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2023 Ford Bronco Raptor Review

2023 Ford Bronco Raptor

Price as tested: $80,190

3.0 Liter Twin Turbo V6

418 HP / 440 TQ

0-60: 5.6 (feels a lot faster)

MPG: LOL

Guy who did stuff: Yousef Alvi

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Do you want a simple, succinct, one simple non BS sentence on the 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor?

Why am I so smitten with this behemoth of a thing? It does EVERYTHING absolutely brilliantly. There wasn’t a single ‘…wwweelll’ moment in my entire week with it. There was just ‘OMG this thing is great’. You just find yourself just smiling from ear to ear when driving the Bronco Raptor. The joy is contagious because your passengers cannot help but smile ear to ear. Heck, bystanders who see you rolling along cannot help but smile and point.

Let’s break down what is great about this Bronco Raptor. Bear in mind…the only thing truly Ugly about the Bronco Raptor, has nothing to do with the truck itself or Ford…it’s the dealerships.

The markups on Broncos in general are high but the dealer markups on Bronco Raptors are borderline criminal. A quick search on auto trader will yield mark ups ranging from $10,000…all the way to $50,000 OVER sticker.

But ignoring the fact the entire dealership industry is evil, let’s discuss the greatness that is the Bronco Raptor:

Oh and it makes a great Trunk or Treat vehicle as well :)