The all-new Ford Bronco Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor have been put through their paces, enduring tortuous testing conditions in the Middle East ahead of their imminent arrival. Despite the region’s soaring summer temperatures, these off-roading beasts will remain a comfortable to ride in and performance-ready for all conditions, thanks to the rigorous scrutiny both vehicles have been put under before arriving to market.
“Testing in extreme climates is a prerequisite for bringing any Ford to a particular market, and the Raptor line-up is no exception,” said Ziyad Dallalah, Product Development General Manager at Ford International Markets Group. “Ford Performance has engineered both the Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor for peak off-roading performance. However, off-roading in the Middle East means exposing engines to dust and sand, which can play havoc on engine internals and suspension components by accelerating wear on moving parts that haven’t been made to match these conditions.”
Ford has a comprehensive lineup of testing facilities around the world, which put vehicles through conditions from the extreme to the mundane. In Thailand and India, Australia, and China, Ford’s vehicles are put through their paces to ensure they’re built to the Blue Oval’s exacting world-class standards.
To overcome the challenges specific to the Middle East’s often grueling heat, the engineering team at Ford’s Product Development base in Dubai can test the all-new Bronco Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor under real-world conditions quite unlike anywhere else on the planet, with ambient temperatures in the purpose-built facility reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius.