The Ford Ranger Raptor at a glance

The 2019 Ranger Raptor 2.0L BiTurbo 4x4 AT doesn’t seem too intimidating at first blush, what with its Ranger foundation and its seemingly “harmless” overall appearance.

It’s only when you notice the details do you realize that what you’re looking at is a Ranger that’s been bred by Ford quite differently from the rest of their pickup trucks. You’re actually looking at the Raptor.

The flared fenders are the first to stand out. Blacked out from the front bumpers, same with the rear, it takes the term “macho” to a whole new level. 

It makes the Raptor looks really good from any angle, but the downside is it does add inches to the overall width, which makes appear stouter and more capable than its tamer counterpart.

Look down and it will be hard not to notice the large 33-inch all-terrain tires that just simply pop out! They look like they can handle a good beating because they really can; side walls are 20% tougher compared to standard truck tires.

To toughen the vehicle up some more, Ford gave it a miniaturized version of the F-150 Raptor’s grille so, instead of the familiar “blue oval,” it gets the thick and stylized F-O-R-D spelled out on top of the black mesh.

If by now you still don’t have a clue, there’s the “Raptor” decal along both sides and then a thick emblem on the tailgate to let you know what you’re drooling at.

As hardcore as it appears on the outside, the cabin can almost be labeled luxurious.

There’s a lot of soft leather from the dashboard all the way to the steering wheel, and the seats are a combo of leather and some type of felt (that feels really good on the hands), which Ford calls “Raptor Accent.”

The Raptor’s best body color, for me, is True Red and for great contrast, the stitching in the cabin is done in Lightning Blue, which make it feel more ‘royal’ and less spastic.

Other interior appointments include an eight-inch touchscreen and six speakers, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a GPS system, rearview camera, a 230V inverter, and even a 12V socket on the bedliner.

Photos by Eric Tipan