Ford could potentially make small trucks very cool in a couple of years, creating a fresh market in the process. We're talking about the 2022 Ranger and its Raptor performance version.
By the time Ford decided to stick a Raptor badge on the back, the Ranger was already an old truck, one that wasn't designed with style in mind. But things are going to be different now that the Blue Oval sees the potential of the product.
Australian magazine CarExpert says it's got a man on the inside who has seen the new Ranger Raptor and it looks something like this. The appeal of that front end is undeniable, rugged, and way more modern, with a C-shaped LED headlight that wraps around the grille.
As you can probably tell, the Ranger's front end has hints from both the Bronco and that 14th-generation F-150 that just came out. The part in the middle is unimpressive, save maybe for the flared out fenders, while the rear sports some nice taillights and bed accessories.
CarExpert also confirms that the engine of choice for the 2022 Ranger Raptor will be the 2.7-liter EcoBoost. Introduced in 2015, the 'Nano' is offered on the F-150 and a bunch of other FoMoCo vehicles, usually producing about 330 horsepower and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque. That's quite an improvement over the current model, and more power might be available for the performance pickup.
Moving our attention to another corner of the world, we learn that Australia will have two engines on the next-gen Ranger, 2.0, and 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel units. Are any of those coming Stateside? It's hard to tell at this point.
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