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The Michigan Miata Has Left the Building We’ve driven 40,000 miles in our long-term 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor—and it’s time to say goodbye. Published: April 7, 2026 Verified Reviewed by Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Save Article 2026 ford ranger raptor supercab long termView exterior photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver Introduction Ford’s Raptor formula has hardly changed since the original F-150 version literally launched its way onto the scene for 2010—initial press photos of an SVT Raptor taking flight looked straight out of a Dukes of Hazzard episode. The Blue Oval’s street-legal desert racer would go on to become a huge hit, spawning Raptors across multiple F-150 generations and eventually birthing similarly buff variants of both the Bronco and the Ranger. The F-150 Raptor and the Ranger Raptor have the same core ingredients—widened waistlines, long-travel suspensions, and high-horsepower twin-turbo V-6s—but the Ranger Raptor is less inclined to break the bank. Its terrific value among its ilk helped it win back-to-back 10Best awards, and our office is stoked to spend 40,000 miles with the mid-size pickup truck we’ve lovingly dubbed the Michigan Miata. view exterior photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver The first-gen Ranger Raptor was forbidden fruit reserved for overseas markets, but Ford smartly decided to give Americans a bite of the apple for its second generation, which debuted for the 2024 model year. Think of this truck as a Bronco Raptor minus the 37-inch tires, convertible top, and easily removable doors. If you can live without those admittedly desirable features, you’ll save about $23,000. The 2026 Ranger Raptor’s $58,965 base price also undercuts direct rivals like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, which starts over $66,000. Sure, you can get a new Chevy Colorado ZR2 for under $53K, but then you’re stuck with a 310-hp turbo four (even on the vastly more expensive ZR2 Bison). And let’s not forget that the Ranger Raptor already beat both the TRD Pro and ZR2 Bison in our off-road battle. For Sale Near You See all results for new 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor for sale near 63606 We ordered our long-term truck with the best color available for this model year: Shelter Green Metallic, a $395 option that looks classy without being too flashy. We avoided the racy rear-body decals ($750), since nobody at the office mainlines Monster Energy drinks or has a tribal tattoo. We also stuck with the standard 17-inch wheels versus the $1495 forged beadlock-capable rollers, as we plan to sample a set of aftermarket wheels during the truck’s tenure. After choosing the spray-in bed liner ($525), dealer-installed keyless entry pad ($230), and three-year SiriusXM satellite radio subscription ($300), our baby Raptor totaled $60,415. That’s still more than $20,000 less than the F-150 Raptor’s admission fee. For Sale Near You See all results for new 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor for sale near 63606 view exterior photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver Along with being way more affordable than its bigger brother, the Ranger Raptor’s smaller footprint makes it much easier to maneuver around crowded parking lots and tight trails. Plus, it’s more likely to fit in garages designed for lower-profile sedans. While the Raptor shares its 128.7-inch wheelbase and five-foot cargo bed with the regular Ford Ranger, its front and rear tracks are 3.5 inches wider to accommodate the standard 33-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires. But since the Ranger’s bulging bodywork isn’t over 80 inches wide, it’s not legally required to have three central amber running lights like its larger, lane-swallowing siblings. Don’t think of the Ranger as a half-baked Raptor, because it isn’t. Its steel bumpers bookend a fully boxed ladder frame, and copious underbody armor protects vital hardware like the electronically locking front and rear differentials. Its heavily fortified suspension is built to take a beating too. The Ranger Raptor’s front wheels are buoyed by 2.5-inch Fox Live Valve adaptive dampers that pair with longer forged aluminum control arms. The rear Fox shocks feature piggyback-style reservoirs that better dissipate heat when the solid rear axle really starts gettin’ jiggy with it. Ford also replaced the regular Ranger’s rear leaf springs and Panhard rod with coils and a more sophisticated Watt’s linkage with trailing arms, which improves the truck’s roll stiffness. view interior photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver Despite that added stiffness, it’s clear from our initial track test that the Raptor’s peak performance takes place off-road. The Ranger’s blocky BFG tires peaked at 0.68 g of lateral grip on our skidpad and allowed a lengthy 223-foot stop from 70 mph. However, those numbers betray the truck’s delightful daily-driving behavior. Its impact-absorbing ride lets us ignore Michigan’s manifold potholes. Ford also lets you personalize the Raptor’s personality, allowing independent changes to damping force, steering effort, powertrain attitude, and exhaust volume via buttons on the contoured steering wheel. The “R\” mode lets you quickly access a saved profile, and the prominent paddle shifters help you instantly manage the 10-speed automatic transmission—a feature the Raptor’s competitors are (somehow) lacking. This mid-size Raptor is no slouch, matching the 450-hp F-150 Raptor in the race to 60 mph. During our initial test, the all-wheel-drive Ranger hit the mile-per-minute mark in a speedy 5.2 seconds, though its 405-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 was less responsive with a 5-to-60-mph rolling start (5.8 seconds). The quarter-mile passed in a respectable 13.9 seconds at 98 mph. No matter how light your touch may be, the baby Raptor is thirsty. The EPA rates combined fuel economy at a bleak 17 mpg, one measly mpg better than the heavier V-6-powered F-150 Raptor. At least the Ranger Raptor met the government’s expectations on our 75-mph real-world fuel-economy test, with a previously tested model netting a (slightly) less depressing 18 mpg highway. view interior photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver Our long-term 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor arrived at Car and Driver Ann Arbor headquarters just before spring had sprung. We’re barely two months in, and already it has racked up over 4000 miles. Besides some mixed opinions about its gruff exhaust note, our staff seems smitten with Ford’s junior Raptor pickup. The Ranger’s right-size proportions make it more desirable for daily duties than our current long-term Ram 1500, and its cargo bed comes in handy for quick and dirty chores. There’s a lot more in store for our new Raptor beyond sitting in school drop-off lines and moving mulch. Ford’s \”Assault School\” is on our radar, and we want to buy the Ford Performance tuner that’ll put the baby Raptor’s power output essentially on par with its papa. Plus, with the Silver Lake Sand Dunes only a few hours away, we’re leaping at the opportunity to get this thing off the ground. Months in Fleet: 2 months Current Mileage: 4398 miles Average Fuel Economy: 14 mpg Fuel-Tank Size: 20.3 gallons Observed Fuel Range: 280 miles Service: $0 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $0 Damage and Destruction: $0 Specs panel icon Specifications 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup PRICE Base/As Tested: $58,965/$60,415 Options: spray-in bed liner, $525; Shelter Green Metallic paint, $395; SiriusXM with 360L satellite radio 3-year plan, $300; keyless-entry keypad, $230 ENGINE twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, iron and aluminum block and aluminum heads, port and direct fuel injection Displacement: 180 in3, 2956 cm3 Power: 405 hp @ 5500 rpm Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION 10-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: control arms/live axle Brakes, F/R: 12.2-in vented disc/12.1-in vented disc Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain