2023 Ford Ranger Raptor has an exhaust mode for every scenario

Ford Performance's latest hero, the Ranger Raptor, is headlined by its new petrol-powered twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 bringing a significant step up in power output and a much more aggressive exhaust note.

But Ford knows that a loud exhaust isn't desired at all times, especially if you need to creep out for work early, or are returning home late at night. Engineers have thoughtfully fitted the new Raptor with a valved active exhaust system, giving owners increased control over how their Raptor sounds in a variety of scenarios.

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Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and Special vehicle engineering manager, said: "We wanted to really make the character of the car come alive, to emphasise the power and define the presence of the vehicle, but not make the car tiring when it didn't need to be.

"We spent hundreds of hours tuning and developing the sound of the vehicle and really think we have something that sounds right for the truck".

Exhaust profiles are natively linked to the Ranger Raptor's drive modes, spanning: Quiet, Normal, Sport, Slippery, Mud, Rock Crawl or Baja Mode.

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Considerate owners can program their vehicle to always start in Quiet mode, or even schedule certain hours (including start and end times) during which the Raptor will startup with closed exhaust valves.

For complete control, owners can engage the steering wheel-mounted exhaust button, which will unshackle the Raptor's exhaust profile with its current drive mode and allow drivers to manually select their car's soundtrack.

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor's exhaust modes include:

• Quiet - Valves closed, the quietest possible setting for all conditions
• Normal - Default setting provides balance of comfort and feedback. Applied by default to Normal, Slippery, Mud/Rut and Rock Crawl drive modes
• Sport - A spirited driving profile that is slightly louder than Normal
• Baja - Loudest setting for off-road use only. Open valves for maximum exhaust noise under all conditions.

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For an audible comparison, check out this video below from Ford Australia. Reckon they've nailed it? Let us know in the comments below.