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SOUTH AFRICANS are crazy about their bakkies and in an effort to stand out from the crowd, everyone wants something different. Ford Ranger fans, especially those in Pretoria, have been customising their bakkies with Raptor sticker kits, aftermarket grilles and bonnets for some time, taking inspiration from the iconic F-150 Raptor.

In a classic case of giving buyers what they want, Ford has finally developed a proper Ranger Raptor. This is no aesthetic job with a couple of stickers; this is the real thing, with genuine Ford Performance design and engineering excellence.

First of all, the Raptor looks the part. Larger dimensions including a 150mm wider front track and flared wheel arches – along with an imposing grille adorned with Ford block lettering – means this bakkie is immediately recognisable as something special. The boytjies in Pretoria with their fake Raptor kits can’t help but look the other way.

Upfront high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED daytime running lights and fog lamps are positioned above a frame-mounted front bumper system.