I currently have a Ford Raptor (6.2L) Supercab (2 doors plus the 2 half-doors) which is great. And while I could go a bit bigger and get a Raptor CrewCab with the full 4-doors and increased rear space, I'm wondering if there is a current day production SUV/SAV Raptor equivilent on the market (from any manufacturer).....

It would have most of the luxury bells and whistles, increased off-road capability without being a purpose-built off-road vehicle, and somewhat regular & reliable & servicable (Ford dealers in every city) while being a bit rare (something car guys appreciate).

Let's rule out a Unimog right away.

Thoughts?

 

I don't think there's any SUV at the moment that can compare to the Raptor in stock form. If I were in your position however I think an FJ cruiser lifted + some King shocks and beadlocks on all 4 corners would be nice. Something along those lines:





With this:



or this

 

Imo there is nothing out there that could be considered an equivalent.

My 2 cents, get a 4 door raptor. You love the truck, no?

 

THe FJ is a nice and credible consideration - thanks. Perhaps too small though.

Sean - Do like the Raptor (although not as fast as it should be ); but really need to go SUV at this point and will NOT consider any Sanford & Sons camper shell type arrangement on the Raptor to get there!!!

 

There's always the 4runner which is pretty voluminous, or depending on your budget an Audi Q7, although I doubt you'd want to do much offroading with it. You would have the Raptor for that though.

 

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (2 or 4 door). You might want to lift it some to give it the Raptor "look", but at the end of the day you have a serious off road truck with hardware to back it up.

 

G55 amg. enough said.

 

^^ is what I keep coming back too as the primary option.

 

Didn't we talk about hennessey S/C it? Lol

Diesel q7?

 

G55 AMG, I've got one and its very reliable and strong in offroad.

Or else 4 door Jeep wrangler, I've heard that the new interior is miles ahead of the pre-facelift model.