2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k

2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k

Teased earlier this month, the Ford Ranger Raptor has received a mild update in Malaysia for the 2020 model year. The performance pick-up truck is now RM9,000 dearer at RM208,888 on-the-road without insurance, but it does come with a handful of worthy features.

Most important of these concern safety – the Raptor at last receives autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keeping assist, finally putting it closer to the RM64,000 cheaper Wildtrak 4×4. It still misses out on the latter’s adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring, but any safety addition to a vehicle costing over RM200,000 is a win in our book.

The new driver assistance systems for the Raptor are part of a wider refresh for the global Ranger lineup, although it appears that in Malaysia only the the Raptor gets the updates for now. These include LED headlights (outgoing model had xenons) with new square projectors, front parking sensors, a front passenger seat belt reminder as well as a USB port near the rear-view mirror – handy for installing a dash cam.

2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k

No changes to the rest of the truck, the Raptor continuing to feature a characteristically beefy look with the often-imitated “FORD” grille, a tougher-looking front bumper and bash plate and blistered wheel arches to hide the wider track and larger all-terrain tyres. Inside, you still get magnesium paddle shifters, a thicker steering wheel with a red 12 o’clock marker and part-leather sports seats.

Standard kit is also otherwise identical and includes LED front fog lights, keyless entry, push-button start, auto lights and wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, cruise control, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, active noise cancellation, dual-zone auto climate control, a rear 230-volt power socket and a SYNC 3 infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety-wise, the Raptor continues to receive six airbags and stability control.

2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k

As for the oily bits, it’s standard Raptor fare, with 2.0 litre EcoBlue twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine sending 213 PS and 500 Nm of torque to all four wheels through a Getrag 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. The chassis is also bespoke to the Raptor and includes a reinforced ladder frame and a raised suspension setup with Fox Racing dampers and a coil-sprung rear axle with a Watt’s linkage.

Lastly, the 2020 model year sees the introduction of a new Ford Performance Blue hue, replacing the previous Lightning Blue hero colour. The existing Conquer Grey, Absolute Black and Arctic White options remain unchanged.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Hilux comes AEB will be also on the way with more improvements.

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    • Raptor on Apr 02, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Raptor design nice n look wild and tough. But pity problematic GB. Even in US itself these 10spd GB alot of issue in their f150.

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  • taknakhonda on Apr 02, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Better than civic type r with gearbox problems & don’t have AEB

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    • haiyo. Dont’t say crappy things that you are not sure.

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    • ahmadjohnson97 on Apr 02, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Which civic type r got gearbox problems?

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      • taknakhonda on Apr 03, 2020 at 11:21 am

        Earth Dreams Gearbox is the most problematic for the owners. They have to pay costlier for replacing

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  • Bring the V6 Volkswagen Amarok to Malaysia! on Apr 02, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Same 0-100 as 2018 Myvi with throttle body controller fitted… Too slow for a RAPTOR name!

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  • Fordist on Apr 02, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    The best pickup truck. All or nothing

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  • Ben Yap on Apr 02, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    200K for a pick up is not worth it. whether you drive a RM140K hilux or 200k raptor, people still think it’s a 100K car.

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    • hellhole on Oct 04, 2020 at 9:19 am

      If you are that dumb about cars. Those who often travels to Australia, US or UK knows that it is worth more than a 3 series

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    • Ah Lian KL on Jan 09, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Some people have the mindset that if you drive an 10 year old Mercedes (mercedit in their pronounciation)and have a fake Rolex, people are going to think that they have made it in life :-)

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  • Eternalgl0ry on Apr 02, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    NEW Ford ranger raptor do not have front parking sensors and also the LED headlights are just marketing nonsense. The low beam is LED but the high beam is yet to be known. Probably also LED/HALOGEN But in a reflector housing

    Also Ford malaysia still refuses to bring in the ” RACE RED ” color for the ford ranger raptor. It is actually a unique exclusive color from the F150 raptor itself. ONLY MALAYSIA do not have it

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  • ahmadjohnson97 on Apr 02, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Any chance on bring in latest Fiesta and Focus ST Ford Malaysia?

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