Performance

No matter what you want your 2024 Ford Bronco for—from your daily commute to spending a week away from civilization—it is important that you get a vehicle that is fun to drive. That is why we love the engines that Ford has packed into the Bronco, providing you with excellent performance and a great overall experience. You have two options available, so consider both before making a decision, though you get a terrific midsize SUV no matter which one you choose. Every model comes with 4WD, too, so you do not have to worry about your choice of engine directly affecting potential off-road capability.

The Standard 2.4L Engine

The standard engine for the 2024 Bronco is a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 engine that delivers 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty of power for getting around town and enjoying yourself, as well as for heading off-road and conquering just about any trail you can find. One of the best things about this standard engine is that it is offered with a seven-speed manual transmission, keeping you directly in control every moment that you are driving. If you prefer to keep things simple, then there is an available 10-speed automatic transmission—this automatic is the only option with the more powerful engine.

Other Engine Options

Speaking of which, if you want more power, then there is a 2.7L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 engine available, which delivers an impressive 330 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. The boost in horsepower is nice, but the tremendous increase in torque is the star of the show here and makes it ideal for handling the roughest, most challenging trails and off-road areas. Both engines allow for up to 3,500 lbs of towing capacity with the available Class II Trailer Tow Package, which is great for hauling a boat or camper behind you. We should note there is an incredible 418-hp 3.0L V6 engine available, but it is only offered on the high-end Raptor model; so unless you are specifically interested in that one, then you should decide on one of the other two engines.

Off-Road

For off-road performance and capability, there is nothing else out there quite like the 2024 Ford Bronco—some competitors come close, but they are still struggling to keep up with what the Bronco delivers. For starters, you have the HOSS system designed to give you the most incredible off-road suspension we have ever seen, rigorously engineered and tested to tackle terrain and obstacles that few other vehicles can hope to deal with. You get incredible articulation and agility with any HOSS system, though some models come with advanced versions of it. The Bronco Badlands, for example, features a HOSS 2.0 system with Bilstein Position Sensitive Dampers, while the Wildtrak has a HOSS 3.0 Package featuring FOX Internal Bypass Dampers and Ford Performance severe-duty components.

The Terrain Management System

Taking things even further beyond where the pavement ends, Ford’s remarkable Terrain Management System features a variety of GOAT Modes to give you incredible traction, steering, and handling no matter what you encounter. There are eight different modes available, though you will not find all of them on every model. For example, the starting Bronco Big Bend comes with six Modes, including Eco, Sport, Normal, Slippery, and Sand/Snow. Other models can have more modes like Rock Crawl to optimize rock-climbing ability and Baja for boosted performance on sand and high-speed off-road driving. You cannot go wrong with any model and its Terrain Management System; it just comes down to getting what is right for the trails you plan on taking your Bronco onto.

Built for Adventure

The design and engineering of the Ford Bronco is all about delivering the most impressive off-road capability possible and the ability to go anywhere. For example, Bronco models with 35-inch off-road tires can attain more than 11 inches of ground clearance, along with more than 33 inches of water fording capability, letting them splash through creeks with ease. When properly configured, the Bronco has an approach angle of more than 43 degrees, with a breakover angle of up to 29 degrees, and a departure angle of more than 37 degrees. This is ideal for climbing over just about any obstacle and getting you wherever the trail leads you in one piece.

Interior

One of the things we love most about the 2024 Ford Bronco is that it lets you go on incredible adventures far beyond paved roads and civilization, but you do so in style. The model you choose will affect the kinds of features you find, but every Bronco model comes with terrific tech and convenience features inside, along with two rows of seats for your passengers. Looking at the starting Big Bend model, you get an 8-inch in-gauge cluster display, along with a 12-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Six-way adjustable front seats are standard, with a seven-speaker sound system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.

Each Trim Offers a Variety of Interior Enhancement

Moving up to something like the Heritage Limited model gets you a number of improvements inside for you and your passengers to enjoy. For example, the Heritage Limited comes with Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, a Remote Start system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient footwell lighting to create a more inviting ambiance. You will find perforated Plaid inserts with leather-trimmed seating inside the Bronco Heritage Limited, including heated front seats, a luxury leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and more. The Heritage Limited even features a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system for incredible audio while you are on the trail, transforming every adventure into one you will never forget.