The Rundown
The Ford Bronco recently returned to the market in 2021 after a few decades long hiatus. The Bronco also returned with a variety of trims that can sometimes make it difficult to narrow down your selection. Most of the trims are named after various national or state parks and try to exhibit different flair from each of the parks. The Badlands National Park is known for its rock formations, whether they be canyons or rock spires. It also has a large population of bison and big horn sheep, and while the Ford Bronco is named after a different animal, the Badlands version definitely belongs on a rock covered, dusty path with red mud coating the sides of this powerful SUV. The Ford Bronco Badlands trim starts at around $45,000 with two doors, and about $47,000 with four doors.
What is the Engine on the Badlands and what are the Off-roading features?
The Ford Bronco Badlands comes standard with a 2.3 liter EcoBoost 4 cylinder engine that outputs 300 horses. It also comes standard with a 7 speed manual transmission. For you manual lovers out there, this is the engine and transmission combination to get, because unfortunately the higher output engine cannot be paired with the manual transmission. This engine pairing also gets you the best fuel economy getting 20 on the highway and 22 in town. The available engine on the Badlands trim is a 2.7 liter twin turbo V6 engine that outputs 330 horses. This comes paired with a ten speed transmission. This combination gets 17 mpg in town and on the highway. The Badlands comes equipped with 4 wheel full time drive right from the start, it also features a terrain management system that Ford promises can get your Bronco Badlands over any terrain. The Badlands also has a feature where the front stabilizing bar disconnects and allows for you to get up and over larger obstacles. This feature is only standard on the Badlands and Raptor trims. The Badlands also comes with an electronic locking front and rear axle.
What are the standard features of the Ford Bronco Badlands Trim?
There are several adventure worthy features including:
- Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. modes
- 17 – inch carbonized wheels
- 33 inch all terrain tires
- Trim specific suspension with front stabilizer bar disconnect
- Rubberized flooring with drain plugs
- Marine grade vinyl seats
- Advanced 4x4 with automatic on demand engagement
- Electronic – Locking front and rear axles
- Bilstein position – sensitive monotube shocks
What are the available options of the Ford Bronco Badlands?
Ford offers even more options to make the perfect Bronco for you:
2.7 liter V6 Engine with Automatic Transmission
Mid Package 332A Equipment Group this includes
- Dual zone electric automatic temperature control
- Ambient footwell lighting
- Auto dimming rearview mirror
- Front row heated seats
- Illuminated sliding vanity mirrors for driver and passenger
- Remote start system (with automatic transmission)
- Reverse sensing system
- Ford CoPilot360
High Package 333A Equipment Group includes all mid-level package features and:
- 12 inch LCD color display
- 360 degree camera
- Additional sound deadening
- Forward sensing system
- Mirrors – sideview LED approach lamps and LED spotlight
Lux Package 334A Equipment Group includes all mid-level and high-level package features and:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Bang and Olufsen 10 speaker system with subwoofer
- Evasive steering assist
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual smart charging USB ports
- Universal garage door opener
- Wireless charging pad
Sasquatch Package
- 17 inch aluminum wheels with warm alloy beauty ring, bead lock capable
- 4.7 final drive ratio with Electronic locking front and rear axle
- High clearance suspension
- High clearance fender flares
- Mud terrain tires
Leather trimmed vinyl seats - $2,195
Various roof and door configurations to your taste
Summary
The Ford Bronco Badlands trim is an incredibly impressive SUV that gets you around town just as easily and comfortably as it does over rocks and the high desert. This SUV is equipped with all of the off-roading capability of the Bronco.