The 2021 Ford Bronco is on its way to showrooms, and you might be wondering which model is right for you. The Outer Banks trim is in a sweet spot as a well-equipped SUV ready for off-road adventures while keeping the starting price under $40,000.
Let’s look at the specs, standard features, and available options for the 2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks.
Bronco Outer Banks Price and Details
The Ford Bronco Outer Banks has a starting MSRP of $38,955 for the 2-door model and $41,450 for the 4-door.
Engine
The standard engine is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-4 that produces 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The engine is upgradable to a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 that turns it up to 310 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard for both engines on the Outer Banks model. Four-wheel drive (4WD) also comes standard.
Both engines have a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs when equipped with the Towing Capability package. This applies to both 2-door and 4-door models.
Outer Banks Dimensions
The 2021 Bronco Outer Banks measures 174 inches long, 76 inches wide, and 72 inches tall for the 2-door model. If you upgrade to the 4-door body, it’s lengthened to 189 inches.
Outer Banks Standard and Optional Features
The Ford Bronco Outer Banks is nicely appointed with standard equipment. The Mid Package equipment group is standard. This package includes the SYNC 4 infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa. You also get the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance technologies, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a lane-keeping system, pre-collision assist, adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and more.
For getting adventurous off-road, the Bronco Outer Banks not only comes with standard 4-wheel drive, but you get the Terrain Management System with six selectable G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes, making the Bronco up for just about anything.
Outer Banks Tech Features
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
- Remote Start
- Terrain Management System (TMS) with 6 G.O.A.T. Modes – Stands for “Goes Over Any Type of Terrain”
- High-Level Instrument Panel
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane-Keeping System
- Bind-spot monitoring with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Illuminated Sliding Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
- Powerpoints (12V) – Two – Front Center Floor Console (1) and Cargo Area (1)
- Dual Smart Charging USB Ports – Type C + Std A, Front Row
- Dual Smart Charging USB Ports – Type C + Std A, Second Row (Back of Center Floor Console)
- 110V AC Outlet Back Side Of Center Floor Console
- Mid Package
Entertainment Features
- AM/FM stereo with 6 speakers
- SYNC 4 — LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability and Enhanced Voice Recognition
- AppLink with App Catalog
- 911 Assist and FordPass Connect
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
- SiriusXM With 360L
- FordPass Connect
Interior Features
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Ambient Footwell Lighting
- Cloth heated front row bucket seats
- Beverage holders, 6 total
- Overhead Console with Front Map Lights
- Carpeted floor mats, first row
- Carpeted floor mats, second row (4-Door Only)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- Front Row: Center Floor Console Armrest, Glove Box, Media Bin, Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
- Second Row window controls (4-door): Located in the back side of the Center Floor Console
Exterior Features
- Hard Top on 2-door
- Soft Top on 4-door
- Signature LED headlights and taillights
- Body-color exterior door handles, mirror caps, and fender flares
- Powder-coated tube steps
Outer Banks Seats
- Cloth Seating – Front Buckets
- Heated Front Seats
- 6-way Manual Driver Seat
Outer Banks Optional Features
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine (requires 10-speed automatic)
- 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control
- Advanced 4×4 with automatic on-demand engagement
- Leather-trimmed seats
- 4-Door Hard Top
- Modular Hard Top (4-Door Only)
- 10-way Power Driver seat (4-Door Only)
- 8-way Power Passenger (4-Door Only)
- Beverage holders, 8 total
- Dual Smart Charging USB Ports – Type C + Std A
- Wireless Charging Pad
Outer Banks Optional Packages
Learn about all the new Bronco packages.
- Sasquatch Package
- High Package
- Lux Package
Bronco Outer Banks Tire Size and Options
There are two tire/wheel options for the 2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks. Standard are 18-inch aluminum wheels with P255/70R18 All-Terrain A/T tires.
If you add the Sasquatch Package, you get smaller wheels and bigger tires. Specifically, 17-inch bead-lock capable wheels wrapped with LT315/70R17 Mud-Terrain (M/T) tires. These are the wheels and tires you’ll want for serious off-roading, but the standard rubber is still good for mild to moderate off-road adventures.
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