Ford’s adventurous midsize pickup truck roars into 2025 after a complete overhaul in the 2024 model year. While unchanged from the previous model year, the Raptor keeps its unique blend of capability and enjoyability — confidently conquering the trail and everyday tasks alike.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ranger Raptor boasts top notch offroad performance.
- The Ford Ranger handles pavement excellently.
- Starts at $57,765 — $30,000 less than the Bronco Raptor with the same powertrain.
- The Raptor does have a smaller towing capacity.
How much is a 2025 Ranger Raptor?
The Ranger Raptor starts at $57,765, unchanged from the 2024 model. It falls right into the center of its offroad midsize competitors — more expensive than the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, less than the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter.
How much horsepower does the 2025 Ranger Raptor have?
The Ranger Raptor packs a 405-hp twin-turbo V-6 that produces 430 ft-lbs of torque. This peppy powertrain, and all its offroading goodies, separates the Raptor from other Ranger models, and other offroading trucks. The fun doesn’t stop there, though. A Fox suspension setup makes it more than able to handle offroading shocks, jumps, and bumps with unbelievable travel on the rear suspension.
What is the 2025 Ranger Raptor’s top speed? How Quickly can it go 0-60?
It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.2 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 107mph. The throttle, like its bigger brother in the F-150, is well-tuned for daily use in Normal modes. Acceleration is confident, but not jolting until the turbos kick in deeper in the throttle.
In sport mode, the full breadth of the powertrain comes alive, firing you forward with the power expected from the Raptor family. Braking is expectedly tighter than more standard Ranger models, and remains confident even under very heavy braking conditions. The well paired accelerator and brakes aren't all the Raptor has to offer, either.
Fox’s new live valve systems allow the dampening performance to adjust based on the driving mode of the truck — making for an exceptionally controlled truck, even on rough terrain.
What is the gas mileage on a 2025 Ranger Raptor?
According to the EPA, the Ranger Raptor does 16 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. While not the most impressive statline, it still gets you more than the Ranger’s bigger brothers in the Bronco and F-150, as well as other midsize off-roaders like the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison.
What is the Ranger Raptor’s towing weight?
With a maximum towing capacity of 5,510 pounds, it’s regrettably less than the standard 2025 models. Similarly, The Raptor has a max payload of 1411 pounds, also lower than the standard truck. Combined with its smaller bed, the Raptor isn’t the most practical of work trucks, but it retains a perfect size and performance for its more adventurous profile: it's still able to haul camping gear and your family confidently.
What’s the interior like?
The Raptor comes in a crew cab with a five-foot bed. It features a sportier steering wheel, bolstered seats, cast magnesium paddle shifters, and a stylish red trim throughout the cab. Otherwise, the cabin is similar to the standard Ranger setups, including features like: dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a 12-inch infotainment screen automatic start, and more. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a subscription Wi-Fi hotspot are standard.
Our Thoughts:
The Ford Ranger Raptor is a truck that excels at what it was designed to do: perform offroad, and all the roads leading there. It doesn’t feel like a standard pickup with a lift kit and a few extra horsepower — it feels like a machine designed around its unique personality. At its upper-middle pricepoint, and with its lesser performance in other regards, it may not be an economy truck. But it’s undeniably a fun one.
If you’re wanting a part of the fun yourself, or just to try it out, come to Jarett Ford in Dade City today.