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2023 Ford Bronco Raptor
Starting at $85.375

Highs Rockcrawling, desertflying capability; 4500pound tow rating; the 418 bucking broncos under the hood.
Lows Fuel mileage is not its forte, ultrawide stance fills up road lanes and parking spots, begs for the F150 Raptor's hairier turbo V6.
Verdict An offroad predator with surprising versatility.

What's New for 2023?

The Bronco Raptor carries on mostly unchanged for the 2023 model year save for a new Azure Gray Metallic TriCoat exterior color option and revised stereo options for customers who don't have a need for the 10speaker B&O system.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Bronco Raptor: $85,375

The Bronco Raptor is offered exclusively in the fourdoor body style and a single trim level. Standard equipment includes a beefy EcoBoost V6 powertrain, a stout drivetrain comprised of a 10speed automatic and 4.7 axle ratio, and all of the offroading goodies required to endow this flarefendered machine with masterful offroad prowess. A powerful B&O audio system is standard and utilizes 10 speakers, including a subwoofer. Buyers can elect to delete the subwoofer and downgrade to a system with reduced functionality or fewer speakers, which earns them a credit of $100 to $665 depending on which they choose. We'd elect to keep the more premium sound system so we can indulge in aural delights when we aren't ripping through sand dunes or slogging through mud bogs. We'd also stick with the standard seats which are covered in marinegrade vinyl and the standard rubberized flooring as they make cleaning out the cabin much easier.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Ford didn't put a V8 in the Bronco Raptor, but it did manage to stuff a 418hp twinturbo 3.0liter V6 that makes 440 poundfeet of torque under the hood. The engine pairs exclusively with a 10speed automatic transmission and an advanced fourwheeldrive system that works in concert with selectable G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of terrain) modes. The Bronco Raptor also has an even beefier suspension setup than the standard version to best handle powering over sand dunes or jumping through the air, and it has a much wider track that's set up for better highspeed stability. The Raptorized Bronco is equipped with Fox adaptive dampers from the F150 Raptor as well as standard 37inch BFGoodrich K02 allterrain tires. It's rated to tow up to 4500 pounds too. During our initial test drive, we were impressed with the Bronco Raptor's offroad prowess both when bounding over bumpy terrain at speed and while crawling through rocky passes with the lowrange gearing engaged. While the twinturbo 3.0liter V6 doesn't have the same shove as the F150 Raptor's boosted 3.5liter, it had enough punch to hit 60 mph in 5.6 seconds at our test track.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Although it flaunts enhanced offroad abilities with a widened stance and massive flared fenders, the Bronco Raptor still shares its interior design and dimensions with the regular Bronco. That means it comes standard with rubberized flooring, marinegrade vinyl upholstery, and an overhead set of auxiliary toggles. Those who want a more luxurious cabin can opt for leathertrimmed seats. As with the regular Bronco, the Raptor also features removable body panels and specifically frameless doors that Ford claims are easy to unbolt. While it's only available in a fourdoor configuration, the Raptor still enjoys all the innovative features found on other Bronco models, including exterior mirrors mounted on the base of the windshield that are still usable when the doors are taken off. Likewise, there's a rack built into the top of its dashboard for smartphones and GoPros, which can be plugged into nearby 12volt outlets, to be mounted there.
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