Ford is taking the Bronco Raptor's engine out of its most expensive trim. For the 2027 model year, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 becomes available on the Bronco Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage and comes standard on the new Bronco Filson, Ford said in a lineup overview on its From the Road site. In those trims it is rated at 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque.
That is a detuned version of the Raptor's engine. The Bronco Raptor keeps its 418-hp calibration, though Car and Driver notes that both versions make the same 440 lb-ft. Motor1 reports that every V6 Bronco pairs the engine with four-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic. For comparison, the strongest engine offered on those mainstream trims for 2026 is a 330-hp 2.7-liter V6, according to Ford's consumer site, so the new option adds 50 hp.
Two new series: Filson and RTR
The 2027 lineup adds two series. The Filson, named for the outdoor-goods brand, is the first Bronco to get the 3.0-liter as standard equipment. It gets two exclusive paint colors, Field Green and Iron Sands Metallic, and Motor1 reports it reaches dealers in early 2027.
The RTR, built with Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles, takes a different approach. Motor1 describes it as the lineup's desert runner, with a distinct suspension tune for high-speed off-road driving, and it uses the 2.3-liter turbo four rather than the V6. Ford has said the RTR starts at just over $50,000 before destination. Outlets have printed slightly different exact figures, with Car and Driver reporting $50,790 and Motor1 $50,495, so the final number is worth confirming with a dealer. Ford's Bronco page says both the Filson and RTR can be ordered now.
2027 Bronco: what changes by trim
| Trim | 2027 change |
|---|---|
| Big Bend | Mid Package adds a heated steering wheel |
| Outer Banks | 3.0L V6 available; Lux Package swaps leather for premium vinyl |
| Badlands | 3.0L V6 available; upgraded Marine Grade Vinyl with first power-adjustable MGV seat |
| Heritage | 3.0L V6 available |
| Filson (new) | 3.0L V6 standard; Field Green and Iron Sands Metallic paint |
| RTR (new) | 2.3L turbo four; high-speed desert suspension tune |
Sources: Ford From the Road, Car and Driver, Motor1. Ford has not released full 2027 pricing.
Vinyl seats, a heated wheel and a new blue
The cabin changes lean practical. Outer Banks models with the Lux Package trade the previously standard leather for what Ford calls premium vinyl. Badlands buyers get an upgraded Marine Grade Vinyl option across the series, including the first power-adjustable MGV seat Ford has offered on a Badlands. Ford says the easy-to-clean material has been popular with adventure-minded buyers.
Lower in the range, Big Bend models with the Mid Package can now be ordered with a heated steering wheel, a feature Ford says was previously limited to higher series. Outside, Neptune Blue replaces Velocity Blue as an extra-cost color. Car and Driver also spotted a redesigned keypad entry system that moves from the driver's door to the B-pillar.
What it means for Bronco shoppers
Until now, a Bronco buyer who wanted more than 330 hp had one choice: the Raptor, with its wide fenders, long-travel suspension and a price well above the rest of the range. The 2027 change lets a Badlands or Heritage buyer get most of that power without the Raptor's width or cost. Ford hasn't said how much the 3.0-liter option will add, and it hasn't published prices for most 2027 trims. Car and Driver expects those details in the coming weeks.
For buyers already shopping a 2026 Bronco with the 2.7-liter, the question is whether to wait for 2027 pricing. With no figures yet for the V6 upgrade, there is no way to put a dollar value on those extra 50 horsepower.
