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The first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor is finally in the market and has already been making waves. In this week's Car Review, find out all about this new pickup truck that added thrill to the segment. Watch this.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is obviously based on the Ford Ranger-an attempt by the brand to create a super truck. Under its hood is a 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine that is capable of releasing 213 PS of power and 500 Nm of torque. These engine figures are mated to a 10-speed Automatic Transmission.

What more, since Ford was aiming to elevate any off-road experience, the carmaker also tweaked the Ranger Raptor's suspension system. Ford has repeatedly said it: the Fox Racing Shox coilover suspension all over improves the chassis and the suspension system by 30% compared to the standard Raptor.

At a glance, it's not that hard to see that the Ranger Raptor is larger than the standard Ranger. In fact, it's 150mm wider and 50mm taller than the latter. And because it's bigger, it has a ground clearance of 283mm. Although the Ranger Raptor is technically based on the Ranger, its design leans more towards the styling of the F150 Raptor. It retains Ford's signature black grille, only this time it comes with a huge lettering of the brand's name within it. The bumper also houses this set of bold yet subtle LED fog lamps. It comes with air-curtain ducts for less wind resistance as well. Overall, the Ranger Raptor looks rugged and aggressive, as it should be, since it's designed for conquering tough terrains.

Meanwhile, inside, it screams Ranger all over-there's not much changes in it. The dashboard and the cabin both look basic and straightforward. However, whatever buttons and controls there are, they're helpful-more on this later on. The steering wheel has a red centering strip at the top of the wheel which helps the driver monitor tire direction while drifting and cornering.

But if there's one thing that stands out about the Ranger Raptor's interior are the front seats. The way they grip one's body when driving off-road-thanks to the fact that they are body-contoured, plus they're wrapped in leather with suede inserts-which makes up for the simplicity of the rest. More about the seats: the driver seat is 8-way power adjustable, while the passenger seat comes in 6-way manual. On the other hand, the rear seats come with fold-up function.

Adding to the highlights of the Ranger Raptor's interior is its infotainment system. It's not a lot or too advanced but it does its job. It comes with an 8-inch touchscreen display, which is equipped with SYNC 3, and is available in Bluetooth, AM/FM, and CD connectivity, with audio courtesy of 6 speakers.

Let's go back to the buttons and controls. The majority of it is designated to provide additional convenience for both the driver and the passengers. For one, the Ranger Raptor comes with a Terrain Management System which offers six pre-set driving modes that work depending on the terrain the truck is faced with. One of them is the Baja Mode ( for safety, kindly record two versions: Ba-ja and Ba-ha), inspired by the Baja 1000 Desert Race, which dials down traction, improves responsiveness and shifting speed, and optimizes the truck's high-speed desert running.

Other features that come with the Ranger Raptor are Satellite Navigation System, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Load Adaptive Control, Hill Descent Control, and Trailer Sway Control.

That was the Ford Ranger Raptor, a pickup truck that offers more than what ordinary pickup trucks do, our featured vehicle in this week's Car Review.