That's good to hear. I had a 2016 F150 supercab with the 2.7, rated for 325hp/375tq in that year. I loved the 2.7 in there, it was faster than the 5.0s I test drove. Downsized to a 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L duramax with 181hp and 369 tq, which is my current vehicle. I keep telling myself that it will feel like a huge jump to go to the 2.3 with all that extra horsepower and that I don't need the 2.7 after getting used to only 181hp. The duramax is a nice little truck but man do you have to punch it to pass on the highway.I think most of you will be pleasantly surprised with the performance and probably somewhat disappointed with the economy. We have both a Ranger Super Crew 4x4 2.3L and Super Crew F150 4x4 2.7L in our family stable. Drag race isn't as lopsided as I expected, maybe 1 car length at 60, 2 at 1/4 mile?. Driven on similar loops, economy is roughly 10% better on 2.3 w/less weight and smaller tires. Probably smaller margin in the Bronco/same to same model and features. I happened to get exposure to the 2.3 4DR SQ and it was 100% good to go in normal street driving, reinforcing my expectation that the gearing and 10sp would make the 2.3 adequate. I ordered a 2.7, but will move to 2.3 with no hesitation, depending on constraints and timing of delivery.
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