2025 Bronco Refresh? Do I wait or buy now?

[Wrongco]

the way the prices keep going up I would do it sooner rather than later

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[LCW]

That would be nice. I feel like the reason Ford dropped the base, was effectively to raise entry prices by quite a bit while people were still throwing money at vehicles, while still allowing a price moderation by bringing base back at some future date. And Ford can spin it as bringing base back, rather than simply reducing prices on existing versions. Will see ...

I mentioned this in another post but my local Ford dealer just down the road has 26… yes 26 Broncos in stock with another 6 in transit. Most are mid to upper $50Ks and many in the $60Ks… Even 1 or 2 just above $70K (loaded Badlands or Wildtrak 4dr… can’t remember). It’s out of control. And that’s not even counting 2 BRaptors they have - one of which is $98K MSRP. They also have at least 4 F150 Raptors sitting right out front.

Guess what the incoming 6 Broncos are? Low option Big Bends… lol. Dealers are always slow on the uptake. I have no pity. I hate dealers especially this one as they’ve screwed me a couple times.

The only thing I’m seeing Ford selling is the base XL Mavericks. Even the high $30K, low $40K ones (XLT, Lariats) are sitting. The low and sub $30K ones - sold before they even show up.

 

[timhood]

I have wanted a Bronco since they came out and I am finally in the position to buy one. Looking at 4dr Wildtrak.

My question to the Bronco nation, will there be significant updates/changes/refresh for the 2025 MY? I have asked the dealership and they said no, but obviously they are bias bc they want me to buy now. Also the 4th of July discounts are very enticing at my local dealer.

Thoughts?? Do I go ahead with 2024 purchase or wait for 2025 because there will be significant changes

Will there be some updates? Yes. Will they be significant? No. Why can I say that? Because 2025 would be a mid-cycle update, which in auto manufacturer speak means a few minor changes, usually mostly cosmetic, to carry the model over to the end of it's life cycle. A typical life cycle is 8 years between major updates, but some models go longer. Where the Bronco is a bit of a niche player in terms of sales, it's not even clear whether the 2025 model year will be the "mid-cycle" year. If it isn't, 2026 surely would be. Keep in mind that the MY changeover for the Bronco is in December, so if you wait, you're looking at 6 months minimum.

 

[ShiftyBronco]

I have wanted a Bronco since they came out and I am finally in the position to buy one. Looking at 4dr Wildtrak.

My question to the Bronco nation, will there be significant updates/changes/refresh for the 2025 MY? I have asked the dealership and they said no, but obviously they are bias bc they want me to buy now. Also the 4th of July discounts are very enticing at my local dealer.

Thoughts?? Do I go ahead with 2024 purchase or wait for 2025 because there will be significant changes

Anytime Ford aesthetically refreshes a design, they ruin it. So if you like the way the bronco looks now, I suggest you buy it now.

 

[MNBigfoot]

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Look at the way Jeep limits their trims for production efficiency, and expect the same.

Here's the 14 trims offered for the Wrangler for MY24
-Sport
-Sport S
-Willy's
-Sahara
-Rubicon
-Rubicon X
-Rubicon 392
-Rubicon 392 Final Edition
-Sport S 4xe
-Willys S 4xe
-Saraha 4xs
-Rubicon 4xe
-High Altitude 4xe
-Rubicon X 4xe

 

[AZ_Liberty]

Refresh is always a crap shoot. Look how hideous the 2010 Mustang refresh was compared to the 05-09

 

[Broncc]

I was waffling on the upcoming LC and 4R until the prices were released in Canada, the 4R likely projecting in the same range as the LC for a trim I'd want. A refresh would have been nice to wait for, but I'm going to be placing an order because I can get way more for less on a Bronco, no allocation games, and Ford Canada decided to put out interest incentives that make it worthwhile to pull the trigger.

 

[Wark]

Hoping for an additional brighter paint color other than blue, red, green and all the shades of grey. Wanted orange before they killed it.

wrap it (see below)

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-toyo-tires-17-black-rhino-wheels-🖤🙏🏽🧡.28385/

 

[Aonarch]

I was really hoping for a plugin hybrid, like the 4xe. That feels doubtful right now. I'm going to be tempted if the Gladiator gets a 4xe version for 2025, but I don't think I'd be tempted enough to switch over.

The 4xe is an unreliable mess.

 

[DriveAllNight]

The 4xe is an unreliable mess.

Judging from the dealer by me, all they want to sell is the 4xe. A few months back I was checking out their inventory, they had to have at least 35 of them on the lot, maybe 2 or 3 that weren't hybrids.

But I see them on the road everywhere, people are buying them.

 

[Aonarch]

Judging from the dealer by me, all they want to sell is the 4xe. A few months back I was checking out their inventory, they had to have at least 35 of them on the lot, maybe 2 or 3 that weren't hybrids.

But I see them on the road everywhere, people are buying them.

Jeep traditionally does huge incentives on them.

Helps them with CAFE and other eco initiatives.

 

[RoLyMa27]

Also, saw you mention gas in another post. Dude, just let that topic go. A Bronco isn’t for the eco crowd; they’ve got their own junk; a ton of it actually, so this truck ain‘t that. The mpg is only a waste if you only use it to make mall runs and commute in traffic; again, a ton of better options for those tasks. A Bronco is for dirt, mud, and rocks.

It’s not about miles per gallon, but smiles per gallon with a Bronco in it’s element.

Amen brother Ray. I wholeheartedly agree. Anyone buying a vehicle and fuel economy is a deciding factor, should not buy a Bronco.

 

[RoLyMa27]

I was wondering when this was coming.

 

[Poppavein]

Judging from the dealer by me, all they want to sell is the 4xe. A few months back I was checking out their inventory, they had to have at least 35 of them on the lot, maybe 2 or 3 that weren't hybrids.

But I see them on the road everywhere, people are buying them.

“Internal Revenue Code Section 30D provides an income tax credit of up to $3,750( Disclosure2) to qualified purchasers of a Jeep® Wrangler 4xe or Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Qualified lessees may receive a $7,500 incentive from the leasing company to be factored into the lease calculation( Disclosure1).”

I told someone I bought a new Bronco, and they asked me if it was electric. I wouldn’t get a hybrid; all the disadvantages of an EV along with the disadvantages of an ICE.

About every other vehicle in my neighborhood is a Tesla or an EV. (I am within walking distance to the Starlink facility. )

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Here's the 14 trims offered for the Wrangler for MY24
-Sport
-Sport S
-Willy's
-Sahara
-Rubicon
-Rubicon X
-Rubicon 392
-Rubicon 392 Final Edition
-Sport S 4xe
-Willys S 4xe
-Saraha 4xs
-Rubicon 4xe
-High Altitude 4xe
-Rubicon X 4xe

Last I checked, the only Jeep trim you can get a front locker on is Rubicon. And in my mind Rubicon is the trim, X, 392, 392FE, and 4xE are power (or tire and lux) variants.

Also, Jeep limits rear lockers to Willys and Rubicon, and the 5000lb towing Dana Full Float to Rubicon.

So
Sport
Sport S
Willy’s
Sahara
Rubicon

Either way my point was that non-axle 35” option rumor tells me Ford may be limiting the lockers to the higher trims.

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