The Ford Bronco was all-new in 2021, bringing the legendary nameplate back into production after a 25-year hiatus. While the 2027 model doesn’t get a complete refresh, it does bring some tech and powertrain updates plus two new trims. The Bronco is a midsize SUV with off-road capability, and its primary competitors are the Jeep Wrangler, the Toyota 4Runner, and the Land Rover Defender. The 2027 Ford Bronco will have eight trims: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage, RTR, Filson, and Raptor.
2027 Ford Bronco Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2027 Ford Bronco
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2027 Ford Bronco
There are no design updates for the 2027 Ford Bronco, but there have been some big changes to the lineup. First, there are two new trims—the performance-oriented RTR and the premium clothing-collaboration Filson model—while the Stroppe has disappeared from the lineup. The other big news is that the 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine, previously only available with the Raptor, will now be available on Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage models, and standard on the Filson. The 2.7-liter turbo V6 has been discontinued for 2027. In addition to new seating surfaces, a heated steering wheel is available on the Big Bend trim, and Neptune Blue paint replaces Velocity Blue. On the tech side, a 5G modem replaces the previous 4G modem for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Design
As a capable off-roader, the Bronco has a go-anywhere off-road look to it, and the overall design has a retro vibe. It offers both two-door and four-door body styles, as well as soft-top and hard-top roof options. Similar to the Wrangler, the Bronco's roof and doors are removable. There are optional graphics packages that vary by trim, as well as a Black Appearance Package on the Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands trims that includes black exterior accents, a different grille, and black wheels. Standard wheels on the Base trim are 16 inches, while 17-inch wheels in various finishes are available. Additionally, 30-inch all-terrain tires are standard, but 35-inch rugged-terrain tires are available. Depending on the trim, 18-inch wheels and 32-inch tires are available. The top-tier Raptor comes with 17-inch wheels and 37-inch all-terrain tires. The Raptor also has exclusive black and “Code Orange” appearance packages, as well as a Raptor Graphics package.
Powertrain
The 2027 Bronco has two powertrain options: a 300-horsepower, 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder or a 380-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. With the base 2.3-liter engine, the Bronco offers a seven-speed manual transmission as standard or an optional 10-speed automatic. The automatic is the only transmission available with the V6 engine. The Bronco is available only with four-wheel drive (4WD), and fuel economy for the base engine varies based on trim and transmission. The EPA estimates city mileage to be between 17 mpg and 18 mpg, with highway mileage being between 18 mpg and 22 mpg. The V6 will get 15 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway. Depending on trim and packaging, the Bronco goes from a good off-roader to a great one. Standard on all trims are G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) Modes to help drivers navigate various surfaces, and ground clearance ranges from 8.3 inches in the Base model to 13.1 inches in the Raptor. The Sasquatch Package gets about 11.5 inches of ground clearance. The Bronco's maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with the base engine and 4,500 pounds with the V6.
Interior
Two-door Broncos seat four, and four-door models seat five. Buyers will lose 0.6 inches of legroom if they opt for the two-door model and the two-door has a maximum cargo capacity of 52.3 cubic feet whereas the four-door has 83.0 cubic feet (with the soft top). Standard seating surfaces are cloth, but vinyl and leather are both available depending on the trim. The Bronco doesn’t offer a traditional sunroof, but does have a modular removable hardtop, so buyers can remove just the pieces over the driver and front passenger.
Technology
Even the base Ford Bronco has a lot of standard tech, including a 12-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch infotainment screen. Sync 4 is the standard operating system, and that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also includes a 5G modem, a three-month trial of SiriusXM satellite radio, and a one-year trial of the Ford Connectivity Plan. Available features include dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, ambient lighting, and a keyless entry keypad. Other optional tech features include a surround-view camera system—available with the Lux Package for Big Bend trim and above—and the 400-watt Pro Power Onboard, which can power small equipment.
