Does the 2025 Ford Bronco need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$379extra a year
- Premium listed for the Base Style 4WD.
- Premium: 8 of 16 trims. Regular: 8 of 16 trims.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Style 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2-Door 4WD | 2.3L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 4-Door 4WD | 2.3L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Big Bend 4 Door 4x4 | 2.3L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Outer Banks 4 Door 4x4 | 2.3L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | Premium | 17 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Heritage Edition 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Stroppe Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Stroppe Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3.0L | Premium | 15 | $2,560 | $3,040 |
| Raptor 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 15 | $2,560 | $3,040 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Bronco | Base Style 4WD | Premium |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | Badlands 4WD | Premium |
| 2025 Jeep Wrangler | 2 Door Sport 4WD | Regular |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2025 Ford Mustang | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | Premium |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1958 4WD | Premium |
| 2025 MINI Countryman | S ALL4 AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree