Although SUVs are more popular than ever, it’s increasingly difficult to find one that can hold its own on rough, rugged terrains. At the same time, many off-road-capable vehicles aren’t very comfortable to drive on paved roads and at highway speeds. The answer for those who want all-terrain capability and on-road ease is the 2025 Ford Bronco. Its competent powertrains play a significant part in its all-around versatility.
The Ford Bronco is a legendary name for automotive lovers. It’s Ford’s first-ever SUV, which debuted in 1966. After being discontinued 30 years later, it triumphantly returned in 2021 as a compact off-roader. The 2025 model is part of the Bronco’s sixth generation and was designed to be the ultimate go-anywhere SUV. Even the basic 2025 Ford Bronco trim comes with impressive all-terrain capabilities and excellent interior comfort.
The Heart of the Bronco: Exploring the 2025 Ford Bronco Engine Options
The 2025 Ford Bronco has three available powertrain options.
Standard 2.3-Liter
The base engine option for the 2025 Bronco is a capable turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder. It includes a seven-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission, which can generate up to 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. The Bronco needs 7.7 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph, a decent time for a vehicle that prioritizes utility.
Turbocharged 2.7-Liter
The first optional engine for the 2025 Bronco is a turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6. It’s only available with the 10-speed automatic transmission and has an output of up to 330 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. This improved power output reduces its 0 to 60 mph time to 7.3 seconds.
Turbocharged 3.0-Liter
The most powerful Bronco engine option is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 with up to 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. In this configuration, the Bronco’s 0 to 60 mph time is only 6.2 seconds, which is remarkably quick for such a large and sturdy vehicle.
Matching Your Adventure: Trim Packages and Customization
The 2025 Bronco is highly configurable, with nine trims to choose from. Here are some key features and characteristics of each trim:
- Base: The entry-level Bronco comes with all the basics you need. This includes 4X4 traction, 16-inch wheels, and an 8-inch touchscreen interface, plus features that were optional on the 2024 Bronco like a proximity keyless entry system, heated front seats, ambient interior lighting, and remote start.
- Big Bend: This next trim improves off-road ability and adds some convenient features. Some standout features include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED highlights, and a terrain management system that optimizes the SUV for six different types of terrain.
- Heritage Edition: The 2025 Ford Bronco Heritage is an homage to previous Bronco generations. It includes retro-style elements such as a white grille and hardtop, specially designed fenders and bumpers, and plaid cloth upholstery.
- Outer Banks: It builds on the standard Big Bend configuration, adding stylish features. Highlights include 18-inch aluminum wheels, body color-painted handles, side mirrors, fender flares, upgraded LED headlights, and side step rails.
- Badlands: This trim enhances the Black Diamond’s all-terrain proficiency by adding more dedicated elements. It includes 33-inch all-terrain tires, a special suspension system, and a front stabilizer bar disconnect that enhances front wheel articulation when navigating steep terrains.
- Stroppe Edition: This trim is a tribute to the original Stroppe Baja Bronco, the iconic off-roader from the ’60s and ’70s. It comes with some unique style elements, such as a black matte-wrapped hood and swing gate, 17-inch black-painted alloy wheels, and Stroppe racing badges.
- Raptor: The Bronco’s top trim maximizes its off-road capability. Some elements that help achieve this include 17-inch wheels with 37-inch all-terrain tires, active exhaust, and heavy-duty rear axle.
The 2025 Bronco is even more configurable, with some optional extra feature packages for different purposes. They are:
- Black Diamond: This package makes the Bronco a more competent off-roader. It adds specific features such as skid plates, heavy-duty bumpers for both front and rear, rock rails, prewired auxiliary switches, and a terrain management system with seven modes.
- Sasquatch package: This enhances the Bronco’s rugged terrain performance by adding elements such as 35-inch mud-terrain tires, a shorter final drive ratio, lifted suspension, and electronically locking front and rear axles.
- High/Lux package: Adds even more tech aspects, including a wireless smartphone charging pad, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2025 Ford Bronco isn’t just a comfortable and high-performing vehicle, but also a very safe one. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2024 model maximum crash ratings, and given the 2025 model’s similar structure, it’s expected to do just as well. It’s also packed with useful driver-assistance features that can help the driver notice any danger around the vehicle in time to avoid it. All Bronco models have crucial safety aspects such as automatic emergency braking, hill-descent control, hill-start assist, and trail turn assist.
Higher trims add even more active safety components. The optional High/Lux package includes a blind-spot warning system with a rear cross-traffic alert that helps the driver notice any car in their blind spot while reversing or changing lanes. The adaptive cruise control system comes with a Stop/Go function, allowing it to come to a full stop and then resume accelerating, based on the movements of the car in front. Other highlights include a lane-keeping assistance feature and a 360-degree camera system.
See the 2025 Ford Bronco at John Kennedy Ford Pottstown Today
The 2025 Ford Bronco is even more impressive when you see it in person. You can visit us at John Kennedy Ford Pottstown, see it for yourself, and even take it for a test-drive. We’ll be here to answer all your questions and help you find the configuration that matches your needs and preferences. Contact us today by phone or via our website to book your test-drive.
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