2023 4-Door Advanced 4X4 Raptor
Class: Compact Crossover/SUV
Color: Code Orange
Seating capability: 5
CG Report Card | |
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Room and Comfort | B |
Power and Performance | B+ |
Fit and Finish | B |
Fuel Economy | C+ |
Value | B- |
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Value grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and should not mirror Consumer Guide’s impressions of the whole mannequin lineup. | |
Big & Tall Comfort | |
Big Guy | A- |
Tall Guy | B |
Big & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Big” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
Drivetrain | |
Engine Specs | 418-horsepower 3.0-liter |
Engine Type | Turbocharged V6 |
Transmission | 10-speed automated |
Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Miles pushed: 187
Observed gasoline economic system: 15.3 mpg
Driving combine: 70% metropolis, 30% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline economic system: 15/16/25 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)
Fuel kind: Regular fuel
Snow Performance: Excellent
Base worth: $83,580 (not together with $1795 vacation spot cost)
Options on take a look at automobile: Lux Package ($3050), Raptor Graphic ($1075), keyless-entry keypad ($110), 17-inch black Beadlock wheels ($1995), Code Orange seat belts ($395), Interior Carbon Fiber Pack ($1725), leather-based and suede seats ($2995)
Price as examined: $96,720
Quick Hits
The nice: Dollar worth, enjoyable to drive
The good: Roomy cabin, normal AWD
The not so good: Budget-grade cabin supplies
Tom Appel:
What worth excessive? How a lot are you keen to surrender—when it comes to cash and private consolation—so as to take issues additional than most folk are keen to go? We’re not speaking about consuming jalapeños or taking part in Royal Match till daybreak right here, we’re speaking about your experience. What are the challenges of driving one thing fully excessive?
We requested ourselves that query shortly after taking supply of a 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor outfitted with greater than $11,000 in choices. Ford’s final off-roader (until you rely the F-150 Raptor) appears excessive standing nonetheless, and likewise appears like an possession handful. Certainly, a automobile this clearly caffeinated asks a lot of its caretakers.
For these not within the know, the Raptor caps a complete line of rugged Bronco midsize SUVs, all of that are designed to steer off-road fans (and rugged-minded “soft roaders”) away from Jeep’s common Wrangler SUV. And, about that mission: In 2023, Ford bought 117,000 Broncos, and Jeep 157,000 Wranglers. While Jeep has the gross sales edge, it’s price noting that Bronco gross sales had been up nearly ten p.c on the 12 months, whereas Wrangler gross sales slipped about 13 p.c. We promise you; this gross sales battle has solely simply begun.
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The Bronco lineup ascends although the bottom Big Bend (about $41,000), Black Diamond ($44,000), Outer Banks ($49,000), retro-themed Heritage ($50,000), off-road-ready Bad Lands ($51,000), Everglades ($57,000), off-road/desert-runner Wildtrak ($63,000), luxury-oriented/retro-themed Heritage Limited Edition, and excessive off-road Raptor ($91,000).
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All fashions can be found in 4-door configuration, whereas all however the Outer Banks, Everglades, and Raptor are additionally provided with 2-doors. Power for many fashions comes from a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged “EcoBoost” 4-cylinder. Standard, and solely out there on the Wildtrak and Heritage Limited Edition is a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 good for 315 horsepower. Exclusive to the Raptor is one other EcoBoost mill, a 3.0-liter V6 rated at a considerable 418 horses.
All engines mate to a 10-speed automated, whereas a couple of 4-cylinder fashions will be had with a 7-speed handbook. No shock, all Broncos come normal with 4WD.
As for what makes a Raptor a Raptor, the listing of upgrades is prolonged. Most notable is a chassis designed to supply greater than 13 inches of suspension journey, nearly two inches greater than the Wildtrak. As famous above, the Raptor boasts 103 extra horsepower than the Wildtrak, and a extra complete suite of drive modes. And whereas each the Wildtrak and Raptor are shod with 17-inch wheels, the latter’s 37-inch tires are 2-inches bigger, and look impressively large. The Raptor can also be fitted with a singular grille, hood, entrance fenders, and taillight assemblies.
Inside, the Raptor boasts numerous upgrades together with distinctive trim components, a selected steering wheel, and purple/orange seat trim.
Despite the steroid remedy, Consumer Guide discovered the Raptor to be surprisingly docile in common use, although the every day commuting expertise was not with out its compromises. Here’s a rundown of the prices of going excessive:
Comfort:
While the Raptor cabin sits a bit increased than that of different Bronco fashions, it’s not a horrible stretch to stand up and into the automobile. Smaller of us would possibly recommend in any other case. Once inside, there isn’t a penalty for going with the Raptor, as cabin area and basic seating consolation are just about the identical.
Ride high quality is one other matter. While the Raptor experience isn’t harsh, it’s comprised of great up-and-down motion, which might develop wearisome on damaged and wavy roads. Also, a good quantity of noise makes its means into the cabin, which might make dialog at freeway velocity a little bit of a problem.
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Performance:
The better part first: The Raptor could be very quick. There’s loads of punch for around-town stop-light drag begins, and ample muscle for passing and merging as effectively. And as we managed to benefit from the companies of the Raptor throughout a snow occasion, we’re glad to report the baddest of Broncos makes quick work of unplowed streets and drifted-over driveways.
And whereas the Raptor handles effectively, usually talking, the big tires can work towards you in cornering, because the uber Bronco plows considerably in aggressive cornering, which might scrub off velocity, and the automobile’s width limits how a lot rush-hour site visitors slicing and dicing will be carried out.
One the plus aspect, our gasoline economic system was surprisingly not terrible; we averaged 15.3 mpg, not dangerous for a 400-plus-horsepower off-road machine with full-time 4WD, that spent a while snow slogging. For the file, we noticed 18.3 mpg in a take a look at Bronco Wildtrak in considerably lighter-duty driving.
Price:
At greater than $90,000 to begin, the Raptor could be very costly. And, for most folk, the very succesful Wildtrak will show to be a extra automobile than they may ever want. That stated, when you’ve got the cash, and should personal the most-extreme Bronco, there’s little motive to not indulge your baser instincts. While the Raptors will be one thing of a chore to drive round city, it’s not that a lot of a problem, and also you received’t be burning very way more fuel. Also, the Raptor is enjoyable to drive, and that counts for lots if you’re shelling out this sort of cash.
Note: This analysis didn’t embody any critical off-road exercise, and that exercise is core to the Raptor mission. Indeed, if something justifies the Raptor’s hefty backside line, it’s the truck’s respectable rock-crawling credentials. The editors of Consumer Guide have loved the companies of a Bronco Raptor for the aim of great off-road enjoyable, and may vouch for the truck’s bona fides.
Note: This analysis is of the 2023 Bronco Raptor. The Bronco lineup is little modified for 2024.
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