and i agree with you. it is a stronger looking truck and less nimble. I think it looks stronger in the industrial perspective. sadly it leaves its BAJA DNA behind and looks like any other pickup....
I get that the components are designed for the type of driving the raptor was made for; but the looks are gone IMO..and its not the whole package anymore.
with our trucks, you could add upgrade the components that were missing or weak, I think it will be much tougher or impossible to upgrade or change the look of the new truck substantially enough to bring back the BAJA.
ADD might be able to offer insight on their fenders/flares they used on their SEMA trucks. Those looked better IMO.