Raptor Gets Finked With ARB
Ford’s Ranger Raptor has already proved it can conquer one of the harshest off-road races on the planet, now it’s bringing a slice of that Finke-winning DNA to the showroom.…
Share
Search Results for
raptor
Three-Peat in the Red Centre: Ranger Raptor Wins Finke Again
In a result that’s starting to feel a bit like tradition, the Ford Ranger Raptor has stormed home to take the win in the Production 4WD class at the 2025…
Share
Ranger Raptor North Edition: The Everyday Sleigh For Santa
In a move equal parts mischievous and merry, Ford has teased out concept sketches of what could be described as the world’s first “everyday sleigh.” Dubbed the Ranger Raptor North…
Share
Could A Mustang Raptor Be Your Next 4X4?
Make no mistake. The allure of a dirt road or an outback track is something more and more people are finding. But with the absolute sales explosion of the Ranger…
Share
Ford Goes All In on Wild V8-Powered Raptor T1+
Ford has been making waves in the world of high-performance vehicles. Rolling out insane race cars left, right, and centre, many of which sport cutting-edge EV drivetrains. However, in a…
Share
Ranger Raptor Dominates the Finke Desert Race… Again
Ford Performance has once again showcased its prowess at the legendary Finke Desert Race, with the Ranger Raptor securing its second consecutive victory in the Production 4WD class. Clocking in…
Share
Pat Takes on the New Bronco Raptor
When you think of New York City, sprawling skyscrapers, Broadway lights, and bustling streets might come to mind. But at this year’s New York City Auto Show, Ford brought the…
Share
Ford’s Ranger Raptor: Tough as Finke
In the heart of Australia’s unforgiving red centre, a testament to automotive engineering and resilience takes on one of the world’s most challenging races. The Finke Desert Race. This is…
Share
First jump: Next Gen Ford Ranger Raptor
400HP AND DESERT RACE SUSPENSION. WE PUT FORD’S NEW DO-IT-ALL OFF-ROAD WEAPON TO THE TEST 400hp in a ute. Bonkers, right? And it is bonkers, but in a good way.…
Share
Ranger Raptor wins Baja 1000 – and drives home
Ford's Ranger Raptor just keeps kicking goals, running the infamous Baja 1000, winning its class, and then driving home afterwards
Share
Why the Ranger Raptor has changed the game
Our first time behind the wheel of the all new Ranger Raptor and one thing is already clear. The competition is in trouble.
Share
Ranger Raptor Leaked Walkthrough
Ford blew the doors off the competition a few years back when it released the Ranger Raptor. The first dual cab 4×4 ute with actual performance and not just another…
Share
Ranger Raptor Finally Unveiled
It’s here! It’s finally here! Just moments ago Ford Australia finally gave us our first official look at the 2021 Ranger Raptor, and we’ve gotta say, it was worth the…
Share
BRONCO RAPTOR UNVEILED
We’d be lying if we said we weren’t just a little jealous of our Seppo cousins at the moment. Sure, the full-size pickups are a bit of fun, but their…
Share
A day in the bush with a Raptor and Gladiator
Deano over at Unsealed 4X4 recently put the Ford Ranger Raptor up against the similarly priced Jeep Gladiator Overland in a built-for-play and not-for-work ute bush battle. When it comes…
Share
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and…
Share
Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed…
Share
Ken Block’s Raptor…
Now for some Friday frivolity … Ken Block’s Raptor. Everything you wanted to know about it, annnnnnnnd some footage of a bloke fanging it around the US desert – specifically,…
Share
Colorado ZR2 Bison – Raptor killer?
Front and rear locking diffs. Race bred remote reservoir coil-over dampers. Snorkel. Steel front and rear bumpers. Underbody skid plates. Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tyres. Enter the Chev Colorado ZR2 Bison. Chevrolet…
Share
Ford Ranger and Everest to feature 2.0L Bi-Turbo Raptor Engine
Hot off the Ford Australia press, is the announcement that the new 2019 Ranger and Everest, will in certain models, feature the new 147kW, 500Nm 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine, which is…
Share
Ranger Raptor Pricing: $74,990
Ford have lifted the veil on their go-fast Ranger Raptor pricing: $74,990. This is considerably lower than the many rumours that had been floating around, pinging it around $14,000 more…
Share
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Here it is
Ford’s Ranger Raptor is here, now without camouflage or speculation to hide behind. There’s plenty to get through on this highly anticipated ute, which is the first of (probably a…
Share
Ford Australia teases 2018 Ranger Raptor video
Globally Ford have started building anticipation for the 2018 Ranger Raptor with the unveiling of a video on the Ford Australia Facebook page. Their most recent teaser of the new…
Share
NSW Police Raptor: Because beaches have speed limits too
First introduced in 2014, the New South Wales Police Raptor is again out on beaches and in National Parks across the state this summer. It is being utilised as both…
Share
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 released… and it’s mental.
The concept first appeared back in 2016, and again at SEMA this year, now production of the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 has officially been announced. You know Hennessey, those folks who…
Share
Can’t afford a Raptor? Get yourself a Projen
China is home to the biggest car market in the world. In 2015, it sold 21.1 million vehicles. Compare that to the 1,155,408 we did in the same year in…
Share
The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia
Following up from a tonne of spied shots and speculation, Ford has now confirmed the Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia. And how else, but a scintillating video of a…
Share
Ford Ranger Raptor spied online
Some Ford Ranger fans on Facebook have snapped images of what looks to be the Ford Ranger Raptor tootling around on some Victorian roads. The images aren’t super high quality,…
Share
The Super Duty Just Went 6×6
Ford has spent years proving the Ranger platform can be pushed well beyond the limits of a conventional dual-cab ute. Ranger Raptor showed what happens when you chase performance, Ranger…
Share
New Engine Lineup For 2027 Ranger
Ford hasn’t officially announced its 2027 Ranger and Everest line-ups yet, but preliminary details have started appearing online, and there are some interesting changes potentially heading our way. Information based…
Share
Does Australia Actually Want To Build Things Anymore?
There was a line dropped over the weekend that cut straight through the usual corporate PR fluff. Ford CEO Jim Farley, speaking during the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, warned…
Share
Ranger Super Duty: When Medium Finally Stops Meaning Compromise
Ford reckons the Ranger Super Duty exists because people were sick of choosing between too small and too big. For years, if you needed real payload, serious towing, or proper durability in remote…
Share
Should Outback Speed Limits Be Raised?
With modern 4X4s packing more power, more safety, and better handling than ever before, many Aussie drivers are wondering: should speed limits in remote areas go up? It’s a debate…
Share
Ford Ranger Super Duty Details And Pricing Announced
Ford has officially lifted the lid on pricing and specs for the 2026 Ranger Super Duty and it’s looking like the new benchmark for serious payload, towing, and off-road grunt…
Share
Field Tested – Quadlock Phone Mount
You know those bits of gear that sneak their way into your 4X4 and quietly become indispensable? The TLR Products Quadlock Phone Mount & Charging Bundle has quickly turned into…
Share
A Closer Look At The Most Important 4X4 Launch of the Decade
It’s finally here. After months of spy shots, teaser videos, and more online speculation than a crypto subreddit, the Ford Ranger Super Duty has officially broken cover. And the internet…
Share
RANGER SUPER DUTY – FIRST LOOK
IN BRIEF I’ve just come from the first sneak peek of the Ranger Super Duty, and can safely say that this is not only the launch of the year, but…
Share
Ford Celebrates 100 Years Down Under
A century ago, Ford planted its flag on Aussie soil, and not in some corporate office in the CBD either. They chose Geelong, a town known more for wool bales…
Share
Australia One Step Closer to Rally-Spec Ranger
The Ford Ranger MS-RT – a widebody, lowered, street-focused take on Australia’s best-selling ute, is creeping closer to an Aussie launch, thanks to a new production plan in Thailand. Originally…
Share
Wildtrak X Returns, But Is It A Winner?
The Ranger Wildtrak X is back for 2025, bringing enhanced off-road capability, unique styling, and practical features designed to make life easier both on and off the beaten track. With only 750…
Share
Opinion: Tow Ratings Are Rubbish
In the world of 4X4s, numbers are everything. Manufacturers love to throw around figures like 3,500kg towing capacity, trying to convince you that their mid-size Utes can pull anything you…
Share
Could 4X4s Be Next Under South Australia’s New Licensing Laws?
Drivers in South Australia are now required to obtain a special U-Class license to operate ultra high-powered vehicles (UHPVs). It’s a move that has stirred discussions among motoring enthusiasts. While…
Share
Super Duty Ranger Takes Towing Seriously
Ford is cranking up the muscle on its best-selling Ranger, and it’s all about towing. Enter the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, a heavyweight contender aimed at tackling Australia’s biggest…
Share
Ford Bronco May Finally Go RHD
It looks like the long wait might be coming to an end for Australian 4X4ers. After years of back-and-forth, rumours, and denials, the global boss of Ford has dropped a…
Share
Everest Gets Spec’d Up with new Tremor model
There’s a certain expectation when you hear the word “Tremor” attached to a vehicle. It’s a name that suggests capability, toughness, and a willingness to tackle the unknown. Ford’s latest…
Share
HOW IT WORKS – HYBRID 4X4S
For the last 100 years or so the powertrains motoring us down the tracks haven’t changed a great deal. Sure, they’ve gotten more complex, but the same basic things are…
Share
From Pat’s Desk – Fresh Tracks
I recently attended the New York Auto Show. And in case you were wondering, this trip was personally funded (i.e. NOT paid for by any manufacturer). Here are some of…
Share
Quick Tips for Better Winching
If you’ve ever found yourself bellied out in the bush, you’ll know just how crucial effective winching can be. Whether you’re at the infamous Springs 4X4 Park like Pat and…
Share
Brisbane to Sydney via the dirt, the Tenterfield leg
In my mind, only three things are certain in life: death, taxes and that bitumen roads are bloody boring. So, tackling a trip like Brisbane to Sydney using as many dirt…
Share
The Story Behind Project Thirst Responder – Our F-150 with Attitude
For over two decades, Pat Callinan has built himself a reputation as a no-nonsense outback tourer. His shows, websites, magazines, and 4X4s have all been about exploring the Australian landscape…
Share