I'm cool with that. Any V6 doesn't interest me in a halo vehicle, but I understand some people don't care as long as the power is there.
Objectively, yes. Unfortunately it sounds awful, just like almost all the EB engines. Ford has a knack for making their turbocharged cars sound garbage.
The GT-R sounds pretty good. There are definitely a few others. Ford's are some of the worst for sound, though.
Funny. I literally just got back from test driving a Genesis G70 3.3T. The other two guys along for the drive both immediately said "this thing sounds awful". Can't disagree with them. Back on topic....as Ninjak said, it would be best if this was set up as an option, or else Ford might have to price the Raptor out of range of their target market.
The stuff that makes it sound good doesn't cost any significant amount more, it's just design choices.
I realize you are excepting the Alfa Giulia 2.9 TT V6 in your statement, but in general that's the only TT V6 I've heard and thought it sounded good.
Uncork them and they do...my neighbor's sounds pretty darn good.
They do sound awesome. But then, they are 2.9L. If they were 3.0L they would sound like ass.
Detuned is fine if they shift the powerband lower, less overall HP and more midrange I think would be killer on a Raptor.