Text by Tom Appel
2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition
Specs
Class: Midsize Crossover
Country of Manufacture: United States
Color: Oxford White with Code Orange and Atlas Blue trim
Miles driven: 166
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Comfort | B |
| Power and Performance | B |
| Fit and Finish | B |
| Fuel Economy | B |
| Value | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Big & Tall Comfort | |
| Big Guy | A- |
| Tall Guy | B |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 330-horsepower, 2.7-liter |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Observed fuel economy: 19.3 mpg
Driving mix: 60% city, 40% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 17/18/18 (mpg city/highway/combined)
Fuel type: Regular gas
Base price: $75,635 (not including $1895 destination charge)
Options on test vehicle: Sound-deadening headliner ($135)
Price as tested: $77,665
Audio-System Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Audio-System Quality
Poor Fair Good Very-Good Excellent
Pros and Cons
The great: Foul-weather ready, fun to drive
The good: Plenty of power, roomier than Jeep Wrangler
The not so good: Too wide to drive easily in parking lots, pricey compared to other Broncos
Review
Gone from the 2025 Ford Bronco lineup is the Wildtrak model. If you don’t remember the Wildtrak, no worries, you will certainly remember its replacement: The Stroppe Special Edition.
2-Door Bronco
The Stroppe caps Ford’s shrinking lineup of 2-door Bronco variants, and brings with it a heavy dose of Seventies design nostalgia. Bill Stroppe, an independent engineer and performance driver, played a key role in securing for Ford a number of off-road competition titles, including the grueling Baja 1000. Per Ford:
“When you purchased a Stroppe Baja Bronco in 1971, it rolled out of Bill Stroppe’s factory ready to tackle the Baja 1000,” said Jason Hyde, Bronco brand manager. “That capability was at the core of our development process for the new Bronco Stroppe Special Edition, including Fox Internal Bypass Dampers designed for performance and improved control during high-speed desert running, a standard EcoBoost 2.7-liter V6 engine, and Baja G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any type of Terrain) Mode.”
And, as the Raptor tops the 4-door Bronco lineup in terms of power, price, and performance, the Stroppe edition rules the roost on the 2-door side of the menu.
Prices and Trim Levels
For ’25, Ford offers the 4-door Bronco is an impressive six trim levels, including the Raptor, there are just three 2-door variants:
- Base ($41,990)
- Badlands ($51,580)
- Stroppe Special Edition ($77,630)
And, as suggested by its “Special Edition” moniker, Ford is not planning for the Stroppe to return for 2026. More on that in a moment.
While the Stroppe’s livery is unique to the trim level, most of its hardware comes from the Bronco parts bin, to good effect. While the Raptor is powered by a muscular 418-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, the Stroppe makes do with a 2.7-liter “EcoBoost” V6 which can also be had on lesser Broncs. Still, with 330 horsepower on tap, the Stroppe moves out with authority.
Stroppe Edition Equipment
Special Stroppe chassis bits include:
- Sasquatch Package (off-road equipment package available on other Broncos)
- Front and rear locking differentials
- Disconnecting front roll bar
- Fox-brand internal-bypass dampers
- 35-inch all-terrain tires
- 17-inch matte-black-finish wheels
- Matte-black hood
Test Car
Consumer Guide recently spent a week behind the wheel of a 2025 Bronco Stroppe Edition SUV in the only colors (Oxford White with Code Orange and Atlas Blue accents) in which it’s offered.
Not Subtle
The first, and perhaps most-important thing any perspective buyer needs to know about the Stroppe is that it makes for a terrible crime getaway car. Not because it’s slow—it certainly isn’t—but because you will be noticed. If you enjoy getting the “Thumb’s up,” being waved at, and answering onlooker questions in parking lots, this special-edition Bronco is for you. If you’re of a more-reserved temperament, maybe something else in the Bronco lineup will suit you better.
Easy to Drive
But flamboyance aside, the Stroppe Edition Bronc is very much like every other model in the lineup, which is to say surprisingly refined and drivable. Really, the only significant ding on the Stroppe, apart from its uselessness in the execution of illegal activities, is some tire “hum” at cruising speeds. The noise isn’t especially loud or intrusive, but the Stroppe cabin is less peaceful than other Broncos—save for the Raptor—at speed.
Colors
The Stroppe brings with it unique Code Orange-color cabin accents, which mostly impart an additionally sporty character to the interior, which remains nicely appointed and generally functional. As for space, the Stroppe is, again, 2-door only, but there’s still adult space in back for adventurous folks willing to negotiated the trip. On a personal note, this full-size editor vastly prefers the Bronco cabin to that of the Wrangler, if only for its additional space, and surplus of “gut room” behind the wheel. Décor wise, the cabin looks more clubby than upscale, but is nonetheless functional, comfortable, and inviting.
Ride and Handling
One the road, the Stroppe Edition feels very much lesser like Broncs, save for a touch of exaggerated braking thanks to the big, sticky tires. Essentially, mostly when coasting, the Stroppe will scrub off speed a little more quickly than most vehicles. There’s a good chance most driver’s will fail to notice this, and it’s not really a big deal once you get used to the effect.
Fun and Functional
The good news here is that the Stroppe Edition Bronco brings with it additional off-road capability combined with a little fun and nostalgia. Even the fuel economy is decent: We averaged 19.3 mpg during our test week, which is completely respectable for a truck with this much power and off-road capability.
60th Anniversary Edition Bronco
As for 2026, Ford will be retiring the short-live Stroppe Edition in favor of at least one—but likely a series—of 60th-aniversary edition Broncos. That said, if you like being waved at, and you don’t need a bank-heist getaway car, we suggest going with the Stroppe. There’s a good chance the anniversary-edition trucks just won’t be as much fun in which to be seen.
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