In the 2023 Ford Bronco, you can travel over just about any landlocked terrain, and even some terrain that isn’t! Our buying guide is here to answer popular questions about these off-road-ready midsize SUVs.
Key Takeaways
- For 2023, the Bronco introduces the Heritage and Heritage Limited Edition packages, designed to make your ride look like the original 1966 Bronco!
- Most Bronco trim levels are available with two powerful engine options. And the high-performance Raptor is even more powerful, featuring an exclusive turbo V6.
- Right now, you can order seven different Bronco trim levels, from the thrifty Base to the high-performance Raptor.
- You can order your 2023 Bronco today!
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco have new features?
Yes! These new Broncos introduce two new appearance packages, the Heritage and Heritage Limited Edition. The Heritage adds to the Badlands features with exterior and interior design elements meant to recall the 1996 Bronco, such as an Oxford White hardtop and grille. The same goes for the Heritage Limited Edition, though this package builds on the more rugged Badlands model and also adds a turbo V6 engine and leather-trimmed seats.
Which engines are available in the 2023 Ford Bronco?
Most Bronco trim models are available with either the base engine — a 300-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine — or the 330-horsepower turbo 2.7-liter V6. Either way, you can expect a very powerful performance. With the high-performance Raptor, you’ll enjoy even greater speed from its exclusive turbo 3.0-liter V6, which will press you back in your seat with 418 horses.
Powertrain options for the 2023 Bronco include:
- Turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque)
- Seven-speed manual transmission
- Optional turbo 2.7L V6 (330 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbo 3.0L V6 (418 hp, 440 lb-ft)
- Optional 10-speed automatic transmission (standard with the 2.7L V6)
- Four-wheel drive
What are the trim levels for the 2023 Ford Bronco?
There are eight total Bronco trim models: the Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Wildtrak, Everglades, and Raptor. Each Bronco offers something different, appealing to a wide range of driver priorities.
Base (starting at $34,890)
Every Bronco is trail-ready, and the Base is no exception. This thrifty SUV is also handsomely equipped with modern tech features and comforts:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- 30-inch all-season tires
- Push-button ignition
- Cloth upholstery
- Digital gauge cluster
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Air conditioning
- Power windows and door locks
- Carpeted flooring and mats
- Hardtop (2-Door models)
- Soft top (4-Door models)
- LED headlights
- Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. Modes
- Trail Turn Assist
- Trailer sway damping
- Hill descent control
- Hill start assist
- Automatic emergency braking
Big Bend (starting at $38,880)
Compared to the base model, the Bronco Big Bend adds coveted off-road upgrades at a great price:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 32-inch all-terrain tires
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Tinted second-row and rear windows
- Upgraded grille
- LED fog lights
- Terrain Management System with six G.O.A.T. Models
- Optional Heritage Edition package (with plaid cloth upholstery, Oxford White hardtop, Oxford White grille, unique graphics, unique bumpers, and unique fenders)
Black Diamond (starting at $41,250)
The Black Diamond adds to the Big Bend lineup with extra off-roading gear, such as:
- 17-inch black-painted steel wheels
- Vinyl upholstery
- Rubber flooring
- Black grille
- Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers
- Skid plates
- Rock rails
- Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Models
Outer Banks (starting at $46,350)
This Bronco adds to the Big Bend features with some stylish upgrades:
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Side step rails
- Body-color door handles, mirrors, and fender flares
- Upgraded LED headlights
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Contents of Mid package (including remote ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats)
Badlands (starting at $47,395)
In addition to the Big Bend and Black Diamond features, the Badlands throws in a few off-roading improvements:
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Exclusive Badlands suspension
- Disconnecting front stabilizer bar
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Optional Heritage Limited Edition (with leather-trimmed seats with plaid inserts, turbo 2.7L V6, and Oxford White room and wheels)
Wildtrak (starting at $58,025)
This Bronco starts with the Outer Banks features and adds rugged upgrades, including:
- Turbo 2.7L V6
- Fox shocks with internal bypass dampers
- Prewired auxiliary switches
- Unique graphics
- Contents of the Sasquatch package (including 35-inch mud-terrain tires, lifted suspension, and beadlock-capable wheels)
- Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Modes
Everglades
As of this writing, the Bronco Everglades has been discontinued for the remainder of the 2023 model year. However, if you’re looking for a swamp-crawling model that can travel through up to 3 feet of water, you can always check dealer inventory or the used market, where you may be able to find it! Note that these models are only available with the base four-cylinder engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission.
- Vinyl upholstery
- 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Heavy-duty front bumper
- Air snorkel
- Winch by Warn
- Heavy-duty front bumper
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Contents of the Mid package (with ambient interior lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring, and remote ignition)
- Contents of the Sasquatch package (with lifted suspension, 35-inch mud-terrain tires, and shorter final drive ratio with electronically locking front and rear axles)
Raptor (starting at $86,080)
The high-performance Bronco gives you everything you need to roll through rugged terrain at impressive speeds.
- Turbo 3.0L V6 (418 hp, 440 lb-ft)
- 17-inch wheels
- 37-inch all-terrain tires
- Paddle shifters
- Fox shock absorbers
- Active exhaust
- Heavy-duty rear axle
- Exclusive styling inside and out
- Sasquatch package contents (with lifted suspension and electronically locking front and rear axles)
- High package contents (with 12-inch touchscreen and 360-degree parking camera)
When can I order the 2023 Ford Bronco?
For help building an off-road-ready SUV that meets your needs, you can always give us a call at Keystone Ford.