After nearly 20 years of absence, the famous Ford Bronco is finally back, picking up where its predecessors left off as one of the few off-road-oriented SUVs on the market. Built to compete with the Jeep Wrangler, the 2021 Ford Bronco leaves its competitors in the dust with incredible engine performance and amazing towing and storage capacity.
Overview
The Bronco offers impressive performance with a turbocharged 2.3-liter I4 as the standard engine. However, if you’re looking to upgrade for even more power, try the upgrading to the 2.7 liter twin-turbo V6, which boasts up to 330 horsepower and an impressive 415 lb-ft of torque. For the transmission, buyers can choose between the standard six-speed automatic, plus a super-low gear for serious of roaders, or a ten-speed automatic transmission.
New Features
The newest iteration of the Bronco no includes features such as removable doors, roof, and windows, and comes in a total of seven different trims, including a limited First Edition based on the off-road capable Badlands trim. Each trim also now has a unique grill as an individual distinguishing design detail.
Off-Road Capabilities
Ford has really pulled out all the stops to make the Bronco a serious off-road contender, with several models geared especially towards off-road driving, and many new features to remove the guesswork from your off-road driving. On the Badlands and Wildtrack models, all-terrain tires have been added, as have front and rear locking differentials and two types of transfer cases.
Also included are a wide variety of driving modes geared towards specific conditions, from sand to mud, as well as a “rock crawl” setting that automatically adjusts various driving settings based on sensor input to make sure you get the best out of your vehicle.
Pricing
A basic 2-door Bronco is priced at $28,500, with a variety of other trims slowly increasing in price as far as the $56,915 limited-production first edition, which features a mixture of off-road and cosmetic upgrades that can also be found on the other models.
Safety
Ford includes their Co-Pilot360 suite of safety features on all trims above the Big Bend, just a single level up from the base model. The suite includes a variety of features to help keep you safe, including forward collision warning, pedestrian detection systems, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alerts.
Cargo Space and Towing Capacity
The Bronco has an impressive amount of cargo space, with 23.6 cubic feet for the two-door variant, climbing to a stunning 58.4 cubic feet for a four-door, with all the seats folded up. In terms of towing capacity, the Bronco can manage up to 3,500lb when properly equipped, making a good choice for cargo hauling.
If you think you like the look of the Bronco after reading this buyer’s guide, . We’ll be more than happy to help you find out more about the Bronco, so give us a call today. Head over to our website at Randy Wise Ford and browse our new available inventory to find a Bronco to test drive!
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