Beijing (ZXZC)- Ford Motor China announced today that its latest generation of the signature F-150 Raptor pickup would be seen on the Chinese market next year, with presale starting in the first quarter.

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The company said it would adopt a direct selling model, providing diverse service experiences for users. Presale of the Raptor will be conducted on Ford China’s official WeChat application platform only.  

The new F-150 Raptor is powered by a 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo engine, with a self-developed 10-speed automatic transmission and a new-generation electronic control system.

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The custom-made five-link rear suspension system of the truck realizes the most extended suspension travel among all Raptor models in history.

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The new Raptor is also equipped with the latest generation of the FOX™ shock absorber powered by Ford’s Live Valve™ electronic control system. The multiple sensors on the truck make it possible for the damping coefficient to realize up to 500 real-time adjustments per second.

Moreover, the pickup features a terrain management system, a trail 1-pedal drive, and trail control functions under seven different driving modes, perfecting the off-road experience with vehicle intelligence.

In addition, Ford added that the new-generation F-150 Raptor is capable of OTA update, too.