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We Bought 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 Save Article 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor Supercab Long Term (View exterior photos) Marc Urbano | Car and Driver Introduction The formula for the Ford Raptor has hardly budged since the original F-150 version stormed onto the scene for 2010—early press shots of an SVT Raptor flying through the air looked like something straight out of a Dukes of Hazzard episode. The Blue Oval’s street-legal desert racer became a massive success, birthing Raptors across multiple F-150 generations and eventually expanding to the Bronco and Ranger lineups. The F-150 Raptor and Ranger Raptor share core components—wide stances, long-travel suspensions, and high-horsepower twin-turbo V-6 engines—but the Ranger Raptor is significantly more accessible. Its outstanding value for its class earned it back-to-back 10Best awards, and our team is thrilled to put 40,000 miles on the mid-size pickup truck we affectionately call the “Michigan Miata.” View exterior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver The first-generation Ranger Raptor was initially exclusive to overseas markets, but Ford made the smart decision to bring this gem to the United States starting with 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 forgo those desirable features, you save approximately $23,000. The 2026 Ranger Raptor’s base price of $58,965 also undercuts direct competitors like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, which starts above $66,000. Of course, you can snag a new Chevy Colorado ZR2 for less than $53K, but you’ll be stuck with a 310-hp turbo-four engine, even in the much pricier ZR2 Bison. Not to mention, the Ranger Raptor already triumphed over the TRD Pro and ZR2 Bison in our off-road comparisons. For Sale Near You See all results for new 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor for sale near 63606 We ordered our long-term truck in the best available color for the 2026 model year: Shelter Green Metallic, a $395 option that exudes class without being gaudy. We skipped the racy rear-body decals ($750), as none of us are exactly Monster Energy aficionados or possess tribal tattoos. We also stuck with the standard 17-inch wheels instead of the $1,495 forged beadlock-capable rims, since we plan to try a set of aftermarket wheels during the truck’s time with us. After adding 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 more than $20,000 less than the F-150 Raptor’s entry price. 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 In addition to being far more affordable than its larger sibling, the Ranger Raptor’s smaller size makes it significantly easier to navigate busy parking lots and tight trails. Plus, it’s more likely to fit in standard 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. However, since the Ranger’s bulging bodywork doesn’t exceed 80 inches in width, it doesn’t legally require the three amber running lights found on its larger, lane-hogging brethren. Don’t mistake the Ranger for a watered-down Raptor; it is not. Its steel bumpers frame a fully boxed ladder frame, and extensive underbody armor shields critical components like the electronically locking front and rear differentials. Its heavily reinforced suspension is engineered to withstand abuse. The Ranger Raptor’s front wheels feature 2.5-inch Fox Live Valve adaptive dampers paired with longer forged aluminum control arms. The rear Fox shocks have piggyback-style reservoirs that provide superior heat dissipation when the solid rear axle really starts working hard. Ford also replaced the standard Ranger’s rear leaf springs and Panhard rod with coil springs and a more sophisticated Watt’s linkage with trailing arms, significantly improving the truck’s roll stiffness. View interior photos Marc Urbano | Car and Driver Despite this added stiffness, our initial track testing made it clear that the Raptor’s peak performance lies off-road. The Ranger’s blocky BFG tires achieved a maximum of 0.68 g of lateral grip on our skidpad and allowed for a lengthy 223-foot stop from 70 mph. However, these numbers don’t reflect the truck’s delightful daily-driving characteristics. Its impact-absorbing ride allows us to shrug off Michigan’s numerous potholes. Ford also gives you the ability to customize the Raptor’s personality, enabling independent adjustments to damping force, steering effort, powertrain attitude, and exhaust volume using the buttons on the contoured steering wheel. The “R” mode lets you quickly select a saved profile, and the prominent paddle shifters allow for immediate control of the 10-speed automatic transmission—a feature many of the Raptor’s competitors still lack. This mid-size Raptor is seriously quick, matching the 450-hp F-150 Raptor in the 0-60 mph race. During our initial test, the all-wheel-drive Ranger hit 60 mph in a blistering 5.2 seconds. However, the 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 was completed in a respectable 13.9 seconds at 98 mph. No matter how gently you drive it, the baby Raptor is thirsty. The EPA rates combined fuel economy at a dismal 17 mpg, just one mpg better than the heavier V-6-powered F-150 Raptor. At least the Ranger Raptor met government expectations on our 75-mph real-world fuel economy test, where a previously tested model achieved 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 as spring began to bloom. We are barely two months in, and the truck has already accumulated over 4,000 miles. Aside from some mixed opinions on its gruff exhaust note, our staff seems captivated by Ford’s junior Raptor pickup. The Ranger’s ideal proportions make it more appealing for daily driving than our current long-term Ram 1500, and its cargo bed proves incredibly useful for quick tasks. We have much more planned for our new Raptor than just sitting in school drop-off lines or hauling mulch. Ford’s “Assault School” is on our radar, and we intend to purchase the Ford Performance tuner to bring the baby Raptor’s power output roughly on par with its big brother. Plus, with the Silver Lake Sand Dunes only a few hours away, we’re eager to get this thing off the ground. Months in Fleet: 2 months Current Mileage: 4,398 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