An Imperfect But Promising Look At The Future. When the first Ranger Raptor arrived, it was well received, but it felt a ...

The order books open later this month. Ford introduced the fifth-generation Ranger in late 2021. The new Ranger Raptor debuted in early 2022, but these launches were for markets outside of the US.

Shorter-than-normal two-month stint has so far seen the Raptor live-up to its reputation as a heavy drinker, though its rewards are just as prominent.

Its list of engines is likewise tidier but still diverse, including a 270-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder; a 315-hp, twin-turbo V-6; and, in the Ranger Raptor, a 405-hp, twin-turbo V-6.