Spy Shots—’19 LHD Ranger Raptor Caught Testing Stateside

[SID297]

From SEMA

Here are the first shots of a production-spec LHD Ranger Raptor while testing in metro Detroit. Up until this point, Ford has only shown the RHD version of the truck.

Seeing this LHD Ranger Raptor testing stateside more less guarantees a U.S. debut, and should garner excitement for those still waiting for a confirmation from Ford. This truck features a Raptor graphics package, and the engine omitted that all too familiar diesel clang heard on earlier prototypes.

The Ranger Raptor made its official debut in Bangkok, Thailand, back in February. Upon debut, Ford confirmed that it would be equipped (overseas models) with an all-new twin turbo 2.0 diesel good for 211 hp and 369 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The ’19 Ranger FX4 debuted with a version of the 2.3L Ecoboost used in the Mustang and Lincoln MKC paired to a 10-speed automatic, although engine options for the Ranger Raptor should consist of a version of the 2.7L Ecoboost V6, also found in the F-150, and fingers crossed, the new twin turbo diesel.

It wouldn’t be surprising if the U.S.-spec Ranger Raptor made an official debut later this year.

 

[jeffh81]

I like it

 

[GTSpartan]

Front end is generic as hell.

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Front end is generic as hell.

Agreed.

 

[Snagged]

Cool truck. I'm sure it will sell well.

 

[My94GT]

Just looks so bland. In this segment the Tacoma really looks the best. Obviously performance may differ but I just wish the ranger would have had a more aggressive look in some way.

 

[blk02edge]

why does the front end have to look so car-like... bleh... even the worlds most bland brand toyota has them beat by a mile

 

[Alejandro5.0]

They are reaching. Looks kinda blah to me

 

[AustinSN]

I like it. It has just enough look for me.

Also, the 2.7 in that truck will be bad ass.

 

[Hunter98SVT]

I'd buy one if they put the 2.7 in it.

 

[SID297]

It's a bit soft looking to me, but I don't think the red paint is really helping it.

 

[SVT-BansheeMan]

Just give me a sub 19k regular SMALL ranger with a 4cly and a manual that gets 25+ mpg. Not mid size with bad mpg.

 

[03cobra#694]

I like it. It has just enough look for me.

Also, the 2.7 in that truck will be bad ass.

I'd buy one if they put the 2.7 in it.

That would be bad ass. I know that little 2.7 makes the 150 go like stink.

 

[Hunter98SVT]

That would be bad ass. I know that little 2.7 makes the 150 go like stink.

If Ford really wanted to stir things up just put the 3.5 in it and that push rod 7.0 in the 150 raptor.

 

[PACIFICGREENSVT]

My good friend has been working 12 hour days 7 days a week trying to get the new plant done.

 

[jeffh81]

@SID297 has anyone got any idea on what the possible pricing on those jokers is gonna be?

 

[SID297]

@SID297 has anyone got any idea on what the possible pricing on those jokers is gonna be?

I haven't seen anything yet.

 

[AustinSN]

@SID297 has anyone got any idea on what the possible pricing on those jokers is gonna be?

See ZR2 pricing

 

[jeffh81]

See ZR2 pricing

$40k+
They are sweet though. I will keep my eye on the Raptor and see where it hits

 

[aoc racer]

I dig it. I'm for sure gonna consider one once they are released.