The gradually popular hardcore SUV market has made the once niche "off-road vehicle" attract more people's attention, in addition to the classic non-load-bearing body, sufficient power reserve, and three differential locks, more and more luxury, technology configurations have joined, bringing more fun to off-road enthusiasts. Of course, in addition to SUV models, many pickup models also have excellent off-road capabilities, and the Ford Raptor (F-150) is one of them.
Not long ago, a new generation of Ford Raptor opened pre-sale, perhaps because the new model has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of appearance, configuration, power and chassis, etc., and domestic users have shown strong consumer enthusiasm, so that after the opening of online booking, it was once paralyzed by "high-frequency access". Of course, if you don't have the patience to wait for the replacement of the raptor, the new road shakers who have just been exposed will certainly not disappoint you.
In fact, as early as October 2015, the Ford Roadbreaker entered China as an "ORV off-road vehicle", and the price of a 300,000-level medium-sized SUV matched the off-road capability of full-time four-wheel drive, becoming one of the few "off-road weapons" of the same level at that time. After about seven years, a new roadbreaker based on the "Little Raptor" Ford Ranger built on the same platform was officially unveiled, and the domestic model is also expected to be updated synchronously.
Intuitively, the new road shakers still have a strong aura, with stout silver/matte gray trim strips running through the polygonal front grille and connecting with the headlights on the left and right sides; the raised front lip and the bottom guard plate, while enhancing the visual impact, can also play a role in increasing the proximity angle and protecting the engine, which belongs to the basic operation of the hard SUV. In addition, "the C-shaped day running lamp draws on the design elements of the new raptor, enhancing the recognition while the appearance of the technical sense has also been improved."
In contrast, the side and rear design of the whole vehicle is decent, and the blackened B-pillar/C-pillar creates a suspended roof effect; the addition of multiple wheels adds a touch of fashion to this "tough guy model". The rear does not use Ford's latest through-line taillight design, but the hidden exhaust, dotted taillight shape, and layered tail design are more attractive types.
Shifting attention to the interior, in today's hardcore SUV market that pursues luxury and grade, the new road shakers have also changed accordingly. The interior layout of the whole vehicle is still simple and atmospheric, 12.4-inch full LCD instrument, 12-inch longitudinal central control screen is not new, but it can fully meet the daily entertainment and navigation needs; the central control screen retains some commonly used physical buttons, which enhances the practicality.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to providing practical configurations such as steering wheel heating, three-zone automatic air conditioning and open panoramic sunroof, the new road-shaker also has front-row mobile phone wireless charging, in-car mood lights, B&O brand speakers, and even high-end configurations such as 360-degree panoramic images and automatic parking, which significantly improves the quality of the car. Who said that the joint venture brand can not keep up with the times, at least now the Ford brand is more and more understanding of young people.
As for power, the new Roadbreaker overseas models will offer either a 3.0L V6 diesel turbo engine or a 2.0L diesel twin-turbo engine, both mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and will still retain a non-loader body and four-wheel drive system. Of course, the dynamic combination of the domestic version of the new road shakers is yet to be further announced by the official.
Conclusion: I have to say that whether it is from the perspective of appearance or off-road ability, the new road shakers retain the strong genes of the Ford brand, if you can't grab the replacement of the Raptor, or if the budget is not enough, you may wish to wait for a new road shaker. After undergoing a comprehensive upgrade, the new roadbreaker is also expected to exert greater sales potential, and there will be one more option worth referencing in the future off-road SUV market.