The Ford Bronco returned to the scene in 2021 after a 24-year hiatus. Six years into its sixth generation, it remains relatively unchanged since its re-introduction. The 2026 Ford Bronco sits in the midsize SUV segment, but with its off-road focus in this crowded segment, it has just three primary competitors: the Jeep Wrangler, the Toyota 4Runner, and the Land Rover Defender. For 2026, Bronco will have seven trims: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor.
2026 Ford Bronco Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2026 Ford Bronco
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2026 Ford Bronco
Even though the 2025 Ford Bronco didn’t get a mid-cycle refresh, it did get some significant changes including some interior updates, new paint colors, new standard features, and new package options. So, 2026 is largely a carryover model. The one big change is the addition of the 60th Anniversary Package, which can be added to the Outer Banks model and is only available with the Sasquatch package. This 60th Anniversary package includes unique wheels, special Vermillion Red interior and exterior graphics, a new grille, leather seats, and standard running boards.
Design
The 2026 Ford Bronco is a modern take on the original Bronco with an upright stance, removable doors, and incredible off-road capability. Yet it is equipped with LED lights and other modern amenities. The Bronco is primarily a four-door model, but it does have two-door availability in the Base and Badlands trims. Each trim has its own unique style, but there are still a few appearance packages available, including the Sasquatch package, a Black Appearance package, and a Raptor Code Orange Appearance package. Standard wheels are steelies, though painted and alloy wheels are available.
Powertrain
The 2026 Ford Bronco is standard with four-wheel drive (4WD), and it has three turbocharged powertrains available: a 275-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder, a 315-hp 2.7-liter V6, and a 418-hp 3.0-liter V6 reserved exclusively for the Bronco Raptor. The base engine is standard on the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage trims. The 2.7-liter engine is available on the Outer Banks and Heritage and is standard on the Stroppe Edition. A 10-speed automatic transmission is available with all powertrains, and a seven-speed manual is available with the four-cylinder.
When properly equipped, most Broncos can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Raptor is rated for up to 4,500 pounds. Fuel economy will vary based on powertrain, transmission, and trim. The four-cylinder engine will get between 17 and 19 mpg in the city and between 19 and 22 mpg on the highway. The mid-level V6 will get between 17 and 19 in the city and between 18 and 19 on the highway. The power-hungry Raptor with the top-tier engine only gets 15 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.
Interior
The interior of the 2026 Ford Bronco is a mix of classic design cues and modern tech with a digital gauge cluster and large infotainment screen. Depending on whether you opt for the two- or four-door Bronco, you’ll get either four- or five-passenger seating capacity, respectively. The rear seat of the two-door is a bit tight, and you’ll also get less cargo capacity than in the four-door model. Max cargo volume available in the two-door models is 118.1 cubic feet, and it’s 146.5 cubic feet in the four-door models with the soft top. The hard-top four-door models have slightly less capacity, at 139.2 cubic feet.
Technology
For all its vintage feel, especially in the Heritage Edition, the 2026 Ford Bronco is surprisingly modern, with a standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch touchscreen that houses wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Though Ford has started rolling out the Ford Digital Experience with Google Built-In, the 2026 Bronco doesn’t get it and still utilizes the Sync 4 infotainment system. As you would expect from an off-road vehicle, there’s also some specialized tech on the Bronco, including G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes and four available HOSS suspension systems. Other available tech features include a 12-speaker B&O Sound System, ambient lighting, and dual-zone climate control.
Safety
The 2026 Ford Bronco comes with a lot of standard safety features, including automatic high beams, post-collision braking, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Available safety features include blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, and evasive steer assist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) doesn’t give the Bronco an overall rating, though it doles out four Stars for a frontal crash rating and three stars for a rollover-resistance rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) takes a more in-depth look at the Bronco’s crash-test worthiness, and while the SUV gets good ratings in the small front overlap test and updated side test, it gets marginal ratings in the updated moderate front overlap test. Headlights and the pedestrian front crash prevention also get marginal ratings from the IIHS.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2026 Ford Bronco became available for orders at the beginning of October 2025, and deliveries are expected to begin by the end of the year. At the time of this writing, Ford states the starting price for the Base two-door trim is $43,185, which includes destination and a Ford-specific “acquisition fee” of $695. The four-door Big Bend starts at $44,080, and then the prices make a big jump. The Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage Edition start at $51,175, $51,975, and $54,810, respectively. If you’d like to add the 60th Anniversary package to the Outer Banks trim, that will add $4,995 to the bottom line. The Stroppe Edition starts at $72,685, and then the top-of-the-line Raptor starts at $83,080.
