Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 review

Ford’s Ranger Raptor is the right car at the right time for the Australian car market.

Just as V8 Commodores and turbocharged Falcons start leaving driveways, they’re increasingly being replaced by diesel dual cabs with all the gear.

The Raptor lands just at the right time to make a splash, shaking the established dual cab hierarchy up by introducing our ute-obsessed population to a new kind of performance car. One where an engine is less important than other attributes.

Does the Raptor really hit its mark? Can it possibly live up to its self-generated hype? I drove one for a week to find out.

Our test included day-to-day driving and demonstrations of luggage stowing, as you'll find just as many Raptors doing the daily grind as you will on Australia's off-road trails.

Can such a large dual-cab survive in the city? Those considering one as a dual-purpose vehicle should know if it's inconvenient to live with a truck with expanded dimensions in one of Australia's capital cities.

Do you miss out on any spec items if you choose the Raptor over another dual-cab? We pour over the cabin to find out whether it's as special inside as it is on the outside.

Is it good to drive? Does the 2.0L bi-turbo engine cut it? We answer that, too, as well as how it compares to main competitors like the HiLux and Navara.

And, we find out what active safety the Raptor comes with.

Remember for more on all these details, you can read the full review on-site at CarsGuide.com.au.

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