Wondering just how much the new Ford Ranger Raptor will cost in South Africa? Well, we have pricing and specifications for the Blue Oval brand’s 292 kW double-cab bakkie!
The flagship Ford Ranger Raptor has gone on sale, bringing a potent twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine to the party. With macho looks, a high-output engine and that impressive off-road capability, expect demand to outstrip supply.
As a reminder, the outgoing Raptor is currently priced at R951 900 , though that model employs a 2.0-litre twin-turbodiesel engine worth 157 kW and 500 Nm.
The new Raptor, meanwhile, uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6, which drives all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Peak outputs for the new EcoBoost motor stand at a whopping 292 kW and 583 Nm .
So, how much does it cost? Well, pricing kicks off at R1 094 900 , though note this does not include a service plan. For the record, that makes the new Ranger Raptor the 3rd most expensive bakkie on the local market at launch, behind the Jeep Gladiator (R1 329 900) and the outgoing Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Extreme (R1 118 200).
The Ford Performance model’s suspension set-up includes a Watt’s link rear end and FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers. There’s a new permanent 4-wheel-drive system which has gained an electronically controlled on-demand 2-speed transfer case, combined with front and rear locking differentials, while the V6 breathes out through an electronically controlled active exhaust system with modes such as Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja.
As a reminder, the new high-performance Raptor (like the fresh-faced Everest ) is fully imported from Thailand rather than built alongside the standard Ranger models at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s plant in Silverton.
Standard technology and features at this price point are generous. Matrix LED headlights, 17-inch wheels wrapped in 285/70 R17 BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres, a towbar, sports seats, magnesium gearshift paddles, a 12.4-inch digital cluster, a 12-inch centrally sited touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-A and USB-C ports (front and rear), wireless charging, a USB port on the rearview mirror (to power an action camera, dashcam or GPS), a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and a 400-watt inverter are all included.
When it comes to safety, the new Raptor features a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control, hill-launch assist, hill-descent control and a lane-keeping system (with lane-keeping alert, lane Keeping aid and road-edge detection).
There’s also adaptive cruise control. Pre-collision assist with dynamic brake support, forward collision warning and automated emergency braking will take over if the driver doesn’t react and apply the brakes. There’s even the fully automatic Active Park Assist 2.0 which helps the driver fit the vehicle safely in tight spaces at the press of a button.
Customers can choose from a range of colours such as the flagship Code Orange as well as Conquer Grey, Arctic White, Absolute Black, Blue Lightning, Aluminium Metallic, Meteor Grey and Sedona Orange.
How much will the new Ford Ranger Raptor cost in South Africa?
| Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 EcoBoost 4WD 10AT | R1 094 900 |
A 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty are included, but bear in mind that the price excludes the cost of a Ford Protect service or maintenance plan (for up to 8 years or 165 000 km), which buyers must pay for separately.
Previous-generation Ranger derivatives came standard with 6-year/90 000 km service plans (at least until Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa unbundled the prices recently. A representative of a local Ford dealer told us that a service plan of that duration and distance now costs an additional R18 740.40 (incl VAT), while a comparable maintenance plan will cost R31 869.75 (as quoted in February 2023).
In practice, however, buyers are more likely to purchase 3- or 4-year plans, which are more affordable. The recommended service interval is 15 000 km (or annually), while the warranty can be extended up to 7 years or 200 000 km, while the roadside assistance can be extended for an additional 1 or 2 years.
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