Alex Leanse, with MOTORTRENDThe Ford F-150 Raptor pumps out so much fun and such oversize thrills, you would assume that it had been outlawed years ago. Think of it as a full-size F-150 thats been fed nothing but creatine, dumbbells, and gallons of Bang Energy drink during development. The Raptora 2025 Editors Choice honoreemuscles out 450 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V-6 bolted to a 10-speed automatic transmission. With every tool in the box besides subtlety, the Raptors Fox Dual Live Valve dampers and long-travel suspension make flying over rough terrain marshmallow soft, and even when it isnt blasting down ORV trails doing its best WRC rally-car impression, the Raptors incredibly comfortable ride makes it feel as smooth as an absurdly tall luxury car.
Now that the Ranger Raptor and the Bronco are here, you cant just say you drive a Raptor anymorebut if you did, people would likely know exactly what you meant. As the originator and standard bearer of Fords off-road model lineup, the F-150 Raptor has achieved iconic status
This isnt just an F-150 with a lift kit. Ford reinforced the frame and equipped it with Fox Live Valve shocks to make the Raptor ride smoothly on pavement, tow and haul proficiently, and chew through tough terrain. A slew of driving modes tuned for different conditions let it excel in low-speed rock crawling and high-speed desert blasting.
Legendary status cant protect the 2025 F-150 Raptor from formidable threats. High-performance pickups powered by gas, diesel, and electricity mean the Raptor is no longer the go-to for off-road truck fans. But it is still terrific and remains a top contender for rowdy, dirty fun