New Gen 3 Ford Raptor Vs Gen 2 Ford Raptor: Let's Settle This Once And For All...Which Is Best?

Today I compare a 2021 Gen 3 Ford Raptor to a 2020 Gen 2 Ford Raptor!

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[azzurrin]

Still can't believe they didn't up the HP and TQ for this Gen. Should have been an extra 50HP and 50TQ at minimum.

[IsaacVK.]

I like the headlight on the 2nd but I love the 3rd gen grille looks way better but both look good that coil suspension is awesome

[hellkitty]

There is just something off about the Gen III Raptor and I can't quite call it. Maybe Gen II just spoiled the truck world so much. But it still looks so boss. Like, it looks like IT should be the new upgrade, not the Gen 3. I appreciate the interior enhancements, but even those didn't go far enough. I wouldn't upgrade if I had a Gen 2.

[warzoneshenanigans]

Went to the dealer today with my 2019 Gen 2 to see this Gen 3 in person and decide whether im trading in or not. And I have to say, I just wasn’t nearly as impressed seeing the Gen 3 in person as I was when I saw (and purchased) the Gen 2. Granted driving a Raptor for the past two years has a lot to do with that as we get used to it somewhat. Idk. The front end of the Gen 3 is certainly not as impressive as it’s predecessor. It lost that wide aggressive “grin” and, with the black accents around the headlights and grill, actually looks almost like a regular F150 from the front. Yes, the gauge cluster and center screen are much nicer. The truck shifter also gets an erection when you turn it on (ha). But I just don’t see the tweeks Ford made enough of a reason to trade (yet). I may very well change my mind if and when the v8 comes out although I love the eco boost. They did however remind me how much equity our trucks have. My 2019 has 41k miles and has every option less Recaro Seats and they offered me 65k to trade. Anywho… thanks for the video . Keep at it 🤙🏻

[kevinpheley]

I have a 2018 raptor super cab with 60k miles and I LOVE it. I have never owned a better vehicle. I have been thinking about getting a gen 3 but I really can’t justify it. I’m gonna stick with my Gen 2 and maybe if I wanna go nuts I’ll get a raptor R.

Thanks for the comparison video

[KevinFremon]

So cool they don’t charge over MSRP. The dealerships here in Texas are doing crazy markup on Raptors.

[thecashbandit]

The gen3 will be a hell of a deal in 3 years for sure 👌

[kenfldude]

Good video Ben. The more comparison vids I see, the more I’m thinking of keeping my 2017 Gen 2 w/40k miles a bit longer.

[cliftonwarren]

I just bought a 2020 Gen 2 with supercab, last year they were made, such a 4, 600 miles only couldn't pass it up. 802a, carbon, ricaro, everything except sunroof. I had a 2022 lined up but crew cab and 35k more. There all nice but supercab is so much better unless you need to haul people around.

[JRaptor]

Gonna be keeping my Gen 2 SuperCab. They say the supercab will never be made again?

[baselqashou]

The gen 3 looks better on the exterior and interior, but i think it will look good on the code orange color even better IMO

[sandmanpls]

Thanks
I can always tell when it’s a Ben Hardy video before clicking on it. Thanks Ben! Great video!

[BaconCruiser]

Gen 3 headlights are waaaay worse looking. Also the fog light holders now don’t hold full-size squadron style lights the way the gen 2 does

[iMakeDatBedRock]

I like how ford made the gen3 with the grill being connected to the headlights just like the gen1

the gen 2 is nice but I can tell ford was lazy since it looks a lot like a regular f150 with a grill insert

[MS-mrzm]

Gen2 looks blockier/more aggressive, but I really like the new Gen3 interior. That being said I won’t be trading my 2020 in on a Gen3 any time soon.

[josef]

I remember when they released the 3rd Gen raptor everyone in the comment section absolutely blasted me for saying the 2nd Gen looked better 😂 i guess everyone finally accepted the reality that 2nd Gen Raptor looks better

[johnnyfreeman]

This dealership may not charge adm, but they are still asking new prices for these trucks with 30-40k miles on

[thearcadeventures]

Gen 3 all day long. Styling on the gen 3 is amazing

[mininut]

The exterior received minor tweaks. The real difference between Gen 2 and Gen 3 is under the skin and the new interior. The brand new rear suspension and 4-mode exhaust are big changes. The only complaint I have heard so far is that the new shifter feels el cheapo.

[mikeaninger]

I love how polarizing the front of both trucks are to people! It’s the way it should be. Otherwise you end up with a Camry and not something special.