Is anyone from Michigan to Texas to Montana at all surprised to see the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor named Pickup Truck of the Year by Popular Mechanics? Here at Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas, we’ve developed an intense appreciation for this unstoppable lightweight truck, and we’ve watched numerous faces light up after even a short turn behind the wheel in Tawas City and Iosco County, MI.
The Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards
The Pickup Truck of the Year nod is one of the most sought-after honors presented during Popular Mechanics’ annual Automotive Excellence Awards. As their automotive editor puts it, “We have only nine categories covering the entire car market, so by design, winning isn’t easy.”
A team of editors pool their vast knowledge of the current lineup to pick out the best model, and the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor came out well ahead of the pack.
“The Raptor is to a standard F-150 what Bruce Banner is to the Incredible Hulk,” Ford Motor Company noted in a statement recently. “You can do 60 mph across terrain that would have most trucks smashing their oil pans at 30.”
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
As an all-new trim level of the intensely popular 2017 Ford F-150, the Raptor was always going to have to push hard to get noticed. That’s exactly what it has done. Offering outstanding off-road performance, the vehicle includes a 3.5L EcoBoost engine as standard to generate up to 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. You also get a segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission controlling shifts precisely and a six-mode terrain management system letting you cover any ground without breaking a sweat.
A competition-proven chassis utilizes BF Goodrich KO2 tires, upgraded FOX shocks with larger canisters, and a nine-stage bypass damping system, thereby increasing suspension travel for enhanced backcountry capability.
Find Your 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor at Dean Arbour Ford of Tawas
Having already been named FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year, Cars.com’s Best Pickup of 2017, the Must Test Drive winner by Autotrader, and the winner of The Fast Lane Truck Gold Hitch, the 2017 Ford F-F-150 Raptor has enjoyed more than its fair share of attention, but it has earned every one of these accolades.
To arrange a test drive in one of the most critically-acclaimed trucks in the country, contact Dean Arbour of Tawas. We’re always here to discuss financing options or talk you through options packages, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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