Life can be tough in the shadow of a Ford Bronco, but the smaller SUV with the Bronco badge isn’t forgotten in Dearborn. New for 2023 is – deep breath – the Ford Bronco Sport Black Diamond Off-Road Package. And it’s not just a ridiculously long name with a set of stickers to make it look rough.
Underneath, Ford added considerable protection to vital and vulnerable areas with a set of four new bash plates. These plates reinforce the area around the fuel tank, front skid plate and cylinder guards. To make the Black Diamond Off-Road Package stand out from other trims, it gets unique 17-inch aluminum wheels in a glossy gray finish, wrapped in all-terrain tires. And yes, there’s the requisite graphics package which in this case includes matte black trim on the hood and on the door bottoms. Look closely and you’ll see the Bronco horse logo and Bronco lettering.
But wait, there’s more. Something like that.
There’s more for Bronco Sport owners to do with their new Black Diamond Off-Road Package, or every The 2023 model year Bronco Sport trims in this case. Ford is opening up the Bronco Off-Roadeo experience to all new Bronco Sport owners, whereas previously only certain Bronco Sport trims were able to participate. The Off-Roadeo Experience involves an extensive day of off-roading in various locations, with an instructor illustrating the finer points of off-road driving while showing owners what their vehicle is capable of.
“For adventurers looking to get more out of their Bronco Sport, we’re enhancing the ownership experience by offering more trail capabilities with the new Black Diamond Off-Road Package, plus the chance to learn what their SUV can do in the Bronco Off-Roadeo, ” said Ford Enthusiast Vehicle Marketing Manager Mark Grueber. wild.”
The Black Diamond Off-Road package is only available on the 2023 Bronco Sport Big Bend and Outer Banks trim levels. Orders are now being accepted at Ford dealerships.