Following the Malaysian-market launch of the three.0L biturbo V6 petrol engined Ford Ranger Raptor, the performance-oriented double-cab pick-up truck now arrives in 2.0L biturbo diesel kind, priced at RM248,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
As with its petrol-powered twin, the diesel Ranger Raptor is offered in Malaysia with a five-year, 160,000 km guarantee, whichever comes first. For comparability, the three.0L V6 petrol model of the Ranger Raptor is priced at RM259,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
The headlining distinction right here is the powertrain, which is identical 2.zero litre twin-turbocharged inline-four cylinder diesel engine that outputs 210 PS at 3,750 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,000 rpm, that are similar output figures as these within the common Ranger variants with the biturbo model of this engine.
Transmission is identical as these of the biturbo diesel powertrain variants, being a 10-speed computerized. The diesel-engined Ranger Raptor will get digital shift-on-the-fly for 4A (4WD Computerized), 2H, 4H and 4L modes. Right here, the two.0L will get an electronically managed rear axle LSD; the petrol model will get entrance and rear LSDs.
Drive modes on the diesel Ranger Raptor are comprised of Regular, Sport and Slippery for normal paved roads, and the off-road modes encompass Rock Crawl, Sand, Mud and Ruts, and Baja mode.
Primary suspension structure for the diesel Ranger Raptor is similar to that of the V6 petrol model, right here on the diesel that includes entrance double wishbones with light-weight Fox 2.5-inch inner bypass dampers, aluminium higher and decrease management arms within the entrance, and a Watts linkage coil spring setup for the rear.
Rolling inventory on the diesel Ranger Raptor can also be shared with the V6 petrol model, boasting of 17-inch alloys wheels fitted with 285/70R17 BF Goodrich all-terrain KO2 tyres.
Exterior dimensions for the diesel Ranger Raptor match these of its petrol twin, measuring 5,381 mm lengthy, 2,028 mm huge and 1,922 mm tall with a wheelbase of three,270 mm.
Visible identifiers that set aside the diesel-fuelled Ranger Raptor from its petrol sibling are few, save for the rear finish the place there’s a sole exhaust pipe positioned additional contained in the rear bumper as on the common Ranger variants, whereas the three.0L V6 Ranger Raptor is adorned with twin exhaust retailers at every finish of the rear bumper.
Exterior tools on the diesel is in any other case similar to the petrol, with LED matrix headlamps that includes self-levelling alongside C-clamp formed LED daytime operating lights, powered facet mirrors with puddle lamps, a fender flare over every wheel, and ‘FORD’ block lettering on the entrance grille.
Additional exterior options on the diesel Ranger Raptor embrace LED hind lights, aluminium facet steps, 2.Three mm underbody safety plates, entrance and rear restoration tow hooks, standard-fit bedliner, six cargo hook factors, and an easy-lift tailgate.
Shifting inside, the inside of the diesel-fuelled Ranger Raptor takes after its V6 petrol sibling, the place the motive force will get a 12.4-inch multi-information show, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker in orange and a ‘Raptor’ emblem on the base, magnesium shift paddles and an digital gear selector.
Slight variations between the petrol and diesel variations of the Ranger Raptor floor; whereas the petrol V6 will get 11-way electrically adjustable chairs for each entrance occupants, the two.0L diesel right here presents 10-way energy adjustment for the motive force, whereas the entrance passenger will get 10-way guide adjustment.
Each nonetheless get lumbar assist, and are trimmed in leather-based for each the entrance and rear seats. all 4 doorways get seize help handles. Becoming a member of the trim pack is a set of Raptor scheme flooring mats.
Infotainment is offered by a 12-inch, portrait-oriented touchscreen that includes Ford’s SYNC 4A interface together with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as normal, and an eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, matching that of the petrol V6 model.
Additionally included within the diesel Ranger Raptor are 4 USB charging ports (one USB-C and one USB-A in entrance and the rear, every), a 12-volt DC energy outlet within the centre console field, and a 230-volt 400W CA outlet within the cargo mattress.
Security package on the diesel variant contains seven airbags, entrance and rear parking sensors, reverse digital camera, ABS and EBD with digital stability management, hill begin help, hill descent management, a tyre strain monitoring system and a 360-degree digital camera system.
Superior driver help methods additionally embrace adaptive cruise management with cease and go perform in visitors, AEB with pedestrian detection, ahead collision warning, lane maintain help, lane departure warning, blind spot detection system, excessive beam help, rear cross visitors alert, multi-collision brake and emergency cease sign.
As with the three.0L petrol biturbo V6 Ranger Raptor, the two.0L biturbo diesel Ranger Raptor right here is obtainable in a palette of 5 exterior colors – Code Orange, Absolute Black, Arctic White, Conquer Gray, and Blue Lightning. To recap, this mannequin is obtainable in Malaysia with a five-year, 160,000 km guarantee, whichever comes first.