The New 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Is Great - But It’s No TRX
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New 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor review! The new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is here, and it's very cool -- and very exciting. It's incredibly capable, fast, and thrilling -- and it still looks cool... but it's no Ram TRX. Today I'm reviewing the 2021 Raptor and I'll show you the quirks and features of this cool truck. I'm also going to drive the new Raptor and show you what it's like on the road.
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I can picture doug listening to "I'm a believer " by smash mouth driving in his raptor
Doug is the kind of guy who likes smash mouth but doesn't know what Shrek is
@@ixcutamp8059 Doug's the kind of guy who thinks Shrek 4 is the best of the movies
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Doug probably likes the Monkees more than Smash Mouth
If I hear "Believer" one more time in a commercial, I'll go out and shoot every advertiser I find!!!
Being an off-road guy, I am surprised that you didn't mention that a lot of the changes between the Gen II and Gen III Raptors have to do with the suspension (now coil springs in the rear), to improve the off-road performance. More ground clearance, better approach and departure angles, more suspension travel...
That’s what you get with today’s yuppie reviews. More focus on looks then actual performance.
And it makes SUCH a difference! I drove it at the first drive in Dumont Dunes. It’s fantastic off-road; but it’s even more impressive on-road.
Oh give him a break
@@ssjj6692 Well why? This is important (new suspension parts...) & even more important for some than to know the exact same engine & performance. I'd rather know all the new parts than review same specs as prev. BTW: "Give him a break" -->This is his job/channel.
@@csmith9684 lol relax
I really enjoyed Doug calling the integrated rulers on the tail gate “measurers”
you do notice that he is a true American since he didn't notice that 100cm = 1m but did say that 48in =4ft.
You’re supposed to phrase your comment in the form of: “Doug’s the type of guy to call rulers “measurers””
@@mh87351 in metric there is no need because 100cm is obviously 1m, but for customary it is more difficult to immediately get the conversion
Doug standing behind cars is the most reliable scale to see how absurdly huge american pickups are.
Maybe european trucks are absurdly small.
@@hexagonist23 No, he's right. As an American I can verify that the trucks here are too damn big. Most people don't even use them for their intended purpose, they just want to feel big on the road.
@@kalapanas true. But the main thing that people buy big trucks for is hauling trailers, and that’s why you see so many many massive trucks, it’s mainly for hauling trailers.
At least I think so
@Bellman43 2 i definitely know a lot of people who’re just the same as me
For the six switches he mentioned on headliner, the 12v accessories like rigid lights are connected into a box under the hood so nothing has to be routed into firewall. All the switch connections are there..very convenient
That was the next question I was going to ask - are those six switches already harnessed to somewhere useful. Thank you.
That's cool
That is actually amazing.
"you can put your bottle in here and twist it" - Doug has never had a beer in his life.
Not everyone likes beer.. Why do all Americans assume that everyone likes beer?
@@automation7295 why do you assume the commenter is american?
@@automation7295 Why do you assume that he/she is American? You don't need to like beer to drink one.
@@automation7295 I believe it’s called sarcasm or this thing we used to do 20 years ago called joking. Why do people Gotta take everything so damn serious these days. Oh the irony here is that you’re complaining about someone generalizing or stereotyping, yet you do the exact same thing by saying all Americans. Look up this word called hypocrisy, you might find it interesting.
@@zacharysmith7872 No everyone likes to get drunk. Stop assuming that everyone drinks beer.
Counterpoint: I actually think the new raptor looks great, especially BECAUSE it has a blend of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen styling cues.
Have to agree. Just because it’s a new generation doesn’t mean that it should be a whole new design (like a lot of automakers are doing). If you got a good one, stick with it!
I agree. This thing is refined after three generations so ford knows what they were doing. I believe if they correctly pull off the v8 in the Raptor R then this thing will be better than the Ram TRX
@@nathanielharbin7775 Same. Unless the outgoing design is crap, I definetely prefer evolution over revolution. Why fix something that ain't broke?
@@Inferno45 if i ember correctly, rumors heard that the Raptor R is getting the same V8 straight from the new GT500
@@J.M.Sharpie yup
Is it just me or are the best intros the ones where Doug hides behind the hood of excessively large vehicles.
Honestly as someone who's over 6ft tall, seeing Doug standing behind vehicles and especially if he's able to sit in the front/rear seats comfortably is great for me. I can tell roundabout if I'll fit or not(not that I can afford a new raptor 😅)
@@ChadmasterDante I'm the same way at over 6ft. It is just comical at the size of vehicles people think they need versus what they actually need on a daily basis.
Those intros look to me like a normal size ute with a tiny little person trying to see over the hood. 😀
0:26 Also made me realise how much he moves his head around, or his whole body, in fact. He kinda acts like he's trying to see over it, but he's easily tall enough 😂
I'm like 5'7 you wouldn't even see me over this hood.
They should call the Raptor R the "Asteroid Edition"
ford of europe has the 'very gay edition' raptor. The paint job is unique to say the least.
@@nataskirk never heard of it
@@nataskirk looked it up.
To be honest, the colours are pretty cool, although I wouldn't be driving that myself.
@@nataskirk ford Europe not ford USA
@@nataskirk never heard of it.
The Raptor in my opinion is still the king because it's an all around truck. It has amazing off road performance, it has good mileage due to the v6 engine, it has the interior worktable, tons of charge ports, it has bed outlets to plug into on work sites, it has built in measures and cutouts for clamps to allow you to cut anything on the tailgate. The TRX has horsepower, a great interior and a good off roader. So imagine what's going to happen when the Raptor R comes out.
Tbh I feel like the tundra trd pro and the trx would eat it alive
@@stevekaiser359 Ive seen both the trx and raptor in action before on the sand dunes and they both did great
@@coolcarguy4205 I’ve never seen a Trx or the new raptor in action but I have seen the v8 tundra and v8 raptor off-roading and the tundra really just hauls ass
@@stevekaiser359 yeah all three are really awesome
Too bad it can’t tow as much as a stock F150
I love how Ford trucks have had the tailgate step for like 10 years now and yet Doug describes it as if no one has ever seen one before.
If he assumed we already knew everything about the truck it would be a pretty short video.
@@krane15 Then he'd have time to talk about the actual important features, such as the new rear coil suspension and active shocks, higher ground clearance, greater approach/departure angles, and exhaust and steering modes.
@@cityfans5723 Are you new or something? lmao its so funny hearing people complain about how Doug reviews vehicles. He doesn't have to review every aspect and never will.
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@@ixcutamp8059lmaoo. Google is slacking on banning the bots. Maybe my name triggers the bots.
@@troletrain yeah, it think it does.
The profile picture is not making it better, but it did give me a good laugh.
(I really hope that's only your mouth)
The ass pfp bot replies here made your username funnier.
"I'm not sure why youd want a camera to watch the bed" doug come on man. Hahaha
Doug is the type of guy to never drive with an unsecured load. lol
@@mhicks31 lol
Doug is from MA. People have no concept as to what truck beds are used for up there.
He also thought it would be used for hooking up a goose neck trailer....on a Raptor haha
Really makes one think he doesn't have experience doing truck stuff with a truck lol
Doug is the type of guy who docks a point for practicality for the lack of a covered bed even though that would decrease storage space
Well the covers normally can be removed...
And increase overall weight
Doug moves his head and torso around more than Ray Charles.
13:58
@@optimusprime5166 lol
I asked my dealer for discount for one of these because it only got 64 out of 100 on the Doug score, they wouldn’t listen.
Good try!
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wow ,you can read the brochure.
If it ain't broke...
You forgot the multiple AND
WHO ARE YOU
Can’t forget “alright, driving the _____”
I mean I think I’m ok with it not being a Trx.
Yeah
The trx is cool but to say Chrysler reliability is worrisome would be an understatement
Plus a truck doesn't "need" to one-up the other trucks constantly.
I’m not…
@@shovelheadedmonster dude my 3500 had so many problems when i had it, specifically the transmission, i was able to afford it until i couldnt and sold it :(
I have never heard anyone pronounced "topographical " the way Doug does. Hilarious.
taupeographical
It's a map with taupe colored graphics.
I was expecting roughly 20% more “masculine grunting” sounds.
Grrrr-ille!
RCR
Typical Americans, always making more "masculine grunting" sounds to sound cool. I swear Americans are the only people doing this.
The “masculine grunts” are made jokingly. No one does it irl, so chill.
@@automation7295 you know it's just a joke, if someone actually did it unironically, that they'd be looked at weird
My work truck has that folding shifter, and 180 console lid.
I can confirm its the perfect pizza box holder. Now I can stuff my face, and still have room to be on my phone. Its fantastic
I really hope the shifter is a reliable mechanism, because that is SUCH a cool feature that is way more handy than you think it is, especially with the fold out center console lid
@@onefastslimjim 6 months in and still working but it's mostly plastic. So I'm also afraid it may eventually break. Remember the 05 generation of f150? Those shifters all broke. So I'd hope we don't see that all over again
Don't give me ideas, lol.
Gen2 Raptor owner here
The ecoboost gets too much hate. It's an amazing engine.
How many more millions of EcoBoost engines need to be on the road after 200k miles before people start acknowledging their dependability, functionality, practicality, versatility, tune ability… ?
How the heck does he give a raptor a 7 for fun, it's the definition of fun! A 6 for his cool factor, Doug this thing is cool in everyone's eyes & only an 8 for features!?!? It has EVERY feature...
Considering that the score compares this to every type of car that exists, not just other trucks, 6s, 7s, and 8s are really good. Note that the highest Fun Factor score given to any truck is an 8, and highest Cool Factor score for a truck I'm pretty sure is 6. Same applies to Features, where 10s are generally given to Rolls-Royces or Bentleys.
Can't wait for the 2025 ford meteor to take out the TRX
You a fool for that one
Don't you think dodge will have something better and faster then the meteor by then like usual
The Ford Astroid 😅
In 2025 Ford is going to put actual raptor dinosaurs in the trunk beds and you can release them on Ram vehicles at a moment’s notice.
@@ibrahimkhan-od7ff dodge Armageddon
the bed camera is actually awesome, it’ll come in handy when you’re hauling some shit that might fly out or your homies.
how about fastening that shit down
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@@faxxzc Fasten down your homies
but I don't think you can turn on the camera while the truck is in motion, which makes it lame.
@@Furious321 bro that makes so much more sense now when they are in the bed they won't fly out and get 50 compound fractures
The camera displaying the bed is so that you can keep tabs on the kids as you’re motoring down the freeway. Is Barnaby Jones still on the air?
or you can see it cargo has shifted
Its for 5th wheels and stuff that would be in the bed ...
20:22 the engine has raptor fans disappointed??? Who did you get that from? I love my 20MPG’s in an off-road 450HP truck. With gas a $5 per gallon, I couldn’t enjoy driving the 8MPG TRX.
That's really a big point. I would say a deal breaker for TRX
He's talking about the fans who constantly want every truck year to be a one-up of the truck "rivals" models. There is quite a large amount of people who have those expectations. (I'm not one of them) The TRX IS very impressive from performance but not anything regarding MPG.
The cool lights on the front and back that you can almost stick your fingers behind are part of the commercial vehicle lighting requirements. The outside lights are called clearance lights. The three in the center are called identification lights. All 5 are required.
Yeah Exactly, Those are required when a vehicle is 80 inches or wider
Yeah, he talks about it at 22:00.
If this vehicle is that wide, shouldn’t be sold as a commercial vehicle
Meanwhile I saw gas prices at $4.99 a gallon.
He talks about it in the video idiot
As a truck owner, that bed camera would be immensely helpful.
Pretty much every truck manufacturer has the option now.
@@allanj4576 SHUT
You don't need to be a truck owner to understand that.
Or you drive a single cab and just turn your head
Ive got one on my ram 3500, really nice for hooking up a gooseneck or 5th wheel.
When you’re hauling things in the bed no matter how good you tie it down. It’s always nice to see what’s going on especially with the straps.
Mine was built yesterday, just waiting on shipping. I got the 35 inch package, 37’s have limited up travel on this truck, defeats the main purpose of getting all the performance out of this truck. But to each their own. Can’t wait!
You can easily see that it’s a gen 3. The front looks absolutely nothing like the gen 2. What are you talking about “it looks the same”?
This is truly a Golden Age, if this truck is considered "great but I'll wait for ....". If we travelled back to 1950s/60s/70s, this thing would blow their minds.
You’re totally right. We have access to (and can drive on the same roads!) everything from self-navigating electric cars to 100 year old Model T’s, to high performance V8 trucks, insane supercars and everything in between. These are the good old days.
If you traveled back to the 90s and early 2000s it would blow peoples minds. We ( myself very much included) have become spoiled in the latest horsepower wars. Brands are constantly outdoing each other. With that being said I’m gonna wait until TRX prices come out of the stratosphere’s to buy.
"If we went back a half of a century or more". *Facepalm.*
Every “age” thinks it’s the “golden” age.
@@EndeavorsDnB From Wikipedia, the "Malaise era/age" is 1973 - 1983 with emission regulations. I don't think anyone calls it golden, or ever did.
Ngl, even a 1000hp Raptor will never be cooler than the T-Rex eating a raptor graphic on the TRX🤣🤣. The person who came up with that idea deserves their name in the automobile Hall of Fame.
Missed opportunity to call it the meteor edition, smh
I mean, not very surprising since it came from Dodge, the most insane brand, sticking 6.2 supercharged Hemis in every car including the family SUV
LOL
A brand that slammed a 707 hp engine in a 3 row family SUV, what do you expect lol
It’s kinda corny.. like when the lesser brand tries looking cool by attacking the better brand in a commercial. Everyone knows that just makes the lesser brand look even worse.
The lights on the fenders are part of the mandated lights for over width vehicles. The 3 dots in the middle indicate a wide vehicle while the outside dots indicate the outside width. Semi trucks usually put them all on the roof for the ambers up front. The previous two generation Raptors also had all 5 lights in the front and rear. You will see them on the back of trailers that are wide as well, like camping trailers.
I used that bed camera in my F-450 all the time to make sure things I had secured in the bed were still secure! Wonderful thing to be able to do while driving down the highway!!
I thought the same thing. Imagine using your truck bed to put stuff in, insane right? Lol
@@samotrx7 You wouldn't want to take the chance of scratching the inside of the bed by putting something in there! 🤣
The 37 looks more like a fleet identification number.
😂
@@willb3018Randal: 37?!
and the baja-map part of that sticker makes the truck look like it needs washing all the time.
@@brianstraight9308 In a row?!
THIS is still one of the best looking trucks ever made.
I think they really dulled down the styling with this one :/
@@v6mustang551 nah I think it actually looks pretty good
@@doctorvladandhisbluejaysd2802 it does, but as good as the prior one? I can’t see it, maybe I’m blind 🤷♂️
@@v6mustang551 i'm talking about the raptor in general. But yes previous gen was amazing looking 😎
@@v6mustang551 Personally I like it. The styling of the new F-150 (and by extension the Raptor) reminds me of the second gen Ford super duty trucks, which I like.
I love the F-150 Raptor! I’d take it over any other truck including the RAM TRX!
I'm a Chev guy but this is absolutely an awesome truck. Somehow GM hasn't answered with their own version but I don't really care. With a truck this useful, I'll switch in a heartbeat. Really nice work by Ford.
Most Chevy guys wouldn’t say such a thing, good on ya.
I would use that fold down area on the Center Council as a table for eating. How many times have you tried to eat in the vehicle and you end up with it in your lap?
Great idea, as long as you don't eat and drive
3 times
@@Briggleton you can’t fold down the shifter unless it’s in park.
It would probably be used a lot.more for that then using it to write on a job site like doug and the ford ads say you would. Nobody is bringing a $100,000 raptor to a job site
Why not a gear selector dial that is fitted elsewhere so there’s no need for an inaccessible folding shifter? 🤔
I was 10 when the raptor came out and since then I’ve wanted one. I wanted one so bad I bought an f150 as my first car just because it’s all I could imagine my self driving. The goal is to make this f150 last till I can afford the payment. That being said. It doesn’t have the presence of that damn TRX still but my money would get the raptor.
You know that companies like Camburg have made long-travel suspension long before the Raptor was even a dream of Ford, right?
You can add prerunner fenders (or raptor fenders) in the front with a long travel suspension kit, some bypass shocks in the rear with shackles and longer travel leafs, and you'll have exactly what inspired the creation of the Raptor: which were baja and prerunner trucks.
@@rustler08 yeah but saying I have a raptor is cooler than saying I have a modded f150, it’s all for the status
Best of luck man, nothing better than an attainable dreamcar.
I was in the same boat almost! started with a ranger in 2014, now have my 18 raptor that I bought last year. it’s definitely attainable! you got this bro
@@rustler08 Top points you're making here but there's something about the pride of buying an Original original. Unless your mission is just to go offroad then that's fine. But if the aura of the special edition is that special to you then you won't settle
I love Doug's genuine enthusiasm for quirks and features.
😂
One quirk on the outlet in the back seat is that it is 20 amps which is pretty amazing and backs up the earlier claim about being good for a job site.
I love how Doug shows us features that he has shown us probably 3 times already like he has never seen them before. For example the tailgate step.
Always the same
His content is so lame
Like im every ferrari he reviews, he always explains the blinkers like its something new
Boggles my mind how little effort he gives
He has to cater to all the new viewers that watch his videos that aren’t car people
@@MrSuperguy226 agreed. Also, someone may not have watched his other videos. So he includes those features for everyone. Everyone hasn't watched all of his reviews.
He wants it to be a thorough review of the vehicle even to someone who has never seen his channel before
@@MrDoom879 exactly.
This seems like an actually usable practical truck, at least for USDM
Raptor R will be Ford's «alright we are gonna play along with this crazy shit»
This should have been the crazy shit… we already have the regular f150 for the practical stuff…
I agree. Don’t think Ford was necessarily wanting to add a supercharged V8 (really not necessary for what the truck was built for)…BUT…they aren’t gonna go unchallenged.
The base Raptor is an absurd truck. There's so many better options for practicality.
Yup
@@Rico24337 are you gonna get the same number of pwr outlets and generator function in a non-Raptor F150? If yes, then you're right
That little table from the center console, best thing I’ve ever seen
Fiat/Chrysler has literally made 450hp seem inadequate these days lol
That's Mopar for you lol. Dodge had always been known for dropping unnecessary, but necessary, performance in their cars. Fucking love it
My old 2008 Denali was pushing over 400hp and I paid like 27k for it. I cant imagine spending 70k to get a boosted v6.
But doesn't matter much cause they use outdated chassis that weigh more than a semi and can't turn for shit
All I learned in this video is Doug's inability to pronounce "topographic" 😂
"Toapagraphic"
So we're all ignoring the bot? Okay.
@UNLISTED it was a compelling story. A tear jerker honestly.
@@blimps2428 So annoying that CZcams pauses the video every time I report a bot post. And now there are like 8 in a row instead of 1 per comment... How is there not an algorithm to spot/stop this thing??
Taupe-o-graphic, the beigest of maps.
wait till that folding gear shifter gets stuck down and you cant move your truck lmaooo
Apparently it's already getting stuck when going up and Ford sent out a circular how to deal with it lol. Motorized gear lever instead of buttons to make space, how genius.
Really it’s already been a decade, damm time flies. It feels like the raptor barely came out a year ago
I love that sound for a V6 turbo!!! I wish Genesis and Kia made the G70/Stinger sound this good
No mention of the brand new coil-spring rear suspension and revised Fox shocks. The rear leaf springs are FINALLY history.
Still a nice truck. I’m waiting to see the r version
I loved more the looks of the outgoing Raptop tbh, the headlight desings were just beautiful
You didn't mention the most important changes. Changes between the Gen II and Gen III Raptors have to do with the suspension (now coil springs in the rear), to improve the off-road performance. More ground clearance, better approach and departure angles, more suspension travel...It takes a lot for a truck to be able to fit 37" tires and be able to jump at fast speeds like the Raptor does.
Doug never really goes into detail when it comes to those things in his videos it seems
7:40 cool that they have a Forza Horizon “drive off huge cliff” mode.
Lol
I love the Raptor, but I wish Ford would make a few extended cabs again, instead of all crew cabs.
It’s a fantastic truck!
It’s a Baja race truck , not a limousine
That was my preference when i looked for my used f150... Had to be an extended cab (ford calls it super crew to be weird)
@@ktmredbull100 he’s talking about the smaller cab than the full 4-door. The one with rear seats, but smaller doors.
@@JakeTerch ahh I see, it’s jus that I don’t think they will do that because of the ergonomics and suspension travel etc the shorter it is the better it can handle off roading with the truck is meant for that
The market wasn't there for the extended cab every gen two raptor I see is somebody's daily they use to pick their kids from school
What an awesome TRX review. Can't wait for this guy to review the new F-150 Raptor.
What do you mean? He already reviewed the TRX. This is the F-150 Raptor he is reviewing.
@@bonzobonanza Yeah, just a dumb joke. I felt like he was talking so much about the TRX that I had to make a lame joke that I can't wait for the raptor review. Didn't talk about the 2021 upgrades at all.
They definitely keep their value, I live in south Texas and a 2018 Ford raptor with almost 50k to 60k miles are still selling for over 60k it's 🤪 crazy .
As a TRX owner I appreciate both trucks. The Raptor has some very cool features too like the bed power bank which the TRX doesn't have. The built-in step in the Raptor tailgate is much nicer than the tiny kick step option you get for the TRX. Also, standards 37s is nice. Can't wait to see the Raptor R.
@DeeperImage Automotive be careful with how much power & acceleration it has, Scotty Kilmer reviewed it, he says it’s the toughest new pickup ever. He showed how there was all metal & no plastic crap underneath. But when he floored it, he raced around a corner in his neighborhood at like 50 mph & almost tipped it over. He says while incredibly fun, it’s a huge truck, which means hard to stop. Scotty says the TRX surprised him with quality he didn’t expect, since he fixed the regular Rams all the time.
@@daniellecryderman2954
I'm sorry, but I can't take that guy seriously. Sometimes, he makes good points, but he isn't consistent. That's what I care about (consistency).
You don’t own a TRX lmao
@@oii3211 my last video on CZcams is literally showing the TRX in my garage which you can see in all the other videos with my Corvette, Jeeps, Tesla etc lol.
@@DeeperImageAutomotive Its always hilarious watching dumb people on a CZcams comment to tell you what you "don't own" lmao its a classic.
"this reminds me of when dubs were a big deal" isn't a sentence I ever expected to hear Doug say
why?
I'd still have this Raptor over TRX... It looks cooler. Although this new model was a missed chance to upgrade the look more significantly.. Supposedly Raptor R will be more distinctive.
The TRX is also a ram so transmission issues will come out.
People make the mistake of assuming the trx and raptor are competitors, they simply arent. The ram rebel is closer to the raptor. The raptor is designed to be its best offroad. The trx sucks offroad. They market the trx like it should be good offroad but it simply isnt. It makes way too much power and is way too heavy to the point its almost unusable. The trx is at its home on the highway. Even the outgoing gen raptor outclasses the trx in pretty much every metric offroad, more suspension travel, more ground clearance, lighter, etc. For on road driving the trx is the most fun stock truck ive ever driven however.
Negative. The Ford has some great features (seats, flat console), but somebody has to be second best.
Plus for the TRX you would have to admit to yourself and you peers that you bought a Fiat truck.
@@tristonoverton7136 I don't think the new generation of ram has had that many transmission issues.... no more then Ford that's for sure. Ram has actually been rated alot higher for reliability for the past 5 years.... much higher than ford has been doing that's for sure.
I’m sooo happy they put the on board generator on the raptor I thought they where surly going to only keep that on the regular f-150 model . This is a big selling point for me personally.
It's also not a Chrysler product, which after owning a brand new Jeep, I prefer never to do ever again. It's got that going for it!!!
Truth
The Ford Raptor is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned and I own both a first and second gen.
Then why are new Rams considered the best truck on the market in quality? Dont hate because you bought a jeep for some odd reason
@@darrengarcia4937 not by mechanics worth anything
@@ozarkliving7263 gotta pay to play. Didnt know broke people were buying these trucks expecting them to be work trucks. Oh what about the trans issues on not just the Gen 2s but these as well? Im guessing we are ignoring them huh.
There is also different types of exhaust sounds, there’s quiet, normal, sport, and Baja. So Baja sounds even better then the exhaust note he shows us
Yeah it’s the cream of the crap.
Love your channel & the passion & love you have for the automotive world! Motor on everyone. 😲
I love your enthusiasm for reviewing cars! Honest and simple reviews that show the best and worst of cars.
Been wanting an 2021 F150 Raptor for a while but I can't get one as I'm in the UK :(
1:48 'How Ford has answered the TRX'
With how Doug said it, I was expecting him to growl like DMX afterwards...
GRRRR 😁
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Tried reporting they just spawn back up, #CZcams should crack down on this ish.
15:30 I know I say this often. But I really like fords solution. It isn’t flashy like GMC where you’ve got 6 different positions and speakers in the bed. Or Ram where it has barn doors and boxes on the side that couldn’t hold anything . It does it job wile being easy. No gimmicks. Just a step and a railing..
Not all Ram models have the barn door thing but that’s obvious to everyone also beyond that.. the compartments along the bed that you mentioned yeah those are for tools and work supplies and to add storage ,because I will admit they aren’t super deep, in the back seat floor board there are storage compartments that can fit a large pair of work boots or what ever else you need to be completely honest Ford isn’t really doing anything super innovative with storage areas nor are they leading the way with interior design
@@MissingLinkGTRS They are leading in sales. 😆
@@JakeB84936 and break downs
@@MissingLinkGTRS No Chevy has that award framed at all their dealerships.
@@JakeB84936 to be fair most Chevy models are just rebadged Daewoo models
I think that "fold down shifter" is a useful gimmick. I mean they could have easily put a rotary dial like the Ram does and do the same thing with the center armrest...and without the motor potentially going out in the shifter.
Doug didn't make a big deal of it but *37* inch tires sound incredible to come from the factory. The childhood dreams of buying a monster truck you can drive around and go normal places with is actually a world we live in.
This is huge. You can buy this truck at a dealership and head straight to the dunes (you’ll want to add a flag I suppose) and REALLY tear it up. It’s very impressive.
28:25 The warning chime (which undoubtedly is low fuel) is priceless right after he talked about "good" fuel economy. :D Although we are lucky to get over 17mpg in our F150 anyway, so... :(
@Richard Navra’til, and it brings me to the point. 15 mpg in the turbo V6 vs like 13 in the naturally aspirated V8 is barely any different, and the straight V8 would probably last 400,000 miles, vs the Ecoboost wouldn’t last that long. I would take reliability over losing a few miles per gallon. I know some of you guys don’t care about reliability, but I do. Just the fuel economy improvement is a joke. Turbocharging any engine will make it not last as long. I know because I’ve talked to engineers.
@@daniellecryderman2954 We bought this truck used, it's not like I configured it on a spec sheet...
I understand that more complexity generally means lower reliability/more potential issues, but I think turbocharging has come a long way. I'd love to see some of your research on this. Not trying to be facetious, I am genuinely interested.
So true, my TRD Tundra gets an abysmal 11mpg highway with 34s and 3 inch lift and I wish I would get at least 15mpg highway
My 2018 raptor get me 17.5 driving normal. I’ve gotten as high as 19 driving it like an old man.
@@marcuspee9 Yea I believe it. The truck we got (regular F150) is used and now at 94k miles, so some spark plug work is needed.
If Jeep changes the wrangler any more than they did, people would be outraged, I think that’s the point.
But at the same time there’s a lot of people that changed their wrangler grill to that weird looking aftermarket one
Jeepsters were enraged when they went to coil suspension…try as you like, you can’t fix stupid! lol 🐴🐴🥌
@@thepavementendsnow1901 Jeep people got mad when they introduced a 4 door. And I’m a Jeep person, own one and even I thought getting mad was stupid 😂
Exactly. They'd have to bring back the Ram Charger to really compete with the Bronco. That's a more direct comparison in my opinion.
@@armyboy1207 No, The new Bronco is a direct competitor to the Wrangler. It's based on the Gen 1 that competed with the Jeep and Scout.
I would love to see Doug review the Ranger Raptor. Ford sells it in Europe and I just read that they are now selling it in Mexico too. So hopefully, someone brings one North of the Border so it can get a Doug Score.
hell yeah doug! been waiting for this one
The fact you can buy a Baja/Pre Running truck from Ford with a warranty is still mind-blowing to think. To everyone saying it is overpriced, go build your own Baja/Pre Running truck, and then you will see the price is actually very very reasonable.
Side note: to anyone thinking I could build one in my garage cheaper, think about the investment in jacks, lifts, welding, pipe benders, custom part fabrication, ETC. Now if you have all that gear and experience then awesome, but for the 99% of the rest of the population, this is one hell of a deal.
dont forget your time, which isnt free either
And think, if you have all of that stuff, you can make a sweet deal even sweeter after the warranty expires. Just go to work on a vehicle that's already ready to go. Make it better for cheaper than you would a Tacoma or Beetle.
Not to mention you obviously lose a warranty, your creation will be nowhere near as reliable or durable, and it will be worse to live with on a daily basis.
@@AbdulazizAladwani-ke7in 2017 king ranch with a Baja kits race kit, 3.0 king coilover and bypass, deavers, 3.0 rear king bypasses, Currie F9 full floater, 37s, big fiberwerx glass and i eat raptors all day. This man understands you can build a way more capable truck! Kudos to you
@@KB-bh9hp not even remotely close. Aftermarket suspension is way more reliable. Also performs better, ride quality suffers nothing. But if you complain about ride quality in a off-road truck then you are a P…. Warranty doesn’t matter as suspension components never fail on built right aftermarket kits. That also doesn’t dictate what is covered under warranty
Ford has had the man step in their beds for almost 10 years now. GM and Ram kinda made fun of it for like 2-3 years but now they all have some sort of funky tailgate options. GMC especially. Some sort of step is definitely necessary these days with trucks being so dang high from the factory.
There both fantastic truck's. We are lucky to have these choices. I'm a first time Ram 1500 owner and i love it... not sure i will ever go back to a car.
stock ditch lights on the mirrors is actually super cool and useful
They basically gave the new raptor half of the f-250’d headlights and the expeditions tail lights and kept almost everything from before
They could've increased the horsepower
Hmmm, entirely new rear suspension with coil springs, improved front wheel travel with better Fox shocks, all new exterior body panels, all new interior, active exhaust…but you took F250 headlight and Exped tail lights from that?
@@BC08 if u own a 2017-2020 raptor then those things don’t matter. It’s basically the same truck lol
@@fggaming6258 exactly that’s what I was saying. I got a 2019 raptor with the Cobb tuner on it and I love it. They just needa put about 500-600 hp for it to be sorta perfect with the v6
@@kieranmurthy5245 All of those things matter. The new Raptor is an upgrade in every way except powertrain.
The new Raptor improved almost everything that actually makes a Raptor a Raptor.
Raptor is a desert runner not a drag truck.
Raptor R gets the V8 power increase next year to go against TRX in a straight line….the Gen 3 Raptor is better at what it’s meant to be than the TRX is.
Doug the lights are called marker lights. The ones on the edge are part of the regulation as well. It's 3 in the middle and one on each side. The TRX has them as well. So does every UPS truck and every tractor trailer.
I think these marker lights are ugly, especially having 3 amber on the front and 3 red on the rear. I don't really understand why every vehicle over 80 inches must've these lights, but doesn't require them when they're 79.9 inches. All buses and truck must have them. Even vans like RAM ProMaster, while in Europe Fiat Ducato doesn't have them at all.
I prefer how trucks and buses looks in Europe, they only have 2 while clearance lights on the front corners. Not all big vans in Europe have clearance lights.
I agree with Doug on the lack of the rear climate control is very disappointing on 21 f150’s, they also need height adjustable seat belts.
Doug the tailgate is power close too btw.
The camera on the bed is awesome. No longer have to strain or have your passenger look to try and see if your load has shifted.
Wait.
A *twenty amp* AC outlet?
That thing can deliver 20 actual real amps of power? 2400W?
For serious and true?
That's AMAZING.
It’s probably 20 amps of DC input, which comes out to 280 watts.
@@alexdrouillard2153 nope, that is a NEMA 5-20 receptacle - that horizontal slat lets it take a plug from a 20 amp device. And they wouldn't label the DC input power on the face of the receptacle anyway.
@@alexdrouillard2153 That's not how electricity works. DC or AC, a Volt is a Volt, an Amp is an Amp. 120 x 20 = 2400, AC, DC, HWDC, or w/e.
@@Ravenousjoe you misunderstood his point. He was suggesting that the 20 amps is not amps AC out it's amps DC into the converter, which would provide a maximum of 280 watts of power or approximately 2.5 amps AC out. But as I said I don't think that's what actually happening here - that's not what you would be required to label the receptacle with.
@@baylinkdashyt the truck behaves as a generator, why would DC be involved at all? That 20 amps could only be AC.
Edit: I see what they meant, they were talking about the conversion from 12 to 120v. Yeah, there is no way the battery is going to output ~220 Amps consistently.
It's really impressive that the 120V plug up front can do 20 amps ( *2,400 watts!* ) Most of those style plugs you see in vehicles are rated for much less, often only a couple of amps or a few hundred watts.
Doug made this title knowing how much it would get people mad. Great video
I'll take that Raptor ANYDAY~~~ Awesome truck! Glad it is not a "trx"
Look at Doug, jamming out to Fat Joe.
Joe: "Turn the fckin mic on!"
Doug: "Only after you visit my new website, Joe."
turn the fckin mic on, then we'll negotiate terms 🎙
THISSSS, IS FAT JOE, AND TODAY WE ARE GONNA LISTEN TO HIM
That camera watching the bed is to make sure your kids don’t bounce out🤣
So eons should do a review of all the quirks and features of Doug’s personality.
That tailgate step is state of the art!!
Looking forward to seeing that Rhino GX video. That thing looks like it should be patrolling the streets of Kabul.
Stop being disrespectful
Why does it look like a Conquest Knight XV??
Lol
I think the redesign is perfect. It’s not like the Tundra where they went from one design to a completely new one that makes it look like it shouldn’t be called a tundra anymore.
Which this design philosophy of “lets take what we have and make it a little cooler” there’s a lot of room for growth. Now that the 3rd gen is just a cooler second one, there’s room for a 4th gen that looks nothing like the 2nd gen, a little like the 3rd, etc.
What "redesign"?? you must be blind....
@@alfredooliva5175 I agree. More of a facelift than a redesign
completely missed the 4 different steering modes, 3 different shock modes, and 4 different exhaust modes ON the steering wheel.
how many trucks have a button on the steering wheel to quit the exhaust to near quiet??
Doug, you've been doing this long enough that you need to seriously look into supplementary lighting for your interior shots. Also, multiple camera angles for your drives would be nice, too.
I guess if you get this package, you’ll never be able to change your tires sizes.
Why would you say that, of course you can change it.
@@tristonoverton7136 the 37 on the side, if you dont have 37s its stupid.
@@mp40submachinegun81 remove the decals
The front of this thing is nothing like the out going version. The past version is is way more aggressive looking.
I hope the upcoming Raptor R will look more different and better than the current standard F150 Raptor.
This one looks pretty mean and aggressive at night when you see it. Those orange lights are bigger and brighter with this version
The biggest part about it is the 5-link suspension in the rear. No more leaf springs. I’m surprised you didn’t mention it
Doug must have a sniper after him or something with as much as he moves around while talking.