i think ford really killed the look of the second generation raptor. The truck looks more like a super duty construction truck. I am really trying to see the wow factor and its not doing it for me. Its just like dodge did with the viper after final 2002 production going into the 2003 with gen3 that looked like a vette. Now Gen 5 or 2013 they are back to the nostalgic look of the iconic car from 1996. I bet ford will do the same.
Gen1 raptor absolutely screams raptor while the 2017 model blends in with their super duty line of trucks.
I really don't want to pile on, but I'm starting to agree. While it IS the nicest looking 2015+ F150 yet, by far- it's just not- uh, something is just not there for me.
OK- It's like they took the 2015 truck and said OK, now make one that looks like a Raptor. So it got the baja style front bumper, wider fenders, and a grille that says Ford. I dunno, it's nice as hell and I'd drive it, but it's just not like it was looks wise. It's hard to put it into words.
Gen 1 looks like it'll eat your baby- Gen 2 looks like a 2015 with some bigger tires and a different grille.
Wait- I've figured it out! Where they lost "the look" is the Gen 1 has the rounded fenders up front and on the bedsides. Gen 2 they flared the fender out way up high and it has the flat sided "normal truck" look. No coke bottle shape anymore, no fat hips, no nice curves- that's the problem with it visually. Oddly enough, the fender change likely makes it more functional though, since it's wider higher up in the fender.
