Ford to Offer F-150 Raptor SuperCrew in China for 2017
Ford will begin importing the 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew to China, bringing the high-performance pickup to the world’s largest car market with US-spec power and equipment.
Ford will start selling the F-150 Raptor SuperCrew in China from 2017, expanding its performance vehicle line-up in the world’s largest car market. The company confirmed the high-performance pickup will be imported from North America once production begins at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan.
The Chinese-market Raptor will match its US counterpart in technical specification. That means a 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine, a ten-speed automatic gearbox and a four-wheel-drive system with a torque-on-demand transfer case. Ford’s figures put total output above 411hp and 434lb ft of torque, offering Chinese buyers the same off-road and on-road performance as American customers.
No Changes for Chinese Specification
Ford will not modify the Raptor for China, so buyers will get the full US-spec package. This includes the aluminium-intensive body, advanced suspension setup and the latest in Ford’s off-road electronics. The Raptor’s position as the flagship F-150 model is unchanged, with its combination of power, chassis technology and equipment aimed at buyers seeking both performance and practicality in a pickup.
Performance Expansion in China
The Raptor joins the Mustang in Ford’s Chinese performance range, following strong demand for the muscle car. Ford has also indicated plans to offer the Focus RS and the GT supercar in China, though pricing for the GT is expected to be extremely high once duties and taxes are included. The move underlines Ford’s intention to build its brand among Chinese enthusiasts and expand its imported performance portfolio.
- 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew: imported high-performance pickup
- Mustang: already available and popular in China
- Focus RS: planned for Chinese launch
- GT supercar: to be offered, with high pricing
The F-150 Raptor’s entry into China gives buyers access to a full-size, US-built pickup with no reduction in performance or equipment. Ford’s decision to import the Raptor rather than build it locally reflects both the model’s specialist status and the company’s broader strategy for its performance vehicles in China.
For more on the Raptor’s development and US launch, seeFord F-150 Raptor SuperCrew debuts at 2016 Detroit show.
