Many people are calling the 2021 Ford Bronco the "Big Bronco" to differentiate it from the smaller Sport—and it lives up to its nickname. The new Ford Bronco has five different trim levels available which include:

Big Bend

Black Diamond

Outer Banks

Badlands

Wildtrak

Ford also offers a First Edition, which is loaded with all the features and the Sasquatch package. The Sasquatch package can be added to any trim level, and it beefs up the off-road performance with locking front and rear differentials and 35-inch all-terrain tires.

The base model starts at $28,500. This climbs up to $61,110 for a four-door First Edition. Higher trims have more features and improved off-road capability.

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The Bronco SUV is surprisingly good on pavement

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Car and Driver

tested the new Bronco. They had the fully-loaded First Edition and they tested it both on and off-road. Because the Bronco was built for off-road enthusiasts, it's almost surprising how well it handled on the pavement.

The testers were impressed by the Bronco’s precise steering on curvy roads. The Bronco had great handling at speeds that would have challenged the similarly built Jeep Wrangler. The Bronco’s independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion setup help it win out against similar SUVs.

The interior styling was good, but it might not warrant the price tag on the First Edition. There were some complaints about the plasticky feel of the leather on the steering wheel. The Bronco also has poor fuel economy, but that’s to be expected with the oversized tires and powerful engine.

There were some noise issues as well, but it was comparable to the Jeep Wrangler. If you want an off-road truck that has solid performance on-road, the Bronco is a good option.

The Bronco is an off-road beast

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Ford's 300 horsepower 2.3-liter in-line four or 330 horsepower 2.7-liter V6 engine are both available for the Bronco. The tough styling of the new Bronco reflects its impressive off-road capabilities.

The Bronco is just as customizable, if not more, than the Wrangler. You can remove the top, doors, and even fender panels, and there's enough cargo space to carry them with you. The handling that impressed Car and Driver on-road was also great for driving off-road.

The testers took it on a big jump through the air in Michigan's Silver Lake State Park off-road playland—and the Bronco stuck the landing. With an aggressive stance and good approach and departure angles, the Bronco is a beast off-road, especially if the Sasquatch package is added.

No matter what car you drive, especially if you plan to take it off-road, you’ll want to make sure it’s covered.

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