![]() ![]() The Bronco Raptor’s brakes are also borrowed from the F-150 Raptor and do an admirable job of uneventfully bringing this 5,700-plus-pound SUV to a stop. That’s a whopping 8.2 inches wider in front and 8.6 inches wider in back versus a base Bronco. The Bronco Raptor has a much more advanced suspension with heavier-duty components borrowed from the F-150 Raptor, upgraded steering components, increased rigidity and significantly increased track widths of 73.2 inches in front and 73.6 inches at the rear. Steering feel and handling are significantly improved over the regular Bronco, too. The 10-speed automatic transmission shifts smartly. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 producing 418 horsepower and 440 pounds-feet of torque makes the Bronco Raptor feel quick but not blindingly fast. Like the F-150 Raptor, the Bronco Raptor is a sloppy kind of fun on pavement it’s not perfect, but it’s not meant to be. ( pays for its own airfare and lodging when attending manufacturer-sponsored events.) Driving the Bronco Raptor on the Street But is it worthy of the Raptor name? To find out, we traveled to Palm Springs, Calif., at Ford’s invitation to drive it on- and off-road. The Bronco Raptor makes more horsepower and torque than the regular Bronco courtesy of a larger twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine, and the Raptor version is so significantly upgraded that the two barely look alike. Related: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor: Could This Be the Perfect Raptor? Though Ford has ceded the horsepower war for now, the automaker has confirmed that an F-150 Raptor R, powered by a V-8, is on its way. Both vehicles subscribe to the “put a powerful V-8 in it and it’ll be fine” way of thinking, while Ford has taken a different route with the F-150 Raptor by giving it incredible off-road prowess but dropping its V-8 engine for a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6. Versus the competition: The Bronco Raptor has the specs and abilities to match or beat the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 off-road, and it can more than hold its own on-road, too.įord used to have the high-performance, factory off-road market cornered with the F-150 Raptor, but in the last few years, Stellantis - parent company of Jeep and Ram - has one-upped the Blue Oval with vehicles like the Wrangler Rubicon 392 and Ram 1500 TRX. The verdict: The 2022 Bronco Raptor delivers on just about every promise Ford made when the off-road SUV debuted, with incredible off-the-lot capabilities that seem up to tackling almost anything owners can throw at it. ![]() Leafs also tend to be much stiffer than coils as the suspension compresses, leading to coils-like those on the Bronco Raptor and on the 4Runner TRD Pro-being better at "soaking up" the bumps in their entire travel versus a leaf pack that gets progressively stiffer through its up travel.2022 Ford Bronco Raptor | photo by Brian Normile When not moving at the same rate, this can create some interesting dynamic characteristics and that's not great for handling. As it travels through its movements, the axle moves forward and aft as the leafs stretch and compress. However, when it comes to a performance suspension, the leaf springs start to show their limitations when the axle needs to move. Don't get us wrong, it's a suspension system that works better than decently and is especially great for towing and load handling. Even the rear suspension on the Tacoma TRD, which is a leaf spring design. At 9.4 inches (Tacoma TRD Pro) and 9.6 inches (4Runner TRD Pro) of ground clearance, they aren't going to be able to go everywhere the Bronco Raptor will. As such, the TRD Pros aren't much different from their TRD Off-Road counterparts save for the former's Fox shocks and metal skid plates. ![]() At $49,885 (Tacoma) and $53,635 (4Runner), the TRD Pros are more for those who want to get more out of their rigs general off-roading capabilities than those seeking hardcore desert running. It's also almost unfair to compare them to the Bronco Raptor as they are both way cheaper and also tuned for a different off-road mission. We're lumping the Tacoma and 4Runner TRD Pros together here, as they're mechanically similar. ![]()
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