Some vehicles make such a splash that they continue to look new for a long time. The Ford Bronco was reintroduced for the 2021 model year. The 2025 edition about to hit dealerships will be its fifth year in production.
Yet, the Bronco still turns heads.
It’s not quite time for Ford to completely remodel its off-roader. But the Bronco SUV is getting a light refresh for the 2025 model year, including one welcome development – a cheaper base model.
Keeping Its Iconic Look
Ford won’t make major changes to the Bronco’s signature look. The only exterior updates are a new Black Appearance package and the option of matte paint film like that available on the Mustang. The package gives you a removable metal hardtop roof in Shadow Black, as well as black trim, grille lettering, and mirror caps.
New Screen, Climate Vents
Inside, all 2025 Bronco SUVs gain the 12-inch digital gauge cluster previously found only on the Bronco Raptor. It sits next to a 12-inch central touchscreen, which Ford made standard last year.
Four-door models now get rear climate control vents – a welcome change. We appreciate a bare-bones off-roader, but even economy cars often come with rear air events today.
Fewer Trims, New Base Model
The biggest news, however, involves shuffling of trims. The Bronco Base model is back, with a sticker price of $39,890 (including a mandatory $1,895 delivery fee). Last year, even the cheapest Bronco crossed the $40,000 line before options.
The Base model rides on 16-inch old-school steel wheels that are probably the best-looking wheels in the Bronco stable, wrapped in 255/70R16 all-season tires including a full-size spare. Two-door models get a gray molded-in-color removable hardtop. Four-door versions get a cloth top. Both get a 7-speed manual transmission unless you pay $1,495 extra for a 10-speed automatic.
You can, however, order the Base model with the Sasquatch package, adding 35-inch rugged-terrain tires, a high-clearance suspension and fender flares, and other off-road goodies. Ford says the tires that come with the Sasquatch package are quieter this year, but no one should choose off-road tires hoping for quiet.
Ford simplifies the Bronco lineup elsewhere, cutting the Black Diamond, Wildtrak, Everglades, and Heritage Limited Edition for 2025. They’ll build the Big Bend model only in its 4-door guise.
Shoppers looking for a unique look will miss the Heritage Limited Edition, but the gorgeous Stroppe Special Edition and Free Wheeling models will ease some of their pain.
Ford has made special editions with unique themes a part of its business strategy in recent years. We expect a few new distinctive-looking special edition Broncos every year.
Order banks are now open for the 2025 Bronco, with deliveries expected to begin this winter.
