![]() Overall width is up by 9.8 inches versus a non-Sasquatch Bronco. 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. 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. Function-over-form priorities mean this Raptor is built like a linebacker. You won't mistake a 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor on the street for its relatives, even those with Sasquatch feet. Whether the Bronco Raptor actually drives like an Ultra4 remains to be seen, but it's going to be fun to find out. Ford claims the Raptor was designed as the "world's first Ultra4-inspired SUV," and indeed, the automaker clandestinely tested parts for this model on its professional off-road race trucks. So much is new, in fact, that I'm expecting this truck to drive substantially differently from all other Bronco models, including its closest kin, the Wildtrak. ![]() Even the taillights have been changed for functional and legal reasons. Yes, there's a totally new long-travel suspension. Yes, there's a new, more powerful engine. Still, for those who live out in those wide-open spaces where Bilstein shocks, locking diffs and giant tires will make a significant difference in terms of capability, this news is sure to make their heads and hearts happy.and their left legs a little irritated.On the contrary, so much has changed in the Raptorization process that it's difficult to keep track of everything. That said, as we found out during our first ride in the new Bronco, don't think you have to buy the Sasquatch Package in order to have a burly off-roader version indeed, the new SUV arguably looks better in person without those beefy tires. Along the way, though, the motoring world was tipped off by the appearance of a Sasquatch-tired Bronco prototype boasting the seven-speed manual, suggesting Ford was working on finding a way to make it work for a hot minute before they made this announcement. Ford's original announcement of the decision only to offer the Sasquatch Package - which packs Bilstein shocks, 35-inch tires and locking front and rear axles, among other off-road-minded goodies - on models with the 10-speed automatic came hand in hand with a caveat from the messenger, Ford North America Product Communications manager Mike Levine: the Blue Oval was "open to feedback for those that feel otherwise" about the decision.Ĭlearly, the car nerd outcry was heard loud and clear, as the decision to change course came just a bit more than two months later. The reversal of course doesn't come as a complete surprise, mind you. You will indeed be able to buy a 2021 Bronco with the Sasquatch Package and a stick. Indeed, it's drummed up so much excitement, it's easy to forget that the new Bronco doesn't actually hit the streets until next year - and as such, some of the details about it are still in flux.Ĭase in point: after claiming at launch that the new Bronco's order guide wouldn't let buyers configure their boxy new Fords with both the off-road-optimized Sasquatch Package and the seven-speed manual gearbox, FoMoCo has since reversed their decision. ![]() ![]() The all-new Ford Bronco is far and away one of the most exciting vehicles to debut in calendar year 2020. ![]()
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