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The 2024 Ford Bronco is a serious off-roader that any Jeep fan should consider. We look at interior quality, technology, and more in our review.
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What’s New for the 2024 Ford Bronco ?
Now deep into its sixth generation, the 2024 Ford Bronco comes with nine trims, three engine options, and four-wheel drive no matter what. Buyers can select either the two-door or four-door body style and both benefit from excellent interior technology, serious off-road capability, and rugged good looks that should age quite well. There’s little question that Jeep officially has a real rival in the Bronco.
Ford axes the base Bronco for the 2024 model year which means a new higher starting price of $41,525 but more standard equipment too. Every trim now leverages a 12-inch infotainment system and the Badlands trim also adds steel bumpers.
Carsforsale.com Score
8.5/10
Powertrain
Score
9/10
Interior
Score
8.25/10
Technology
Score
8/10
Value
Score
8.5/10
The Breakdown
Very capable off-road
A trim for every buyer
Highly customizable
Noisy cabin
On-road compromises
Still behind Wrangler in mpg/warranty
A great SUV but not perfect
2024 Bronco Specs
- 300 horsepower from base engine
- 325 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 9 available trims
- 22.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 52.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Standard 12-inch infotainment screen
- Standard automatic emergency braking
- Basic 3-year warranty coverage
- Towing capacity of 4,500 lbs
2024 Ford Bronco Powertrain 9/10
Ford provides Bronco customers with three different powertrain options to choose from. It starts off with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. That same engine is the one Ford uses for the base Mustang so it’s no slouch. Power from the engine routes to all four wheels via either a seven-speed manual gearbox or a 10-speed automatic. It might be the least flashy engine available, but it gets the best available fuel economy with scores of 20 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
The Bronco is also available with a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that develops 330 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. Most buyers who upgrade from the 2.3-liter will get this engine and some trims come standard with it. It’s only available with the automatic gearbox though so forget any dreams of pairing it with three pedals. It gets 19 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
Finally, those willing to pay more than $90k for a Bronco can pick up the Raptor. It gets a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 and makes 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. Ford imbues it with serious off-road chops including unique Fox shocks, a heavy-duty rear axle, 17-inch wheels, and 37-inch tires. All of that equipment comes with a big penalty in the fuel economy department though. The Bronco Raptor gets just 15 mpg in the city and 16 on the highway. Notably, the Raptor can tow up to 4,500 pounds but the rest of the lineup maxes out at just 3,500 pounds.
In terms of driving performance, the Bronco is a leader in its class. It’s very easy to drive thanks to great visibility and responsive steering. Compared to the Jeep Wrangler, it’s far more adept at handling poor road conditions. At the same time, the experience is anything but luxurious.
The cabin is noisy thanks to intrusive sound from the road and surroundings and while the Bronco drives better than its main competition, it’s still far from what we’d call nimble and quick in modern-day traffic. Of course, when the road runs out, the Bronco is wildly capable and deserves its good reputation.
2024 Ford Bronco Interior 8.25/10
The words rugged and handsome sum up the Bronco’s interior quite well. The dash is straightforward and modern while paying homage to the rich history of this model. The newly standard 12-inch infotainment system blends in well and offers excellent usability. The overarching theme in the cabin is one of well-built durable materials that should last for a long while.
The front seats are comfortable, supportive, and in most cases both heated and highlight adjustable. The rear seats are very cramped in the two-door version but perfectly suited for adults in the four-door Bronco. Storage bins are everywhere and the center console is cavernous. We also love the grab handles, extra auxiliary switches, and the other tiny off-road touches like a camera mount on the dash, and the integrated limb risers are excellent.
Four-door Broncos benefit from 22.4 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats and up to 52.3 cubic feet when those seats get folded down. That’s outstanding and includes special spaces for components like the doors when Bronco owners remove them.
2024 Ford Bronco Technology Features 8/10
Now that every Bronco comes with a 12-inch infotainment screen one of our big gripes from last year is solved. It uses Ford’s Sync4 user interface which we find very good. Some menu items are densely buried in the UX but that’s the only problem we could find. Otherwise, the screen is bright, easy to read, and mostly intuitive.
In addition, Ford offers a lot of great off-roading technology. For example, it’s G.O.A.T. (Go over any terrain) modes provide a little more confidence when driving on sand, mud, snow, and more. Other features like a 360-degree camera system, electronically locking differentials, and a disconnectable sway bar take this SUV to the next level, literally.
In terms of safety equipment, Ford has a lot of room to improve the Bronco. It comes standard with automatic emergency braking, hill descent control, hill start assist, and train-turn assist. Those technologies are great but others like blind-spot warning and lane-keep assist should also be standard since they clearly aid in reducing traffic accidents. Those who want features like adaptive cruise control must pay more for it.
2024 Ford Bronco Trims & Pricing
Big Bend – $41,525
The new base Bronco comes with the above mentioned four-cylinder engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, tow hooks, LED headlights, push-button start, a 12-inch infotainment system, a digital gauge cluster, integrated navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, seven speakers, a six-mode terrain traction system, automatic emergency braking, trail turn assist, and hill descent control. Two-door Broncos come with a hard top while four-door Bronco Big Bends come with a soft top.
Black Diamond – $45,225
This trim adds skid plates, a black grille, heavy-duty bumpers, rock rails, a seven-mode terrain system, and pre-wired auxiliary switches for aftermarket accessories.
Outer Banks – $49,085
This Bronco comes standard with the automatic gearbox along with 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, side step rails, upgraded LED headlights, leather-trimmed seats, power-adjustable heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, remote start, blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic warning.
Heritage Edition – $50,450
The Heritage Edition adds white exterior accents, unique bumpers, Heritage-style graphics, skid plates, plaid cloth upholstery, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, 35-inch mud-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, modified fender flares, locking differentials, and a shorter final drive ratio.
Badlands – $51,990
The Badlands adds a disconnectable front stabilizer bar, a unique off-road suspension, and 33-inch all-terrain tires.
Everglades – $57,615
As its name alludes to, the Everglades trim is built for getting into and out of sticky situations. It comes with the four-cylinder engine and 10-speed automatic only along with a Warn Winch, an air snorkel, vinyl upholstery, a heavy-duty front bumper, unique fenders, and unique graphics.
Wildtrak – $62,120
This Bronco comes standard with a 2.7-liter engine, Fox shocks, a heavy-duty modular front bumper, unique graphics, and the rest of the off-road equipment from the Heritage Edition.
Heritage Limited Edition – $71,580
This is just like the normal Heritage Edition but it adds the V6 as standard equipment along with leather upholstery inserts, front parking sensors, additional sound-deadening materials, a wireless smartphone charger, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system, evasive steering assist, and a 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system.
Raptor – $91,930
The king of the Broncos is the Raptor and it gets a 3.0-liter turbo engine, 17-inch wheels, 37-inch tires, a heavy-duty rear axle, Fox shocks, an active exhaust, paddle shifters, and unique styling.
2024 Ford Bronco Overall Value 8.5/10
In the segment of off-road focused SUVs, the Bronco is clearly the best value. It offers almost all of the configurability of the Jeep but with better on-road manners. It rivals the Wrangler in terms of actual off-road capability and has a few unique features all its own.
Those who don’t plan to off-road with the Bronco would likely enjoy owning and driving something more suited to public roads though. Finally, one area where the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner have a lead is in terms of warranty coverage. Both brands offer complimentary maintenance whereas Ford offers none.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 8.5/10
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Ford would do well to offer better warranty coverage and a lot more standard safety equipment. Beyond that, it’s hard to complain about what the Bronco is. It’s built to go off-road on a regular basis while being perfectly capable of doing daily driving duty. To that end, it accomplishes its goal.
2024 Ford Bronco FAQ
How much are new Ford Broncos?
They start at $41,525 but can cost as much as $100,000 depending on trim and options.
Are Ford Broncos safe?
The 2024 Ford Bronco lacks the standard safety equipment, on-road maneuverability, and other features that could improve their safety.
Does the Ford Bronco have a 3rd row?
No, though we wouldn’t be shocked to see Ford release a three-row Bronco one day in the future.
