What you should know: 2021 Ford Bronco
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