2027 Ford Bronco

The 2027 Ford Bronco is an ultra-capable two-row SUV that rivals the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner in off-road prowess. Ford isn't reinventing the wheel for this year's Bronco — our pleas for a fuel-efficient hybrid or an all-electric powertrain go unanswered — but a more powerful V6 and new trim levels make the 2027 Ford Bronco a little more appealing.

Raptor's 3.0-liter V6 comes to other models

A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard on most Broncos, though an engine upgrade to a turbocharged V6 is available on many trims. For 2027, the previously available 2.7-liter V6 has been dropped, with a version of the range-topping Bronco Raptor's 3.0-liter V6 taking its place. Available on the Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage models (and on the new Filson, detailed below), this 3.0-liter isn't as powerful as the one in the Raptor, but it's a lot more potent than the older 2.7-liter. It produces 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque, a substantial increase over last year's engine's 330 hp and 415 lb-ft. Don't worry, Raptor fans; the off-road runner still takes the crown, with 418 hp on tap. 

The new Bronco is Ready to Rock

Last year, Ford partnered with RTR Vehicles to create the Mustang RTR, a racy coupe with the Mustang's standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine underhood. The new Bronco RTR follows a similar formula in that it brings additional performance to Broncos with the turbo-four. Befitting the Bronco's personality, the Bronco RTR focuses on off-road ability, starting with Ford's HOSS 1.0 suspension (which includes a 1-inch lift) and 33-inch all-terrain tires with beadlock-capable wheels. You also get rock rails, upgraded engine cooling, and a unique tune for the engine intended to reduce turbo lag. Buyers looking to give their Bronco extra flair can opt for the Hyper Lime package, which adds unique styling elements — most noticeably, fluorescent green exterior trim, seat belts and interior accents. If you want an even more capable Bronco, the available Sasquatch package adds 35-inch tires, a heavy-duty front bumper, and Fox shocks with the HOSS 3.0 system and internal bypass dampers.

Luxury via Filson

Ford has always positioned the Bronco as an off-road-first machine, but the success of high-spec trucks like the F-150 Platinum and GMC Sierra 1500 Denali shows that there's a substantial market for leather-soaked bruisers. The automaker has paired with outdoor outfitters Filson to create the Bronco Filson. A leather-wrapped dash sets the upscale scene, as do seats with quilted leather upholstery inserts in a checkerboard pattern. You also get saddle bags in the doors and within the rear frame bars (behind the backseat passengers). A power-deployed running board helps you step down from the lifted SUV (it comes with the Sasquatch package as standard kit) so you won't scuff your jeans on a muddy door rocker.