#Gord bronco upgrade#

This Badlands model with its big tires drops to 18 mpg combined and, during my testing, I averaged 18.8 mpg.

#Gord bronco upgrade#

Upgrade to the V6 and you'll downgrade to 18 city, 20 highway and 19 combined. When powered by the base 2.3-liter engine, the EPA reckons you'll see 20 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. None of the SUVs in this rough-and-tumble class boast particularly good fuel economy, but the Bronco is at least in the same ballpark as its competitors. Trail Turn Assist reduces the Bronco's turning radius by holding the inner wheels' brakes while the outer wheels scoot around - it's sort of like Tank Turn and should only be attempted off road on low-friction surfaces. Trail One-Pedal Drive automatically brakes when you lift the throttle, increasing control on more technical crawls and steep descents. On top of that, the Bronco has Trail Control, which is like low-speed cruise control for off-roading. There are up to eight GOAT (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain - so yeah, that should be GOATT) modes depending on the trim level chosen, which are presets designed to enhance performance over a variety of surfaces, and the settings include things like Mud/Ruts, Baja or Rock Crawl. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshowīoosting the Bronco's off-road prowess is a laundry list of trail-ready tech. Its fuel economy doesn't stand out from the pack, but the Bronco's EcoBoost V6 boasts a lot of power and torque. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, this engine sends 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque through the Bronco's standard four-wheel-drive system. The Bronco is available with two EcoBoost engine options Ford's 2.3-liter turbocharged I4 is standard. However, my example is equipped with the Lux upgrade package, which swaps out the vinyl for leather. Inside, the Badlands has rubberized flooring and marine-grade vinyl seats that can be easily hosed down when dirty. The Badlands upgrades include a more capable suspension, 17-inch aluminum wheels, 33-inch all-terrain tires and a trick front stabilizer bar that can be electronically disconnected at the touch of a button for increased articulation at low speeds. My example is a Bronco Badlands, and it's arguably the sweet spot in the lineup, where the balance between street-friendly features and off-road capability begins to tip toward the latter. There are multiple trim levels to choose from when speccing your Bronco, each with a cool, outdoorsy name like Big Bend, Black Diamond or Outer Banks.