There’s already a huge amount of love for the Ford Ranger among Aussie ute buyers, now a seriously cool version of the big-selling offering is also on the way.
Ford Australia has just confirmed the Ford Ranger Raptor is coming in 2018.
The car company has put up a teaser video of the keenly-anticipated new variant on their website – check that out here.
Ford tell us the Raptor has been designed and engineered to deliver an adrenaline pumping experience, with a level of capability and off-road performance never before seen in the mid-size pickup truck segment.
Details still remain sketchy on the Ranger version, however the larger Ford F-150 Raptor (available in North America) boasts engine performance modifications, as well as increased under-body protection, jacked-up suspension, larger off-road tyres and cosmetic additions.
There is no word either on whether the Ranger Raptor will retain the traditional 3.2 litre turbo-diesel engine, or will offer an EcoBoost V6 engine (as found in the F-150 Raptor).
“We are very excited to bring Asia Pacific’s toughest and smartest pickup truck to a whole new level,” said Trevor Worthington, vice president, product development, Ford Asia Pacific.
“Ford Ranger Raptor will offer Ranger fans a fantastic opportunity to own an authentic off-road performance version of their favorite truck for the first time.”
The new Ford Performance offering will take on the recently arrived Toyota HiLux TRD and a possible HSV version of the Colorado.
Related: Ford delighted with Ranger sales in 2017
We will bring you more details on the Ford Ranger Raptor as further info and updates come to hand.
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