2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Review

We've been dying to drive *any* version of the new Ford Bronco. For one day, we got our hands on a spec we'd never order - a 2021 Bronco Outer Banks. It has leather seats. It does *not* have the Sasquatch package. And it's more than $52,000 as-tested. And you know what? It's awesome even like this! Is it perfect? No, definitely not. But is it pretty great? Absolutely.

00:00 2021 Ford Bronco
00:28 Exterior
01:00 Interior
01:22 Powertrains
01:57 Driving Impressions
04:58 Price
05:56 Final Thoughts
 

 

[sappyjohnson]

I have an Outer Banks too and I love it. The only place I drive off road is on the beach and some mild trails. Getting 23 MPG which is not too bad.

[pcruzinn]

I have an outerbanks and it's amazing...def a more every-day type car with the occasional weekend offroading vibe.

[joyrideshowwthemetaphysica]

Well done!
I’ve had my Outer Banks since December AND I LOVE Only point I “pirate faced” over was the Defender comment. I ordered that bad boy, hoping they would return to the classic body style (c.1990’s)…. Alas, ‘‘twas not to be. (And don’t get me started on the terrible reviews!)
As luck would have it, I came across the Bronco and the rest is history!
You may think I’m crazy, but I wouldn’t trade my Bronco if you offered me a G Wagon! (Unless I could sell it and buy TWO Broncos. Love the look of the two door version!)
Anyway…. Thank you for this review!
Cheers!

[shaesham]

Looks awesome. I’ll wait until they sort out the roof issues but this is a vehicle to save for. You look ready to take on Dakar!

[ChynaVirus]

I haven’t heard anyone say the soft top is quieter than the hard top lol. That’s absurd. Especially if you add the sound deadening headliner.

[chooseymomschoose]

You want to ditch everything about the Outer Banks package that makes this rolling breadbox even remotely considerable in the first place. Reality check, Jeff: Most Sasquatch package buyers won't drive this off pavement more than once a year. The OB trim makes sense for 97% of buyers at this inflated price.

[TugHillGuy]

Watch Chase Gentry's videos to see what a non-Sasquatch Outer Banks can do off-road. A lot of it has to do with being skilled at picking your lines so you do high-center the vehicle.

[michaelseibold]

I got the OJ edition! Comes with size 12 Bruno Magli's, Aramis black leather gloves size mens small, a Bowie knife, perfectly accurate blood spatter decals but the engine governor has a top speed of 45 mph!

[broncofun]

Also, the base $29, 000 does have a hard top - not a soft top.

[broncofun]

From my personal experience the soft top is quieter than the hard top. The wind noise is much louder on the hard top with the roof rails. It also has a constant popping sound.

[curiously]

The only off roading many of these will do is if they accidentally go over a curb at the drive thru.

[RoBeaird]

What's with the music? It's way too loud, drowns out the host and the hardtop noise he was complaining about.

[anthonyp]

Does anyone have any experience removing their roof rails?

[darrendaine]

Funny he said two door soft top starts up they don't make it two door soft top

[amazingjason]

How much more would you pay for an optional V8?

[Ghostgx]

The only thing i don't like about the new bronco no third row seats. Ford should make one with third row or if a third row fits in the current new bronco then have it as a option. Also a option with a rear only soft top were the third row would be and keeping the the hard top on the driver and rear passengers on the second row.

[DJL]

Between the obscene dealer mark-up’s and the quality challenges why are people buying these things?

[cjdvkcd]

'Better engine choices' than the wrangler? Let's see... 3 engine options compared to 5 options in the wrangler. Makes sense

[mancheetah]

They forgot to paint the rainbow on that washing machine!

[weekendwarrior]

Seeing one in person.... I'm not a fan.