9th PIMS: Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 enters PH market

MANILA: Ford Philippines has expanded its Ranger line with the launching of the Raptor 3.0L V6 to the country.

Serving as its response to the growing clamor and demand among off-road enthusiasts and communities, the latest offering from the Blue Oval’s local arm headlined the marque's display at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

“We are so excited to be finally launching the new Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 in the Philippines,” Ford Philippines Managing Director Michael Allen Breen said.

“This product is a testament to our commitment of listening to our customers, especially off-road enthusiasts, who told us they want more power and capability in their Raptor. We look forward to the continued success of the Raptor brand in the country with the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 designed to take off-road driving to the next level,” he added.

Aesthetics

The Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 is fitted with C-clamp matrix headlights with daytime running lamps, bold F-O-R-D lettering on the grille, flared wheel arches housing the 17-inch wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain KO2 tires, functional vents, composite off-road side steps. Meanwhile, the vehicle’s rear features a grey rear bumper with integrated step pad.

On the other hand, its cabin boasts jet fighter-inspired sports seats; Code Orange accents on the instrument panel, trim and seats; and ambient lighting. A premium-grade leather sports steering wheel with thumb swells, on-center marking and cast magnesium paddle shifters complete the picture.

The Ranger Raptor’s dashboard features a 12.4-inch digital cluster and 12-inch touchscreen infotainment with Ford SYNC 4A connectivity and entertainment system that has Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility. It is paired with a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and subwoofer.

Powering the latest version of the Ford Ranger Raptor is a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo EcoBoost engine that has the capacity to provide a peak output of 392 horses and 583 Newton-meters of pulling power. Sending the power to the wheels is the performance-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission with an anti-lag system available in Baja mode.

Each selectable drive mode adjusts a number of elements from engine and transmission to ABS sensitivity and calibration, traction and stability controls, exhaust valve actuation, steering, throttle response and even the instrument cluster and center touchscreen. And depending on the mode, the color scheme of the digital displays changes to match the mode.

Technologies

The Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 offers numerous technologies that allows drivers to maximize its full potential.

It has a MyMode “R” button that lets drivers personalize steering, suspension, exhaust mode, or engine auto stop/start activation, through to the four-wheel drive mode and even whether the rear electronic differential should be on or off.

Drivers can choose their preferred engine exhaust sound, steering feel and suspension damping by pressing a button on the steering wheel or by selecting a drive mode that uses one of the following settings:

Exhaust Modes:

• Quiet: Designed to focus on quietness over performance and sound.
• Normal: the said profile offers an exhaust note with presence while not being too loud for street use.
• Sport: Dishes out a louder and more aggressive note.
• Baja: The most aggressive of the exhaust profiles in both volume and note. It behaves more like a straight-through system

Steering Modes:

• Normal: Developed to complement vehicle response during daily driving.
• Sport: Slightly less assist and damping for improved steering feel during spirited driving.
• Comfort: Slightly more assistance for driver preference and daily driving ease.
• Off-road: Similar assist to Normal with added damping for improved control during off-road driving.

Suspension Modes:

• Normal: Developed to complement vehicle response during daily driving.
• Sport: Slightly firmer suspension with emphasis on handling and control.
• Off-road: Maximizes suspension performance in extreme off-road environments.

Absorbing the humps and bumps on the road are the Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers offering position-sensitive damping capability. 

Pricing, options

Available in Arctic White, Absolute Black, Blue Lightning, Command Grey and Code Orange (additional P15,000), the Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 has a starting retail price of of P2.739 million.

Limited to 300 units at launch, the vehicle is packaged with a five-year warranty.

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