The latest Ford Ranger Raptor is currently on sale in Malaysia in 3.0L biturbo V6 petrol guise, with which it produces 397 PS and 591 Nm of torque. This will soon be joined by a diesel version, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced, revealing that the upcoming diesel version will be available from June 8, and will be launched for the Malaysian market on June 9.
This diesel engine powerplant for the Ranger Raptor will be the 2.0 litre bi-turbo diesel, specifically, which produces 210 PS and 500 Nm of torque elsewhere in the Ranger line-up, which in Malaysia are the XLT Plus and the Wildtrak; these also get paired with the 10-speed transmission. These output figures are also similar to those of the previous-generation Ranger Raptor.
The launch of the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel, to give its full name, will be launched at the MRANTI Open Space opposite Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and the first 300 bookings for the new diesel-powered Ranger Raptor will include installation of a Kenwood dashcam system recording at quad-HD in the front camera and full HD for the rear camera.
These customers will also get a one-off RM500 discount on Ford Ranger Getaways, which is redeemable upon taking delivery of the diesel Ranger Raptor.
Being a Ranger Raptor, chassis specifications should mirror those of its 3.0 litre V6 twin, which includes adaptive suspension by Fox, with 2.5-inch Live Valve internal bypass dampers. Here, the dampers are filled with Teflon-infused oil for 50% less friction.
Adaptive damping come courtesy of sensors which monitor road conditions and driver input 500 times a second and adjusts damping rates accordingly. The suspension setup also includes Bottom-Out Control, which ramps up to maximum damping force in the final 25% of suspension travel, and the rear dampers can also stiffen to prevent squatting under hard acceleration.
At present, the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 is priced at RM259,888 on-the-road without insurance, while the top Ranger in the regular range, the Wildtrak is priced at RM169,688 on-the-road without insurance. With Ranger Raptor specification and a smaller engine, the upcoming Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel can be expected to be priced in between the two.
A quick check on local classifieds websites reveals estimated pricing for the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Diesel between RM220,888 to RM230,888, but we’ll know for sure when it is launched.
GALLERY: 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo Ecoboost 4WD 10AT in Malaysia
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
More power than the Hilux 2.8, but saves RM1250 road tax year by year (RM380 road tax only compared to RM1630 for the Hilux).
Hilux 2.8 should be 1.2k right?
Good but I’m already bought the 3.0 V6. Wish they had bring this option earlier
Should have the V6 3.0 diesel for alternative Raptor, Sime Darby!
Wow, I’m waiting for this
GOOD, NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD 20L/100KM
Correct, better bring in Ford Maverick 2.5EV
All i see is those 2.2 Rangers and uglify it by putting raptor body kits and oversized wheels.. OMG it looks hideous… Ive never seen the original Raptor V6 otr yet actually
I have. It’s more subtly aggressive and not overdone.
Glad to see Ford has listen to Malaysians and offer the 2.0L engine. Malaysia roadtax is the worst in the world. The only one that has higher roadtax for higher CC instead of the weight of the vehicle. Sohai logic.
2.0 cc will sell better but unfortunately Isuzu was smart to launch the 1.9cc earlier which has dominated the market. They sold and are selling like hot cakes
Isuzu 1.9=150PS, Ford 2.0=210PS.
Isuzu is a good pickup for those who can live with 60PS less.
Isuzu=fugly. period