Ford Releases New 2021 Bronco—and It Sells out Almost Immediately
Ford's new Bronco offers throwback looks—and monster off-roading performance
We’re fans of vintage vehicles, as you might have noticed, and Ford’s just-revealed 2021 Bronco hearkens back to its debut days in way that warms our heart. But it’s what you’ll find inside—and underneath—that gets our blood pumping. Across the three model lines, and seven current trim offerings, a through-line of robust off-road functionality means the 4×4 will help you reach new heights, no matter what your calling. The model comes in a two-door configuration with a removable top and doors, as well as a more conventional four-door setup.
Here’s a look at a few of our favorite new features on the 2021 Bronco. Pre-sales for the Bronco, which required only a $100 deposit on the starting MSRP of $29,999, have already sold out for the inaugural “First Edition” run of 3,500 but six of the other variants remain.
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Ford’s Bronco launched in 1965 for the 1966 model year. Cars of that era were free of many of the safety features and “nanny systems” that make today’s average car cluttered, boring, and yes, safe. But the new Bronco retains styling cues from the original, including the circular headlamps with horizonal grille, the simplistic box design, and the off-road appetite and clearance.
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The removable lid and doors on the off-road model of the Bronco make it a serious competitor to Jeep’s Rubicon and Wrangler models. Here, you see the four-door model with doors, roof, and rear hatch stowed in the trunk.
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Shown sporting the optional 35-inch wheels from the Bronco’s “Sasquatch Package” and a roof rack, the Bronco platform is designed for aftermarket add-ons, a common ask among 4×4 and Overlanding enthusiasts.
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Even the two-door configuration allows for a generous back seat. Our recommendation? Find friends who can vault over the rear quarter panel and you won’t have to worry about moving yours out of the way.
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The interior cabin of the new Bronco boasts an optional 12-inch touchscreen. The base model comes with a seven-speed manual, which means you can control your revs through sand and grit.
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Traction control modes are commonplace in off-road vehicles, helping you crawl down hills, work your way out of deep sand, and avoid slipping in rain, mud, or snow. Ford’s new beast offers seven “G.O.A.T” modes, which rather than the cloven-hooved beast or “Greatest of All Time” stands for “Goes Over All Terrain.”