Article copied from Ford Authority
By Brett Foote
March 29, 2023
Ever since the international variant of the all-new, redesigned Ford Ranger was revealed last year, Ford Authority has spotted numerous examples of the North American variant of the next-generation mid-size pickup out driving around ahead of its launch in that market later this year for the 2024 model year. That list includes multiple Baja-tested 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor pickups – one finished in Hot Pepper Red, another in white, one covered in heavy road salt, and another coming off the assembly line at the Michigan Assembly plant. Now, Ford Authority has spotted yet another U.S. market 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor – this time, covered in Cactus Gray paint.
As was the case with the previously-spied Ranger Raptor pickups, this one features familiar styling cues such as flared wheel arches, a front grille with “Ford” lettering, C-clamp headlights, matrix LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, functional air vents, cast-aluminum side steps, LED taillights, and unique 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.
This particular Ranger Raptor is not equipped with the “Raptor” graphic previously seen on the rear portion of one prototype’s bedsides, however. Inside the cabin, the next-gen pickup features front sports seats, Code Orange accents, a 12.4‑inch all-digital cluster, and a 12-inch vertically-oriented center touchscreen running Sync 4A.
In terms of powertrains, the new Ranger Raptor comes equipped with the twin-turbocharged Ford 3.0L V6 EcoBoost, which produces 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque in every market except for Europe, where it generates 284 horsepower and 362 pound-feet, and Argentina, where the pickup is rated to produce 397 horsepower. In all markets, the mid-size off-roader pairs that powerplant with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
Barring any unforeseen changes, the North American-spec 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor – which slots in the lineup above the Tremor – seems to be essentially identical to its international brethren in many ways.
By Brett Foote
March 29, 2023
Ever since the international variant of the all-new, redesigned Ford Ranger was revealed last year, Ford Authority has spotted numerous examples of the North American variant of the next-generation mid-size pickup out driving around ahead of its launch in that market later this year for the 2024 model year. That list includes multiple Baja-tested 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor pickups – one finished in Hot Pepper Red, another in white, one covered in heavy road salt, and another coming off the assembly line at the Michigan Assembly plant. Now, Ford Authority has spotted yet another U.S. market 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor – this time, covered in Cactus Gray paint.
As was the case with the previously-spied Ranger Raptor pickups, this one features familiar styling cues such as flared wheel arches, a front grille with “Ford” lettering, C-clamp headlights, matrix LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, functional air vents, cast-aluminum side steps, LED taillights, and unique 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.
This particular Ranger Raptor is not equipped with the “Raptor” graphic previously seen on the rear portion of one prototype’s bedsides, however. Inside the cabin, the next-gen pickup features front sports seats, Code Orange accents, a 12.4‑inch all-digital cluster, and a 12-inch vertically-oriented center touchscreen running Sync 4A.
In terms of powertrains, the new Ranger Raptor comes equipped with the twin-turbocharged Ford 3.0L V6 EcoBoost, which produces 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque in every market except for Europe, where it generates 284 horsepower and 362 pound-feet, and Argentina, where the pickup is rated to produce 397 horsepower. In all markets, the mid-size off-roader pairs that powerplant with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
Barring any unforeseen changes, the North American-spec 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor – which slots in the lineup above the Tremor – seems to be essentially identical to its international brethren in many ways.
