In the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands, nothing seems impossible. Thanks to upgrades like the disconnecting front stabilizer bar and Badlands-specific suspension, this midsize SUV can conquer major off-road obstacles.
Key Takeaways
- The Badlands is especially off-road-ready, adding to the capable Black Diamond features with rugged upgrades that include all-terrain tires and a Badlands-exclusive suspension.
- While the Badlands is a rugged SUV first and foremost, its livable on-road performance might just surprise you!
- Add the Sasquatch package to your Badlands to help you tackle especially difficult terrain.
- The new Bronco Badlands starts at $49,395.
What is special about the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands?
The Bronco Badlands adds to the standard Big Bend lineup and the rugged Black Diamond upgrades with an even longer list of off-road-ready features. That means that this Bronco comes standard with necessities like the SYNC 4 infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and adventure-friendly rubberized flooring. And like the Black Diamond, the Badlands keeps the elements at bay with heavy-duty bumpers, skid plates, and rock rails.
But in addition to all of that, the Badlands helps you tackle especially difficult off-road terrain, thanks to a disconnecting front stabilizer bar and bigger all-terrain tires. The Badlands even comes with unique suspension tuning designed to enhance control, reduce jarring impacts, and improve off-road articulation.
The Badlands adds these upgrades:
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Unique Badlands-tuned suspension
- Front stabilizer bar disconnect
- Upgraded LED headlights
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands a good daily driver?
Admittedly, the Badlands was meant for the off-road first and the pavement second! But that doesn’t mean this Bronco doesn’t provide a livable daily drive. Whether you prefer the 300-horsepower base engine or the 330-horsepower V6, you can tap into plenty of power for smooth, quick highway merging. With the manual transmission (only available with the base engine), you’ll be in charge of gear shifts, giving you excellent control over your performance. But you’ll also be pleased to note that the available automatic transmission delivers quick shifts, delivering extra power whenever you need it.
Here’s a closer look at the Bronco Badlands engine options:
- 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
What does the Sasquatch Package add to the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands?
If you’re planning to roll through boulder fields or scale mountainous terrain, the Sasquatch Package is a great investment. This package takes traction to the max, thanks to upgrades like front and rear lockers, beadlock-capable wheels, and mud-terrain tires. A shorter final drive ratio will enhance performance as you head up a steel incline, and modified fender flares will help you fend off jagged edges.
The Sasquatch Package adds these features to your Bronco Badlands:
- 35-inch mud-terrain tires
- 17-inch beadlock-capable alloy wheels
- Lifted suspension
- Shorter final drive ratio
- Electronically locking front and rear axles
- Modified fender flares
What does the 2024 Ford Bronco Badlands cost?
The especially capable Bronco Badlands starts at $49,395. However, the cost of your specific Badlands SUV may vary according to body style and equipment!