We know Ford is currently testing a US market Ranger Raptor, most recently evidenced by a spy video taken in the Detroit area. So that much is certain. What isn’t so certain is what will be under its hood. Now, it must be noted that the Australian and Asia Pacific market Ranger Raptor, which is about to go on sale, is powered by a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder. Previously we assumed this won’t be offered in the US.
However, CarAdvice recently spoke to Ford’s vice president of product development for Asia Pacific Trevor Worthington, and he had something of interest to say about why that engine was chosen. Specifically, why not a V6 or even a gasoline engine?