For enhanced off-roading, check out the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands. This midsize SUV is equally ready to hop boulders and skim through the mud, but it’s also handsomely equipped for a modern drive, with supportive seating and savvy tech features. Keep reading to discover why the Badlands might just be the right Bronco trim model for your adventures.
Key Takeaways
- These rugged Broncos are now equipped with a heavy-duty front bumper and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen.
- The Badlands is a very capable Bronco, thanks to its many off-road-ready features.
- This SUV comes standard with a 300-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but a 330-horsepower turbo V6 is also an option.
- You can build and order your 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands today!
Are there any updates to the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands?
This new Bronco comes standard with a bigger, 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Badlands trim model in particular gets a new powder steel-coated front bumper to help protect your SUV from heavy hitters, like boulders or trees.
Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands give you enough power?
Absolutely! And with two engines available — both of which deliver 300 horsepower or more — you can build the Badlands best suited to your personal adventures. Every Badlands comes standard with a 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed manual transmission (though a 10-speed automatic is optional). If you need the optional 330-horsepower V6, note that it’s only available with the 10-speed automatic transmission!
The Bronco Badlands powertrain options include:
- 2.3L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque)
- Options 2.7L turbo V6 (330 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Seven-speed manual transmission
- Optional 10-speed automatic transmission
Compared to other Bronco trim models, the Badlands is known for its extra-rugged ride. It comes standard with everything you need to prowl through the mud or roll over boulders, including:
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Advanced four-wheel drive with automatic on-demand engagement
- HOSS 2.0 system with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers
- Electronic-locking front and rear axles
- Terrain management system with seven G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand/Snow, Mud/Ruts, and Rock Crawl)
- LED Signature Lighting
- LED fog lights
- Rock Rails and full underbody bash plates
- Trailer Tow Prep Package
To create an even more capable ride, the Badlands gives you plenty of options:
- 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels
- 35-inch mud-terrain tires
- High-clearance ride height HOSS 2.0 system with Bilstein PSDs
- Trail Control (with automatic transmission)
- Trail Turn Assist (with automatic transmission)
- Roof rail with crossbars (with hardtop only)
- Sasquatch Package
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands comfortable?
Besides being one of the baddest off-road SUVs out there, the Bronco Badlands also delivers a comfy cruise. Inside, you’ll find spacious, supportive seating and smartphone-savvy tech features. As part of its adventure-ready scheme, the Badlands cabin is very easy to clean, with marine-grade vinyl seats and rubberized flooring with drain plugs that you can simply rinse off!
The 2024 Bronco Badlands features include:
- Marine-grade vinyl upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Remote keyless access with push-button start
- 8-inch color LCD instrument panel
- Dual Smart Charging USB ports (first and second rows)
- SYNC 4 infotainment with Enhanced Voice Recognition and 12-inch touchscreen with Swipe Capability
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Seven-speaker sound system, including subwoofer
- Rubberized flooring (washout-capable with drain plugs)
- Carpeted floor mats
- Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids
When you build your own Bronco Badlands, you can create a more luxurious cabin with any of these optional features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, including subwoofer
- Connected, voice-activated navigation system with Pinch-to-Zoom capability (90-day trial)
- Mid Package
- High/Lux Package (requires Mid Package)
When can I order the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands?
You can order your very own 2024 Bronco Badlands right now. This rugged SUV starts at $49,395, though upgrades and extra fees may affect the final price!