Car trends and rumors like Expedition Raptor are weird! We’re moving towards smaller trucks while three-row SUVs are getting off-road upgrades. The three-wheeled Land Rover Defender 130 is trying to take on the Jeep Wagoneer and could motivate the Raptor into battle.
What is the Ford Expedition Raptor?
The Raptor could reportedly be the next extreme off-road option to join the lineup after the new Ford Ranger Raptor. According to , something based on the Expedition Timberline is in the works.
Raptor based on the existing Timberline model. It already shares the same engine with the Ford F-150 Raptor. It has a high output 3.5 liter V6 engine with 440 HP and 510Nm of torque.
Plus, it has the same skid plates as the F-150 Raptor and the same Trail Turn Assist feature. It rides on 33-inch off-road tires and has 10.6 inches of ground clearance.
Adding 35- or 37-inch tires would spice things up. Also, more ground clearance could make it more raptor-like. The Land Rover Defender 130 has an adaptive air suspension available that raises ground clearance to 11.6 inches.
But would the Expedition Raptor need a little more muscle? The Ford F-150 Raptor R has a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 700hp and 645Nm of torque. This amount of power would provide an edge over rivals.
We also wonder if the Expedition’s suspension needs updates to account for the extra weight and more demanding conditions. The Timberline has a limited slip differential but could benefit from electronically controlled differentials at the front and rear.
The Ford F-150 Raptor’s Fox internal bypass shocks could make it more durable and improve its stability at higher speeds.
The Expedition Raptor would also need upgrades for high-speed racing across the desert, like a Baja off-road mode with launch control.
How much will the Expedition Raptor cost?
We’re a little scared of how much the Raptor might cost. The Ford Expedition Timberline already starts at around $71,400. Also, the two-row Ford Bronco Raptor rings in at $76,580.
The Expedition Raptor could start at over $80,000 or even $90,000. But the Land Rover Defender 130 starts at $68,000. The comparable model climbs in price quite quickly, and the similar Jeep Wagoneer model starts at $71,200 before adding off-road upgrades.
So, luxury off-road buses are quite expensive, but they can take your whole family along for the ride. The Expedition Raptor may have been caught in some spy shots, but it’s heavily covered in camouflage.
We will continue to follow the Ford Expedition Raptor for updates. The big beast may come out under a different name, but will it save the regular model from declining sales?
