2026 Ford Bronco Trim Levels Explained | Jay Malone Ford

Picking a trim is the most important decision you’ll make when shopping a 2026 Ford Bronco®. The same vehicle can be a $40,000 weekend driver or a $90,000 desert flagship depending on which trim and packages you choose — and the difference between two trims you’re cross-shopping isn’t always what the badge suggests. This guide walks through all six retail trims at Jay Malone Ford, what’s actually included on each, how the new Wildtrak and 60th Anniversary packages change the picture for 2026, and how to figure out which one fits your life.

What trim levels are in the 2026 Bronco lineup?

The 2026 Bronco is offered in six retail trims at Jay Malone Ford: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, and Raptor. They climb in price and capability roughly in that order, though Heritage Edition sits in its own throwback lane and Raptor sits well above everything else.

Ford also produces a Bronco Stroppe Edition for 2026, but it’s available exclusively through Ford’s WAFAC military sales channel and isn’t orderable through retail dealerships like ours. If you walk into Jay Malone Ford asking about a Stroppe, the closest equivalent we can build for you is a Badlands with the Wildtrak Package — same 2.7L V6, same 10-speed automatic, same Sasquatch upgrades, same HOSS 3.0 with FOX dampers.

For the full 2026 spec story including engine details, color charts, and what’s new this year, see our 2026 Ford Bronco overview.

What features come standard on the 2026 Bronco Base?

Base is the entry point to the 2026 Bronco lineup, and it’s more capable out of the box than most buyers expect. It’s also the only trim besides Badlands that’s available as a 2-door, which makes it the go-to choice for buyers who want the original Bronco silhouette or who plan to build their own off-road rig from a clean slate.

Standard equipment includes:

• 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine (300 hp on premium fuel) with 7-speed manual transmission — 10-speed automatic optional
• 4x4 with part-time selectable engagement
• 16" steel wheels with 255/70R16 all-season tires
• Hard top in Carbonized Gray molded-in-color (standard on 2-door, optional on 4-door)
• Soft top in black cloth (standard on 4-door)
• Cloth bucket seats with 6-way manual adjustment
• 12" cluster display and 12" SYNC 4 center display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Manual single-zone climate control with cabin air filter
• Configurable Daytime Running Lamps and LED headlamps
• Front and rear tow hooks (two front, one rear) and Trailer Tow Prep Pack
• Five G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, Sand)
• HOSS 1.0 suspension
• Hill Descent Control (with the manual transmission)
• Tool kit for removing doors and roof panels
• Ford Connectivity Package — 1-year included from warranty start

The Base trim’s biggest optional upgrade is the Sasquatch™ Package, which adds 35" rugged-terrain tires on 17" matte black alloy wheels, electronic-locking front and rear differentials, position-sensitive Bilstein shocks, and high-clearance suspension and fender flares. A Base with the Sasquatch Package is one of the most off-road-capable Broncos you can build short of stepping up to Badlands or Raptor — and it’s typically the cheapest way to get electronic-locking differentials front and rear.

Who Base is for: Budget shoppers, buyers who plan to upfit and modify, fleet customers, and 2-door enthusiasts. If you want a comfortable everyday Bronco for commuting and family use, Big Bend or Outer Banks is a better fit — the Base lacks privacy glass, dual-zone climate, heated seats, and most of the convenience features that make a vehicle pleasant to live with day-to-day.

What does the 2026 Bronco Big Bend add over the Base?

Big Bend is the volume seller in the Bronco lineup, and it’s the trim most central Minnesota buyers end up cross-shopping against Outer Banks and Badlands. It takes the Base’s 4-door body, adds a few comfort and appearance upgrades, and opens up access to most of Bronco’s appearance packages.

Big Bend adds (over Base):

• 17" Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels (replacing 16" steel)
• P255/75R17 all-terrain tires (32") replacing the 16" all-seasons
• Privacy glass on second row and swing gate
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

On its own those changes look minor, but Big Bend also unlocks the Mid Package, which brings the comfort and tech upgrades most buyers actually want. The Mid Package adds:

• Intelligent Access (key-in-pocket entry and start)
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
• Heated front seats
• Connected Navigation with pinch-to-zoom and live traffic
• Pro Power Onboard™ (400W AC inverter with two outlets)
• Rear parking sensors
• Remote start (with the automatic transmission)
• Ambient footwell lighting
• Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite (BLIS, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, Pedestrian Detection)

Big Bend is also the trim that opens access to several appearance packages: Black Diamond™ (advanced 4x4, auxiliary switches, powder-coated steel bumpers, full bash plates, rock rails, rubberized flooring), Free Wheeling™ (body-color door handles, retro graphics, marine grade vinyl/cloth seats, iconic silver grille), and the Black Appearance Package (black-painted grille, black fender flares, black mirror caps, black graphics, black wheels).

Who Big Bend is for: Daily drivers and family buyers who want a comfortable, well-equipped Bronco without paying for the Outer Banks’ leather and power seats. It’s the highest-volume trim for a reason — with the Mid Package, it covers everything most buyers need and skips the features they don’t.

What makes the 2026 Bronco Outer Banks different?

Outer Banks is the comfort-focused trim — the Bronco for buyers who want the iconic styling and 4x4 capability but are also driving it to work, dropping kids at school, and putting it on the highway between Hutchinson and the Twin Cities. It comes only with the 10-speed automatic transmission (no manual option) and standard leather-trimmed seats with power adjustment.

Standard equipment over Big Bend includes:

• 10-speed automatic transmission with Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist, and Trail One-Pedal Driving
• Leather-trimmed/vinyl seats with 10-way power driver and 8-way power passenger adjustment
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather gear shift knob
• Body-color fender flares (instead of black)
• Black molded-in-color front bumper
• Black grille with white “BRONCO” lettering
• LED fog lamps
• LED taillamps
• LED headlamps with signature lighting
• Body-color painted side mirror caps
• Powder-coated side step
• P255/70R18 all-terrain tires (32") on 18" bright machined black high gloss-painted aluminum wheels
• Carpet floor mats
• Mid Package included as standard

Outer Banks is also the only trim where you can option the new 60th Anniversary Package — a 2026-only celebration package that adds a Wimbledon White-painted hard top, warm alloy grille with two-color “BRONCO” lettering, leather seats with Alpine inserts, a steel front bumper, 17" Gravity Gray-painted alloy wheels, and unique 60th Anniversary graphics. The 60th Anniversary Package requires the Sasquatch Package and is only orderable in Wimbledon White or Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.

The optional Lux Package on Outer Banks adds a 360-degree camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with 12 speakers, Evasive Steering Assist, front parking sensors, and LED approach lamps on the side mirrors. It’s the closest a non-Raptor Bronco gets to a luxury vehicle.

Who Outer Banks is for: Buyers who want comfort, quietness, and convenience but still want a real Bronco. It’s less off-road-focused than Badlands but more refined on the road. The Lux Package makes it a genuinely premium SUV. If you do most of your driving on pavement and want a Bronco that doesn’t punish you for it, this is the trim.

Why choose the 2026 Bronco Badlands?

Badlands is the off-road-focused trim — the Bronco for buyers who actually leave pavement, run trails, and use the vehicle the way Ford’s marketing department imagines all Bronco buyers do. It’s available as a 2-door (E9A) or 4-door (E9B), with the 2.3L standard and the 2.7L V6 optional on the 4-door.

Standard equipment over Big Bend includes:

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On Demand Engagement
• Powder-coated steel front and rear bumpers
• Full-vehicle steel bash plates
• Rock rails (replacing standard side step)
• Carbonized Gray-painted grille with white “BRONCO” lettering
• LED fog lamps and LED taillamps
• LED headlamps with signature lighting
• 17" Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels with LT285/70R17 rugged-terrain tires (33")
• Front (2) and rear (2) tow hooks
• HOSS 2.0 suspension with rear Bilstein position-sensitive dampers
• Seven G.O.A.T. Modes (adds Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja)
• High-clearance fender flares
• Marine-grade vinyl seats with MOLLE strap system on seat backs
• Auxiliary switches with pre-run accessory wires (overhead console)
• Rubberized washout-capable flooring with drain plugs
• Interior grab handle on passenger side of center console

Badlands also unlocks the most consequential 2026 update: the Wildtrak™ Package. New for 2026 and exclusive to the 4-door Badlands, the Wildtrak Package bundles the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic, Sasquatch Package, HOSS 3.0 suspension with FOX™ Internal Bypass Dampers, and the Black Appearance Package into one option. Functionally it replaces what used to be a standalone Wildtrak trim — if you wanted the V6, the 35" tires, the upgraded suspension, and the blacked-out look, this is now how you order it.

A few other Badlands-specific options worth knowing about for 2026:

• Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect is now optional without requiring Sasquatch — a useful unbundling for buyers who want the disconnect without committing to 35" tires.
• HOSS 3.0 is available as a standalone option (not just through the Wildtrak Package), as long as Sasquatch is also selected.
• Leather-Trimmed/Vinyl Seats are optional, replacing the standard marine-grade vinyl with carpet flooring instead of the rubberized washout floor.
• Lux Package is available, just like on Outer Banks — same 360 camera, adaptive cruise, B&O sound, and so on.

Who Badlands is for: Off-road enthusiasts, weekend trail runners, ice fishermen and hunters who want washout flooring and marine vinyl, and buyers who want the most off-road capability outside of the Raptor. If you actually use the off-road features — lockers, low range, the disconnect — this is the trim. If you don’t, you’re paying for capability you won’t use, and Big Bend or Outer Banks fits better.

What is the 2026 Bronco Heritage Edition?

Heritage Edition is the throwback trim — a 4-door 2026 Bronco styled to evoke the original 1966 first-generation Bronco. It’s built on the Big Bend equipment level (mechanically and feature-wise) with retro styling cues throughout, and it includes the Sasquatch Package as standard equipment. For 2026, Heritage Edition is retail-only and not available to fleet buyers.

What makes Heritage different (over Big Bend):

• Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On Demand Engagement
• Powder-coated steel front and rear bumpers
• Unique bolt-on fenders, front and rear
• White-painted grille with red “FORD” lettering
• LED fog lamps
• Hard top painted Oxford White (with sound deadening headliner)
• Front section steel bash plates
• Powder-coated side step
• 17" unique white wheels
• Heritage bodyside graphics
• Plaid cloth seats (a deliberate callback to original Bronco interiors)
• Unique floor liners with Heritage-style logo
• Unique Heritage Edition console badging
• Mid Package included as standard
• Sasquatch Package included as standard (35" rugged-terrain tires, lockers, Bilstein shocks, high-clearance fender flares)

The 2.3L EcoBoost is standard with the 7-speed manual; the 2.7L V6 is optional and requires the 10-speed automatic. New for 2026, the 10-speed automatic is also available with the 2.3L on Heritage Edition.

A note on Heritage paint colors: Marsh Gray and Oxford White have been added to the available palette for 2026, but Oxford White is no longer orderable as the base body color (the late update). Available paints include Avalanche Gray, Velocity Blue Metallic, Shadow Black, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Marsh Gray, and Desert Sand — all paired with the contrasting Oxford White-painted hard top and white wheels for the Heritage look.

Who Heritage is for: Bronco fans who want the throwback look, collectors who want a 2026 vehicle with character, and buyers who want a Big Bend with the Sasquatch Package and unique styling that nobody else on the road has. Practically speaking, Heritage gives you a lot of off-road equipment in a relatively comfortable package — the Sasquatch lockers, 35" tires, and HOSS 2.0 suspension make it more capable than a regular Big Bend, while the Mid Package keeps the daily-driver comforts in.

How capable is the 2026 Bronco Raptor?

Raptor is the flagship of the Bronco lineup and a different vehicle than the trims below it. It’s 4-door only, powered by a 418-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6 that’s exclusive to this trim, and built on the most aggressive off-road suspension Ford makes. If Badlands is the trail-running Bronco, Raptor is the desert-running Bronco — designed for high-speed off-road performance, not just rock crawling.

Standard equipment over Badlands includes:

• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, 418 hp, 10-speed automatic only
• HOSS 4.0 suspension with FOX™ Live Valve 3.1 Internal Bypass Semi-Active Dampers
• Ford Performance control arms with 13" front / 14" rear wheel travel
• 37" x 12.5R17 all-terrain tires
• 17" black high gloss-painted alloy wheels
• Body-color high-coverage fender flares
• Unique bolt-on front and rear fenders
• Heavy-duty modular front bumper with Rigid® fog lamp
• Heavy-duty full-vehicle steel bash plates
• Magnetic-painted grille with marker lamps and black “FORD” lettering
• Reinforced swing gate
• Rock rails with removable running boards
• Unique LED headlamps with signature lighting
• Unique LED taillamps
• Unique splash guards, front and rear
• Upgrade Tow Package (4,500 lb capacity)
• Front (2) and rear (2) tow hooks
• Unique Raptor leather steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Unique Raptor interior trim and console badge
• Front stabilizer bar disconnect
• 4.7 final drive ratio with locking front and rear axles
• Unique Raptor floor liners (front and rear)
• Mid Package and Lux Package both included as standard

Raptor offers three appearance packages: Code Orange (Code Orange seat belts, beadlock kit, tow hooks, and graphics; interior carbon fiber pack; body-color mirror caps; 17" dark Carbonized Gray beadlock-capable forged wheels; painted hard top), Black (matte black hood graphics, gloss black skull mirror caps, Shadow Black-painted hard top, beadlock-capable forged wheels), and Shadow Black (gloss black skull mirror caps, Shadow Black-painted hard top and body, beadlock forged wheels — requires Shadow Black exterior paint).

Off-road geometry on Raptor reaches 13.1" ground clearance, 37" water fording, 43.2° approach, 29° breakover, and 37.2° departure. It’s the most off-road-capable production Bronco Ford builds.

Who Raptor is for: Buyers with a substantial budget who want the flagship off-road experience and the 418-hp 3.0L V6. It’s also a legitimate performance vehicle in a way the other trims aren’t — the FOX Live Valve dampers, terrain monitoring sensors, and Ford Performance suspension components make it feel and behave more like a desert race truck than an SUV. If you want the most capable Bronco regardless of price, this is it. If your off-road use is mostly trails and gravel rather than high-speed desert running, Badlands with the Wildtrak Package gets you most of the capability for considerably less money.

What appearance and capability packages are available across the 2026 lineup?

Several packages can transform a Bronco’s personality without stepping up to a different trim. For 2026, two packages used to be standalone trims (Wildtrak and, to some extent, Black Diamond), so they’re especially worth understanding.

Sasquatch™ Package. The most consequential capability package. Adds 35" rugged-terrain tires on 17" matte black alloy wheels, electronic-locking front and rear differentials, 4.7 final drive ratio, position-sensitive Bilstein shocks, high-clearance suspension, and high-clearance fender flares. Optional on Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands; standard on Heritage Edition; included in the Wildtrak Package on Badlands.

Wildtrak™ Package (NEW for 2026). Available exclusively on the 4-door Badlands. Bundles the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic, Sasquatch Package, HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers, and Black Appearance Package into one option. Replaces what used to be a separate Wildtrak trim level.

60th Anniversary Package (NEW for 2026). Available exclusively on Outer Banks. Adds Wimbledon White-painted hard top (or matched to body), warm alloy grille with two-color “BRONCO” lettering, leather seats with Alpine inserts, steel front bumper, unique 17" Gravity Gray-painted alloy wheels, and 60th Anniversary graphics. Requires the Sasquatch Package. Only orderable in Wimbledon White or Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.

Black Diamond™ Package. Available on Big Bend. Adds advanced 4x4 with Automatic On Demand Engagement, auxiliary switches with pre-run accessory wires, powder-coated steel front and rear bumpers, full-vehicle steel bash plates, LED fog lamps, rock rails, rubberized washout flooring, and 17" black high gloss-painted steel wheels with 32" all-terrain tires. Essentially turns Big Bend into a more capable off-roader without stepping up to Badlands.

Free Wheeling™ Package. Available on Big Bend. An appearance-focused package with body-color door handles, marine grade vinyl/cloth seats, iconic silver-painted grille with white “BRONCO” lettering and red accents, Free Wheeling reflective graphics, floor liners with carpet floor mats, and 17" black high gloss-painted steel wheels (or unique 17" bright machined wheels with red accents when paired with Sasquatch).

Black Appearance Package. Available on Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands. Blacks out the door handles, fender flares (where applicable), grille, mirror caps, and adds black appearance graphics with 17" black high gloss-painted steel wheels. Pairs with Sasquatch for blacked-out beadlock-capable wheels.

Mid Package. Standard on Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe, and Raptor; optional on Big Bend. Adds Intelligent Access, dual-zone climate, heated front seats, Connected Navigation, Pro Power Onboard, rear parking sensors, remote start (with auto), and the full Co-Pilot360 driver assistance suite.

Lux Package. Optional on Outer Banks, Badlands, and Stroppe (standard on Stroppe and Raptor). Adds 360-degree camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, B&O Sound System with 12 speakers, Evasive Steering Assist, front parking sensors, and LED approach lamps on the side mirrors.

Which 2026 Bronco trim is right for you?

A few decision frameworks based on what we hear from customers walking into our Hutchinson showroom.

If you want a daily driver with personality: Big Bend with the Mid Package, or Outer Banks. Both are 4-door, both ride well on pavement, both have heated seats and dual-zone climate. Outer Banks adds leather and power seats; Big Bend with Mid is the value play.

If you have a family and want a Bronco: 4-door, full stop — the 2-door is too tight for car seats and rear-seat passengers. From there, Big Bend, Outer Banks, or Badlands depending on whether you value comfort or capability more.

If you off-road every weekend: Badlands or any trim with the Sasquatch Package. If you want the V6 and the upgraded suspension in one package, the new Wildtrak Package on Badlands is exactly that.

If you want the iconic 2-door silhouette: Base 2-door (with or without Sasquatch, depending on budget and capability needs) or Badlands 2-door. Those are your only options for 2026.

If you want a vehicle that turns heads: Heritage Edition. Nothing else on the road looks like it, and the Sasquatch Package is included.

If budget is the primary constraint: Base 4-door with the 7-speed manual is the cheapest way into a new Bronco. If you want the comforts, Big Bend is the next step up.

If you want the most capable Bronco regardless of cost: Raptor. Nothing else comes close on suspension, engine, or off-road geometry.

Honest take: most of the buyers who come into Jay Malone Ford asking about a Bronco end up between Big Bend with the Mid Package and Badlands. The price difference is meaningful but not enormous, and the question is really whether you’ll use the off-road features. If the answer is “a few times a year,” Big Bend with the Mid Package and the Sasquatch Package gives you most of the capability without the harder edges. If the answer is “every weekend,” Badlands is the right call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the cheapest 2026 Bronco?

The Base 2-door 4x4 with the 2.3L EcoBoost and 7-speed manual transmission is the entry point. The 4-door Base is the next step up. Stop in or call us at (320) 587-4748 for current pricing on either configuration.

Is the Wildtrak still a separate trim for 2026?

No. For 2026, Wildtrak is a Package available on the 4-door Badlands. It bundles the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic, Sasquatch Package, HOSS 3.0 with FOX Internal Bypass Dampers, and the Black Appearance Package. Functionally it gives you what the standalone Wildtrak trim used to offer, just structured as an option rather than its own model.

Is there still a Bronco Everglades trim?

No. Everglades is not part of the 2026 Bronco lineup. The retail trims for 2026 are Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage Edition, and Raptor.

Can I get a Stroppe Edition at Jay Malone Ford?

No. The 2026 Bronco Stroppe Edition is available only through Ford’s WAFAC military sales channel and isn’t orderable through retail dealerships. The closest retail equivalent we can build is a 4-door Badlands with the Wildtrak Package — same 2.7L V6, same 10-speed automatic, same Sasquatch, same HOSS 3.0 with FOX dampers.

What’s the difference between Black Diamond and Badlands?

Black Diamond is a Package on the Big Bend trim that adds many of Badlands’ off-road features (advanced 4x4, steel bumpers, bash plates, rock rails, rubberized flooring) without stepping up to a Badlands trim level. Badlands as its own trim adds HOSS 2.0 suspension, seven G.O.A.T. Modes, marine-grade vinyl seats, MOLLE seat-back panels, and a few other off-road-focused upgrades that Black Diamond doesn’t bring. If you want most of the Badlands look on a Big Bend chassis, Black Diamond is the path. If you want the full off-road suspension and capability, step up to Badlands itself.

Is the Sasquatch Package worth it on Big Bend?

It depends on whether you actually want the 35" tires, the locking differentials, and the high-clearance look. Sasquatch is the single biggest off-road upgrade you can add to a non-Raptor Bronco, and it’s the cheapest way to get electronic-locking front and rear diffs. The trade-off is fuel economy, road noise, and ride compliance — all of which suffer slightly with 35" rugged-terrain tires versus the standard 32" all-terrains. If you actually leave pavement, yes. If you mostly drive on paved roads, the standard Big Bend tires are better for daily life.

Find the Right 2026 Bronco at Jay Malone Ford

Whether you’re comparing Big Bend to Outer Banks, weighing the Wildtrak Package against a stock Badlands, or just trying to figure out if a Heritage Edition is worth the styling premium — come see them in person. Our Hutchinson showroom is on Highway 7, and we’ll walk you through the trims side by side, set up a real test drive, and help you figure out which configuration matches what you actually do with the vehicle.

If we don’t have your exact build in stock, we’ll either pull one in from another dealer at no extra charge or place a factory order through Ford. Either way, no markup, no locator fee, no nonsense. That’s how we’ve operated since 2005, and it’s how we plan to keep operating.