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2023 Ford Bronco

Pros: Go-anywhere capability; unique style; trim level variety; two- and four-door options; strong engines; it’s a convertible! Cons: LOUD!; strange digital instruments; interior materials quality; wonky cloth roof fitment; parking the ultra-wide Raptor There are a lot of 2023 Ford Bronco variations, which means there is a lot to cover in this review. That variety is definitely part of the Bronco’s appeal, though, as offering two- and four-door body styles, two transmissions, three engines, soft- and hardtop roofs, and a multitude of trim levels (including the new-for-2023 Ford Bronco Raptor) should provide just the right combination of capability and style for any would-be Bronco owner. It's honestly not that different in that way from the Jeep Wrangler, but the Bronco certainly isn’t just a Jeep knockoff. It has key advantages: It’s more pleasant to drive on-road, has more cargo space, and there’s no denying the appeal of having the new kid on the block. Jeep counters with more fuel-efficient diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains, plus greater availability than the hard-to-come-by Bronco. Both are pretty rough around the edges, though, especially in terms of interior noise, so you definitely have to be aware that you’re in for a much different experience than you’d find in a more civilized crossover SUV. Even a more rugged one like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For more in-depth thoughts on all those different Bronco variations, read on! Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? There are new trim levels for the 2023 Bronco: the Heritage Edition and the mighty Bronco Raptor, which you can read all about in our first drive review. This is also the first full model year for the Bronco Everglades, which you can read all about in this first drive review. Beyond that, there are no changes besides the Desert Sand and Cyber Orange paint colors being replaced by Azure Gray and Robin’s Egg Blue. What are the Bronco interior and in-car technology like? The Ford Bronco interior delivers a suitably rugged and retro-inspired design that goes well with its exterior. Those models that get an extra splash of color here are there are standouts, but in general, it's appropriately one of the more characterful cabins out there. There are also a number of thoughtful details well-suited for the Bronco's rugged use: rubber-lined grips that help you climb aboard (and keep you in place), rubber-encased buttons, roof-mounted auxiliary switches, a lockable center console bin, MOLLE strap connectors on the front seatbacks and storage bags for the doors and roof panels with diagrams that explain how you properly Tetris them inside the cargo area. There's also no shortage of modern features available, most notably those associated with Ford's latest Sync 4 infotainment system. Although the general user interface is the same, there are standard 8-inch (pictured) and optional 12-inch screens available. We still prefer the Jeep Wrangler's …
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