Biauto Original The second-generation F-150 Raptor can be said to be the car that Ford has enjoyed the most in the past few years. It was launched with a price increase, and the price is also increasing. It was delisted in the middle of the year, and even jumped to the "million-dollar luxury car" level for a time, and its popularity is comparable to that of Alfa. Now, the third-generation F-150 Raptor has officially debuted in China and will go on sale soon. This time Ford has adopted an official direct sales model for this car, hoping that this will have a certain curbing effect on its price increase. Okay, without further ado, let’s put aside the price issue today and take a look at the changes in the new Raptor.
Appearance: still wild and highly inherited
The design of the F-150 Raptor in previous generations can be described as tall, tough, and even wild. The third-generation model is still the same. The inheritance is so high that it even makes me When I first saw it, I thought it was a mid-cycle facelift of the old F-150 Raptor.
The new "lightweight flat wide-body Baja front face" design directly connects the front grille and the headlights on both sides, forming a simple frameless effect, effectively increasing the The visual width of the front of the car. The huge "FORD" lettering on the front grille is an essential design element of the Raptor series. If a Raptor appears in your rearview mirror, believe me, you will feel a strong sense of oppression. Friends who are familiar with the F-150 Raptor will find that the design method of the new front face is actually very similar to that of the first-generation model.
The new headlights are finally the same as those of American models in terms of shape and light source. The rectangular and rounded design of the headlights is very consistent with the hardcore image of the F-150 Raptor. The full LED light source has better lighting effects than the old "special edition" xenon lamps. The form of the daytime running lights is also consistent with the overseas version this time. However, due to domestic regulations, the color of the daytime running lights has been changed from yellow to white. Therefore, the three yellow position lights on the upper edge of the front grille have also been changed to car lights. There are two white light position lights on the top and left.
The new car still uses an exclusive steel bumper, which has stronger impact resistance and can better withstand the impact of extreme road conditions and damage fragile components such as the water tank and intercooler. Forms very good protection. The coverage area of the left and right sides of the silver aluminum alloy lower guard plate below has increased compared with the previous generation model. It can provide good protection for components such as axle shafts and suspension. It is estimated that it can also optimize the wind resistance coefficient better than nothing.
The side of the body is still tall and burly, and the front and rear fenders are wide-body shaped because of the wider wheel track and tire width than the ordinary F-150. Its approach angle is 29°, departure angle is 22°, longitudinal breakover angle is 19°, and ground clearance is 272mm. It is slightly inferior to another American pickup truck, the Jeep Gladiator, but it has surpassed it by a lot. Hardcore SUV.
The length, width and height of the new car are 5930mm/2199/1992mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3649mm. Compared with the previous generation model, the length and width have increased slightly, but the wheelbase is missing. It has shrunk by 14mm, but due to its large body size, the seating space and cargo space are still considerable.
The new F-15 Raptor is equipped with two-color multi-spoke 17-inch wheels. The tires are completely off-road oriented, using BFGoodrich K02 AT all-terrain off-road tires. The tire specifications are 315/70 R17 and the tire diameter reaches 35 inches. The tire's deep grooves maximize vehicle traction in mud and snow, and the tread also includes self-locking 3D grooves and a multi-gnawed edge design to prevent rocks and other debris from accumulating in the road. On the tread, limiting vehicle traction.
The rear part of the car has a relatively simple and square shape. The tail cover is equipped with a large "FORD" plaque, which allows others to spot the car at first glance. The F-150 is unusual. It adopts a double-sided design. The trailer hook base and trailer power interface are originally equipped at the factory, and the maximum allowable towing weight is 2000kg. If the owner has a C6 driver's license, the significance of being a pickup truck will be even greater.
The tailgate of the truck body is equipped with an electric opening and closing function, which is still rare among pickup trucks. The inside of the body is sprayed with an anti-scratch coating, and the 230V power supply with 400W inverter, anchor points, and lights are all available, and a three-section folding cover is added, but the BoxLink locking clip function of the previous generation model is cancelled. , it can be said that something must be lost.
Interior: exquisite pragmatism and bold hardcore attributes
Compared with the appearance, the interior changes of the new F-150 Raptor are more obvious. The interior design still continues the general tone of boldness, but also keeps pace with the times and adds some design elements to enhance the sense of technology. The sharp-edged center console and large area of physical buttons all demonstrate pragmatism and hardcore attributes. However, in this rough style, the interior is also embellished with some leather, stitching and Raptor-exclusive orange decoration, which enhances a bit of sophistication.
The reading light area is equipped with 6 sets of AUX interfaces. These interfaces are blank switches reserved for the car owner to install searchlights or external devices in the winch later, and each All open sources are equipped with independent fuses, so there is no need to worry about circuit hazards of external devices.
The three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel is equipped with large-size metal shift paddles and supports four-way electric adjustment and steering wheel heating. The Raptor series-exclusive orange return mark and laser-engraved "RAPTOR" logo on the steering wheel show a good sporty atmosphere.
The shift lever has been changed to an electronic one and has a tilting function. When it is completely tilted down, the center armrest can be unfolded and laid flat on the central aisle, turning it into a considerable area. The workbench is a very unique and practical little design.
The instrument panel of the new F-150 Raptor has been changed to a 12.4-inch full LCD instrument. Main driving-related information will be displayed on the LCD instrument. The central control screen has also been upgraded to a 12-inch touch screen, and the built-in vehicle system uses the unique domestic SYNC+ system instead of the foreign SYNC 4 system.
In terms of configuration, the car is equipped with 360° panoramic images, panoramic sunroof, remote control start, wireless charging, steering wheel heating, 230V power supply, 18-speaker B&O audio, automatic dual-zone air conditioning and AAR intelligent ventilation system, etc. Comfort configuration, as well as Ford Co-Pilot360M intelligent driving assistance system, which includes more than ten driving assistance and active safety configurations, reaching the L2 level of automatic driving, which is very useful for such a huge car.
The new car seats are made of leather and fabric. The seats are very wide and the filling is thick and soft. The front seats are all electrically adjustable and have main driver memory and heating/ventilation functions. The rear seats are equipped with heating functions, and the seat cushions can be folded like many American pickup trucks, thereby increasing the load inside the vehicle.space.
In terms of space, if an experiencer with a height of 175cm sits in the front row, with the seat adjusted to the lowest position, the headroom is more than two punches. Coming to the back row, if the front seats remain unchanged, the experiencer's headroom is one punch and the legroom is more than two punches. The rear legroom can be easily crossed, and three adults can sit in the longitudinal space without feeling crowded. However, it is difficult to find a comfortable sitting position with the relatively vertical rear seatback, but this is also a common problem in many pickup truck models.
Power: 3.5T not only meets National 6B standards but also has improved power
In terms of power, the new F-150 Raptor is still equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbocharged engine and a 10-speed automatic manual transmission. The maximum power of this engine has been increased to 311kW, the maximum torque has been increased to 684N·m, and the cooling system is optimized for off-road use, making it more stable under extreme conditions. The fuel tank capacity is the same as the previous model at 136L, but the official fuel consumption data is reduced to 11.5L/100km, so the theoretical battery life is as high as 1185km. This may save the effort of modifying the auxiliary fuel tank for users who like to travel through no-man's land.
The four-wheel drive system is matched with an ESOF transfer case with mechanical locking function. It has three drive modes: high-speed two-wheel drive, high-speed four-wheel drive and low-speed four-wheel drive. In mode, when the vehicle speed is lower than 20km/h, the new off-road turning assistance function can be turned on, which is commonly known as "tank U-turn".
In addition, the car also has a TMS terrain management system, which provides 7 driving modes, including standard mode, anti-skid mode, trailer/heavy load mode, sports mode, off-road state, and rock climbing mode. , Baja (Baja) mode. Depending on the mode, the vehicle automatically adjusts the steering force, transfer case, electronically controlled differential locking rear drive axle, vehicle stability control system, active exhaust system, active damping system, throttle response and transmission shift logic. Settings, while displaying the corresponding mode on the dashboard to meet different driving needs. In addition, it also has a "custom mode" that allows users to perform some personalization settings.
Chassis: The biggest highlight of the five-link coil spring rear suspension
The vehicle adopts a non-load-bearing body structure and reduces the vibration of the frameThe top of the vehicle tower, suspension connections and body connections have been strengthened to cope with high-intensity off-road use. The front suspension still maintains a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension is changed to a five-link coil spring non-independent suspension. The changes to the rear suspension can be said to be the biggest highlight of the new F-150 Raptor. The leaf springs of the previous model were eliminated in exchange for higher comfort, and two ultra-long trailing arms (932mm and 819mm) were installed. Obtain greater upper and lower free travel of the suspension and more precise toe angle constraints, thereby improving both off-road performance and on-road handling.
The shock absorber is upgraded to a new generation of FOX 3.1 LiveValve shock absorber, which has 3 modes: standard, sports, and off-road. It uses a 3.1-inch diameter anodized shock absorber barrel and a 1-inch thick shock absorber axis. It has more advanced electronically controlled live valve damping technology, which can provide more than 450kg of damping performance. The damping coefficient can be adjusted in real time up to 500 times per second according to the status of the shock absorber to adapt to various complex road conditions and improve driving comfort.
Editor's comment: The previous generation F-150 Raptor was a model introduced by Ford China during its heyday. In the domestic market during the same period, we could buy Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and Focus RS and Mustang GT, and even a little bit of Ford GT. But now, production is either discontinued or no longer introduced, leaving only the F-150 Raptor. The upgrades in off-road performance of the new model are much more than the interior and exterior decoration upgrades that we can see at a glance. This also shows Ford's stubbornness in making performance cars. Unfortunately, there are really no manufacturers that can still do this now. There are too many. It’s not that everyone can’t do it, but they really don’t dare to do it. Even Ford is like this. Following the Focus RS, the Fiesta ST will also be discontinued. However, I sincerely hope that Ford can maintain this original intention as much as possible, so that the Ford Performance department can make more and better products, and I also hope that Ford China can boldly introduce some "toy cars".
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