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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Ranger
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Ranger Raptor
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Next-Generation Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab, South African specification
Current South African Ranger Raptor listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Next-Generation Ranger Wildtrak 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo 4x4 retained as a historical South African derivative
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2025
Current
Body Style
Double Cab Pickup
Double Cab Pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Mid-size Bakkie
Performance Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Not confirmed
Pickup
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2432 kg
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Length
5350 mm
5381 mm
Width
2208 mm
2028 mm
Height
1886 mm
1922 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
477 l
Kerb Weight
2334 kg
2432 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3280 kg
3160 kg
Payload Capacity
946 kg
728 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.8 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1024 mm
984 mm
Rear Headroom
989 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1057 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
879 mm
896 mm
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Engine
2.0-litre Bi-Turbo Diesel
3-litre Twin Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Cylinder Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
84.01 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90.03 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
154 kW @ 3750 rpm
292 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1750-2000 rpm
583 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Tow, Slippery, Mud, Sand
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.0 kW/tonne
120.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
214.2 Nm/tonne
239.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Four-wheel drive
Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Electronic Shift On The Fly
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shifter
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4 with Electronic Shift On The Fly
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic Shift On The Fly
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
10
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
8.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
8.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 ISOFIX points
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Support
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All positions
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard with pedestrian detection
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Support
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
All positions
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver knee
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard with trailer coverage
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360-degree camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard with pedestrian detection
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain sensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
360-degree camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Active Park Assist 2.0
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard with trailer coverage
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Seat Material
Partial leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power with lumbar adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-way power with lumbar adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Partial leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Raptor grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear; global one-touch open/close
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart keyless entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power lock with lift assistance
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
ranger-raptor
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Infotainment System
SYNC 4A with B&O Premium Audio
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless standard
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch configurable LCD
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Touchscreen
12-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Eco, Tow, Slippery, Mud, Sand
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Electronic Shift On The Fly 4x4
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
272 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Tyre Size
255/65 R18 A/S
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Power disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Power disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
17-inch steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Front Suspension
Standard duty with monotube dampers
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Standard duty with monotube dampers
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Not Available
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Ownership Role
Historical premium bakkie reference
Flagship
Price Zar
895500 ZAR
1299000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
895500
1299000
Starting Price Zar
895500
1299000
Spec
Ranger
Ranger Raptor
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ranger and Ranger Raptor comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ranger 81 vs Ranger Raptor 94.
Efficiency index: Ranger 53 vs Ranger Raptor 40.
Safety-equipment index: Ranger 94 vs Ranger Raptor 94.
Practicality index: Ranger 85 vs Ranger Raptor 77.
Ownership-cover index: Ranger not separately scored vs Ranger Raptor not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Ranger and Ranger Raptor image comparison
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ranger leads by 1 points
Ranger and Ranger Raptor are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
85/100
Ranger Raptor
Performance
94/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 79 pts for Ranger Raptor
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger leads. However, Ranger Raptor may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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