2018 Ranger Raptor

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Just wish pass on some thoughts over the last 2 pages on certain posts....and yes I would have preferred a V6 at least - but I know at the same time this rig will run very well on dirt roads etc....but most will be on road.
Its a great off roader no doubt about it and Congrats articulated I love its look and suspension - ballsy looking beast.
In all my years traveling to the US - thats about 25times + and being in the Aftermarket attending AAAPEX/SEMA shows as well each year, never once have I heard any American I've come to know go on about fuel economy like we do here over the years, especially on V8's and F150/250/350's etcetc.....like give us a break for we know how cheap fuel/GAS is over there compared to ours hence our penchant re L/100 but when people buy performance do they really consider fuel economy ? I know I don't.
Newbies interested or buying a RR will get to know Raptor history for like any new purchase you do google searchs etc and what comes up, our RR and many F150 Raptors etc quoting V8's so they would get to learn Raptors to date have been V8 and its history pure interest, not just about its power or lack of re the 5.4, its the sound, I've watched owners typically there just do burn outs for kicks as they do, the ride feel a V8 sprung rig brings incl the FOX set up.
So there is/was expectations on my part.
Yep now a TTV6 will come/a Ecoboost - great stuff.
Times change and yes for certain markets today the power plant is not the same, we get the toe in the water 2.0T - it will still get you to work and back, it will be a hoot on hols going offroad and the beachs, the beachs I frequent north of Sydney have a speed limit mind you - can't go ballistic there, well you could till Mr Ranger gets you.
I'm looking forward to the next product cycle, I want it unless my lifestyle needs change before then.