Ford Bronco 2021– car dimensions: 4411 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1826 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,959 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The Base has an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Manual single-zone climate control and cruise control are fitted. A rear-view camera is standard. Automatic emergency braking comes as standard across the range. Blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist and parking sensors are available only on higher grades via packages.
Four-door models offer 1008 litres of cargo space behind the rear seats and 2196 litres with them folded. Two-door versions are smaller at around 635 litres seats up and 1480 litres seats down.
Maximum braked towing is 1588 kg when fitted with the optional towing package. Payload is around 531 kg on the two-door Base. A transmission oil cooler is fitted with the automatic gearbox. The Base uses standard-duty suspension, with higher-clearance options available on other grades or via packages.
The Base cabin is basic and utility-focused with cloth seats, 6-way manual front adjustments, single-zone manual climate control, and an 8-inch touchscreen. Removable doors and roof panels create an open-air feel. Higher packages add dual-zone climate, heated front seats, and power seats on select grades. No ventilated seats or panoramic glass roof. Sound deadening is limited unless optioned.
2.3L EcoBoost EPA 20 city/22 hwy/21 combined mpg. 2.7L lower at around 18-19 combined.
Oil changes via Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, typically 7,500-10,000 miles or one year under normal use. sooner for severe/off-road.
IIHS Good ratings in multiple crash tests including small overlap and side. NHTSA rollover 3 stars, no full overall rating.
Standard safety includes dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, auto high-beam headlamps, and rearview camera.
Basic warranty 3 years/36,000 miles. powertrain 5 years/60,000 miles.
Fuel economy on the Base with the standard 2.3L EcoBoost and either transmission reaches 20 mpg city, 22 highway, and 21 combined. The optional 2.7L V6 drops to the high teens combined. Real-world figures vary with 4x4 use, tire size, and off-road driving.
Servicing relies on the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor for oil and filter changes, generally every 7,500 to 10,000 miles or annually in normal conditions. Off-road, towing, or dusty use shortens intervals. Tire rotations and multi-point inspections occur at oil changes. Cabin and engine air filters replace around 20,000-30,000 miles. No complimentary scheduled maintenance.
Safety equipment starts with multiple airbags, stability control with roll stability, trailer sway control, and Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking plus auto high beams and a rear camera on the Base. Mid and higher packages add blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping, and more. IIHS rates it Good in key crashworthiness tests. NHTSA provides a 3-star rollover rating with incomplete overall scores for the model year.
Keeping the Bronco involves following the oil-life system, inspecting underbody protection after trails, and using the washout-capable floors on equipped models. Removable body panels need careful storage. Regular checks of 4x4 components and fluids suit its off-road design.
Length 4411 mm, Width 1928 mm, Height 1826 mm, Wheelbase 2550 mm (Bronco 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford 2021 Bronco Equipment Installation Guide, Ford 2021 Bronco technical specifications and US brochure, Ford 2021 Bronco English brochure and 2022 Caribbean brochure.