We suspect it'll inherit a version of the twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 that's going to be offered on the full-size Ford Bronco SUV. One of the biggest questions surrounding the U.S.-spec Ranger Raptor is what engine will be under the hood. It'll also likely align with competitors such as the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. We expect its starting price to exceed the top-of-the-line Ranger Lariat (currently priced at around $40,000). The Ranger Raptor will presumably go on sale as a 2023 model, but Ford hasn't said how much it will cost. Combine that with the photos we've seen of a camouflaged prototype of the next-generation Ranger, and we think the Raptor variant will reach showrooms on our shores at the end of 2022. We have no idea when that will actually happen or when the company will make an official announcement, but now we've seen spy photos of testing. It is all but official that Ford will eventually bring the Ranger Raptor to the U.S.
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Although many details about the forthcoming Ranger Raptor are still pending, here's what we know so far. The interior should have distinct flourishes and a feature-laden infotainment system. The Ford will probably only be offered in one body style-a crew cab connected to a five-foot cargo box.
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While it will ride on the same fully boxed ladder frame as the regular Ranger, the Raptor variant will receive a long-travel suspension for soaring over jumps and a more powerful engine for quicker desert runs. As with its big brother, the off-road-ready Ranger will also feature flared fenders, rugged tires, extra ground clearance, and an unmistakable grille. The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is basically a downsized version of the high-flying, velocity-defying F-150 Raptor.