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The revamped Bronco celebrates its 5th birthday, but is it still an off-road champion? We look at off-road ability, interior options, and more in our review.
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What is New for the 2025 Ford Bronco?
Part of the fifth model year of the much-lauded sixth-gen Bronco, Ford’s putting all hands-on deck to squeeze as much life and refinement into the current form factor. To do it, they’re bringing a re-vamped lineup of seven trim packages brimming with tech, and raging performance on the part of the Raptor trim.
The 12-inch digital gauge cluster from last year’s Bronco Raptor is now available across the range, an updated HVAC system with vents in the back for rear occupants, and an updated premium audio system.
Carsforsale.com Score
8.75/10
Powertrain
Score
9/10
Interior
Score
8.25/10
Technology
Score
8/10
Value
Score
8.75/10
The Breakdown
Timeless classic styling
Solid updated tech
Peppy EcoBoost engines
Amazing Raptor edition
Sub-optimal on-road performance
Mediocre fuel economy
A very desirable American SUV
2025 Bronco Specs
- 300 horsepower from base engine
- 325 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 7 available trims
- 22.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 52.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- 12-inch center screen
- Ford CoPilot 360 driver assistance suite
- 5-star NHTSA safety rating
- 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty
2025 Bronco Powertrain 9/10
For 2025, the Bronco line’s base engine is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost motor, making 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Starting with the Outer Banks Edition, a 330-horsepower 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with 415 lb-ft of torque becomes available.
From there, a three-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque champions the Raptor trim. Fuel economy aside, it’s nothing short of a commendable powertrain lineup. With the surprisingly capable ten-speed Ford-GM automatic transmission in tow, they’re remarkably reliable as well. Even better, an optional seven-speed manual gearbox is a love letter to enthusiasts.
But when you take MPGs into account, the Bronco lags behind mightily. We’re talking 20 in the city and 22 on the highway, and 17 city, 18 highway from the V6. The Raptor is even worse, with 15 MPGs in the city and 16 on the highway. Zero to 60 times could be better and faster for non-Raptors. That’s to the tune of between 7.1 and 8.3 seconds, depending on the engine. On the flip side, the Raptor can make the same run in 6.2 seconds, which used to be sports car-fast way back when. Towing is decent, with up to 3,500 lbs. in standard trims and 4,500 lbs. in the Raptor when properly equipped.
2025 Bronco Interior 8.25/10
A four-door Bronco has a 116-inch wheelbase compared to 100.4 inches, with the rear doors omitted. That means interior space should leave some breathing room. With four doors, you get 36.3 inches of space for your legs behind the front seats. The two-door variant doesn’t sacrifice all that much legroom for the sake of zippy, compact looks, with 35.7 inches of legroom and seating for two. For a mid-size SUV, those figures are right on par with what people expect.
The cargo room is also admirable, with 22.4 cubic feet behind the second row of seating and 52.3 when the seats are stowed away. Seat upholstery fabrics are more varied than your average cloth at the bottom and leather at the top. Because Bronco owners might actually go off-road in them, materials like plaid cloth, vinyl trimmed with leather, and even marine-grade vinyl go into different trim packages for an eclectic mix of textiles. For what it is, Bronco owners will likely enjoy what’s on offer and find it perfectly comfortable.
2025 Bronco Tech and Features 8/10
It’s five years old as of this year but Bronco still has a few tricks up its sleeve. A 12-inch digital gauge cluster brings a layer of modernity and refinement to a retro-styled package that’s supposed to satisfy both camps. With different color palates for each mode in Ford’s GOAT terrain response system, they did a pretty good job of it.
On the center infotainment side, image quality and touch responsiveness are touted as greatly improved, as are the adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist features thanks to better calibration. An extra two speakers in the Bang & Olufsen stereo address concerns over a lack of punch to the audio in models of old. Plus, the whole trim range has contracted from nine down to seven, thanks to the Black Diamond now serving as an off-road package for the popular Big Bend, plus the axing of the Wildtrak trim. With Co-Pilot360 Assist+ standard, you get a great suite of driver assistance like blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Overall, it’s a smart mid-cycle refresh that adds enough features to feel fresh without breaking the R&D budget to the point of a large price hike.
2025 Ford Bronco Trims & Pricing
Base – $37,995
Back after a short hiatus, the Base Bronco lacks a few features here and there but packs an exciting Sasquatch package with chunky 35-inch A/T tires and boasts two and four-door variants.
Big Bend – $40,370
With the old Black Diamond trim now absorbed into itself with all the features that come with it, the Big Bend trim brings five-mode G.O.A.T. Mode terrain response, heated seats, 32-inch tires, and dual-zone climate control.
Outer Banks – $47,940
Though only a four-door, the Outer Banks brings stylish 18-inch wheels and a finer-quality carpet weave, along with mixed leather and vinyl seat upholstery.
Heritage Edition – $49,475
The Heritage Edition puts emphasis on retro with a Black Onyx interior and accenting plaid cloth trim pieces. Outside, the two-tone paint screams the late ’60s, as do the steelie-replica white wheels and white-painted instrument panel.
Badlands – $50,095
Though not as powerful as the Raptor, the Bronco Badlands has street cred across North America as a top-tier off-roader. With extra G.O.A.T. Mode functionality to cover a wider array of terrains, plus 33-inch tires and a HOSS 2.0 suspension, it makes for every bit the 4×4 as a Wrangler or Defender. Inside, leather is swapped for marine-grade vinyl, a nod to the folks who run these Badlands Broncos through mud bogs on the regular.
Stroppe Edition – $75,635
Take the Wildtrak trim from past years, give it a killer orange, white, and blue striped paint job, and 86 the manual gearbox option, and you get the 2025 Stroppe Edition. It’s pretty pricey, but it has exclusive looks that match, which probably won’t see nearly the same level of orders as other trims. It’s that kind of combination that screams future classic.
Raptor – $90,035
You know the story. A twin-turbo V6, 37-inch tires, Fox Live Valve dampers, and one of the most imposing presences of any Ford in the lineup. It’s also a future classic, albeit for different reasons than the Stroppe Edition.
2025 Ford Bronco Overall Value 8.75/10
Other off-roaders in its class, like the Toyota 4Runner or the Jeep Wrangler, offer quite a bit of capability and flexibility with their powertrain options. And the 4Runner even adds two years of maintenance and roadside assistance. The highest trim levels cross well into Land Rover Defender territory which gives the interior quality of the Bronco a run for its money.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 8.75/10
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Credit to Ford for cramming as much new tech into a current model as possible before people start pondering the next generational refresh. That said, this is a mid-size SUV that needs an HEV or a PHEV variant.
FAQ’s About the 2025 Ford Bronco
How much horsepower does the Bronco Outerbanks get?
The Ford Bronco Outerbanks gets 330 horsepower.
Do Ford Broncos have a 3rd row?
The Ford Bronco does not offer 3rd row seating.
Is the Bronco AWD of 4WD?
The Ford Bronco comes with a traditional 4WD Drivetrain.
