2026 Ford Bronco Trim Levels Explained

In late 2020, Ford announced the return of an icon. After a 25-year hiatus, the Bronco was coming back—and when it arrived for the 2021 model year, it did so with a lineup built to make the decision anything but simple. Seven distinct trims, two body styles, three engines, and a handful of packages meant that buying a Bronco required more homework than most SUV purchases. Several years on, the 2026 lineup has refined the formula, but the core challenge remains—knowing which Bronco is actually the right Bronco for you.​

In this guide, we break down every 2026 Ford Bronco trim level—Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor—covering standard features, key differences, powertrain options, and which buyer each one is built for.

Trim packages are manufacturer-selected option groups applied to a base Bronco. Think of them as a build blueprint, ranging from standard equipment to luxurious, technologically advanced, optional equipment. In the Bronco, these trim levels include: 

• Base

• Big Bend

• Outer Banks

• Badlands

• Heritage

• Stroppe 

• Raptor

Before getting into individual trims, it helps to know the engines and transmissions available across the lineup. The 2.3L EcoBoost I4 produces 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque and is the default engine across most trims—and it's the only engine that pairs with the 7-speed manual transmission.​

The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 produces 330 hp and 415 lb-ft and is optional or standard on Outer Banks, Badlands 4-door, Heritage Edition, and is the only engine on the Stroppe Edition.​

The Raptor gets its own 3.0L EcoBoost V6 producing 418 hp, paired exclusively with the 10-speed automatic. If the 7-speed manual is a priority, your options are limited to the 2.3L I4.

Now that we understand what trim levels are, let’s dive into which are available for the 6th-generation Bronco and what options are included in each. For the sake of this guide, we’re using information from the 2026 Bronco.

Note: Vehicle prices change frequently. These prices are accurate as of July 2026. 

Starting at $40,795​

Available in 2-door or 4-door configurations, the Base is the starting point for the Bronco lineup and makes a stronger case for itself than most base trims. Four-wheel drive is standard across the entire Bronco lineup—there's no two-wheel-drive option anywhere. The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 is standard, with the choice of 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. The Sasquatch Package is available, meaning buyers who want 35-in. rugged-terrain tires and electronic locking differentials from the factory can get there without stepping up in trim.​

Standard Equipment:​

• 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 (300 hp / 325 lb-ft)—7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic

• Four-wheel drive with part-time selectable engagement (ESOF two-speed transfer case)

• HOSS 1.0 suspension system

• 16-in. bright polished silver-painted steel wheels with P255/70R16 all-season tires

• LED headlamps / halogen taillamps

• 12-in. LCD digital instrument cluster

• SYNC 4 with 12-in. capacitive touchscreen

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• 7-speaker AM/FM audio system with subwoofer

• Manual single-zone climate control

• Cloth seating—6-way manual driver and passenger

• Carpeted flooring front and rear

• Removable doors and top

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

• 5 G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand)

• Hill Descent Control (manual transmission) / Hill Start Assist

• Rear view camera

• Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included)

• Trailer Tow Prep Package

Starting at $41,295.​

The Big Bend is a 4-door-only trim that adds meaningful comfort and convenience features over the Base without a significant price jump. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, 400W of Pro Power Onboard, 17-in. all-terrain tires on carbonized gray aluminum wheels, and an upgraded interior with integrated rear-seat vents distinguish it from the Base. The 7-speed manual pairs with the 2.3L I-4, and the Sasquatch Package remains available. Optional packages include the Mid Package (heated seats, dual-zone climate, remote start, Ford Co-Pilot360), Black Diamond Package, and Sasquatch Package, making this one of the most configurable trims in the lineup.​

Standard Equipment (adds over Base):​

• 17-in. carbonized gray-painted aluminum wheels with P255/75R17 all-terrain tires

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bronco badge, cruise, and audio controls

• Pro Power Onboard

• Standard soft top with hard top prep kit (4-door)

• Dual Smart Charging USB ports

• 4-door configuration only

Starting at $48,190.​

The Outer Banks is the comfort-and-capability sweet spot in the lineup—a 4-door-only trim that steps up meaningfully in technology, interior quality, and powertrain options. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 becomes available here for the first time, paired with the 10-speed automatic. Standard leather and vinyl seating, standard navigation, standard parking assistance, standard dual-zone automatic temperature control, and standard heated front seats make it the most road-trip-ready trim short of the Badlands. A 60th Anniversary Package is available on the Outer Banks for 2026, adding heritage-inspired styling. The Sasquatch Package is also available.​

Standard Equipment (adds over Big Bend):​

• Available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (330 hp / 415 lb-ft) with 10-speed automatic

• 18-in. machined-face aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires

• Leather and vinyl seating

• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control

• Heated front seats

• Standard navigation system

• Standard rear parking sensors

• LED fog lamps

• Body-color door handles

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement

• Ford Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist

• BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert

Starting at $48,890.

The Badlands is where the Bronco lineup gets serious about the dirt. Available in 2-door or 4-door, it's the first trim where the Bronco's full off-road hardware stack becomes standard. Rock Crawl mode, a front trail camera, and Baja mode are all standard here—not optional.  Electronic-locking front and rear axles, Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement, Ford Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist, and a standard steel front bumper with bash plates give it factory capability that the Outer Banks can only approach with add-on packages. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is available on the 4-door, and the Sasquatch Package further upgrades the already capable Badlands. For 2026, a Wildtrak Package is also available on the Badlands.​

Standard Equipment (adds over Outer Banks):​

• Available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (4-door)

• 7 G.O.A.T. Modes—adds Rock Crawl, Baja, and Off-Road to base five

• Electronic-locking front and rear axles

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement (standard)

• Ford Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist (standard)

• Front trail camera

• Standard bash plates—full underbody protection

• Standard rock rails

• Powder-coated steel front and rear bumpers

• 17-in. painted black aluminum wheels with LT285/70R17 all-terrain tires

• Marine-grade vinyl seating

• Auxiliary switches with pre-run accessory wires

Starting at $51,625.

The Heritage Edition is the personality trim of the 2026 lineup, blending modern Bronco capability with styling cues drawn from the original first-generation model. Available in 4-door only, it draws on retro exterior colors, round auxiliary lights, and heritage badging to stand apart visually from everything else in the lineup. Five '60s-inspired retro colors are exclusive to this trim. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is available, the 7-speed manual pairs with the 2.3L I-4, and the Sasquatch Package is an option.​

Standard Equipment:​

• Available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 or 2.3L I-4 with 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic

• Exclusive retro-inspired exterior color palette (five '60s-era colors)

• Round auxiliary driving lights

• Heritage badging and exterior graphics

• Standard heated front seats

• HOSS 1.0 suspension

• Sasquatch Package available

Starting at $69,995​

The Stroppe Edition is Ford's tribute to legendary racer Bill Stroppe’s original Baja Bronco that tore through the desert more than 50 years ago. Available in 4-door only for 2026, the Stroppe ships standard with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, paired with the 10-speed automatic, and the HOSS 3.0 suspension system with FOX internal bypass dampers. The exterior package includes a four-color graphic scheme—blue roof, red doors, white side stripes, black hood and tailgate—mounted on Stroppe-exclusive 17-in. matte black alloy wheels with gloss black trim rings. The Lux Package, which includes premium comfort and technology features, is standard at no additional cost.​

Standard Equipment:​

• 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (330 hp / 415 lb-ft) with 10-speed automatic

• HOSS 3.0 suspension with FOX internal bypass dampers

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement

• 7 G.O.A.T. Modes including Rock Crawl and Baja

• 17-in. unique matte black alloy wheels with gloss black trim rings

• Signature four-color Baja-inspired graphics package

• 360-degree camera

• Adaptive cruise control

• 12-speaker B&O sound system

• Heated front seats

• Standard Lux Package equipment

• Electronic-locking front and rear axles

Starting at $79,995.​

The Bronco Raptor is in a category of its own. Where every other Bronco trim shares the same basic architecture and body width, the Raptor is wider, taller, and more aggressively built—a purpose-designed performance off-road machine rather than a capable SUV with packages added. Power comes from an exclusive 3.0L EcoBoost V6 producing 418 hp, unavailable on any other Bronco trim. The HOSS 4.0 suspension system uses FOX Live Valve 3.1 internal bypass semi-active dampers that adjust in real time to terrain inputs. Standard 37-in. tires, beadlock-capable wheels, and an exclusive widebody structure complete the package.​

Standard Equipment:​

• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (418 hp) with 10-speed automatic—exclusive to Raptor

• HOSS 4.0 suspension with FOX Live Valve 3.1 internal bypass semi-active dampers

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement

• 7 G.O.A.T. Modes including Rock Crawl and Baja

• 17-in. beadlock-capable aluminum wheels

• 37-in. all-terrain tires

• Exclusive widebody structure—wider track than all other Bronco trims

• Electronic-locking front and rear axles

• High-clearance fender flares

• Standard steel front and rear bumpers

• 360-degree camera

• Adaptive cruise control

• 12-speaker B&O sound system

• Heated front seats

• Standard Lux Package equipment

• 13.1 in. ground clearance

The right Bronco depends on how you'll actually use it.​

For a capable daily driver with room to grow as a build platform, the Base or Big Bend cover the essentials at the most accessible price points. Add the Sasquatch Package to either, and you have a factory-capable trail truck that punches well above its price.​

For buyers who want more interior refinement without sacrificing off-road potential, the Outer Banks is the sweet spot—V6 available, heated seats and dual-zone climate standard, navigation standard, and Sasquatch-compatible.​

For dedicated off-road use where factory hardware matters, the Badlands is the right foundation. Rock Crawl mode, a front trail camera, electronic lockers, and steel bumpers make it the most trail-focused trim in the regular lineup short of the Raptor.​

For a heritage-styled driver with genuine capability, the Heritage Edition offers a look no other trim can match.​

For serious off-road performance with premium interior equipment at a price point below the Raptor, the Stroppe Edition delivers HOSS 3.0 suspension, a fully loaded cabin, and Baja-race pedigree styling.​

And for buyers who want everything—maximum power, maximum suspension, maximum attitude—the Raptor is the only answer.​

Whatever trim you choose, RealTruck carries a full range of accessories—bumpers, skid plates, lighting, lift kits, roof racks, and more—to take your Bronco to the next level.