It’s been some 24 years since the last Bronco rolled off the assembly line, but at long last the Bronco is back. The 2021 Ford Bronco is available in both two- and four-door configurations, as well as a more compact Bronco Sport, which we will touch on in a separate article. Production is set to begin early in 2021.

“We created the Bronco family to elevate every aspect of off-road adventure and equipped them with class-leading chassis hardware and exclusive technologies to raise the bar in the rugged 4×4 segment and take people further into the wild,” said Jim Farley, Ford chief operating officer. “They’re built with the toughness of an F-Series truck and performance spirit of Mustang – and come wrapped in one of the most stunning and functional off-road designs that’s true to the original Bronco design DNA.”

Both the two- and four-door Broncos are ready for open air exploration. Two-door models come with a standard three-section roof system (left and right front section and rear section) and an optional premium painted modular top with four sections that adds a removable panel over the rear seats and cargo area. Four-seat models have four removable roof sections (left and right front panels, full-width center panel, and rear section). As well, all modular hardtop models have rear quarter windows that are easy to remove without removing the roof panels. A cloth soft top is standard on four-door models and it features a tilt-up function.

Also, every Bronco comes with frameless doors that make them easy to remove. On four-door Broncos, all four doors can be stored onboard with protective door bags.

The new Broncos are powered by Ford EcoBoost – either a 2.3L four-cylinder with 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.7L V6 with 310 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The small engine is mated to a 7-speed manual transmission, while a 10-speed automatic transmission is available on the larger 2.7L EcoBoost.

As you would expect, every new Bronco is designed with the off-road in mind and has the technology to help drivers explore new terrain.

“Bronco’s advanced four-wheel-drive technology is at the core of its off-road capabilities, and at the heart of it all is Bronco’s exclusive Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes that is designed to help drivers better navigate any type of terrain,” said Mark Grueber, Bronco consumer marketing manager.

Up to seven driver-selectable G.O.A.T. modes are available, which include Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Sand, along with Baja, Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl for more extreme off-road exploration.

Ford offers two 4×4 systems on the new Bronco models – base and advanced.

“The base system utilizes a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, while the optional advanced system features a two-speed electromechanical transfer case that adds an auto mode for on-demand engagement to select between 2H and 4H,” Ford says in a release. “Power is distributed to a Dana 44 AdvanTEK solid rear axle and Dana AdvanTEK independent front differential unit – both with available Spicer Performa-TraK electronic locking differentials for improved traction over rough terrain.”

As for suspension, each 2021 Ford Bronco is outfitted with independent front suspension and a solid-axle rear suspension featuring coil springs with five locating links.

You can get added ground clearance with available 35-inch tires on every trim level (optional), along with optional beadlock-capable wheels.

A total of seven different trim levels of the 2021 Ford Bronco two- and four-door models are available, each outfitted with different levels of standard and optional equipment. Base price for the two-door Bronco is $29,995, while the four-door base price is $34,695.

Base

As the name suggests, the base Bronco is a no-frills 4×4, but the opportunity to customize is there with a host of optional goodies.

Standard

• 4×4 with part-time selectableengagement
• 3-liter EcoBoost engine
• 7-speed manual transmission withcrawler gear
• Easily removable doors and roof
• Terrain Management System with fiveG.O.A.T. Modes
• 16-inch silver-painted steel wheels, 30-inchP255/70R16 all-season tires
• SYNC 4 with 8-inch touch screen
• Carpeted flooring
• Cloth seats

Optional

• 7-liter EcoBoost engine(requires 10-speed automatic)
• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control
• Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
• Sasquatch Package

Big Bend

The 2021 Ford Bronco Big Bend adds more off-road capability, along with improved comfort, technology and convenience. Included base content, plus…

Standard

• Terrain Management Systems with six G.O.A.T. modes
• 17-inch Crabonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels
• 32-inch P255/75R17 all-terrain tires
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob
• LED fog lights
• Carbonized Gray grille
• Privacy Glass

Optional

• 7-liter EcoBoost engine (requires 10-speed automatic transmission)
• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trial Control
• Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
• Heated front seats and remote start (10-speed automatic only)
• Sasquatch Package
• Mid Package

Black Diamond

The Black Diamond Bronco adds heavy duty off-road hardware and marine-grade washout interior. Includes Big Bend content, plus…

Standard

• Heavy-duty modular front bumper, powder-coated steel rear bumper
• Rock rails and heavy-duty bash plates
• Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Modes
• 17-inch black-painted steel wheels
• 32-inch LT265/70R17 all-terrain tires
• Auxiliary switches in overhead console
• Marine-grade vinyl-trimmed

Optional

• 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine (requires 10-speed automatic)
• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control
• Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
• Sasquatch Package
• Mid Package

Outer Banks

Ford says the Outer Banks Bronco is for customers looking for style and technology on- and off-road. Includes Big Bend content, plus…

Standard

• Terrain Management System with sixO.A.T. Modes
• 18-inch black-painted machined-face aluminum wheels
• 32-inch P255/70R18 all-terrain tires
• Signature LED headlamps and taillamps
• Body-color exterior door handles, mirror caps and fender flares
• Powder-coated tube steps
• Cloth heated front row bucket seats
• Mid Package

Optional

• 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine (requires 10-speed automatic)
• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control
• Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Sasquatch Package
• High Package
• Lux Package

Wildtrak

The Wildtrak Bronco is Ford’s all-out desert machine and it comes with massive tires seven G.O.A.T. modes…including Baja. Includes Outer Banks content, plus…

Standard

• Mid Package
• Sasquatch Package
• 7-liter EcoBoost engine
• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control
• Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
• Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Modes including Baja
• Modular Shadow Black-painted hard top
• Wildtrak hood graphic
• Carpeted flooring
• Cloth heated front row bucket seats

Optional

• Leather-trimmed seats
• High Package
• Lux Package

Badlands

The Badlands Bronco is all about 4×4 off-road capability and features its own unique heavy-duty suspension with a front stabilizer bar disconnect. Includes Big Bend content, plus…

Standard

• Terrain Management System with sevenO.A.T. Modes including Rock Crawl and Baja
• 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted machined-face aluminum wheels
• 33-inch LT285/70R17 all-terrain tires
• Unique Badlands suspension with front stabilizer bar disconnect
• Heavy-duty modular front bumper, powder-coated steel rear bumper
• Auxiliary switches in overhead console
• Marine-grade vinyl-trimmed seats and rubberized washout flooring

Optional

• Leather-trimmed seats
• Sasquatch Package
• Mid Package
• High Package
• Lux Package

First Edition

Only 3500 First Edition Broncos will be built and this unique 4×4 features Badlands mechanicals, Outer Banks interior appointments, and Wildtrak exterior features. Includes Badlands content, plus…

Standard

• Lux Package
• Sasquatch Package
• First Edition hood and bodyside graphics
• Modular Shadow Black-painted hard top
• Safari bar
• Carpeted flooring
• Unique interior
• Leather-trimmed seats with heated front row, 10-way power driver’s seat

Package Descriptions

In the trim categories above, there are five different packages mentioned. Here is what each comes with.

Standard

• LED headlamps, black door handles, mirror caps, fender flares and fender tie-down hooks, manual air conditioning, push button start

Mid

• Two-door Intelligent Access with lock and unlock functionality, 110V/150W AC power outlet, ambient footwell lighting, auto-dimming rear view mirror, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, heated front seats, illuminated visor mirrors, Remote Start System (automatic transmission only), Reverse Sensing System, subscription navigation with three-month trial, SYNC 4 with enhanced voice recognition, Ford Co-Pilot360 including Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, Auto High-Beam Headlamps and rear view camera with backup assist grid lines

High

• Mid Package content, plus 12-inch center stack touchscreen, 360-degree camera, additional sound deadening, Forward Sensing System, sideview mirror LED approach lamps d spotlight

Lux

• High Package content, plus Adaptive Cruise Control; 10-speaker B&O Sound System; Evasive Steering Assist; heated steering wheel; universal garage door opener; two additional front row USB smart-charging ports; Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System and wireless charging pad

Sasquatch

• 17-inch black-painted aluminum beadlock-capable wheels with 35-inch LT315/ 70R17 BSW Mud-Terrain tires, electronic-locking front and rear axles, 4.7:1 final drive ratio, high-clearance suspension, position-sensitive Billstein shock absorbers and high-clearance fender flares