2026 Ford Bronco: What's New, Trims, Specs, and Features
The 2026 Ford Bronco adds the Stroppe Edition trim and expands to 14 exterior color choices, the widest palette in recent Bronco history. The 2.3L EcoBoost carries over as the standard engine, now paired with the 12" LCD digital instrument cluster across all trims. This page covers every trim, powertrain, and feature update, with current Bronco inventory available at Marshal Mize Ford in Chattanooga.
What's New for 2026
The headline addition for 2026 is the Stroppe Edition, a purpose-built variant that sits above the Heritage Edition and brings an Atlas Blue-painted hard top, a Frozen White grille with Code Orange BRONCO lettering, Matte Black hood and swing-gate wrap, HOSS 3.0 suspension with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 as standard, and Raptor-style running boards. It is factory-fitted with the Sasquatch Package, 35" Rugged-Terrain tires, full underbody bash plates, and a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.
The 12" LCD digital instrument cluster becomes standard across the entire lineup for 2026, including the base trim. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is now listed as standard on all trims in the verified build data. The color roster grows to 14 options, adding Orange Frost Metallic, Dark Cherry Red, Venetian Blue, Light Blue Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic, Mesa Red, and Marsh Gray alongside returning choices such as Guards Red, Shelter Green, and Oxford White.
Trim Lineup
The 2026 Bronco is offered in seven trims. Each step up adds meaningful hardware, not just cosmetic changes.
Base
Standard 2.3L EcoBoost, 7-speed manual transmission, 16" steel wheels, 30" all-season tires, cloth seating, manual climate control, acoustic windshield, SYNC 4 with a 12" touchscreen, and the 12" LCD digital instrument cluster. HOSS 1.0 suspension, two front tow hooks and one rear, and the standard part-time 4x4 system are all included. The base trim is offered in both 2-door and 4-door configurations.
Big Bend
Adds 17" Carbonized Gray aluminum wheels, 32" all-terrain tires, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, a standard black soft-top prep kit (4-door), and a rear parking sensor as an option. The 10-speed automatic becomes available, as do Marine Grade Vinyl seating and optional rock rails.
Outer Banks
Steps up to 18" machined aluminum wheels, 32" all-terrain tires, body-color-painted fender flares, a molded-in-color front bumper, LED taillamps, LED signature lighting, LED fog lamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-way power driver and 8-way power passenger seats (4-door with leather), auto-dimming rearview mirror, Ford Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist (both require the 10-speed), BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane-Keeping System as standard, and an available 60th Anniversary Package. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is optional on this trim.
Badlands
The first trail-focused trim from the factory, the Badlands includes HOSS 2.0 with Bilstein Position Sensitive Dampers, the Advanced 4x4 system with automatic on-demand engagement, electronic-locking front and rear axles, front stabilizer bar disconnect (with Sasquatch Package), 33" all-terrain tires, a Carbonized Gray grille with white BRONCO lettering, Terrain Management System with 7 G.O.A.T. modes, rubberized washout-capable flooring, MOLLE panels on front seatbacks, and two front plus two rear tow hooks. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Remote Keyless Access, and the 12" instrument cluster are all standard. The optional Wildtrak Package and the Sasquatch Package are available here.
Heritage Edition
Built around a retro identity, this trim rides on 35" Rugged-Terrain tires with the Sasquatch Package included as standard, adds high-clearance painted fender flares, bolt-on unique front and rear fenders, an Oxford White-painted hard top, a white grille with Red FORD lettering, heritage bodyside graphics, plaid cloth seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Intelligent Access with push-button start, ambient footwell lighting, and a 1-year navigation trial. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is optional. An Oxford White-painted hard top plus a black soft top dual-tops option is also available.
Stroppe Edition
The new-for-2026 addition sits on the Sasquatch Package foundation with 35" Rugged-Terrain tires, HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 as standard, an Atlas Blue-painted hard top, a Frozen White grille with Code Orange BRONCO lettering, Matte Black hood and swing-gate wrap, full underbody bash plates, Raptor-style running boards, two orange M-style front tow hooks plus two rear tow hooks, the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, the Terrain Management System with 7 G.O.A.T. modes, Trail One-Pedal Drive (requires the 10-speed automatic), front stabilizer bar disconnect, and a full-display rearview mirror. A 10-speed automatic transmission and standard remote start round out the package.
Raptor
The Raptor is powered by the 3.0L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6, paired with the 10-speed automatic. It rides on HOSS 4.0 with FOX Live Valve 3.1 Internal Bypass Semi-Active Dampers, 37" all-terrain tires, unique heavy-duty full-vehicle steel bash plates, and a heavy-duty modular front bumper with rigid LED fog and off-road lamps. The full-display rearview mirror, 360-degree camera, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, Evasive Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Trail One-Pedal Drive, and unique LED taillamps are all standard. The Raptor is 4-door only and uses a manual swing-gate with exoskeleton reinforcement.
Performance and Powertrain
The base engine across the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition is the 2.3L EcoBoost Intercooled Turbo Inline-4. The 2.3L produces 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque on regular gasoline and is offered with either the 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission depending on configuration. EPA ratings for the base engine check in at 18 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
The available 2.7L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 is optional on the Outer Banks and Badlands, optional on the Heritage Edition, and standard on the Stroppe Edition. The 3.0L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 is exclusive to the Raptor.
All trims offer part-time selectable 4WD as a minimum, with the Advanced 4x4 system with automatic on-demand engagement standard on the Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor, and optional on the Base and Big Bend.
Towing capacity is rated up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. Ground clearance stands at 8.4 inches on the base configuration, with the Sasquatch Package and larger tires raising that figure on applicable trims.
Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist are available on Base and Big Bend (optional) and standard on Outer Banks, with both requiring the 10-speed automatic transmission. Trail One-Pedal Drive requires the 2.7L and 10-speed automatic.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Seating is for five passengers. Cargo space behind the second row measures 38 cubic feet, expanding to 83 cubic feet with the second row folded. All trims come with a 60/40 split-fold second row on 4-door models (50/50 on 2-door). The acoustic windshield is standard across the lineup.
Interior materials vary significantly by trim. The Base and Big Bend use cloth seating. Outer Banks is fitted with leather-trimmed seating as standard (with optional Marine Grade Vinyl). Badlands offers Marine Grade Vinyl as standard or leather as an option. The Heritage Edition uses plaid cloth seating with a heritage-themed aesthetic. The Stroppe Edition uses unique vinyl seating with Code Orange stitching. The Raptor offers Marine Grade Vinyl standard with optional leather-trimmed seating.
Rubberized, washout-capable flooring with drain plugs is standard on the Badlands, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor, and available on the Big Bend. Carpeted flooring is standard on the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Heritage Edition.
The 12" LCD digital instrument cluster is now standard on every trim. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on the Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor, and optional on the Big Bend and Badlands. Ambient footwell lighting is standard on the Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor.
Removable doors and top are standard across all seven trims.
Technology and Infotainment
Every 2026 Bronco is equipped with SYNC 4 on a 12" LCD capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are standard on every trim. The Ford Connectivity Package with a 1-year subscription and a 4G modem are both standard across the lineup.
The Stroppe Edition and Raptor step up to SYNC 4 with enhanced voice recognition. Navigation via a connected, voice-activated subscription service comes standard on the Outer Banks and Raptor, and is optional on the Big Bend, Badlands, Heritage Edition, and Stroppe Edition (1-year trial).
SiriusXM with 360L is included with a 3-month plan on all trims, with a 3-year plan available as an upgrade. 911 Assist is standard across the lineup.
The standard audio system is a 7-speaker setup with a subwoofer. The B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, featuring 12 speakers with a subwoofer, is standard on the Stroppe Edition and Raptor, and optional on the Outer Banks and Badlands.
Pro Power Onboard at 400W is standard on the Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor, and optional on the Big Bend and Badlands. Dual USB-C and USB-A smart charging ports are located on the dashboard (standard from Outer Banks up) and in the second row on all trims.
The Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes is fitted to all trims, with 5 modes on the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Heritage Edition, and 7 modes on the Badlands, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Personal Safety System is standard on all trims. This includes dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, a restraint control module, and the Front-Passenger Sensing System. Driver and passenger seat-mounted side airbags, the Safety Canopy side-curtain system with rollover sensor, LATCH anchors for each second-row seating position, Belt-Minder for the front row, and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control are all standard on every trim.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is standard across the entire 2026 lineup. A rear view camera, Trailer Sway Control, Auto High-Beam Headlamps, Post-Collision Braking, Electric Parking Brake, Hill Start Assist, and Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System are all standard on every trim.
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane-Keeping System are standard on the Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor. They are optional on the Big Bend and Badlands. The 360-degree camera is standard on the Stroppe Edition and Raptor, and optional on the Outer Banks and Badlands.
Adaptive Cruise Control is standard on the Stroppe Edition and Raptor, and optional on the Outer Banks and Badlands. Evasive Steering Assist is standard on the Stroppe Edition and Raptor, and optional on the Outer Banks. Front parking sensors are standard on the Stroppe Edition and Raptor, and optional on the Outer Banks and Badlands.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology package is available on the Big Bend and Badlands, and standard from Outer Banks through the Heritage Edition.
Who the 2026 Bronco Is For
The 2026 Bronco suits buyers who want a capable off-road SUV in a range from an approachable base trim to a factory-built performance machine. Shoppers moving up from a 2024 or 2025 Bronco will find the 12" digital instrument cluster now standard across all trims rather than limited to higher trims, and the new Stroppe Edition fills a gap between the Heritage Edition and the Raptor for buyers who want serious suspension hardware without the Raptor's 3.0L engine.
Buyers who want trail-ready performance from the factory without custom builds should look at the Badlands, Stroppe Edition, or Raptor. Those prioritizing daily usability with weekend capability will likely find the Outer Banks the strongest balance point. Shoppers in Chattanooga and the surrounding area can confirm current availability and configuration options with Marshal Mize Ford, since trim mix and option availability change as inventory moves.
Find Your 2026 Ford Bronco at Marshal Mize Ford in Chattanooga
The 2026 Bronco lineup covers more ground than any prior year, from the trail-ready Badlands to the new Stroppe Edition and the Raptor. Whether you are shopping the base trim for weekend adventures or spec-ing a Sasquatch-equipped Badlands for the trails around Chattanooga, current inventory at Marshal Mize Ford is the right starting point. Contact the team to confirm availability, configuration details, and your best next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2026 Ford Bronco?
The Stroppe Edition is the most significant addition for 2026, joined by an expanded 14-color exterior palette and the 12" LCD digital instrument cluster becoming standard across all trims.
What engines are available on the 2026 Ford Bronco?
The base engine is the 2.3L EcoBoost Inline-4. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is available on the Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, and Stroppe Edition (where it is standard). The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is exclusive to the Raptor.
What is the Stroppe Edition?
The Stroppe Edition is a new-for-2026 trim that sits between the Heritage Edition and the Raptor. It comes standard with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, the Sasquatch Package, HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers, 35" Rugged-Terrain tires, an Atlas Blue-painted hard top, Matte Black hood wrap, and the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford Bronco?
The 2026 Bronco is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped.
Does the 2026 Ford Bronco have a manual transmission?
Yes. The 7-speed manual transmission is available on 2-door and 4-door configurations across the Base and Badlands trims. The Stroppe Edition and Raptor are 10-speed automatic only.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Bronco?
With the base 2.3L EcoBoost engine, the 2026 Bronco is EPA-rated at 18 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
What are the G.O.A.T. modes on the 2026 Bronco?
G.O.A.T. stands for Goes Over Any Type of Terrain. The Terrain Management System offers 5 G.O.A.T. modes on the Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Heritage Edition, and 7 G.O.A.T. modes on the Badlands, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor.
Is Pre-Collision Assist standard on the 2026 Ford Bronco?
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is standard on all seven 2026 Bronco trims.
Where can I buy a 2026 Ford Bronco near Chattanooga, TN?
Marshal Mize Ford in Chattanooga carries the 2026 Bronco lineup. Browse current inventory online or contact the dealership to confirm trim and option availability, as configurations change as inventory moves.
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