With so many trucks to choose from, a good off-roading truck may be hard to find. However, the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor is an aggressive, off-roading truck that has unique and cool features that are sure to capture your attention. So, let’s look at the main features of this truck to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Key Points
- The exterior is aggressive, sleek, and modern.
- The bed has 52.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
- The technology, safety, and off-roading features are impressive.
- The F-150 Raptor has two horsepower options: 450 hp or 720 hp.
- Its starting MSRP is $78,330.
What is the 2024 F-150 Raptor’s exterior like?
The Raptor has big fenders, classic Raptor grille, high ground clearance, and all-terrain tires for a modern, aggressive look. This F-150 off-road beast also has 17-inch rims with 35-inch all-terrain tires, Fox internal-bypass dampers, and five-link rear coil-spring setup. If you want a better off-roading experience, the Raptor R has 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 all-terrain tires and 1.1-inches of extra ground clearance for a total of 13.0 inches. The Raptor R also has Fox Dual Live Valve shocks with continuously variable rebound control. With a strong frame, cool LED headlights, and unique exterior lighting, you will appreciate the F-150 Raptor’s athletic body.
What kind of space does a 2024 F-150 Raptor’s bed offer?
The new Ford F-150 Raptor’s bed has 52.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Thanks to its 5.5-foot bed and SuperCrew cab (large second row), you have lots of space to haul things. Now, the interior has a leather-wrapped steering wheel with thumb pads, heated/ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and more. Optional features you can get include carbon-fiber accents, a steering wheel with laser-etched logo and orange 12 o’clock position, and bolstered Recaro front bucket seats. Whatever features you decide to get, you will enjoy the interior of your Raptor.
As for tech, the Raptor has a dual 12.0-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster with SYNC 4 software. This software includes Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and navigation. As options, you can get an 18-speaker B&O sound and 2.0kW mobile generator for better sound and utility.
How much horsepower does a F-150 Raptor have?
The 2024 F-150 Raptor has these two horsepower figures:
- 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo HO V6 (Standard)
- 720 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque with the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 (Raptor R trim)
The standard engine offers an impressive amount of horsepower and torque, but you can increase that power significantly by going with the Raptor R trim. Each engine has an automatic 10-speed transmission, and the standard engine’s fuel economy is 14/18 mpg, but the Raptor R’s fuel economy is 10/15 mpg. The first engine has a max tow capacity of 8,200 pounds while the Raptor R’s max tow capacity is 8,700 pounds; however, both engines have a max hauling capacity of 1,400 pounds. So, if you want a high horsepower, you can go with the first option, but if you want extra horsepower, the second engine would be the better choice.
The Raptor has these safety features:
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Cross-Traffic Alert Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection
- Automatic High-Beams
- Hill-Start Assist
- 360-Degree Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Trailer Backup Assist
- Hitch Assist
- Trailer Reverse Guide
These features help you be safer and give greater utility while driving.
What’s the cost of a 2024 F-150 Raptor?
The starting MSRP for a new 2024 F-150 Raptor is $78,330. One thing to keep in mind though is the price can increase depending on the extra or optional features you get. For example, if you decided to get the removable bed mat, bed divider, and wheel lock kit, the Raptor’s price would increase.
Final Point
The main attractions of the Raptor are its high-performance engine options, advanced tech, great off-road performance, and good pricing. If these are things you are looking for in a truck, the Raptor is a great choice to consider. Come test drive one at Jarrett-Gordon today.