Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor selling like mad; well equipped and in black thank you very much!
According to a Ford press release, the SVT Raptor is selling even better than originally estimated, with over 5,300 orders being taken since the truck was revealed about a year ago. This is good news for the automaker, as sales should only increase with the availability of the new 6.2L V8 and the rumor of a possible Crew Cab model. As if this news wasn’t good enough, Ford announced that a whopping 79% of Raptor owners checked the options boxes for the luxury package, reverse-sensing camera and moonroof. 62% of buyers opted for navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link and 52% of owners decided Tuxedo Black was the color for their new off road monster. My money was on Molten Orange to be the winning color but the fact that every media vehicle was seen wearing that color, maybe people got bored? For more details, head on over to Autoblog.
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Rocky Mountain (High) Edition models coming to a Jeep dealer near you!
Jeep Rocky Mountain Editions (Chrysler)
Finally, some not-so-horrible news about Chrysler. The Jeep brand decided that a special trim package is needed to help revive sales, so it has created the Rocky Mountain Editions of the Jeep Patriot, Liberty and Grand Cherokee. All of the models will be available for 2009. The package includes a sunroof, up-level audio system including uConnect and SIRIUS satellite radio, alloy wheels and unique paint colors with special badges (Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!) For the full story including pricing and Chrysler’s press release, head on over to Autoblog.
