That is to drive very fast over sand and dirt roads.

Well to prove that point the Raptor has just been victorious for the third time in a row at the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race. This solidifies its reputation as a true desert-racing champion. I’ve driven the course, not in a race, and I can tell you it’s challenging.

Driven by the experienced duo of Brad and Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor navigated the challenging 460-kilometre course from Alice Springs to Finke and back in record-breaking time.

Their performance set a new benchmark for the Production 4WD class, overcoming particularly demanding track conditions this year.

This victory extends this Ranger Raptor’s remarkable undefeated streak in major off-road races. Following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000, the Ranger Raptor has now conquered the Tatts Finke Desert Race in 2023, 2024, and 2025, remaining unbeaten in every event it has entered.

Unfortunately, most Range Raptors that are bought end up being boulevard cruisers or expensive tow vehicles for jet skis.

But at least the owners look cool doing that.

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I’m Rob Fraser

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It certainly stands out with its bright orange colour, contrasting with black wheel arch fenders, grill inserts , and lower body highlights.

The Raptor is all about performance. It comes with a 3.0 L V6 petrol engine that has power of 292 kW and torque of 583 Nm. This drives through a 10 speed AT and selectable 4WD.

Ranger Raptor also has 272 mm of ground clearance and excellent approach and departure angles. It also has Ford Performance developed FOX 2.5” Live Valve internal bypass shock absorbers. They are awesome.

Drivers can choose from seven different drive modes. They can also adjust the steering input, damper modes as well as exhaust note.

Other features include

• 850 mm of water fording depth,
• front and rear performance disc brakes,
• 17” Alloy wheels,
• LT 285/70 R17 BF Goodrich KO2 High Performance All-Terrain tyres
• And Trail control, which allows cruise control off road for constant speeds.

The Ranger Raptor is designed for a specific purpose and does that extremely well. It’s also a lot of fun to drive.

Being priced from $90,440 plus the usual costs doesn’t deter the large number of buyers.

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What is good?

• Big bold – look at me styling
• Performance, ride and handling
• Adjustable everything – steering, shocks, drive mode and exhaust

What is not so good?

• Poor towing capacity
• Can be thirsty
• Attracts unwanted attention

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