GMC AT4X or Ranger Raptor

FarmerFran · 11-22-2023, 04:27 PM

I am looking at both

Realist · 11-23-2023, 06:56 AM

Both packages are overkill for my use. Probably can’t lose with either, but lean toward the GMC. Not a fan of the AT4x first release interior colors. Was leaning toward a AT4 or Denali but probably gonna go Tacoma if I go midsize.

FarmerFran · 11-23-2023, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MSS1LE

What will you be using it for?

Pretty much everything but extreme crawling.

Commuter
Grocery getter
Vacation vehicle
Beach driving
Mountain driving
Trail riding

Yes, I use my off-road vehicles.

Silveradoss573 · 11-23-2023, 03:48 PM

Hard pass...��

Iron Lung Jimmy · 11-23-2023, 05:14 PM

GMC for two reasons - Multimatic shocks and the ability to lock both the front and rear diffs.

It is basically a grown up version of my Colorado ZR2 and can attest that the multimatic shocks are like magic and the ability to lock both diffs has bailed me out a few times.

snizzle · 11-24-2023, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MSS1LE

The Ranger is a lot cheaper. Looks better too, imho.

How is it cheaper?

FarmerFran · 11-24-2023, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

How is it cheaper?

It's technically not, they are pretty much the same price.

FarmerFran · 11-24-2023, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

Hard pass...��

roger that

HartfordRacingCaptain · 11-28-2023, 11:31 AM

Also worth considering:

Pro-AT4X:
AT4X is 350lbs lighter
AT4X has cooled seats stock, not an option on Raptor
AT4X has stock spray in bedliner, $500 extra on the Raptor
AT4X has sunroof as an option, not available on the Raptor

Pro-Raptor:
Raptor has 90+ more horsies than AT4X
Raptor has stop and go adaptive cruise control, not available on AT4X
Raptor has +2 speeds to the transmission
Raptor has power rear sliding window unlike AT4X
Raptor has power folding side mirrors unlike AT4X
Raptor has stock LED bed lighting ($350 extra on AT4X)
Raptor has stock auxiliary accessory buttons ($295 extra on AT4X)

KMPrenger · 11-29-2023, 09:29 AM

Same price, so pick your poison.

Hartford has all the points covered above.

As much as I hate to admit it, I think the Ranger Raptor might be the slightly better off-road truck, and it's going to have considerably more power. But to my eyes, I just think the Ranger styling is just....not great. lol. I like the Canyon, and I love it's interior. Not a fan of those wheels on the AT4X though...I'd have to swap them.

I'm hoping to own a 3rd gen Canyon sometime in the near-ish future, but it's not in my cards just yet.

Side note: When it comes to Ranger Raptor versus the Colorado ZR2, I think the ZR2 is the clear winner simply because of it's big price difference alone.

snizzle · 11-29-2023, 10:00 AM

Is the Ranger Raptor even out yet? I don't think it's been released. Or even the next gen trucks?

HartfordRacingCaptain · 11-29-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

Is the Ranger Raptor even out yet? I don't think it's been released. Or even the next gen trucks?

Production on 2024s in general was supposed to start in August, not sure of Raptors specifically. Looks like folks with both normal and Raptor orders on Ranger6g are reporting january for their build dates now, but they keep being pushed back. Sound familiar?

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Same price, so pick your poison.

Side note: When it comes to Ranger Raptor versus the Colorado ZR2, I think the ZR2 is the clear winner simply because of it's big price difference alone.

Ha i argued with a guy on the colorado forum that tried to say the ZR2 and Raptor were the same price: coloradofans.com/threads/zr2-order-banks-are-now-open-zr2-build-updates-and-tracking-thread.434269/page-47 there are certainly some good, fair points to bring up about comparing stock vs extra features but still, the zr2 is the better deal imo

shaffe · 11-30-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

GMC for two reasons - Multimatic shocks and the ability to lock both the front and rear diffs.

It is basically a grown up version of my Colorado ZR2 and can attest that the multimatic shocks are like magic and the ability to lock both diffs has bailed me out a few times.

Ranger Raptor also has electronic locking front and rear diffs.

JamesNoBrakes · 01-01-2024, 10:16 PM

Looking hard at the Ranger Raptor, ZR2 and Taco TRD OR, the taco because it offers an actual 6' bed, even though it's not quite as fast as the other two. ZR2 looks to be a pretty decent value though compared to the RR and the smaller bed *will* work, just not as easily for what I want.

11-22-2023, 04:27 PM	#1
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	GMC AT4X or Ranger Raptor I am looking at both __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

11-28-2023, 11:31 AM	#9
HartfordRacingCaptain Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, 2023 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	Also worth considering: Pro-AT4X: AT4X is 350lbs lighter AT4X has cooled seats stock, not an option on Raptor AT4X has stock spray in bedliner, $500 extra on the Raptor AT4X has sunroof as an option, not available on the Raptor Pro-Raptor: Raptor has 90+ more horsies than AT4X Raptor has stop and go adaptive cruise control, not available on AT4X Raptor has +2 speeds to the transmission Raptor has power rear sliding window unlike AT4X Raptor has power folding side mirrors unlike AT4X Raptor has stock LED bed lighting ($350 extra on AT4X) Raptor has stock auxiliary accessory buttons ($295 extra on AT4X) __________________ 2017 1SS, Summit White, Black 2SS Interior, MRC, NPP 2023 Colorado Z71, Nitro Yellow

11-29-2023, 09:29 AM	#10
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Same price, so pick your poison. Hartford has all the points covered above. As much as I hate to admit it, I think the Ranger Raptor might be the slightly better off-road truck, and it's going to have considerably more power. But to my eyes, I just think the Ranger styling is just....not great. lol. I like the Canyon, and I love it's interior. Not a fan of those wheels on the AT4X though...I'd have to swap them. I'm hoping to own a 3rd gen Canyon sometime in the near-ish future, but it's not in my cards just yet. Side note: When it comes to Ranger Raptor versus the Colorado ZR2, I think the ZR2 is the clear winner simply because of it's big price difference alone. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-29-2023, 10:00 AM	#11
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	Is the Ranger Raptor even out yet? I don't think it's been released. Or even the next gen trucks? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

01-01-2024, 10:16 PM	#14
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Looking hard at the Ranger Raptor, ZR2 and Taco TRD OR, the taco because it offers an actual 6' bed, even though it's not quite as fast as the other two. ZR2 looks to be a pretty decent value though compared to the RR and the smaller bed will work, just not as easily for what I want. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

11-23-2023, 06:56 AM	#2
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Both packages are overkill for my use. Probably can’t lose with either, but lean toward the GMC. Not a fan of the AT4x first release interior colors. Was leaning toward a AT4 or Denali but probably gonna go Tacoma if I go midsize.

11-23-2023, 03:48 PM	#4
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	Hard pass...��

11-23-2023, 05:14 PM	#5
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	GMC for two reasons - Multimatic shocks and the ability to lock both the front and rear diffs. It is basically a grown up version of my Colorado ZR2 and can attest that the multimatic shocks are like magic and the ability to lock both diffs has bailed me out a few times.