The 2021 Ford Bronco is finally here, and it?s been a long wait. First produced in 1966 to compete directly with the Jeep CJ-5, Ford ceased production of the fifth-gen Bronco in 1996. After 25 years, Ford is resurrecting the Bronco name in three variants: two-door, four-door, and the more compact Sport model.

What Is The 2021 Ford Bronco"

The sixth-generation Bronco is a midsize SUV. It?s riding on the underpinnings of the Ranger. Meanwhile, the Bronco Sport is a compact crossover based on the Ford Escape. The new Bronco is a direct competitor to the Jeep Wrangler. As such, the Bronco comes with multiple drop-top options for the roof, removable doors, and a plethora of rugged off-road hardware.

The new Bronco is available as a two-door or ? for the first time in Bronco?s history ? as a four-door SUV. Every Bronco variant has four-wheel drive and a standard two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case. Ford is also offering a more advanced 4×4 drivetrain with an electromechanical transfer case.
2021 Ford Bronco family. From left to right: Bronco Sport, Bronco two-door, and Bronco four-door. Photo: Ford Motor Company.

2021 Ford Bronco: Rugged DNA

True to form, the 2021 Bronco inherited the boxy, rugged looks of its predecessor. It has squared-off proportions, a butch stance, and short overhangs. ?The side profile features a flat, no-nonsense surface with clear-cut edges and robustly flared fenders,? added Paul Wraith, Bronco Chief Designer....