Orlando Sentinel

What you should know: 2021 Ford Bronco

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Type: Two- /four-door, four-wheel-drive utility vehicle

Engine (h.p.): 2.3-liter DOHC I-4, turbocharg­ed (270)

2.7-liter DOHC V-6, turbocharg­ed (310)

Seven-speed manual (std. with the 2.3);

10-speed automatic

Ford has resurrecte­d the Bronco brand, applying it to three different vehicle all aimed at specific audiences and designed for specific purposes. There’s now a direct competitor to the Jeep Wrangler.

Two- and four-door body styles evoke memories of the original.

• No V-8 available, but the turbo four and V-6 choices offer plenty of grunt and likely better fuel economy. • Numerous trim levels mean you can order exactly the content level best suited to your needs and budget.

• Jeep’s response to this newcomer should be interestin­g.

Dynamic safety: Blind-spot warning with backup alert (opt.); active cruise control (n.a.); emergency/pedestrian braking (opt.); lanedepar ture interventi­on (opt.)

MPG (city/hwy) 21/26 (turbo I-4, est.); Base price (incl. destinatio­n): $30,000

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