7.426 -> twin exhaust pipes, just like a sports car!
38.761 -> Ever since Ford launch the Ranger Raptor back in 2018
42.681 -> It pretty much caused a lot of commotion.
44.26 -> Since the it cost almost 1.8 million baht.
46.539 -> Despite the heavy price tag
47.24 -> it manages to rack up more than 6,600 sales units!
50.488 -> That roughly 8% of all Ford Ranger sales in Thailand
53.805 -> And now, Ford has finally brought out
the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor
57.227 -> It’s now packing a 3.0 twin-turbo petrol V6,
a first for the Thai market.
64.262 -> Just listen to the sound from this twin sports exhaust!
70.292 -> HOT DAM!
76.707 -> In the old Ranger Raptor, it packing the
same engine in the Ranger Wildtrak
80.26 -> It’s a 2-liter Bi-Turbo Diesel, producing 213 HP.
83.392 -> This the new truck however,
is packing a 3.0L twin-turbo petrol V6
88.262 -> The cylinder block is a combination
of graphite and iron
91.052 -> Making it 75% stronger and stiffer than a traditional iron block.
93.974 -> Which now produces 397 HP and 583 Nm of torque.
99.766 -> Even though is a petrol engine, it's quite a lot of power
103.766 -> This engine is paired with a 10 speed (10R60) automatic gearbox
107.241 -> which is the same powertrain you would get in a Bronco Raptor.
110.61 -> And most importantly, it’s a different gearbox from the
112.61 -> One you would in a Ranger Wildtrak.
Just want to let everyone know that.
115.663 -> Ford claims that this has a limited top speed of 180 km/h
120 -> It can actually go faster but the limiting factor here, is the tires
123.395 -> It’s a BF Goodrich K02 All-Terrain Tires, sized at 285/70/R17
127.975 -> Now, normally the K02 can only handle 170 km/h, But Ford
132 -> Requested a special batch exclusively for this truck.
150.001 -> Acceleration Test in SPORT mode … 3, 2, 1
159.198 -> POKER FACE ALERT!
169.029 -> 0-60 km/h in 6.51 seconds
172.212 -> 80-120 km/h is only 4.3 seconds
175.236 -> Now that’s quick
177.236 -> Well, that’s 397 HP for you right there.
181.79 -> You really don't need anymore
mods to get this thing up to speed.
184.552 -> It's already powerful enough.
186.553 -> You've seen the times now,
190.558 -> No wonder Ford also put this powertrain to a
192.558 -> Bronco Raptor in USA as well.
194.242 -> This shows that Ford had put in the effort
197.111 -> To bring us their best pickup to the Thai market.
200.901 -> We now know how powerful this thing is.
205.402 -> But how does it drive? Well, the accelerator pedal
210.151 -> Has a slight lag to it
213.541 -> It's very minimal though,
215.179 -> I assume that this thing has more than 580 Nm
219.706 -> So its tuned to slightly hold back a little
221.706 -> To basically preserve that gearbox.
223.194 -> But I have to tell you that this gearbox
225.194 -> shift way smoother than the ones in Ranger Wildtrak
228.485 -> That truck has slight hiccups when you start moving
234.121 -> or even when you put in neutral.
236.542 -> But this, this is smooth.
238.068 -> I'm now driving at 54 km/h in 7th gear,
240.605 -> it shifts so frequent
243.36 -> I got to give thumbs up to Ford for this gearbox.
248.125 -> This powertrain isn't the only thing that gives the driver of confidence on the road.
251.544 -> The Fox Racing suspension is also has an upgrade
253.965 -> It has an 2.5” shock absorbers with internal bypass system
258.597 -> just like the previous model
260.808 -> but this one adds a Live Valve system
262.992 -> which has adapting real time sensors, measuring and adjusting
266.572 -> the shocks constantly up to 500 times a second.
268.662 -> It tunes to the optimum setting for the road you are driving
272.909 -> It can do that because the shocks
are filled with Teflon™-infused oil
276.754 -> that reduces friction by around 50%
278.518 -> compared to those on the previous Raptor.
281.162 -> Not only those Teflon oils allow us to
cook really well on a pan
283.821 -> (LOL JK),
285.031 -> it also adjusts the damper setting.
288.778 -> The button on the steering wheel here.
290.804 -> You start with Normal, and then Sport
294.001 -> On Normal setting, it feels similar to Ranger Wildtrak
297.475 -> But with wider tires it feels similar to Ranger FX4 Max
302.292 -> On Sport setting, it’s firms up the dampers,
308.268 -> you can noticeably feel the road
more accurately through your seats.
312.137 -> It's not uncomfortable or anything
314.157 -> The Sports Mode is similar to the previous Ranger Raptor
319.17 -> you can feel all the vibrations
321.777 -> But is baby is much more confident
324.017 -> that old truck was still a little bouncy upon rebound
327.939 -> This one just soaks up the bump and rebound in one single motion.
330.266 -> And the last mode is Off-Road mode.
333.372 -> this tweaks the damper for optimum Off-Road performance.
338.9 -> As a matter of fact, it has 6 levels of adjustment
342.37 -> Another new edition they added into this Raptor is the steering.
345.529 -> The old Raptor has just one setting, this new one has 3 modes to adjust.
352.823 -> Starting from Normal Mode, which is
similar setting to previous Raptor.
357.403 -> Comfort Mode, this is easy on the driver,
design for the long distance drives.
366.265 -> And of course, you got to have the Sport Mode
369.92 -> It firms up andsharpens the steering considerably well
372.131 -> making you doubt whether you’re driving a sporty sedan or not.
377.394 -> It really is quite marvelous.
379.394 -> Now, you got all this power, you
got all this suspension travel and steering
385.239 -> How about the brakes? it’s actually all right,
387.837 -> you pretty much use the brakes from the Everest SUV
391.417 -> Personally, if Ford were use a
more performance oriented set of brakes
394.549 -> it would pretty much
Complete the whole package on this truck.
395.891 -> It’s doesn’t easily fade or anything,
397.892 -> It can stop when you want it to.
399.892 -> It's linear and doesn't really fade
402 -> But you need to step on it pretty hard if you really want to stop
404.249 -> You also need to a leave enough room to be able to stop in time.
408.947 -> Now the last highlight of this truck is
the exhaust mode right here.
414 -> Starting from Normal mode, it does give you some
416.212 -> vroom vroom sounds.
417.527 -> But it’s not too loud or anything,
419.817 -> next is the Sport Mode, of course
422.317 -> This sounds amazing, let give it some revs.
427.759 -> OMG, so heavenly
431.057 -> Wow, it’s has that sweet but throaty sound,
this V6 is quite sonorous.
435.559 -> Especially when you downshift, it has that aggressive pop to it.
441.882 -> Some would say you this is kind of like a baby Mustang too.
444 -> It's quite provocative, despite being a pick-up truck
447.225 -> It really lived up to it's Raptor nameplate.
449.12 -> Lastly you have the Baja Mode, where
the exhaust will be the loudest.
452.279 -> You cannot select this mode unless
you set your damper to Baja Off-Road setting.
454.28 -> So you won’t able to do that on normal roads.
457.017 -> But if you want to be sneaky and
not let your wife know where you are going,
462.809 -> There is a quiet mode for you to select as well.
464.388 -> So you can basically drive super low and
not wake up your wifey and the neighbors.
471.747 -> Another thing I like to point out of
this New Ranger Raptor is the cabin noise.
479 -> Is it worse? Not exactly,
If you drive at speeds it’s actually okay.
481.167 -> if you drive this at speeds, the engine noise Will cover most of the sounds.
488.67 -> If you turn up your B&O speakers you’re pretty set.
492.724 -> But if you drive you will be able to hear some
wind noises at the wing mirrors at around 110km/h
499.701 -> and will be much more prominent at 140-150 km/h.
503.333 -> What is weird however is when it actually rains,
506.07 -> the rain drop sounds are actually
Louder than what you hear in the Ranger Wildtrak
510.981 -> I guess they remove some
Sound deadening from the roof.
515.272 -> This also includes some wind noises in the rear window, the wind noise is quite different of Wildtrak
524.371 -> Ranger Wildtrak models actually have a Sports bar in the back
528.135 -> so that helps with noise.
532.31 -> But for the Thai Spec Raptors does not have anything in the back. So you would get all the wind noises
537.786 -> It kind of makes want that sports bar
in the back, don’t you think?
549.969 -> As for the design of the new Next-Gen Ranger Raptor,
553.049 -> Ford has extended the wheelbase by 5 cm, so it’s now 3.27m long
559.762 -> The height is now up 1.92m high
563.763 -> So you need watch out for the those
ceiling if you want to go into parking buildings.
568.37 -> The actual length however is shortened by 2cm,
and about 1cm narrower.
572.424 -> Some people might think, wait,
why does this new truck look smaller.
577.636 -> Well actually, if you take a closer look, the previous one
579.947 -> Does look wide on the bottom part, those fenders in the front and back really does visibly fatter than normal.
584.895 -> But this Next-Gen Ranger Raptor is having
It’s whole side profile widen to the full width of the car
589.819 -> It might not look that muscular but it is.
593.421 -> starting from the top part of the fender here,
to the wheel arches down here
596.817 -> But overall, it makes this much bigger that the previous Raptor
603.714 -> Let’s look at the front here, of course,
you would get infamous F.O.R.D front grille
608.531 -> which "Inspires" all the in Ranger owners
to get a fake grille themselves.
612 -> The headlights here are High Performance Matrix LED
616.475 -> which has all host of technical wizardries
619.08 -> Auto High Beams that can move
upon the direction of your steering,
621.148 -> and also darkenens to avoid blinding other drivers.
623.004 -> Fog lights and turn signals are also LEDs,
you basically got the whole package.
629.077 -> If we look at the side profile, you might think it looks
the same just like the old Raptor
633.078 -> but upon closer look,
635.616 -> There is a new line that goes like bridge crossing through
637.805 -> the middle of the doors, to compliment
the front and rear widen fenders
641.174 -> pretty much emphasize that the bulky American look.
643.464 -> The wheels are similar design to the old one, and you can still turn the logos like this.
651.204 -> Now, being a Raptor, you will get these air-vents
to channel hotter air from the engine bay
657.148 -> and also matches
the air-vents on the from bonnet as-well
660.912 -> you really don’t need to more visual mods to this truck.
664.439 -> And the side steps here, are powder-coated,
666.86 -> so when you do go onto heavy off-roading, you can still get on and off without slipping off the car.
671.467 -> Overall, The design so much more aggressive,
677.391 -> much more American than ever.
679.285 -> The old one looked like it was an afterthought, but this looks more complete, much bigger in a different way.
685.883 -> Let’s move on to the back of the truck
687.51 -> It does like similar to the Wildtrak
692.091 -> but what Ford has added are the Raptor stickers at the back here.
695.302 -> But I have to tell you that these are optional
and it cost 10,000 THB if you want them.
702.384 -> Ford Thailand said that it’s an even
split between customers that like and dislike them
707.649 -> So they just made it optional for customers to select upon ordering the truck
712.977 -> The Raptor logo comes in this matter black color like this
718.031 -> The back gate now looks more muscular than the old one.
721.515 -> The RANGER logo is not embedded into the back gate.
724.7 -> As for the Ford Logo on top, also acts as a backup camera.
728.517 -> The rear bumpers are also similar to Wildtrak,
736.017 -> but it now as rear two hooks on both sides of the car.
741.125 -> And to top it all of, are the two side exhausts.
746.653 -> Unfortunately, Ford has removed the side steps
That use to be in the Ranger Wildtrak
753.366 -> Ford argues that this truck is higher than normal, climbing becomes impractical, so Ford removed it.
760.579 -> I mean… is it though?
763.73 -> As for the interior of the Ranger Raptor,
Ford has really spice things up a little
768.574 -> You can obviously notice the ‘Code Orange’ accents
throughout the cabin, and the stitching is also come in orange.
790.084 ->
They also upgraded some materials too
794.059 -> such as new trim designs, and some Alcantara trims as well, but they only upgraded the front door panels
801.009 -> leaving the backwith only lackluster hard plastics.
803.32 -> The seats are quite an upgrade compared to Ranger Wildtrak the armrest is also a soft touch, the leather is nice
821.831 -> Overall, I do like the black and Orange theme
826.162 -> the interior lights are also LEDs.
831.124 -> Of course being top spec truck, it is loaded
With all the bells and whistles
836.37 -> apart from the electronic shifter,
you also get a full 12.3” digital gauge cluster.
842.452 -> You can really row through various
amounts of information that the truck is telling you
846.164 -> using the steering wheel to do so.
850.85 -> So on the left hand side, you have the adaptive cruise control, volume, and voice commands, and there is also speed limiter,
856.984 -> So you won’t have go to over the speed limit in this behemoth.
863.117 -> Now on the right side, it’s quite the highlight, this is where you adjust all the modes the truck offers,
867.277 -> steering, dampers, exhausts, and you can set a memory of your favorite setting on this “R” button right here too, keeping it convenient and easy.
887.647 -> The digital cluster also shows a lot of information, ranging from boost levels, to off-road status, the screen is bright and sharp.
901.523 -> Overall, it’s similar to Wildtrak, but it informs you with
More off-road oriented stuff, as should a Raptor do.
906.814 -> Now, the Infotainment screen is 12” in size, which is
The exact same as it comes in all Next-Gen Rangers.
916.766 -> The UX and UI is pretty good, with big touch buttons,
Which is easy to press, although it’s not perfect,
925.375 -> They do give you actual buttons on the bottom
Of the screen, for all the main functions you use.
929.587 -> Unfortunately, if you want to activate or deactivate Auto Brake Hold, you are forced to go through screen to be able to use it.
934.088 -> Because they replace what would normally be ABH button with a Drive Mode selector button and knob, which we will get to the opportunity to test some modes today.
942 -> This truck also has a 4A driving mode, sadly Thai spec Everests doesn’t have this feature.
950.346 -> You also Ford’s Parking Assist, for those who are
Having trouble this thing, which is understandable
955.552 -> You also have EPB up here, and two cup holders
here on the left side next to the gear shifter.
961.923 -> The door panels are big enough to be able to fit in
A 1.5 liter sized water bottle in here as well.
965.845 -> There is also UBS Type A and Type C, along with
A wireless charging pad, and you also have
wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
972 -> You also get double glovebox, and an extra
Space that splits in the middle.
979.489 -> At night, you also
Get ambient lighting in any color, as long as it’s yellow.
985.245 -> There is also an extra cup holder under the air-vents here. so you can keep that cappuccino cold for as long as possible.
996 -> As for the back seats you get these grab handles on the b-pillar and the on the roof to grab onto.
1003.371 -> As for the legroom and headroom.
I adjust the front seat to my preferred driving position.
It might look a little tight, but there is some gap in here.
1012.138 -> Because these seats are exclusively made for the Raptor, inspired by the legendary the F22 Raptor Sealth figher plant.
1021.01 -> the shape and design is sporty, thick,
And cooler than normal seats, it may look bulky,
1024.433 -> But there they have enough curves in the right places
In order to create space for the drive and passengers
1031.516 -> Headroom is decent, seating angle is also decent,
Even thought doesn’t support your thighs that much
1040.836 -> But still acceptable nonetheless.
1046.048 -> Not the most comfortable in class, but still comfortable enough
1048.148 -> the headrest is all right there is also a center armrest right here,
1054.832 -> let me just…why can’t I pull it off?
1057.479 -> Ah here you go, two cup holders here.
1062.001 -> The leathers are the same quality as the fronts, nice
fine texture, too bad the door panels are plain jane.
1077.799 -> Windows are electric but are not automatic.
The rear air-vents are nicely designed,
1087.733 -> With USB Type-A and Type-C, and a 400W power outlet.
1095.295 -> To top it all off, Bang & Olufsen premium
sounds system, 10 speakers including sub-woofer.
1100.385 -> Overall, the sound quality is pretty good,
but the mid-range speakers are a little bit light and dry.
1119.305 -> I’m sure everyone wants to see how this drives, but let show you the drive select mode first, because this thing is pretty slick.
1127.734 -> Firstly, you can toggle the knobs here, which the car has 7 driving modes, 4 on road mode, 3 off road mode.
1137.547 -> The first one being Normal, then Sport, which sharpens the car a little, 3rd mode is Slippery, designed for all wet surfaces.
1148.999 -> 4th is Mud/Ruts, Sand, Baja, and lastly, it’s Rock Crawl.
1158.521 -> In each mode, the car will adjust drive-train, the dampers, steering, and the exhaust to it’s optimum setting,
1166.577 -> so you won’t have to individually set it up yourself, It’s really convenient.
1170.034 -> Ford Engineers really work their magic in this one.
1172.034 -> The screen, you can also adjust the front and rear
electric differentials. That’s a first for Thai market. That's cool.
1183.132 -> The 360° camera is also included, so you can drive worry free. but then again, the angles are little weak,
1193.158 -> You don’t really get to see cool angles,
so if they can update this, it would be great.
1198.044 -> . The sensors around the car will also help us
Detect objects to avoid.
1203.916 -> Of course, being an off-roader like this, there is a switch bank up on top, which has 6 vacant slots to hook up more lights and a winch,
1211.294 -> the engine bay also provides extra space for an additional battery, to accommodate those new accessories.
1216.569 -> There is one problem though, driving off-road through rough terrain, you want to be comfortable in here,
1220.782 -> you already have the 4 way adjustable steering wheel, but Ford didn’t install the height adjustable seat belts.
1226.363 -> It would be great if they put it in.
1228.127 -> Now that we’ve shown you the basics, let’s go for a drive.
1231.237 -> Being Raptor, Ford bring out all the stops to make this truck as capable as it can be.
1236.641 -> giant bash plate that is 2.3mm thick , additional reinforcements on the mounts, jounce bumper,
1245.394 -> shock towers, and rear shock bracket all combine to ensure that this baby can handle punishing off-road conditions.
1251.853 -> Even though ground clearance is 1cm lower than the old model,
1257.452 -> The Departure Angle has now increase to up to 27°
1262.297 -> Breaking Over Angle remains at 24°, despite the wheelbase being 5cm longer
1268.299 -> The Approach Angle slightly by 0.5°, to now 32°.
1281.448 -> Right now, we’re driving on dirt that is slightly muddy,
1287.201 -> Due to small rainfall earlier, so we’re switching to
Mud/Ruts driving mode,
1289.743 -> so the car is now put into 4H, and it locks the rear differential,
1296.357 -> and you know what it’s pretty smart, it also set the steering feel to comfort for easier handling,
1312.023 -> I also have to give props to the
digital gauge cluster, it also shows the boost gauge too.
1318.405 -> Of course, this is a V6 twin-turbo, turbos are not that big, but it does spools up pretty fast.
1329.335 -> 90+ km/h here is a piece of cake, the Fox shocks are really good, you would already be terrified if you drive like 40-50 km/h in a normal trucks.
1347.332 -> This soaks up all the bumps and waves really well.
1353.467 -> But I do have to warn you.
1356.111 -> All-Terrain tires are not that capable, even though they do look mean, there is a limit to how much you can push it.
1362.746 -> You know why? I’ll let you in on a little secret…we already got stuck once in the mud!
1369.674 -> Oh hey, this section looks a little muddier, let’s switch up the driving mode.
1375.202 -> Okay, now we are in Mud/Ruts mode. Traction control is now turned off.
1388.208 -> Let’s see how this goes.
1395.335 -> Hmmm…not bad
1403.662 -> Easy
1412.992 -> Desert Raider, such a piece of cake
1416.569 -> Safety features are pretty much loaded, just like the Ford Everest.
1420.642 -> The highlights are
1422.135 -> Forward Collision Warning
1423.715 -> Blind Spot Information
1424.479 -> 360° Camera
1425.4 -> 7 Airbags
1426.862 -> Active Park Assist, for both perpendicular and parallel Parking
1430.074 -> Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
1433.511 -> Combined with Lane Centering function, it works very smoothly
1437.645 -> It can handle big wide turns with minimal effort from the driver.
1440.831 -> Great for long distances driving.
1444.483 -> Let’s sum it up with the new Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor
1447.164 -> The pros are,
1448.664 -> The V6 twin-turbo engine is delightfully powerful,
1451.807 -> with 397 HP under the hood, you know right away
it’s a Ford Performance product.
1456.468 -> Suspension is superb, damper adjustment modes are a treat
1459.281 -> It performs much better than the previous model, especially off-road
1463.431 -> Steering modes are also a plus, Sport mode is now sharp and invokes all the confidence at all speeds.
1468.888 -> The tech behind the screens is also very useful, combined with B&O sound system, makes the experience much more delightful.
1476.001 -> As for the cons of this truck
1478.121 -> The interior quality, although good, can be improve upon, especially in the rear door panels.
1483.629 -> Sound deadening is also at doubt, wind noises in the back and the loud rain drops on the roof is noticeably louder than the younger sibling Wildtrak.
1490.156 -> some comfort features are also not present in this truck
1492.679 -> Such as height adjustable seat belts.
1494.809 -> Foot rest is too small, it can only cover half of your foot.
1497.916 -> Bonnet latch opener is on the left side of the car.
1500.109 -> And there aren’t any shocks for bonnet, it hot and heavy! Many to would need all that help when opening up the bonnet.
1505.639 -> If you were to ask us, how much better is the Next-Gen Raptor?
1509.798 -> I can tell you with certainty that this thing is better.
1512.034 -> Unless you are concern with fuel economy.
1515.64 -> it’s a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 after all, City driving would get you around 4-5L/km and around 10L/km for highway at 100 km/h.
1520.2 -> if you guys are interested in this bad boy, be sure to go and take a test drive first. in order to help you formulate your decision.
1524.918 -> And this is the review of the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor
The price of this truck is 1,869,000 THB.
1533.832 -> It comes with 4 color choices.
1535.068 -> 2 special colors, Government Orange!
1538.4 -> (lol jk)
1539.227 -> It's a Code Orange, but you need to pay
extra 10,000 THB for this color
1541.543 -> And so does Conquer Grey.
1546.322 -> And the last two colors are Arctic White, and Absolute Black
1550.507 -> These two colors come standard.
1551.691 -> Ford inform us that If any of you want own this bad boy, the first batch of 500 trucks Will start deliver on the 19th August 2022.
1557.798 -> From what I’ve heard, the reservations in Thailand are
Now almost 3,000 trucks, so you better get going!
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