2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door Advanced 4X4

The reintroduced retro-styled Bronco, which revives one of Ford’s iconic monikers, is the company’s long-anticipated rugged off-roader. It’s available as a 2- or 4-door, with 2 engine options and 7 trim levels. Our Black Diamond - trim tester came with the standard 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (275 hp) and optional 10-speed automatic transmission (a 7-speed manual is standard). The Bronco has multiple drive modes for all kinds of terrain, and its off-road capabilities are impressive. The cabin features good front headroom, legroom, and all-around visibility, especially with the doors and roof panels removed. LED headlights with auto high beams is a standard feature, as is automatic emergency braking and forwardcollision warning. But other advanced safety features are available only on higher-level options packages. Like the Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco is well-suited to off-road forays. But it also has numerous shortcomings, especially noticeable on pavement: high levels of interior noise, a harsh-shifting transmission, difficult entry and exit, tight rear seating, questionable overall build quality, substandard interior fit and finish, and dismal fuel-economy ratings (18 mpg combined).