2025 Ford Bronco Raptor

When Ford rebooted the Bronco name in 2021, it was perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated launches in recent memory. With the Bronco redesigned and refocused to compete head on with the Jeep Wrangler, Ford threw out all the stops to make it a modern-day go-anywhere SUV. Availble with two or four doors, a manual or automatic transmission, and some serious off-road hardware, the Bronco offers a configuration for almost any off-road enthusiast. We think Ford is unlikely to make any significant changes to the 2025 Bronco.

Edmunds spotlight: Off-roading at any speed

Casual buyers might picture off-roading as simply driving down an dusty trail, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The Bronco offers enough options, be it through accessories or hardware, to tackle just about any kind of off-roading you can imagine. In its basic form, the Bronco's ground clearance and standard four-wheel drive will get you down most trails with ease. If you're into slower, more technical off-roading over larger rocks, the Bronco's Sasquatch package includes some seriously impressive and rugged off-road hardware. And if you like going as fast as possible through the dirt, the Bronco Raptor adds trick shocks, a more powerful engine, and recalibrated stability control to help you live out your desert-running dreams.

Competitors to consider

You can't mention the Bronco without mentioning the Jeep Wrangler. Both vehicles can go pretty much anywhere and offer pretty similar levels of off-road capability, from mild to wild. Toyota's 4Runner also deserves a look. It is getting quite long in the tooth, but when properly equipped, the Toyota offers nearly as much off-road prowess but it behaves far better, and is much quieter, on the open road.

While we don't see any changes in store for the 2025 Ford Bronco, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Bronco mixes retro styling cues with modern technology and impressive off-road chops to make it a top pick for off-road enthusiasts.