford will try to squeeze its way back into the mid-size truck segment with the 2019 Ranger, which launches late this year, but a Ranger Raptor is far from certain just yet. It would give the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 some direct competition, which has continuously sold well for General Motors.
However, Ford North America Product Communications Manager, Mike Levine, responded to an inquiry on Twitter, Ford Authority reported on Thursday, and said the company will have more to share about the Ranger Raptor in at a later date. He confirmed the Ranger Raptor that debuted on Thailand is specifically for the Asia-Pacific markets.
The global Ranger Raptor will use Ford’s 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine, which will provide 210 horsepower and about 370 lb-ft of torque. It boasts a unique frame and includes standard Fox Racing Shox. Like the Colorado ZR2, it presents itself as more of a rock crawler than a performance machine.
Should the Ranger Raptor come to the U.S., it likely won’t feature a sole diesel engine option. Ford could opt for the more powerful 2.7-liter Ecoboost V6 engine. The Colorado ZR2 offers a 3.6-liter V6 engine and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
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It is coming here.
The two main markets for this truck are two with extensive areas to run it and that is Australia and North America.
Look for it about a year after the Ranger hits dealers.
The only question is will they try to compete price wise with Toyota and GM or will they just run up the price like they did on the full size Raptor.
As for engine I am not real sure on the V6 as it is not yet even an option in the regular Ranger. We may just see the Turbo 4 here in Gas.
Note this one is more a desert racer vs. rock climber. The use of Aluminum on the suspension vs the cast iron on the ZR is one hint also the width of the truck as it would be a pain on trails vs. the others as it is almost 10″ wider. I think it will be more in tune to do what the full size Raptor is targeted to do.
I would wager it is over $50K MSRP.
Considering the F-150 Raptor starts at $50,000, it would seem very illogical to price its midsize counterpart in a similar range.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-ranger-raptor-really-well-u-s-exec-says/ Key points:
Ford Performance chief engineer Jamal Hameedi said: “Raptors are a slam dunk for the U.S.,” and “a Ranger Raptor would suit the U.S. However, he said buyers in the States would want a gas engine instead”
“has a coilover rear suspension with a Watt’s link setup, front and rear Fox Racing Shox, and a beefed-up brake system. The model also boasts a 10-speed transmission found in the F-150 Raptor.”
Wow , when first showed up about 3 or 4 days ago , the 2. 0 twin turbo diesel was said have 365.5 lb- pounds of torque ,now it has increase to 370 , just by Ford people giving their 2 cents . Ha ha ha funny !
Chevrolet needs to consider adopting as many design features from the 2019 Silverado into the Colorado like the Gurney Flap to improve overall aerodynamics by 7-percent.
that twin turbo 2.0 is more correctly a twin scroll turbo as 2 turbos are generally on v-6’s or v-8’s! more overpriced houses aka 4 doors that most will not be able to afford!!!