How different is the redesigned 2023 Ford Super Duty from the previous-generation 2022 Ford Super Duty? Both heavy-duty trucks were made to deliver outstanding towing and hauling capabilities. However, the newer Super Duty trucks will likely deliver even more power than before. And they will definitely deliver more in comfort and tech features. Let’s take a look at how these two generations of heavy-duty trucks compare.
Powertrain Options
The 2022 Super Duty comes with a familiar lineup of heavy-duty engines. There are two gas-powered offerings, so you can choose the one that’s right for the payloads you plan to haul. The optional turbodiesel V8 gives you the potential to tow maximum loads.
- Standard 6.2-liter gas-powered V8 (385 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque)
- 7.3L gas-powered V8 (430 hp, 475 lb-ft)
- 6.7L turbodiesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
Meanwhile, there are a couple of new additions to the 2023 Super Duty. First of all, a 6.7-liter gas-powered V8 engine replaces the outgoing 6.2-liter V8. The new truck also offers the bigger 7.3-liter gas-powered V8 and the tow-friendly 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8. However, it adds a high-output version of the turbodiesel V8, which is sure to offer best-in-class towing capabilities. Ford has yet to release the output figures for any of its new Super Duty powertrains, but we fully expect them to be as powerful or more powerful than before!
- New standard 6.7L gas-powered V8
- New high-output 6.7L turbodiesel V8
Interior Comfort & Convenience
The 2022 Ford Super Duty is handsomely equipped with modern features, with available dual-zone automatic climate control and roomy, supportive seating. You can even add luxuries, such as leather upholstery and heated front seats.
However, the redesigned 2023 Ford Super Duty has more to offer, adding to the above features with some brand new extras. For example, the available Max Recline Seats fold almost flat, perfect for drivers who want to rest during long trips or take a nap during their lunch break. Other newly available features include:
- Customizable 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- Center console slot for tablet
- Available Max Recline Seats
- Full-color head-up display
Infotainment Features
The outgoing Super Duty features the old infotainment system, SYNC 3 (though you can find the newer SYNC 4 on higher trim levels). It includes an 8-inch touchscreen and smartphone integration, via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
However, the new Super Duty upgrades your experience, with the latest equipment, SYNC 4, on every trim model. This new system offers a bigger touchscreen and the wireless versions of the aforementioned smartphone integration technology. The 2023 Super Duty also offers:
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen (XL), 12-inch infotainment touchscreen (XLT and up)
- Alexa hands-free experience (complimentary for up to three years)
- Four USB ports
- Available wireless smartphone charging pad
- Available 18-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system
Safety & Work-Friendly Gear
The 2022 Ford Super Duty is available with some very handy safety aids and work-friendly tech features. For example, the XLT and up come with the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids, which includes forward collision mitigation and blind-spot monitoring. Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist system is also on offer, giving you the power to steer a trailer in the desired direction
As you may have already surmised, the 2023 Ford Super Duty trucks add to the aforementioned technology with even more to love. These redesigned heavy-duty trucks offer increased safety, with adaptive cruise control and front and rear automatic braking technology. Offerings include:
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go Lane Centering
- Forward/Reverse Sensing System
- Front and Rear Brake Assist
- Trailer Theft Alert
- Fleet Start Inhibit (allows fleet owners to schedule timeframes for truck use)
Your New Heavy-Duty Truck
The 2022 Ford Super Duty is a very capable truck, with a very impressive list of features to boot. But the redesigned 2023 Ford Super Duty tops it in every way, with more to offer in every department, including power and performance.