The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor is now available for order, but don’t expect a groundbreaking overhaul. While the new model year introduces a fresh palette of paint colors, the core features and performance of the truck remain largely unchanged.
The 2025 Ranger Raptor will be offered in eight colors, including the new Marsh Gray, Desert Sand, and Ruby Red Metallic. To accommodate these new hues, Ford has discontinued Cactus Gray, Iconic Silver Metallic, and Hot Pepper Red Metallic. The Raptor’s base price starts at $55,720, positioning it competitively within the mid-size truck segment.
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Edition, a formidable off-road machine, commands a premium of $11,750 over the standard ZR2. This hefty price tag buys you a slew of off-road upgrades, including Multimatic DSSV dampers, extensive skid plates, 35-inch tires, beadlock-capable wheels, and a host of other rugged features.
While the outdated Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is out of the picture, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Ford Ranger Raptor pose significant competition. The Tacoma TRD Pro, however, is a pricey hybrid-only option, starting at $63,900. Its unique powertrain and off-road prowess make it a compelling choice for those seeking a fuel efficient and capable truck.
The Ranger Raptor, on the other hand, sticks to a traditional internal combustion engine but lacks the larger 35-inch tires found on its Bronco Raptor sibling. Despite this, Ford Performance offers an $825 performance calibration that can boost the Ranger Raptor’s output to a potent 455 horsepower and 536 pound feet of torque.
This upgrade transforms the Ranger Raptor into a high performance off-road machine, capable of tackling even the most challenging terrain. While the ZR2 Bison Edition, Tacoma TRD Pro, and Ranger Raptor each offer unique strengths and weaknesses, they all share a common goal: to provide exceptional off-road performance and capability.
