2018 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Diesel

[Concretologist]

While waiting for the OR/CR (5 days down, maximum of 16 days more to go), I'm prepping my Raptor for the long trips it will eventually take.

Here's a look at the storage spaces under the rear seat. The bag contains miscellaneous tools and doodads - things I might need when off-roading. The larger storage space measures at least 4" deep, 11" long and 7" wide. I haven't filled up the smaller space yet, but I'm sure in due time it will be occupied.

My portable air compressor (300 psi max., 12 V DC) in its box fits snugly under the driver's seat (not shown).

[Concretologist]

Behind the rear seat are more spaces. The spare tire lowering tool, jack and EWD are in the RH side (where they're originally located), while there's more space between the seat and the rear wall at the LH side. I got myself a cheapo 25-pieces mechanic tool set with its own bag and this fits nicely in the LH side vacant space. The tool bag measures 1.75" thick x 8.50" wide x 14.00" long, and I find it amazing that the bag can contain 25 pieces of various wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, a vise grip, an adjustable wrench, hex keys, a utility knife, a tire gauge and even a spark plug wrench (which is of course of no use in the Raptor).

[Concretologist]

A Transcend DP520 dash cam is now installed. I decided not to hide the power line yet in the virginal Raptor, and just let it drop vertically. A short test drive proved that the dash cam and its power line don't hinder my vision significantly.

Perhaps eventually, after my Raptor is scratched and dinged in its off-road drives, I'd hide the power line.

[Concretologist]

A closer look at the instrument display - the main odometer is permanently visible, unlike in my other vehicles where it alternately displays with the trip odometers.

[Concretologist]

The "Raptor" logo is all over the vehicle - in the rear, at the flanks, on the step boards, on the seats, on the floor mats, on the head unit display upon start up, and perhaps in many other places I haven't noticed yet.

And just in case the driver misses seeing the Raptor badge while driving in the dark, it is embossed as well at the 6 o'clock position in the steering wheel, where it can be caressed or stroked as if one is reading a Braille word.

[gego]

Hahaha... the bride needs to be caressed. Thanks for the tour.

Btw, aside from the Baja mode, what other modes are available?

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[jayar.araja]

Nope, the Raptor doesn't have the following that the Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4x4 AT has:

- Active park assist
- Auto high beam control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning and lane keeping aid
- Adaptive cruise control
- Ambient lighting
- Roof rails
- Bed rails.

Also, the WT4x4AT has a larger towing capacity (3500 kg) and heavier payload (1120 kg), compared to the Raptor's 2500 kg, and 766 kg, respectively.

Note too that the WT4x4AT has a higher power-to-weight ratio (PWR) when both are laden with similar weights. Their curb mass (empty weight) are not listed in the brochure, but we can perhaps compute this from the listed gross vehicle weight and payload capacity:

WT4x4AT = 3200 kg GVW - 1120 kg payload capacity = 2080 kg net weight

Raptor = 3090 kg GVW - 766 kg payload capacity = 2324 kg net weight

If both vehicles carry a similar load (say, a driver/baggage combo weighing 100 kg),

Loaded weight of WT4x4AT = 2080 + 100 = 2180 kg, PWR = 213 ps/2.18 MT = 97.71 ps/MT

Loaded weight of Raptor = 2324 + 100 = 2424 kg, PWR = 213 ps /2.424 MT = 87.87 ps/MT.

In this loading scenario, the WT4x4AT can easily outsprint the Raptor in a straight line over paved, or good unpaved roads.

If both are loaded to capacity, the Raptor will outsprint the WT4x4AT in any loading scenario and road condition.

(Note to myself - huwag maghamon ng traffic light sprint kung parehong driver lang ang sakay ng katabing WT4x4AT at ng Raptor mo. )

Do you think Ford did not include all this tech in the raptor to keep the cost sub 2M php? Para sure na bebenta sya...

OR

They needed to ensure that the raptor will be super tough since its more likely to be used off road that they removed the tech that might break? Kung baga yung mga tech na hinde pa super reliable they removed para walang bad comment on the durability.

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[Concretologist]

Hahaha... the bride needs to be caressed. Thanks for the tour.

Btw, aside from the Baja mode, what other modes are available?

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I haven't tried the various modes yet, but I'm copying and pasting here the six driving modes (from fordauthority.com):

Driving Modes

The 2019 Ranger Raptor features six driving modes, enabling the driver to select a mode for nearly any situation:

On-Road Modes

Normal mode – emphasizes comfort, fuel economy and driveability
Sport mode – delivers responsiveness for spirited on-road driving, including fast, crisp gear shifts at higher engine speeds to aid throttle response. The mapping reacts to increased demand inputs from the driver by holding gears longer and downshifting more aggressively.

Off-Road Modes

Grass/Gravel/Snow mode – designed to inspire safe and confident driving on off-road slippery and uneven surfaces, accomplished through smoother gear shifts and second-gear starts, minimizing the probability of wheel slip.
Mud/Sand mode – tunes vehicle responsiveness for optimum traction and momentum in deep, deformable surfaces like loose sand and mud, accomplished by maintaining lower gears with high torque.
Rock mode – used specifically for low-speed rocky terrain where smooth controllability is key.
Baja mode – vehicle responsiveness is tuned for high-speed off-road performance, just like drivers need in the famous Baja Desert Rally. In this mode, vehicle intervention systems like Traction Control are pared back to allow spirited off-road driving, thereby preventing the driver from fighting with the vehicle’s on-board systems. Gear selection is optimized for maximum performance, and the mapping will hold gears longer and downshift more aggressively.

[Concretologist]

Do you think Ford did not include all this tech in the raptor to keep the cost sub 2M php? Para sure na bebenta sya...

OR

They needed to ensure that the raptor will be super tough since its more likely to be used off road that they removed the tech that might break? Kung baga yung mga tech na hinde pa super reliable they removed para walang bad comment on the durability.

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Possibly due to a combination of both.

Their target market for the Raptor are off-roaders (most of the missing features are for on-road use). I believe most of the said features are software-related, perhaps with no or very little additional hardware required, so cost/price will not be impacted much by their presence or absence.

Personally, if the Raptor were released here at a pricing similar to Thailand or Oz (circa PHP 2.7 - 2.8M), I'd have second thoughts. I'd take a hard look at the Bi-Turbo WT4x4AT which is very capable itself at PHP 1.695M.

But at sub-PHP 1.9M, the Raptor is a steal given its looks and capability, at least for folks who want to do a lot of off-roading.

[edsgail1230]

Possibly due to a combination of both.

Their target market for the Raptors are off-roaders (most of the missing features are for on-road use). I believe most of the said features are software-related, perhaps with no or very little additional hardware required, so cost/price will not be impacted much by their presence or absence.

Personally, if the Raptor were released here at a pricing similar to Thailand or Oz (circa PHP 2.7 - 2.8M), I'd have second thoughts. I'd take a hard look at the Bi-Turbo WT4x4AT which is very capable itself at PHP 1.695M.

But at sub-PHP 1.9M, the Raptor is a steal given its looks and capability, at least for folks who want to do a lot of off-roading.

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