2021 FORD RAPTOR - First Drive POV

[GordoJay]

I thought the carbon fiber trim was included with the 37s package?

Exactly. Although "included" isn't the word I would have chosen ...

 

[Johnkn]

Yet another miss IMO. I feel the gloss carbon fiber in my 2019 is very well done, especially the shifter. I'm not a fan at all of the matt CF on the G3 trucks, and missing CF shifter. Another change for the sake of change as opposed to a change to improve......

 

[K223]

I wish that Ford would have made their plans with the R known by now, because due to the lack of any serious hp competition, the TRX is calling my name.

I still think a big reason the Raptor did not get a power increase with the 3.5TT is do to the decision they are to produce the R. Or why wouldn’t they give it the average 50HP bump to the new Gen Raptor as they have done on average in the past?

Ford said the R was scheduled for next year after the Gen 3 reveal. So they may be very well on schedule with it. Development and reveal wise. Will it be out for purchase at the end of ‘21 as a ‘22? Is there anything normal about this market and production today due to the pandemic and chip shortages?

 

[Johnkn]

I still think a big reason the Raptor did not get a power increase with the 3.5TT is do to the decision they are to produce the R. Or why wouldn’t they give it the average 50HP bump to the new Gen Raptor as they have done on average in the past?

Has there even been an official release from Ford on the power? I sure haven’t seen it. I’ve seen messaging from Ford that the curves have moved, but no official release. I find that very curious given the trucks are now being built. That strongly suggests to me that Ford is having issues with the power number certification....... . I can’t imaging an issue if peek advertised numbers are unchanged from the previous years...

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[CigarSmokingZombie]

The blue is hideous. I really didn’t think it would be that bad but no way that looks good with code orange. Ugh, I want to cancel my order now.

 

[RPG9]

Has there even been an official release from Ford on the power? I sure haven’t seen it. I’ve seen messaging from Ford that the curves have moved, but no official release. I find that very curious given the trucks are now being built. That strongly suggests to me that Ford is having issues with the power number certification....... . I can’t imaging an issue if peek advertised numbers are unchanged from the previous years...

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Ford is not having an issue getting the power numbers certified. They just don’t want to promote that the Raptor has 252 less HP than it’s competitor.

 

[Johnkn]

The trucks are being produced now, I see no official numbers from Ford..... Ford lists power numbers for every other vehicle in their lineup, not Raptor..... there’s a reason the numbers have not been released....

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[bpcfi]

I really hope for the 2022 models they do something about that blue interior I just can’t do it

 

[tooldrmr2009]

I really hope for the 2022 models they do something about that blue interior I just can’t do it

I saw one in person at DTP and it looks amazing it's not as blue as u would think the stitching makes it really pop. The pics don't do it justice. It's blue but it's not overkill.

 

[Vintage]

I saw one in person at DTP and it looks amazing it's not as blue as u would think the stitching makes it really pop. The pics don't do it justice. It's blue but it's not overkill.

Great to hear a positive review on the Blue interior. Especially since you have seen it in person. Makes me feel alot more confident on my decision to go with the 37 Package.
Thank you