Ford has obviously done its homework with the second-gen Raptor. Its 500-pound diet is accentuated by the hefty increase in power, while the upgraded suspension works better than before at soaking up rough terrain. The Raptor’s unique bodywork talks the talk, unashamedly boasting of its capabilities. Riding in the Raptor gave me a new appreciation for suspension tuning and how critical it is for performance. Just like a track car, the suspension setup is a big part of the truck’s personality. And it’s that personality that will undoubtedly grab truck buyers by the heart.
It doesn’t matter what terrain you are on the Raptor handles it with ease. Going down a rocky path that is easily a challenge for most crossovers and some trucks were handled with ease by the raptor. Even deep ruts and hidden holes were hardly felt thanks to the Fox shocks and thick suspension components in this beast. The ABS system works with ease going over loose gravel and the huge steering wheel mounted paddles are impossible to miss no matter how you like your hands on the wheel. The steering is direct, light and hardly make you feel like you are working cruising through hairpin turns.
Come find out when you can test drive one today at Hixson Ford of Alexandria 2506 MacArthur Drive Alexandria, LA or give us a call at 318-448-0871 today!
