The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is the ute that decided the shortest route is straight over the hill, not around it.
Under the bonnet sits a 3.0‑litre twin‑turbo V6 punching out around 292 kW and 583 Nm through a 10‑speed auto, backed by Fox Live Valve shocks and chunky 33‑inch tyres, so it bounds over ruts like a kelpie on red cordial. On‑road it’s impressively tidy for something this tall and tough, but it still prefers gravel to grocery runs; fuel economy heads north if you let it sing. Off‑road it’s a hoot: locking diffs, on‑demand 4WD with 2H/4A/4H/4L, and Baja mode that eggs you on like a bad influence. Towing is rated to about 2,500 kg braked — less than other Rangers — because the Raptor isn’t pretending to be your mate’s workhorse. Pricey? Yes — think high $80Ks before on‑roads — but the grin‑per‑kilometre ratio is enormous.
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