2026 Ford Ranger Raptor - POV Quick Drive (Short Off-Road Course)

2026 Ford Ranger Raptor
Exterior color: Avalanche
Cab/Bed: SuperCrew, 4x4
Wheelbase: 128"
Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Interior color: Ebony leather-trim seats


Base price: $57,070
Options total: $3,465
Destination & delivery: $1,895
Total MSRP: $62,430

Options:
Avalanche paint: $395
LT285/70R17 all-terrain tires
Front/rear all-weather mats
Raptor Graphic: $750
SiriusXM with 360L, 3-year plan: $300
17" beadlock-capable wheels: $1,495
ToughBed spray-in bedliner: $525

Standard Exterior Features
Full-size spare tire/wheel
Heavy-duty boxed steel frame
LED headlamps, fog lamps, projector headlights, and taillamps
Power sliding rear window
Remote tailgate lock
Steel front/rear bumpers
Watts-link rear suspension
Wheel lip moldings
Power-folding mirrors

Interior Features
12" digital cluster
10-way driver/passenger power seats
Ambient lighting
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats with driver memory
Power locks/windows
12V/USB powerpoints

Functional/Tech Features
FOX Live Valve shocks
Ford Co-Pilot360
BLIS with cross-traffic alert
Brake assist / anti-lock system
Lane keeping system
Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
Rear-view camera
Remote keyless entry
Remote start
SYNC 4A with 12" touchscreen
FordPass Connect
Upfitter switches
Intelligent access with push-button start

Safety
Airbags with Safety Canopy
Belt-Minder
LATCH child safety system
Security lock anti-theft system
Tire pressure monitoring
NHTSA Ratings Shown

Overall: 4 stars
Frontal crash: 5 stars
Side crash: 5 stars front / 5 stars rear
Rollover: 3 stars

Fuel Economy
Combined: 17 mpg
City: 16 mpg
Highway: 18 mpg
Annual fuel cost estimate: $2,900
Fuel use: 5.9 gallons per 100 miles
Estimated extra fuel cost: $6,000 over 5 years vs. average new vehicle

Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper
5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles roadside assistance

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0:00 - Intro: Specs and new features for the 2026 Ranger Raptor
1:39 - New steering wheel button configuration for 2026
2:15 - Entering the off-road course at Road America
3:25 - Discussing the Ranger Raptor's size and visibility advantages
4:55 - Testing the KO2 tires through slush and mud
5:40 - Navigating through a slow, technical rock section
7:18 - Rear differential lock and articulation test
8:17 - Water crossing demonstration
9:16 - Spotter-assisted technical rock climb in 4 Low
10:43 - Testing off-road damper mode
11:22 - Deep mud section and KO3 tire performance
12:38 - Utilizing the 360-degree camera
13:14 - Thoughts on the infotainment screen and physical controls
14:32 - Discussing aftermarket tire choices (Yokohama Geolanders)
16:17 - Final walk-around and summary of 2026 changes

Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.

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