Verdict
At RM248,888, the Ranger Raptor costs RM22,588 more than the RM226,300 Hilux, but brings 210 hp, 500 Nm, a 10-speed automatic and Fox Racing Adaptive Shox dampers. It is also 61 mm longer and 173 mm wider. The Hilux takes a different route: two motors produce 193 hp and 473 Nm, fed by a 59.2-kWh battery rated for 257 km, with 125-kW DC charging. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, its RM160 annual road tax undercuts the Raptor’s RM438. The Ford gets more driver-assistance and cabin equipment; the Toyota is the electric alternative.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you want 210 hp, 500 Nm, Fox adaptive dampers, a locking rear differential and auto parking.
Pick the Toyota Hilux if you can charge at home or work and want the RM22,588 lower entry price, RM160 road tax and 257-km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Toyota Hilux RM226,300.
- Powertrain output: Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; Hilux 193 hp and 473 Nm from two motors.
- Energy storage: Ranger Raptor has an 80-litre diesel tank; Hilux has a 59.2-kWh battery with 257 km range.
- Charging: Ranger Raptor is diesel; Hilux supports 10-kW AC and 125-kW DC charging.
- Dimensions: Ranger Raptor is 5,381 mm long and 2,028 mm wide; Hilux is 5,320 mm long and 1,855 mm wide.
- Road tax: Ranger Raptor RM438 per year; Hilux RM160 per year.
Ranger Raptor
- 210 hp and 500 Nm with a 10-speed automatic
- Fox adaptive dampers, Terrain Management and locking rear differential
- Matrix adaptive LED headlamps, auto parking and six front/rear parking sensors
- RM22,588 pricier to buy
- RM278 higher annual road tax
Hilux
- RM22,588 lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax
- 59.2-kWh battery, 257-km range and 125-kW DC charging
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus eight speakers
- 17 hp and 27 Nm down on the Ranger Raptor
- Eight-way power driver’s seat versus the Ford’s 10-way unit
- No auto parking, with four front and four rear sensors versus six at each end on the Ford
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888 | RM226,300✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 193 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 473 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 59.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 257 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 10 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 125 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,455 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | De Dion Rear Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | 60:40 Tip-up base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Ranger Raptor & Hilux for sale
Ranger Raptor vs Hilux FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Toyota Hilux better?
The Ranger Raptor is the better choice for its 210 hp, 500 Nm, adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and more extensive parking assistance. Choose the Hilux instead if its 257-km EV range suits your charging routine and lower road tax matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM248,888 and the Toyota Hilux costs RM226,300, so the Ford is RM22,588 more expensive.
Which one has the lower annual road tax?
The Toyota Hilux has lower annual road tax at RM160, compared with RM438 for the Ford Ranger Raptor. That is a RM278 yearly difference.