Ford Ranger Raptor vs Mitsubishi Strada Comparison

When the first generation of the Ford Ranger Raptor launched into the market, Ford Philippines had a hit on its hands as the off-road-ready pickup truck came quickly flying out of showroom floors with buyers clamoring to get a unit. Fast forward to 2023, and the next generation of the pickup has entered the Philippine market with similar fanfare. However, in other markets, the Raptor is available with a twin-turbo V6 under the hood that offers more power than what the previous 2.0-liter bi-turbo

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It’s Sunday once more, so it’s time for another AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! Although days remain hot, we’re now getting some relief from occasional rain showers. Whether it’s sunny or rainy today, here are your five favorite stories from May 15 to 21, 2023! This time, it’s mostly about small sport-utility vehicles (SUV). Better with more doors? Our website got inundated with visits after we released a story on the soon-to-arrive Suzuki Jimny five-door. This tiny SUV may have a ladder-f

The debut of the first Ford Ranger Raptor in September 2018 represented the interesting return of a trend that many local carmakers have long rendered extinct. It helped bring back the "factory special," which are regular models that have been souped up straight out of the assembly line or showroom. The Raptor revived the spirit of cars like the old Honda Civic SIR, which offered sensational performance that made it truly distinct from its more hum-drum siblings. Ford's top-of-the-line pick-up t

Taking a sporty pickup truck on the road is not as easy as it may seem, as this kind of vehicle works harder than any other car type. The engine has to be, if not more capable, enough to pull the car and its load on arduous terrains and off-road adventures. The built must be high-quality to ensure that the pickup truck is sturdy to take the toughness of fun adventures. To gauge whether the 2022 Ford Raptor is as impressive as they describe it, listed below are its pros and cons. Pros It has a do