{"id":14577,"date":"2021-10-26T08:19:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T08:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=14577"},"modified":"2025-12-23T16:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:15:59","slug":"watch-2021-ford-raptor-first-drive-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/watch-2021-ford-raptor-first-drive-video\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Ford F-150 Raptor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch 2021 Ford Raptor First Drive Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest Ford Raptor news has piqued everyone&#8217;s interest since the Raptor was left out of the recent&nbsp;F-150 unveiling. However, we now have all of the insider information you&#8217;re looking for. At Akins Ford, we&nbsp;have some of the most recent information about the 2021 Ford Raptor. We will continue to update our data as more information becomes available. Let&#8217;s take a deeper look at what the new Ford Raptor has in store, including performance upgrades and amenities. There is also the prospect of a hybrid Raptor later in the year. Watch a 2021 Ford Raptor first drive video and look at changes to the exterior design, how the interior might look, and a look at the proportions. Check out our new vehicle inventory in Winder, GA once you&#8217;ve finished reading this blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more Continue reading this entry-->\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2021 Ford Raptor | First Drive\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4o3Qmq5EfDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford F-150 Raptor upgrades an already capable truck with a new coil-spring five-link rear suspension, greater suspension travel, and better programming. When selecting the options boxes, though, it&#8217;s the available 37-inch tires against the basic 35-inch tires that create internal turmoil for consumers. Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/category\/guides-how-tos\/\">follow our blog<\/a> for more updates about the new Ford Raptor. Meanwhile, you can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsautos.com\/global-incentives\/index.htm\">ongoing specials here<\/a> at Akins Ford in Winder, GA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>[Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2022-ford-maverick-vs-2021-ford-ranger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How does the Ford Maverick compare to the Ford Ranger?<\/a>]<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch 2021 Ford Raptor First Drive Video The latest Ford Raptor news has piqued everyone&#8217;s interest since the Raptor was left out of the recent&nbsp;F-150 unveiling. 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