Key Takeaways
- The most powerful trim besides the Raptor on the Bronco is the Bronco Wildtrak, it prepares you for any path you might take.
- The 2024 Bronco starts around $41,025 MSRP but can be just shy of six figures at $90,000 for the Bronco Raptor.
- The Wildtrak offers more off-roading features than the Badlands trim, but at a higher price.
What is the Wildtrak trim on a Bronco?
The Wildtrak trim on the Bronco is the first trim where the V6 engine becomes standard as opposed to only being an available option. With the V6 engine, 35 inch all terrain tires, front and rear locking differentials, Bilstein position sensitive shock tubes and Fox internal bypass dampeners.
The Wildtrak is the most capable off-roading specific trims on the Bronco besides the venerable Raptor variant. This trim sits on the precipice of off-roading performance and is arguably the most off-roading ready vehicle right of the box. With all of its capabilities and comfort features this is also one of the classiest Bronco trims you can choose.
The Wildtrak comes with the V6 engine, it makes 330 horsepower out a V6 engine that displaces 2.7 liters and uses a twin turbo format to get more power. This is a power upgrade from the base turbo 4 cylinder EcoBoost engine which makes for 300 horsepower. Although this engine is a serious upgrade from the base engine, it does not have as good gas mileage getting 17 mpg in the city and on the highway. The four cylinder engine gets 20 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. If you want better gas mileage you might have to choose a cheaper trim like the Badlands or Outer Banks.
How much is a 2024 Bronco?
The 2024 Bronco starts around $41,025 for the Big Bend trim but can be as expensive as $69,685 for the Limited Heritage Edition. The Raptor variant is generally considered separately but costs about $90,000.
The Wildtrak Trim starts around $60,565 which is one of the higher end trims on the SUV. It has an available Lux Package that costs $2,930 and comes with luxury improvements such as adaptive cruise control, upgraded 10 speaker sound system, heated steering wheel, and a wireless charging pad. This package is incredibly useful, and besides that not much else is available as almost everything is included on this trim.
What is better: Badlands or a Wildtrak?
The Wildtrak is a more expensive trim than the Badlands so it offers quite a few more off-roading specific features than the Badlands trim does. The Wildtrak also offers the V6 engine as standard while the Badlands trim comes standard with the 4 cylinder engine.
Does this make the Wildtrak better than the Badlands trim? It really depends on a couple things. If you are looking for the most off-roading capable trim than the Wildtrak is definitely the best trim for you. However, if you want a better mix of price and features then the Badlands might be a better choice.
The Badlands starts just south of $50,000 for MSRP, while the Wildtrak starts at around $61,000. Even though the Badlands starts at a lower price it comes with a unique suspension that offers a front stabilizer bar disconnect. Going for the Badlands saves you money you might need to complete your off-roading or overlanding rig.
If you are looking for an SUV to haul family around the Badlands might be a better trim because it saves your family money and still has a wide variety of comfort features. Which trim is best for you largely depends on your budget and needs. If you are waffling between a couple trims we recommend you come in to test drive the various options we have to see what is best for you.
Ford Bronco Wildtrak is the best off-roader just below the Raptor
While the Wildtrak might be a higher priced trim, it offers more off-roading features right out of the gate than any other Bronco. We prefer the Bronco over many of the other off-roading vehicles on the road. This is mainly because it provides a balance of on road comfort and off-road capability. If you want a wildly comfortable and powerful off-roading capable vehicle we highly recommend the Wildtrak.