Introduction
Life along Florida’s Gulf Coast calls for a mid-size SUV that can handle everything from weekday commutes to Tampa and St. Pete, to relaxing weekends in the sun and sand. If you’re looking for a ride with style and off-road capability, the 2025 Ford Bronco lineup delivers on all fronts.
Check out a comparison of the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands and Big Bend, mid-size SUVs available at Karl Flammer Ford in Tarpon Springs. Discover whether the trail-tackling Badlands or the beach-ready Big Bend is your perfect match for driving around the coast, exploring backroads, or soaking up the sunset after a day on the water.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands and Big Bend are part of the same legendary lineup of seven, but the Badlands is designed for those who want the most capable SUV both on and off-road.
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands features off-road tuned suspension and Bilstein position-sensitive monotube shocks for better handling.
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend impresses with the HOSS 1.0 system, heated seats, and large displays.
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands the same as the Big Bend?
Both part of the same legendary lineup of seven, the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands and Big Bend share some features, capability, and convenience, but they remain different inside and out. The Ford Bronco Badlands is closer to the higher trims in the lineup and offers more capability than the Big Bend, with features like Bilstein position-sensitive monotube shocks and a front stabilizer disconnect, making it one of the most off-road capable models in the lineup.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands is available in both two- and four-door models, while the Big Bend is only offered as a four-door. The Bronco Badlands also comes standard with a V6 engine, unlike the Big Bend, which has a standard inline-four with slightly less horsepower. The Ford Bronco Badlands also has more standard features than the Big Bend, including bumper-to-bumper LED lighting, rock rails, an Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, heated leather-trimmed seats, and other driver assistance and advanced safety features.
What are the off-road capability differences between the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands and Big Bend?
The 2025 Ford Bronco lineup offers seven outstanding models with legendary off-road capability and versatility, and as a Car and Driver top pick for best mid-size SUV with two rows, the Ford Bronco stands out in its class. There are a few differences between the Bronco Badlands and Big Bend because the Big Bend is the base model. The Ford Bronco Badlands model has more engine choices, transmission choices, rubberized flooring that’s washout capable with drain plugs, standard rock rails, LED fog lamps, auxiliary switches with pre-run accessory wires in the overhead console with front map lights, and the Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Modes.
2025 Ford Bronco G.O.A.T. Modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Slippery
- Sand
- Mud/Ruts
- Rock Crawl
- Baja
Which 2025 Ford Bronco should I choose: the Badlands or the Big Bend?
The 2025 Ford Bronco is a legendary mid-size SUV, and this lineup of seven, which includes the Badlands and the Big Bend, offers drivers like yourself the versatility and capability you need for driving and commuting in Florida.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands is the perfect choice if you want a capable mid-size SUV with style and the option to choose between the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine or the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine. With all seven G.O.A.T. Modes, including Baja, taking the Ford Bronco Badlands for adventures on the trails and off-road is one of the reasons why people love the versatility of their Ford Bronco.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend is an excellent choice for a trim just above the base model that features the same 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, HOSS suspension, heated exterior mirrors, tow hooks, and options to add splash guards, a heavy-duty modular bumper, and Raptor-style running boards with rock rails. The Ford Bronco Big Bend is anything but basic, from the heated front seats to the large display and touchscreen.
From the Beach to the Backroads
From beaches and backroads to Florida highways and your driveway, the 2025 Ford Bronco is a fit in every way. Shop the 2025 Ford Bronco lineup at Karl Flammer Ford in Tarpon Springs. Visit our showroom or shop our selection of new and used vehicles online, and let us help you find the ride that fits your life and budget.