Ford’s long-awaited new Bronco is a hit. Hours after its debut last week, a deluge of customers trying to put down $100 reservation briefly crashed Ford’s website.

The new family of four-by-four SUVs is being offered in a trio of trims, with a wide range of available packages. One of those – the “First Edition” – was initially planned for 3,500 units, but according to Road & Track, Ford doubled that number.

Ford said that all First Edition reservations have been taken, but you can always configure another trim level. Business Insider’s Kristen Lee has provided a helpful guide.

At any rate, here’s a closer look at the Bronco First Edition, now one of the most exclusive new Fords:


The Bronco is back! And without a doubt, it's better than ever.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

Ford created a new Bronco brand, with a family of three vehicles — a two-door, a four-door, and Sport trim — all with proper four-wheel-drive.

Foto: A trio of 2021 Ford Broncos.

The Bronco nameplate was first launched in 1965.

Foto: A 2021 Ford Bronco (left), and a 1965 Bronco (right). Source: Ford

Ford discontinued the Bronco in 1996.

Foto: 1996 Ford Bronco.

Interest in the new Bronco has been off the charts. Ford's website for preorders crashed as aspiring owners rushed to put down $100 deposits. Initially, just 3,500 "First Edition" Broncos were offered, bur Ford reportedly upped that to 7,000.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition.

The First Edition Broncos are essentially a summary of everything the company has to offer for its new mega-hit four-wheelers.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition.

There's a range of trim levels for all three versions: For the two- and four-door, it's Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Wildtrak, Badlands — and First Edition.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

For the Sport, the range is Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands — and First Edition.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

First Editions top out at around $60,000, versus $30,000 for the base two-door and $28,000 for the base Sport.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

The First Edition Bronco adds a "Sasquatch" package: "35-inch tires with 17-inch wheels, front- and rear-locking differentials ... and electronic-locking front and rear axle," according to Ford. Plus a higher suspension and special fender flares.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

A "Lux" package adds adaptive cruise control, a Bang & Olufsen 10-speaker sound system plus subwoofer, Evasive Steering Assist, a heated steering wheel, a universal garage-door opener, two extra front row charging ports, a voice-activated touchscreen navigation system, and a wireless charging pad.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

The Bronco was designed using "human-centric" principles that required fast prototyping, so that designers and engineers could assess how real people were using the SUV.

Foto: A 2021 Ford Bronco mockup.

The two- and four-door Broncos are built on a body-on-frame platform, while the Sport is a unibody design.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco chassis.

The First Edition, as Roadshow noted, is based off the Badlands trim.

Foto: A two-door 2021 Ford Bronco, in Badlands spec.

It was developed for the two-door and the four-door ...

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco FIrst Edition.

... As well as the Sport.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

The First Edition shares will all the trims and packages an embrace of a full-on outdoorsy, active lifestyle.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

Bronco was designed to be used. You can hose the mud and dirt out of the cabin, remove the doors and roof on the two- and four-doors, and browse hundred of aftermarket accessories.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco.

Ford has reportedly booked every First Edition reservation available, so if you must have one, you're going to have to try to find a prospective owner to buy from.

Foto: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.