Looking for a great off roading vehicle for the 2023 year? Decisions can be tough with so many options out there but two fantastic picks are the 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Now we’ll break it down between these two to figure out which one offers the best features for what you are looking for. To get the ball rolling, here are a few highlights of what to expect from these vehicles.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ford Bronco took a hiatus for a while but it is back and fiercer than ever.
- Toyota does have a rugged outlook that can compare against the Ford.
- The Ford Bronco has three engine options whereas the 4Runner only has one option.
- Both the Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner have some great safety features and additional options to upgrade on these features with various trims.
- The Ford Bronco has 10 trim levels to choose from while the Toyota 4Runner has only 8 trims.
- Both the 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner offer V6 engines.
What can we expect in terms of performance and engines in the 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner?
With the competition that has been around for decades, the Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner both boil down to having strong features as off-roading vehicles. Let's dive into what they are coming in with this year under that hood. The Bronco was an established vehicle but then took a hiatus in that time the 4Runner stayed running strong but the Bronco is back in the game and not taking it easy on the competition. And now the Bronco is offering three engine options for this year's model. These three engine choices are a turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection. It delivers 275 hp and 315 pound-feet of torque on regular-grade fuel. Ford also offers a 7-speed manual transmission with a “crawler” first gear. Next up is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that’s rated at 418 hp and 440 pound-feet of torque and comes on the Bronco Raptor. This is also paired with a 10-speed transmission. The last option is the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder and 2.7-liter V6 offer similar fuel economy. Rated with the 4-cylinder at 20 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined. Similarly, the V6's fuel economy is 19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined. When it comes to the 2023 Toyota 4Runner the engine on this truck is only offered in 4.0 L V6 that delivers 270 HP and 278 lb-ft of torque. This puts the Bronco at an advantage seeing as it has more variations, higher horsepower and torque. The Toyota 4Runner does have a reputation for ruggedness but besides that it does not have very much power and also is not the most efficient.
In terms of safety, is the 2023 Ford Bronco or the 2023 Toyota 4Runner the better option?
The 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner have some great safety features that include advanced driving systems which are offered through some additional packages. For the Bronco you will get the Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology, with auto high beams, pre-collision braking assist to get the ball rolling. When it comes to the 2023 Toyota 4Runner the Toyota Safety Sense P roster is up for the job. This also has lane-departure warning, auto high beams as well and rear cross-traffic warning amongst others.
Summary:
What you are looking for can definitely influence which way you may go with choosing between these two vehicles especially since both have some great features. Yet, the 2023 Ford Bronco has more options to choose from in terms of engines and trims and also yields the higher horsepower and torque per lb. The Bronco has great options for off-roading as well that beat out the 4Runner when you are looking to tear up some new adventures with your loved ones. Safety features will keep all of your passengers safe when out there on your excursions as you create new memories in your brand new 2023 Ford Bronco.