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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The Sport comes with the 2.0L Bi turbo 4 Cylinder engine diesel engine. This is matched to a 10 speed AT with part time 4WD. There is an optional 3.0L V6 Turbo diesel engine with full time 4WD. This is the model I drove.

The V6 comes with 184kW of power and a very handy 600Nm of torque. As you might expect this allows for plenty of performance and lots of low-down torque makes towing a breeze.

The Ranger Sport adds a rotary select for up to six drive modes and has a locking rear diff.

Off road the Ranger Sport excels. It remains quite composed over dirt and corrugated roads. Sand driving is almost too easy and difficult terrain is managed with ease.

On road its relatively smooth, quiet, and responsive.

Up front there are LED Headlights, DRLs and fog lights. This is in addition to two front recovery points and a frontal skid plate.

Inside there is dark leather trim, 8 ways electrically adjustments for the driver’s seat, an off-road screen and wireless smart phone charging.

Pricing for the 3.0L V6 Ranger Sport is from $71,340 plus the usual costs.

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What is good?

• V6 performance
• 4WD and towing capability
• Interior layout and ergonomics

What is not so good?

• Starting to get expensive
• Difficult to place child seats.
• No tie down points in front of tub

Ranger Sport buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Ranger Sport could look at: Toyota HiLux Rogue, Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, Mazda BT-50, Kia Tasman X-Pro, Nissan Navara Pro-4x Warrior, Mitsubishi Triton GLS.

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