Jeep isn’t the only automaker looking for a celestial boost as Ford has introduced the new Bronco Raptor Black Appearance Package. Unveiled in conjunction with today’s solar eclipse, the model features a “sinister new look.” Drawing inspiration from the heavens above, the Black Appearance Package adds Shadow Black paint to the roof, roll bar, mirror caps, and fender flares. Ford says the accents provide “striking contrasts with the Raptor’s bold paint catalog.” The dark theme doesn’t end there as the package includes a Matte Black steel bumper, skid plate, and tow hooks. The package also includes unique body-side graphics and hood decals.
The Black Appearance Package is priced at US$
4,995. Factoring in the Bronco Raptor’s US$ 90,035 MSRP and US$ 1,895
destination fee, the total cost starts at US$ 96,925, with Ford to begin
accepting orders later this month. While the changes are relatively minor,
Bronco Brand Manager Jason Hyde said “Customers choose Bronco Raptor for two
reasons: its high-performance off-road capability and its distinctive
appearance. The Black Appearance gives them a look that stands out on any trail
and under any sky, even a total solar eclipse.”
Putting looks aside, the 2024 Bronco
Raptor features a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 developing 418 hp and 596 Nm of torque. It’s connected to a ten-speed automatic
transmission and a standard four-wheel drive system. The model also comes with
an off-road focused suspension, an electronic-locking rear differential, and
17-inch wheels wrapped in massive 37-inch tires.
