It’s unclear whether the engineers at Ford had a Raptor version of the Ford Bronco in the works from the beginning, but regardless, the vehicle that they have created is beautiful. We added the review to the Ford Bronco Rankings, Ratings and Comparisons page linked below.
CNET Roadshow takes a look at this fantastic SUV.
Putting the Bro in Bronco — You won’t mistake a 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor on the street for its relatives, even those with Sasquatch feet. Function-over-form priorities mean this Raptor is built like a linebacker. Despite being taller than any other Bronco at 77.8 inches, because the Raptor has so much additional width, it almost looks squatter, but that’s an optical illusion. Track widths are up by 8.6 inches versus a base Bronco, with 37-inch BFGoodrich K02 rubber shrouded by massive new fenders made from sheet-molding compound for added strength. Overall width is up by 9.8 inches versus a non-Sasquatch Bronco. In fact, despite being much shorter in length than an F-150 Raptor, less than an inch separates the two models widthwise. Put another way, that means this rig is nearly 1 foot wider than a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon — a great trait for wide-open desert running, but a potential liability when negotiating tight trails or the crowded urban jungle.
How does the Ford Raptor match up against the competition? Hit the links below: