Ford Bronco Trim Levels Comparison for Central Indiana Drivers
Find the Bronco Trim That Fits Your Trails and Your Commute
Seven trims. Two body styles. Three engines. Choosing a new Bronco can feel like reading a trail map with no legend. This guide sorts out every trim from Base to Raptor, so you know which Bronco fits your week before you step into the showroom.
- Every current Bronco has four-wheel drive, removable doors and top, and a 12-inch touchscreen.
- Outer Banks suits daily driving, while Badlands, Heritage Edition, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor bring the trail hardware.
- Only the Base and Badlands come as two-door models, and only the Raptor tows up to 4,500 lbs.
Base and Big Bend Start the Adventure
Base keeps things lean. Under the hood sits a 300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost engine paired with a 7-speed manual, and you get cloth seats on 16-inch steel wheels. It comes as a two-door or a four-door. If you’ve ever circled a downtown Indianapolis garage hunting for a spot, the two-door’s 173.7-inch length will look mighty appealing. The catch is its 30-inch all-season tires, which suit pavement better than trails.
Big Bend is a four-door only and steps up to 17-inch alloy wheels with 32-inch all-terrain tires. Add the Mid Package, and you get heated seats, remote start, and Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology. If your trail plans grow, either trim can add the Sasquatch Package down the road.
Outer Banks Handles the Daily Commute
Our pick for daily driving is the Outer Banks. A 10-speed automatic is standard, and the cabin adds leather-trimmed seats, dual-zone temperature control, a heated steering wheel, and remote start. Blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping come standard, too, which helps when I-69 traffic gets busy.
Want more punch? You can add the 2.7L V6, which makes up to 330 hp. Ford also offers a 60th Anniversary Package on this trim, with a Wimbledon White roof and the Sasquatch Package built in.
Badlands, Heritage, and Stroppe Bring the Trail Gear
Badlands is where the Bronco gets serious. Steel bumpers, rock rails, full underbody bash plates, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and seven G.O.A.T. Modes all come standard. Ground clearance sits at 10.5 inches, and like Base, Badlands comes as a two-door too.
Heritage Edition wraps ’60s styling around real hardware. The Sasquatch Package is standard, which means 35-inch rugged-terrain tires and 11.5 inches of clearance. Plaid seats and an Oxford White hard top are a fun bonus.
Then there’s the Stroppe Edition, a nod to Baja racing. It gets the 2.7L V6 as standard, plus FOX dampers, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, and a 12-speaker B&O sound system.
Raptor Sits Alone at the Top
Raptor plays by its own rules. It has a 418 hp twin-turbo 3.0L V6, 37-inch tires, and 13.1 inches of ground clearance. Its HOSS 4.0 suspension with FOX Live Valve dampers offers up to 13 inches of wheel travel in front and 14 inches in back. It also tows up to 4,500 lbs, while every other trim tops out at 3,500 lbs, so a small boat headed for Lake Monroe won’t slow it down. The tradeoff is size. At about 5,814 lbs and 191 inches long, it’s the biggest Bronco of the bunch.
Where Each Trim Fits Central Indiana
Think about your week first. Say you commute up I-69 to Indianapolis from Martinsville, Mooresville, or Plainfield. The Outer Banks and its automatic transmission fit that routine well. Weekends on gravel roads and forest lanes around Morgan-Monroe State Forest, or a fall drive through Brown County State Park when the leaves peak, call for the clearance and tires on Badlands or Heritage Edition.
Winter matters here, too. Every Bronco has four-wheel drive and a Slippery mode that lowers throttle response on snow and ice. The Ford Bronco Trim Levels Comparison below lines up all seven trims side by side.
Ford Bronco Trim Levels Comparison Chart
| Feature | Base | Big Bend | Outer Banks | Badlands | Heritage Edition | Stroppe Edition | Raptor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Style | 2-door or 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 2-door or 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door |
| Standard Engine | 2.3L I-4, 300 hp | 2.3L I-4, 300 hp | 2.3L I-4, 300 hp | 2.3L I-4, 300 hp | 2.3L I-4, 300 hp | 2.7L V6, 330 hp | 3.0L V6, 418 hp |
| Available Engine | None | None | 2.7L V6, 330 hp | 2.7L V6, 330 hp | 2.7L V6, 330 hp | None | None |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual, 10-speed auto available | 7-speed manual, 10-speed auto available | 10-speed automatic | 7-speed manual, 10-speed auto available | 7-speed manual, 10-speed auto available | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| G.O.A.T. Modes | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Wheels and Tires | 16-inch steel, 30-inch all-season | 17-inch alloy, 32-inch all-terrain | 18-inch alloy, 32-inch all-terrain | 17-inch alloy, 33-inch all-terrain | 17-inch white wheels, 35-inch rugged-terrain | 17-inch matte black alloy, 35-inch rugged-terrain | 17-inch alloy, 37-inch all-terrain |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in. 2-door, 8.4 in. 4-door | 8.4 in. | 8.4 in. | 10.5 in. | 11.5 in. | 11.5 in. | 13.1 in. |
| Off-Road Hardware | HOSS 1.0 suspension, Sasquatch Package available | HOSS 1.0 suspension, Sasquatch and Black Diamond Packages available | HOSS 1.0 suspension, Sasquatch Package available | HOSS 2.0 with Bilstein dampers, rock rails, bash plates, steel bumpers | Sasquatch Package standard, front bash plates, steel bumpers | HOSS 3.0 with FOX dampers, Sasquatch Package standard, full bash plates | HOSS 4.0 with FOX Live Valve dampers, rock rails, full bash plates |
| Locking Axles | Available | Available | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seating | Cloth | Cloth | Leather-trimmed, power front seats | Marine-grade vinyl | Plaid cloth | Vinyl with Code Orange stitching | Marine-grade vinyl |
| Dual-Zone Temperature Control | Single-zone manual | Available | Standard | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring | Not offered | Available | Standard | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Audio | 7 speakers | 7 speakers | 7 speakers, B&O available | 7 speakers, B&O available | 7 speakers | B&O 12 speakers | B&O 12 speakers |
| Max Cargo, Seats Folded | 52.0 cu ft 2-door, up to 83.0 cu ft 4-door | Up to 83.0 cu ft | Up to 83.0 cu ft | 52.0 cu ft 2-door, up to 83.0 cu ft 4-door | Up to 83.0 cu ft | 77.6 cu ft | 72.8 cu ft |
| Max Towing | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
Specifications come from Ford for the 2026 model year. Equipment varies by configuration, and towing requires proper equipment. Ask our team for current pricing on any trim.
Matching a Trim to Your Weekend Plans
Base and Big Bend are the low-key way into Bronco life. If most of your miles are daily ones, Outer Banks is the sweet spot. Trail fans will want to look hard at Badlands, Heritage Edition, or Stroppe Edition, and Raptor covers everything past that. Whichever you choose, Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking is standard on all seven.
Test Drive Your Bronco at Ray Skillman Hoosier Ford
At Ray Skillman Hoosier Ford, we love helping Martinsville-area drivers sort through the Bronco lineup. Photos and charts only go so far. Sitting in a Badlands and then an Outer Banks tells you plenty in ten minutes. Browse our Bronco inventory online, then come by for a test drive. We’ll walk you through trims, roof options, and packages at whatever pace suits you, and we’re happy to help you find the Bronco that fits your roads.
Ford Bronco Trim Level FAQs
Which Ford Bronco trim is best for daily driving in Martinsville and Indianapolis?
The Outer Banks is the easiest fit for daily driving. It comes standard with a 10-speed automatic, leather-trimmed seats, dual-zone temperature control, blind-spot monitoring, remote start, and a heated steering wheel. Choose the available 2.7L V6 if you want extra power for the drive up I-69.
Which Bronco trim is the most capable off-road?
The Raptor is the most capable Bronco. It has a 418 hp twin-turbo 3.0L V6, 37-inch all-terrain tires, up to 13.1 inches of ground clearance, and the HOSS 4.0 suspension with FOX Live Valve dampers. The Stroppe Edition, Heritage Edition, and Badlands all bring serious trail gear, too.
Which engines can I get in a Bronco?
Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition come with a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 rated up to 300 hp and 325 lb-ft. The 2.7L twin-turbo V6 makes up to 330 hp and 415 lb-ft. It is standard on the Stroppe Edition and available on Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition. The Raptor gets its own 3.0L V6 with up to 418 hp and 440 lb-ft.
Can I still get a two-door Bronco?
Yes. Base and Badlands are the two trims offered as a two-door, and every other trim is a four-door. The two-door Base is 173.7 inches long, while the four-door Base is 189.4 inches, which matters in tight Indianapolis parking garages.
How much can a Bronco tow?
Ford lists a 3,500 lb maximum for every trim except the Raptor, which tops out at 4,500 lbs. The Bronco must be properly equipped, and you need added equipment, like the Trailer Tow Prep Package, to hitch up a trailer. Passengers and cargo count toward the total.
Can I get a manual transmission in a Bronco?
Yes. A 7-speed manual is standard on Base, Big Bend, Badlands, and Heritage Edition, and a 10-speed automatic is available on those trims. Outer Banks, Stroppe Edition, and Raptor come with the 10-speed automatic.
What does the Sasquatch Package add?
Ford says it upgrades the suspension and ride height for more off-road versatility. It is standard on the Heritage Edition and Stroppe Edition and available on Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands. On Big Bend, it also adds the Black Diamond Package.
Is the Bronco a good pick for Indiana winters?
Every Bronco has four-wheel drive and a Slippery G.O.A.T. Mode for snow, ice, and wet roads. Ford says Slippery mode lowers throttle response, adjusts shifting, and tightens traction and stability controls.
Is a 2027 Ford Bronco coming?
Ford has announced the Bronco RTR and Bronco Filson for the 2027 model year. Details are still preliminary, so this guide covers the 2026 lineup that Ford currently lists. Ask our team about timing and availability.
Can I test drive a Bronco at Ray Skillman Hoosier Ford?
Yes. Browse our Bronco inventory online, then stop by to drive the trim that fits your plans. Our team can walk you through packages, roof options, and the differences between trims.
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