2025 Ford Bronco Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Ford stylists did an admirable job of evoking the classic Bronco from the 1960s with the reborn version that first hit the market for the 2021 model year, without falling into the trap of going full-on retro. The Bronco’s is boxy, but its corners have been rounded to give it a more modern look. Wide, horizontal shapes dominate the Bronco’s design from all directions but especially from the front, where a full-width rectangular grille flanked by round headlamps dominates the view. Ford offers multiple top options for the Bronco, and each one—soft, hard or both—can be removed, along with the doors, to create a true open-air experience.

The optional Sasquatch package includes 17-inch aluminum wheels wearing 35-inch all-terrain tires, a suspension package that Ford calls HOSS 2.0 (High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension), upgraded shock absorbers from Bilstein, electronic-locking front and rear axles, and more. It dramatically increases off-road capability, and as an added bonus, makes the Bronco look quite menacing.

There are officially seven different versions of the Ford Bronco for 2025, including the high-performance Bronco Raptor that boasts additional power and a host of special off-road modifications, but Ford also offers several option packages in many Bronco variants. The base model looks pretty drab and is available in both two- and four-door body styles. The optional Sasquatch package dresses it up a bit, but since the Bronco Big Bend is only a little more expensive, it’s worth the upgrade for most buyers. The Big Bend, offered solely in four-door configuration, can also be optioned with the Sasquatch package, along with a Black Diamond graphics package, a Black Appearance package, or the new-for-2025 Free Wheeling package that adds bright retro graphics inside and out.

The Bronco Outer Banks is also limited to four doors but can be equipped with a turbocharged V6 engine and features LED lighting. Next is the Ford Bronco Badlands that’s offered in either two- or four-door variants. It’s equipped with bigger tires, an upgraded suspension package and a classier interior. The four-door Bronco Heritage is next, and as its name implies, it ramps up the retro look while bundling the Sasquatch package as standard equipment.

The last two Bronco models go up dramatically in price and capability. The 2025 Bronco Stroppe Edition, which replaced the Wildtrak, is offered with two doors only and is marketed as “race-ready” from Ford. Its red, white and blue paint job is a nod to famous Bronco racers from the past. Finally, the all-conquering Bronco Raptor looks (and is) seriously capable, with an ultra-wide body kit, huge tires, and a dramatically lifted suspension.

Put simply, there’s a Bronco designed to appeal to just about every potential buyer. We were quite pleased with the look and feel of the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend model we tested, which was equipped with the Sasquatch package and finished in a beautiful colour that Ford calls Velocity Blue Metallic.

Most 2025 Bronco models are equipped with one of two engines, while the Bronco Raptor gets a unique, more powerful engine of its own. The base 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine spins out an impressive 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. It offers plenty of power in the city and on the highway, even on Bronco models with Ford’s lifted suspension packages. The maximum tow rating of 1,587 kilograms (3,500 pounds) is sufficient for small trailers, boats or dirtbikes. An optional turbocharged 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 engine ups output to 330 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, Although the larger engine makes the Bronco a bit quicker, it doesn’t increase its ability to tow; that requires upgrading to the Bronco Raptor and its 2,040-kilogram (4,500-pound) towing capacity.

Our test car had the standard seven-speed manual transmission. In daily use, only six of those gears are used, as what is technically first gear is really an extremely low gear meant for crawling over off-road obstacles at very low speeds. A 10-speed automatic is optional with the base, Big Bend, Heritage, and Badlands, and standard with the Bronco Outer Banks, Stroppe and Raptor. It’s also mandatory with the V6 engine.

If you plan to take the 2025 Bronco off onto the dirt, you should seriously consider the Sasquatch package. It’s not just for looks, as the Sasquatch’s locking differentials and big tires mean it can get much further off the beaten path, and the fact that it improves the Bronco’s looks is an extra bonus. The 2025 Bronco Badlands also features a front sway-bar disconnect that improves wheel articulation, which means it’s well suited for crawling over large logs or rocks.

All Ford Bronco models come standard with four-wheel drive (4WD) with a two-speed transfer case. It’s a similar arrangement to the Bronco’s chief competitor, the Jeep Wrangler. Unlike the Jeep, though, Ford designed the Bronco with fully independent front suspension, while the Wrangler uses a solid axle. Which is better depends on your priorities; the Bronco may not have the ultimate articulation of a Wrangler for negotiating obstacles, but it’s much more comfortable and confident on tarmac.

Ford equips the 2025 Bronco Badlands, Heritage, Stroppe, and Raptor with a more advanced 4WD system that includes an Automatic mode to take the guesswork out of driving in iffy weather conditions. The upgraded setup is also included with the Black Diamond package with the Big Bend and the Sasquatch package with the Bronco in base and Outer Banks trims.

If you don’t often take multiple passengers along for the ride, the two-door Bronco offers plenty of space for two. The rear seat is surprisingly roomy but quite difficult to get in and out of. The four-door Bronco offers a lot more room in the back and, of course, those rear doors make ingress and egress a lot easier.

Bronco models with the Sasquatch package’s big tires and upgraded suspension sit pretty high off the ground—necessary for clearance off-road—and that means there’s a big step up into the cabin. Optional steps help but can get in the way on trails, so buyers should consider how they’re likely to use their vehicles every day. Two-door Broncos offer 634 litres of cargo space, or up to 1,509 litres with the rear seats folded. The four-door Bronco ups cargo space to 1,084 litres (seats up) or 2,350 litres (seats folded) with the soft top, but that’s reduced to 1,008 and 2,197 litres with the optional hard top.

Ford thoughtfully provides a whole host of storage cubbies in the Bronco. There’s room in the armrest, door pockets with netted enclosures, a tray specifically designed to hold a smartphone, and clever MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment) mounting points on the backs of the two front seats above another set of netted pockets. Sturdy handles on either side of the dash help when it’s time to get into a lifted Bronco, especially when it’s parked on a low-traction surface such as mud or sand.

The 2025 Bronco four-door gets new dedicated air conditioning vents for the rear-seat passengers. Additional insulation lowers road noise from previous models.

The 2025 Ford Bronco comes standard with a 12-inch touchscreen that runs the latest Sync 4 infotainment software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included and work as expected and a seven-speaker audio system with a subwoofer is standard. Starting with the Bronco Outer Banks trim, an upgraded Bang & Olufsen sound system with 10 speakers is available.

A second 12-inch screen sits directly in front of the driver and serves as a digital gauge cluster. In previous years, this large screen was only offered with the Raptor, but it’s now standard across the Bronco lineup. It’s customizable with various modes to show useful information that, in addition to the expected road and engine speed, includes readouts for the Bronco’s numerous off-road features and safety settings.

The 2025 Ford Bronco comes standard with five so-called G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes: Normal, Sand, Eco, Sport, and Slippery. The Bronco Badlands adds two more modes: Mud/Rut and Rock Crawling. A Baja mode for the Bronco Raptor is designed for high-speed runs through the desert. Each G.O.A.T. mode has its own animation on the digital gauge cluster.

Unlike most other Ford models, the Bronco does not come standard with the Co-Pilot360 safety suite. It’s standard beginning with the Big Bend trim level. Feature highlights include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.

However, post-collision braking, which holds the brakes after an impact to stop the vehicle from rolling, is standard even on the base model. So are hill start assist and hill descent control, which should prove especially helpful when off-roading. The Outer Banks and Badlands trims can be equipped with an optional Lux package that adds a 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, and evasive steering assist.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the 2025 Bronco the top “Good” ratings in its small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side-impact crash tests. However, the IIHS only gives the Bronco’s headlights a “Marginal” rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Bronco four out of five stars for frontal crash safety and three out of five in its rollover testing, but had not released side crash-test ratings at the time of publication.

Pricing in Canada for the Ford Bronco has increased steadily since its reintroduction for the 2021 model year. The 2025 Bronco starts at $50,760 (including a $2,295 destination charge and other fees) in base trim with four doors. (Interestingly, opting for two doors in the base trim costs $1,000 extra). The four-door Bronco Big Bend starts at $55,960 and includes heated front seats and the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety package. Adding the desirable Sasquatch package first requires the Black Diamond package, and the two together add a whopping $14,465 to the sticker price. If you want the automatic, as most buyers do, it’s an extra $1,495.

For $63,685, the Bronco Outer Banks adds leather seating surfaces. The turbo V6 adds $2,895 and the Sasquatch package adds another $9,280 to the Outer Banks tab. The Bronco Badlands, with its off-road upgrades, starts at $67,855 without the Sasquatch package or $71,680 with it. The 2025 Bronco Heritage Edition starts at $69,555 and includes the Sasquatch package. The top two specs are a lot more: the Stroppe costs $94,190 and has very few options and the Raptor starts at $118,320.

No matter how you slice it, the 2025 Ford Bronco is an expensive vehicle, and it’s pricier across its lineup than its main competitor—the Jeep Wrangler. The Bronco also isn’t very efficient, no matter which engine or model you pick. In its base form with a manual and the four-cylinder engine, the Bronco gets Natural Resources Canada-rated fuel economy of 12.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 11 highway, and 12.1 combined. The automatic is 0.1 L/100 km better in combined and highway fuel economy. Most V6 models only come with a 1 L/100 km combined penalty despite their added displacement, but the high-performance Bronco Raptor is rated at a dismal 15.3 L/100 km combined.

Buyers who want a rugged SUV might also consider a Toyota 4Runner, which for 2025 starts at $57,318, including fees. The TRD Off-Road model is roughly $9,500 more, while higher-spec TRD Pro and Trailhunter models are both priced in the mid-$80,000s. The redesigned 2025 4Runner is available with a hybrid powertrain, which is also standard with its Land Cruiser platform-mate, starting at $73,313.

In addition to Toyota’s available hybrid powertrain, dubbed i-Force Max and generating 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque in both the 4Runner and Land Cruiser, the Jeep Wrangler is available in 4xe plug-in hybrid form, offering up to 35 kilometres of all-electric driving range, plus 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Ford doesn’t offer any comparable powertrain options for the Bronco, but it does have another Bronco-badged machine that’s a bit smaller and more efficient. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is a smaller crossover that’s surprisingly good in the dirt with its all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain, while returning between 8.7 and 10.1 L/100 km combined on pavement.