2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

The new offering of the Ford Raptor is something of a marvel.  This is a bad boy we have been waiting to see for some time.  It is big on everything and that is exactly what we love about it.

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!

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Crew

You know the old saying goes that dogs tend to resemble their owners.  I guess that could be true in some cases.  However I think if you want a true representation of a persons’ character, style and even swag, check out what they are driving.

Introducing the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Crew.  What would this say about you?  Maybe somewhat of a bad boy with attitude.  A rebel with a cause. Based on the aluminum-bodied F-150 Super Crew, the Raptor Super Crew rides on a 145.0-inch wheelbase—a foot longer than the standard Super Cab-based model—and has four front-hinged doors and the Super Crew’s 5.5-foot bed. Aside from that, and the inevitably more capacious rear seat, not much changes compared with the standard Raptor.

Ford has said officially that it will outmuscle the previous Raptor’s 6.2-liter V-8, which churned out 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. With up to 500 fewer pounds to lug around—thank you, aluminum! —and 10 gear ratios allowing the engine to stay in the sweet spot of the power band, the 2017 Raptor is expected to be much quicker off the line. It also should be a force to be reckoned with off-road thanks to torque-on-demand four-wheel drive plus a new terrain-response system with six available modes. It’ll be more fuel-efficient, too, if anyone cares.

Come get all the information at Hixson Ford of Alexandria 2506 MacArthur Drive Alexandria, LA or give us a call at 318-448-0871 today!