The Ford Bronco has had quite a rebirth after years of the nameplate lying dormant. More than popularity or even the specs of the Bronco, the story of the new Bronco is dominated by how hard it’s been getting one. Debuting in 2020, the Bronco had a rough start that came with loads of production delays, recalls, price gauging, and more. Now, all these years later, if you want some specific models of the Bronco, you are still going to have to struggle to get one.
If you’re in the market for a two-door Ford Bronco with a V6, you might want to hustle over to the 2024 model year before it’s too late. That’s because Ford’s 2025 Bronco lineup is leaner, pricier, and far more restrictive, particularly for those who prefer two doors and a punchy six-cylinder. In fact, for V6 die-hards, there’s exactly one option left: the new $78,000 Stroppe Edition.
Why Is It So Hard To Buy A Two-Door Ford Bronco?
Rewinding to 2024, Bronco buyers had six two-door trims to choose from—Big Bend, Black Diamond, Heritage Edition, Badlands, Wildtrak, and Heritage Limited Edition—and all but the entry-level Big Bend could be specced with a V6. What’s the cheapest way into a two-door V6 Bronco? The Black Diamond, at $49,960. Fast-forward to 2025, and that whole setup is gone. Now, the Stroppe Edition stands alone as the only two-door Bronco that gets Ford’s 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, and it arrives with a Baja-ready price tag.
Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition Specs
So, what’s the deal with this Stroppe Special Edition? Named after Bill Stroppe, the off-road racing legend behind the Baja Broncos of the ’60s and ’70s, this limited-run model channels vintage desert-racing flair with a tri-color livery and a suite of high-speed, terrain-conquering hardware. The HOSS 3.0 suspension, Fox internal bypass dampers, a stabilizer bar disconnect, Baja G.O.A.T. mode, 35-inch Goodyear Territory RT tires, and 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels all come standard. In other words, this Bronco is built to haul ass through the dunes, and it’s dressed to match.
Ford Killed Wildtrak Trim For 2025
But as Ford giveth, it also taketh away. The Stroppe Edition replaces the Wildtrak trim in 2025, meaning buyers who wanted a Wildtrak-esque setup at a reasonable price are out of luck. If you spec’d a 2024 Wildtrak to mimic the Stroppe, you’d end up around $66,000—a full $12,000 less than the new special edition. And while the base Bronco for 2025 now starts at a lower $42,220, those who want a two-door Bronco but don’t want to fork over $78K will have to settle for either the Base or Badlands trims, both of which are four-cylinder only.
TopSpeed’s Take
The silver lining? There are plenty of 2024 Ford Broncos still floating around dealerships, and Ford’s configurator is still live, so there’s still a chance to snag a two-door V6 at a saner price. The move to shrink the two-door lineup and limit V6 access is sure to frustrate some longtime Bronco loyalists, but for those who see Baja history and exclusivity as worth the premium, the Stroppe Edition stands alone. For everyone else? Grab a 2024 model while you still can—or get ready to pay the price of exclusivity.
Source: The Drive
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