Episode 392: 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, 2026 Lexus GX 550
The Unnamed Automotive Podcast arrives this week with a pair of off-road oriented trucks. The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the performance-oriented 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, which is a whole new look for the typically mild-mannered Ranger. Then fancy-pants Sami jumps into the 2025 Lexus GX 550, and asks if this is the offroad SUV that high-end shoppers are looking for.
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Show Notes
This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast ditches its unibody for a body on frame setup as our hosts tackle a pair of off-road oriented trucks. Benjamin tests out the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, a performance-oriented version of the midsize pickup that has dune bashing and baja racing on its ECU. Benjamin discusses where the new Ranger improves upon the old one, and whether this is the king of off-road performance mid-size trucks.
Then Sami dons his Prada sunglasses and jumps into the 2025 Lexus GX 550, a rugged off-road luxury SUV thats based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, but boasts a bigger engine and fancier appointments. This Overtrail+ model sports more ground clearance, but Sami thinks that Lexus has a lot to prove against something as tested as the Land Rover Defender. Thanks for listening!
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