The interior of the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor is as comfortable as the exterior is rugged.FAST FACTS
* Model: Ford F-150 Raptor 4X4 Supercrew* Exterior color: Ruby Red Metallic* Interior color: Black* Engine: 3.5-liter, twin-turbo, V-6* Horsepower: 450* Transmission: 10-speed automatic* Fuel economy: 18 mpg highway, 15 mpg city* Local Dealer: Mountain View Ford* Price (as tested): $70,870
Would you pay more than $70,000 for a pickup truck?
Before you answer that, you should know that pricey Ford F-150 Raptors like this week’s tester are selling like hotcakes at local dealerships.
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Looking for a used or new car?
Mountain View Ford in Chattanooga took delivery of a Ruby Red F-150 Raptor 4×4 Supercrew truck this week, and new-car sales manager Doug Cawood said Raptors typically last only a few days to a couple of weeks at the dealership before they are snapped up by eager buyers.
“It’s the hottest truck Ford has out,” said Cawood, before handing us the keys to the Raptor for a mid-day test drive earlier this week.