What is the difference between the 2025 and 2024 Bronco?
The 2025 Ford Bronco largely carries over the same platform and powertrain as the 2024 model, with incremental updates to features, trims, and options rather than a full redesign.
Powertrain and capability
To understand what changed—and what didn’t—in the engine and four-wheel-drive setup, here are the key points for 2025 compared with 2024.
- The 2025 Bronco keeps the same core engine lineup as the 2024 model year, with the same 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four and 2.7L EcoBoost V6 options available, paired with Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission (and the option to engage 4x4 with selectable terrains).
- There are no new powertrain options introduced for 2025, and no major revisions to torque, horsepower, or towing profiles announced by Ford.
- Off-road hardware and capabilities—such as available Sasquatch suspension, electronic 4WD systems, and GOAT mode selections—remain offered on the same trims as in 2024, without a redesigned drivetrain package.
In sum, the 2025 Bronco preserves its core drive systems while leaving room for small, package-based adjustments rather than a mechanical overhaul.
Trims, packages and options
Trims and how features are packaged are a common area for year-to-year adjustments. Here is how 2025 differs from 2024 in this arena.
- Ford adjusted the allocation of certain features across trims, with some items shifting from optional extras to standard equipment on more configurations and others moving in the opposite direction depending on the trim level.
- Exterior color palettes and wheel designs saw updates, with new color options added and some existing hues retired for 2025.
- Package contents—particularly those focused on comfort, tech, and convenience—were refreshed to reflect the updated feature mix, while the overall trim lineup (Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Everglades, and Bronco Raptor) remains intact.
- Overall pricing structure on the 2025 model reflects modest adjustments to account for the updated features and options, varying by trim and region.
For buyers, the practical effect is a slightly different value proposition: some configurations may feel more feature-rich at the same price point, while others could require opting into different packages for the same amenities.
Technology, interior and safety
Technology and interior feel are often where automakers push small refinements year to year. Here’s what changed or stayed the same for 2025.
- The refreshed or maintained version of Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system is carried over, with potential software updates and minor UI tweaks across trims, improving usability and wireless connectivity.
- Driver-assistance and safety features see incremental refreshes, with some capabilities becoming more broadly available across trims as part of package realignments.
- Interior materials and cabin accents received subtle updates, including new trim accents or color accents, while overall layout and ergonomics remain consistent with 2024.
In practice, the 2025 Bronco offers a more modern-feeling interior and tech experience without a wholesale redesign of the cockpit or control layout.
Exterior design and options
Exterior styling tends to be the most visible area of change from year to year. The 2025 Bronco mostly preserves the look of the 2024 model, with some updates below the surface.
- Exterior styling remains faithful to the Bronco’s rugged, boxy silhouette, with only modest styling tweaks in 2025.
- New wheel designs and additional exterior color options broaden customization choices, while some existing hues may have been phased out.
- Roofing choices, fender flares, and removable top configurations stay aligned with the 2024 lineup, ensuring configurability for off-road and lifestyle use.
For most buyers, the 2025 Bronco’s exterior will look and feel familiar, with tasteful updates that enhance curb appeal and personalization options.
Pricing and availability
Pricing dynamics and dealer availability are important practical considerations. Here’s what shoppers should know about 2025 versus 2024.
- MSRP and destination charges generally trend upward modestly year over year due to added features and market factors, with exact figures varying by trim and region.
- Availability typically rolls out across markets in late 2024 into 2025, with dealers offering the 2025 model alongside remaining 2024 stock depending on inventory and region.
In short, the 2025 Bronco may carry a slightly higher sticker than its 2024 predecessor, reflecting the updated feature set and options, but the overall value proposition remains aligned with Ford’s rugged, off-road ethos.
Bottom line
The 2025 Bronco is best described as a carryover with incremental updates: the core platform, engines, and off-road capabilities stay the same, while Ford tweaks trims, packages, color options, and tech to refresh the lineup without a redesign.
Summary
For buyers considering an upgrade or a first Bronco, the 2025 model offers familiar capability with refreshed features and options. If you value a slightly broader color palette, updated tech, and revised trim contents, the 2025 Bronco is a sensible step up from the 2024 model—without sacrificing the rugged DNA that defines the Bronco family.
