Do you want a Ford Raptor SUV? Well, from now on you can’t have one, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream. Rendering artist wb.artist20 posted his vision for a Ford F-150 Raptor 2021 transformed into an SUV and the results are impressive in predictability. Now we need to convince Ford to build it.
The Ford F-150 Raptor is an excellent family vehicle if you have a family of four. It can easily accommodate passengers of all sizes with plenty of room. Then there is a large bed for loads of all shapes, sizes and levels of cleanliness. For some, space for four is simply not enough. What if you want to tackle difficult terrain with a three-tier SUV?
Unfortunately, Ford still doesn’t have an answer for you, but this depiction of a Ford Raptor SUV shows us what it could be like. Although a Ford SUV based on the Raptor was very exciting, it is difficult to see the business case at this point.
The F-150 is one of Ford’s most important products and the F-150 Raptor is the jewel in the crown designed to spark interest and bring customers to Ford dealership lots. Segmenting Ford’s halo truck and making an SUV with similar capabilities would certainly cannibalize sales of the F-150 Raptor without increasing Ford’s market share.
This conundrum means that the likelihood that the hood of a Ford Raptor SUV is very slim. This means that your best bet is to buy a Ford Raptor and allow passengers to take turns. This will also allow you to drive your F-150 Raptor more, which is a victory in our book.
Do you think Ford needs to build an F-150 Raptor SUV? Would you buy a Raptor SUV instead of the F-150 Raptor?