The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco offers buyers a powerful vehicle for getting around the outdoors for those who enjoy adventure and excitement. Each of the trim levels offers a set of features built to handle the places you plan to explore. This 2021 Ford Bronco buyer’s guide will give you an overview of each trim level, so you know which Bronco is best for your adventures. Once you choose the trim for your needs, you can visit Gengras Ford, your CT Ford Bronco dealership, to purchase your new 2021 Ford Bronco.
For 2021, the Ford Bronco pricing starts at an MSRP of $28,500.* Depending on the trim, it can come as a two or four-door with a removable soft or hardtop. Two-door versions seat four and come with the 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine, while optional four-door models seat five and come with the 2.7-liter Ecoboost. Every Bronco comes standard with 4×4 and can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the Class II trailer tow package. A front independent (HOSS) suspension and a rear solid five-link axle suspension provide excellent durability to handle uneven terrain, and the 2021 Bronco can water ford up to 33.5 inches.
First Edition
When you want everything the Bronco has to offer, the First Edition is the trim that packages all the best features of the 2021 Ford Bronco into one capable vehicle. Graphics on the hood and bodyside display the First Edition badging, and unique black exterior details stand out from the crowd. Gain all the off-road prowess of the most capable Badlands trim, and combine it with all the interior comforts and conveniences of the Outer Banks trim. Include the Bang and Olufsen stereo system, enhanced voice recognition, and leather seats, and this Bronco is ready to ride.
Bronco Base
If you are a buyer that prefers to customize their own 2021 Bronco, then the base model comes with essential equipment perfect for building it your way. Every Bronco comes with a 4×4 system that features part-time selectable engagement with three separate modes to handle deep sand, steep inclines, or towing heavy objects. Combined with five G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain), set to manage sand, slippery conditions, sport driving, fuel-saving, and normal conditions like pavement, the Bronco comes ready for any terrain. The HOSS suspension is designed for heavy-duty off-roading, and hill descent control helps manage speed on steep terrain.
The removable doors and top are part of the 2021 Bronco experience, whether opting for the available soft or hardtop, to give you and your passengers a closer connection to the environment. 16-inch wheels fitted with all-season tires are standard, with the option to add 17-inch wheels and mud-terrain tires. Front and rear tow hooks are standard, LED headlights with Auto High-Beam Headlamps provide extra safety anywhere, and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking keeps you safe on the road when you’re not out at play. Remote keyless access allows easy entry, and the push-button start gets you on your way.
Infotainment in the base Bronco is user-friendly and intuitive with the SYNC 4 system loaded into the 8-inch touchscreen that functions like your smartphone. Connect your phone using the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, access Sirius XM with 360L that features exclusive streaming with more channels, and utilize FordPass Connect to operate features remotely. Options to build your Bronco for the terrain of your choice include features like front section bash plates to protect your underbody, a brush guard with the addition of a heavy-duty modular front bumper, and advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement. Truly engage your Bronco on the trail with available trail control or the ease of the electronic locking front and rear axle.
Big Bend
For those who plan to off-road occasionally but still want to enjoy conveniences for daily driving, the Big Bend comes with a few extra comforts and options in addition to the features included in the base model. This trim has the option of a soft or hardtop and can be a two or four-door vehicle. For the Big Bend, the addition of LED fog lights and heated side mirrors give buyers more conveniences for better visibility, and rear privacy glass along with hardtop sound deadening makes the interior more enclosed and insulated. Also, a leather-wrapped steering wheel lends itself to a more upscale interior.
All of the off-road equipment and infotainment systems found in the base model, including off-road options to customize your Bronco, are also found on the Big Bend model. Additional options to customize your Big Bend include interior comforts like dual-zone climate control or heated front seats, plus enhanced voice recognition and voice-activated navigation can make interacting with your SYNC 4 system even simpler. For more safety on the roads, choose to add the Lane-Keeping System or BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, or make your Bronco more visible with LED signature lighting.
Black Diamond
The Black Diamond trim is built for those who expect to take their 2021 Bronco out for off-roading more regularly or with more serious terrain in mind. Standard equipment for the Black Diamond protects your Bronco on the trail with full underbody bash plates and rock rails, and the addition of more G.O.A.T. Modes brings it up to seven types of terrain to conquer, including mud and ruts or rock crawl for serious trail riders. The electronic locking rear axle makes articulation on the trail as simple as the press of a button, and the 17-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires will keep you riding the trail with better contact on any terrain.
Inside the Black Diamond, you have the use of MOLLE panels attached to the backs of the driver and front passenger seats, created for adventurers who need to keep their outdoor equipment organized and easy to reach. Marine grade vinyl seating allows for quick cleaning after messy outdoor excursions, and you can add the available dual-zone climate control to keep your passengers comfortable while you hit the trails. A standard electric parking brake and Post-Collision Braking will keep your Black Diamond Bronco safe, and the option of customizing it with a reverse sensing system or brush guards can offer more protection for your Bronco.
Outer Banks
When you take off-roading seriously but you still believe in having the same comforts as daily drivers, the Outer Banks trim provides the perfect mix of both trail riding and convenience. Starting with the exterior style, the Outer Banks comes standard with body-color fender flares and powder-coated tube steps that give this Bronco a true outdoor-oriented appearance. Six G.O.A.T. Modes make your Bronco capable of going anywhere, and the standard trail control with trail turn assist make off-roading more focused on the engagement with your environment while you ride on 18-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires. Add advanced 4×4 with on-demand engagement, the 360-degree camera, and mud-terrain tires to take your off-roading to more extreme limits.
Intelligent access with a remote start feature make sure your Bronco is ready to go when you are and unlocks when you approach without having to use a fob. Standard heated front seats make those chilly days cozier, and you can add the available heated steering wheel or leather upholstery for more comfort. Road safety is incorporated into the Outer Banks trim with the lane-keeping system and BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, and adding the optional Adaptive Cruise Control will make highway driving a breeze. When you hop into the Bronco, your smartphone will automatically pair with the infotainment through wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, plus adding the available wireless charging would mean you never need to remember cords for the drive.
Badlands
Taking off-roading to the outermost reaches is what the Badlands trim is designed to do. Full underbody bash plates, rock rails, and a heavy-duty modular bumper are just the start of the equipment that comes standard on this trim. Equipped with seven G.O.A.T. Modes, an advanced 4×4 system, and an electronic locking front and rear axle, the Badlands can take you to the places you dare to go. Ride on 17-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires with the top down because even if the interior gets muddy from the trail, the marine-grade vinyl seats and rubberized flooring can be hosed down.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto combine with voice-activated navigation to instill confidence in driving into the unknown. Customize your Badlands Bronco with conveniences or better off-roading equipment, or add the Bang and Olufsen stereo system for the best sound experience off-road.
Wildtrak
Wherever you drive your Wildtrak Bronco, people will know you enjoy off-roading at higher speeds with the standard hood graphic, hardtop, and 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels fitted with all-terrain tires. The standard Sasquatch package delivers off-roading equipment to handle tough terrain with more agility. Seven G.O.A.T. Modes provide the full range of Bronco capability, combined with standard advanced 4×4, trail control, and trail one-pedal drive. Add bash plates, the heavy-duty modular front bumper, or the brush guard for more protection, or opt for conveniences like adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, or the Bang and Olufsen stereo system.
Which trim is right for you? With so many choices, there’s a Bronco for every off-road lifestyle. Find yours at Gengras Ford today!