2025 Ford Bronco: Picking the Right Trim and Package

The hardest part of buying a Bronco isn’t deciding whether you want one. It’s that Ford offers so many trims, packages, and drivetrain combinations that two Broncos parked next to each other can be genuinely different vehicles at a $30,000 spread.

So the useful question isn’t what the Bronco can do. It’s which Bronco you should buy. Here’s how the 2025 lineup sorts out.

Start With How Far Off Pavement You Actually Go

Be honest about this, because it determines everything else.

Mostly pavement, occasional gravel and camping. Base, Big Bend, or Outer Banks. You get the removable roof and doors, standard 4×4, and G.O.A.T. Modes without paying for hardware you won’t use. Outer Banks adds the nicer interior if this is your daily driver.

Real trails, regularly. Badlands or a Sasquatch-equipped build. This is where the meaningful hardware lives: 35-inch Goodyear Territory tires, upgraded suspension, locking differentials, and the extra ground clearance that keeps you off the rocks.

High-speed desert running. Bronco Raptor. It’s a different vehicle with a different engine and suspension architecture, priced accordingly.

You want the look. The Free Wheeling package brings 1970s-inspired sunset stripe graphics, body-color steel wheels, and matching interior trim. The Stroppe Special Edition honors racing legend Bill Stroppe with exclusive paint, striping, and upgraded suspension with Fox shocks.

The Three Engines

2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder. Up to 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque on premium fuel. The only engine offered with the seven-speed manual, which has a genuine crawler gear. If a manual Bronco is what you want, this is the path. Otherwise it pairs with the 10-speed automatic.

2.7L EcoBoost V6. 330 horsepower with substantially more torque, and it’s the better choice if you tow, carry a loaded rig, or spend time at highway speeds. The four-cylinder works hard on 35s; the V6 doesn’t.

3.0L High-Output V6 (Raptor only). 418 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque.

The Off-Road Hardware, Explained

G.O.A.T. Modes (Go Over Any Terrain) changes throttle, traction, and drivetrain behavior by surface. It’s genuinely useful rather than a marketing feature, particularly in sand and mud where the wrong throttle response gets you stuck.

Worth understanding before you spend on packages:

• Sasquatch bundles 35-inch tires, a lifted suspension, locking front and rear differentials, and fender flares. It’s the single biggest capability jump available and the package most owners say they’d buy again.
• Trail Turn Assist brakes the inside rear wheel to tighten your turning radius on a switchback.
• Trail Control is cruise control for low-speed technical terrain, letting you focus on your line instead of the pedals.
• One-Pedal Driving handles both throttle and braking through the accelerator for precise rock work.

Ground clearance climbs with the off-road packages, with Sasquatch-equipped builds clearing obstacles that stop a stock crossover cold.

Inside

The 2025 Bronco gets a standard 12-inch digital instrument cluster that displays off-road metrics alongside the usual information. SYNC 4 runs the infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The interior choice worth thinking about: marine-grade vinyl seats with rubberized flooring, or leather-trimmed seats. If you’ll be getting in wet, sandy, or muddy, the vinyl and rubber setup hoses out and is the correct answer regardless of price. Leather is the better call if this is primarily a commuter.

Ford improved climate venting for rear passengers and added cabin insulation for 2025. That second item matters more than it sounds, because a removable-roof vehicle is never going to be as quiet as a fixed-roof SUV.

What to Know Before You Commit

Three honest tradeoffs, because the Bronco asks something in return for what it gives:

Fuel economy is not a strength. A boxy, heavy 4×4 on aggressive tires uses fuel. If your commute is long, factor that in.

Wind and road noise are part of the deal. Removable roof panels mean seams. Ford has improved this, but it won’t match a Explorer.

35-inch tires change the daily driving experience. Steering feel, braking distance, and road noise all shift. Drive a Sasquatch-equipped Bronco before you order one, not after.

None of this is a reason to skip it. It’s a reason to buy the right one.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard, including Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, and a Lane-Keeping System.

A 360-degree camera system is available and genuinely useful off-road, where forward visibility over a crest is limited. Trail Control and hill descent control provide low-speed control on steep terrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines are available in the 2025 Ford Bronco? Three. A 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder producing up to 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque on premium fuel, a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 producing 330 horsepower, and a 3.0-liter High-Output V6 in the Bronco Raptor producing 418 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft.

Does the 2025 Ford Bronco come with a manual transmission? A seven-speed manual is offered with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost on select trims. The 10-speed automatic is available across the lineup. Manual availability varies by trim and configuration, so confirm on the specific build.

Can you remove the roof and doors on a Ford Bronco? Yes. Removable roof panels and doors are standard across the Bronco lineup.

What does the Sasquatch Package include? 35-inch Goodyear Territory tires, upgraded suspension with additional ground clearance, locking front and rear differentials, and fender flares. It’s the most significant off-road capability upgrade available short of the Raptor.

What are G.O.A.T. Modes? Go Over Any Terrain modes, a drive-mode system that adjusts throttle response, traction control, and drivetrain settings for different surfaces such as sand, mud, rock, and snow.

What’s the difference between the Bronco and the Bronco Sport? The Bronco is a body-on-frame 4×4 with removable roof and doors, built for serious off-road use. The Bronco Sport is a smaller unibody crossover with more modest off-road capability and better on-road manners and fuel economy.

Where can I test drive a Ford Bronco near Kansas City? Greenway Ford at 9505 E 350 Hwy in Raytown, MO. Browse our Bronco inventory or contact us at 816-482-3921.

Come Drive the One You’re Considering

Broncos differ enough between configurations that a test drive in the wrong one tells you very little. If you’re weighing Sasquatch against a standard suspension, or the four-cylinder against the V6, drive both. We’d rather spend an afternoon on that than have you order something that isn’t what you pictured.

Browse our Bronco inventory, see how the Bronco compares to its competition, or check current Bronco offers. If the exact configuration you want isn’t on the lot, our vehicle finder service can track one down.

Before you visit, estimate a payment, value your trade, or get pre-qualified with no impact to your credit score.