If you read the title, scoffed, and wondered how a lightweight off-road truck with a steel frame could ever get air and not bend or break important bits, Motor Trend is here to show you how. Because not only is Ford’s 2017 Raptor tougher than ever, it’s also more capable. The latest episode of Ignition dives deep into just how high the Blue Oval has raised the bar.
Before getting to the dune-jumping madness with renowned performance driver Ken Block, Motor Trend reviewer and enthusiast Jonny Lieberman put the Raptor through its paces. Not only did he touch on the toughness of the off-road rated steel frame, but other components like the shocks, 4WD system, and transmission. He also covers some of the criticism that the twin-turbo V6 doesn’t “sound like the outgoing V8.” Well guess what, friends—it may not sound the same, but the 2017 Raptor is more than a soundtrack with a truck bed!
Watch the video above to see it get wild. If you’re ready to make waves in a Raptor of your own, contact our Ford dealership in Corvallis, OR to schedule an appointment for a test drive!
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