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We Adopted a Baby Baja Truck! Meet Our Long-Term Ford Ranger Raptor We expect to improve our frequent-flyer status over the next 40,000 miles with Ford’s junior Raptor pickup. Published: Apr 7, 2026 Reviewed by: Eric Stafford, Managing Editor, News Introduction The Raptor formula hasn’t fundamentally changed since the original F-150 version 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. Ford’s street-legal desert racer went on to become a mega-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 share the same core ingredients—widened stances, long-travel suspensions, and high-horsepower twin-turbo V-6s—but the Ranger Raptor won’t bankrupt you. Its terrific value among its peers helped it win back-to-back 10Best awards, and our team is excited to spend 40,000 miles with the mid-size pickup truck we’ve affectionately dubbed the Michigan Miata. The first-gen Ranger Raptor was exclusive to overseas markets, but Ford smartly gave Americans a taste of the action for its second generation, which debuted for the 2024 model year. Think of this truck as a Bronco Raptor without the 37-inch tires, convertible top, and easily removable doors. If you can live without those arguably 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 snag a new Chevy Colorado ZR2 for under $53K, but then you’re stuck with a 310-hp turbo four (even on the significantly pricier ZR2 Bison). Plus, the Ranger Raptor already beat both the TRD Pro and the ZR2 Bison in our off-road shootout. 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 overly flashy. We skipped the racy rear-body decals ($750), as nobody here mainlines Monster Energy drinks or sports a tribal tattoo. We also stuck with the standard 17-inch wheels instead of the $1495 forged beadlock-capable rollers, as we plan to try out a set of aftermarket wheels during the truck’s tenure. After opting for the spray-in bed liner ($525), dealer-installed keyless-entry keypad ($230), and a three-year SiriusXM satellite radio subscription ($300), our baby Raptor totaled $60,415. That’s still over $20,000 less than the F-150 Raptor’s admission fee. Beyond being far more affordable than its bigger sibling, the Ranger Raptor’s smaller footprint makes it much easier to maneuver in tight parking lots and on tricky 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 mistake the Ranger for a lesser Raptor; it isn’t. Its steel bumpers protect a fully boxed ladder frame, and extensive underbody armor shields critical components like the electronically locking front and rear differentials. Its heavily fortified suspension is also built to endure punishment. The Ranger Raptor’s front wheels use 2.5-inch Fox Live Valve adaptive dampers paired with longer forged aluminum control arms. The rear Fox shocks have piggyback-style reservoirs that better dissipate heat when the solid rear axle starts to really work. Ford also swapped the regular Ranger’s rear leaf springs and Panhard rod for coils and a more sophisticated Watt’s linkage with trailing arms, which improves the truck’s roll stiffness. Despite that added stiffness, it’s clear from our initial track test that the Raptor’s peak performance shines off-road. The Ranger’s blocky BFG tires achieved 0.68 g of lateral grip on our skidpad and allowed a long 223-foot stop from 70 mph. However, those numbers hide the truck’s delightful daily-driving behavior. Its impact-absorbing ride lets us laugh off Michigan’s many potholes. Ford also allows you to personalize the Raptor’s personality, enabling independent changes to damping force, steering effort, powertrain attitude, and exhaust volume via buttons on the contoured steering wheel. The \”R\” mode offers quick access to 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 missing. 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 felt 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 gentle your touch, the baby Raptor is thirsty. The EPA rates combined fuel economy at a grim 17 mpg, just one 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 achieving a (slightly) less depressing 18 mpg highway. Our long-term 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor arrived at Car and Driver Ann Arbor headquarters just before spring officially began. We’re only two months in, and it has already clocked over 4000 miles. Aside from some mixed feelings about its gruff exhaust note, our staff seems smitten with Ford’s junior Raptor pickup. The Ranger’s just-right proportions make it more desirable for daily tasks 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 hauling mulch. Ford’s \”Assault School\” is on our radar, and we want to buy the Ford Performance tuner that’ll bring the baby Raptor’s power output essentially up to par with its papa. Plus, with the Silver Lake Sand Dunes only a few hours away, we’re jumping at the chance to get this thing airborne. 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 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 T/A KO3 LT285/70R-17 116/113S M+S 3PMSF DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 128.7 in Length: 210.9 in Width: 79.8 in Height: 75.9 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 55/43 ft3 Curb Weight: 5358 lb C/D TEST RESULTS: NEW 60 mph: 5.2 sec 1/4-Mile: 13.9 sec @ 98 mph 100 mph: 14.6 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. 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