The current generation Ford Bronco may have only been around since 2021, but the nameplate dates back to 1965, when it was used on a succession of tough off-roading SUVs for three decades.
The new Bronco took that formula and enhanced it for the modern age, taking the fight to such industry icons like the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner. Thanks to its robust hardware, retro styling, and fun features like a removable roof and doors, the Bronco is very popular, finding favor with off-road enthusiasts and daily drivers who want rugged off-roading capability.
Ford Bronco Trims 2026 vs 2027
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The 2026 Bronco trim lineup consists of the following trims:
| Trim Name | Body Style | Base MSRP |
| Base | 2 or 4 door | $41,295 |
| Big Bend | 4 door | $42,490 |
| Outer Banks | 4 door | $48,685 |
| Badlands | 2 or 4 door | $49,385 |
| Heritage Edition | 4 door | $52,620 |
| Stroppe Edition | 4 door | $69,995 |
| Raptor | 4 door | $80,990 |
The 2026 Base and Big Bend trims come standard with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, and either a 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The Stroppe Edition is offered solely with the 2.7-liter V6, which is optional on all but those two base models and the Raptor which gets its own 418-hp 3.0-liter V6. The 7-speed manual can be paired with the 2.3-liter engine on all trims aside from the Outer Branks and Stroppe variants.
 All Broncos come standard with 4WD, upgradeable with several mountain-conquering enhancements all the way to the range-topping Raptor which comes with semi-active dampers, and 13.1 inches of ground clearance.
What about the 2027 trims?
While we haven’t received the details for the full 2027 Bronco range, we do know that Ford is dropping the 330-hp 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine from the lineup and replacing it with a slightly detuned 380-hp version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 that was exclusive to the Raptor until now.
So, for 2027, a 380-hp version of this twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine can now be optioned on the Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition, and it will also come standard on the newly introduced Filson trim.
There is also an RTR model with lifted suspension, and standard 33-inch tires that gets the 300-hp 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. The Raptor retains its exclusive 418-hp V6 motor, maintaining a slight performance edge over the other V6 models as its flagship status dictates.
Do You Really Need The V6?
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Ford has expanded the Bronco range for 2027 to include more trim options that can get the 3.0-liter V6, resulting in more power and performance across the mid-range offerings.
It is also making it easier to get into a serious off-road biased Bronco without having to get the full-fat Raptor. The Filson adds a bit more luxury to the package with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, added sound insulation and an upgraded B&O audio system, while still including locking differentials, FOX shocks and 35-inch tires. It gets the 380-hp 3.0-liter V6 as standard.
Inline-Four vs. V6
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| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2026) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (Non-Raptor) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (Raptor) |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 330 hp | 380 hp | 380 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 440 lb-ft | 440 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy (EPA Est.) | 18 City / 22 Hwy / 20 Combined mpg (auto) | 19 City / 21 Hwy / 20 Combined mpg (auto) | n/a | 15 City / 16 Hwy / 15 Combined mpg (auto) |
However, the RTR is the one that may lure more customers into a Bronco. It comes fitted with the 300-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four, now with anti-lag programming for 2027, which should further enhance responsiveness. It also gets some proper off-road hardware and can be upgraded to the larger 35-inch all-terrain tires and the HOSS suspension setup, while still undercutting the top trims in pricing.
If you aren’t intent on scaling the Rockies on the way to work, then the sweet spot for most buyers lies with the Big Bend or Outer Banks equipped with the 2.3-liter engine. These trims offer strong value, providing much of the off-road hardware that most people need, as well as features that make them more usable in daily driving scenarios.
While the expanded availability of the Raptor’s 3.0-liter V6 (in slightly detuned form) is great, the standard 2.3-liter engine provides more than enough low-end grunt for rock crawling, highway passing and daily commuting. Your fuel bills should also be far more manageable. Unless you want the most performance and the highest trims on offer, the 2.3-liter Bronco is the one that delivers the perfect balance of performance and efficiency.
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