The Ford Bronco is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, and the festivities are set to be bright and bold, seeing as Ford has always been a marque for celebrations. In this 2026 Ford Bronco redesign review, we’ll unveil all the latest specs and features of the anticipated 60th anniversary edition of the legendary marque, including the latest aesthetic and performance updates you can expect out of the new SUV trim.
Key Takeaway
- The Bronco celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, and this birthday comes with plenty of exclusive exterior tweaks.
- Despite the new additions, each Bronco in the lineup is a bang-on deal, meaning buyers not interested in the latest and greatest will still be provided for.
- Part of the first generation of Ford Bronco
Will there be a 2026 Ford Bronco?
Yes! And it's going to be amazing. For 2026, Ford is marking the Bronco’s 60th Anniversary with a special edition based on the Outer Banks with the Sasquatch package. Finished in retro-inspired red-and-white paint, it features exclusive “60” badging and bucking bronco logos inside and out. Pricing for the 2026 Bronco lineup is expected to start around $42,000 and stretch up to about $55,000, depending on trim and equipment.
- Base - $42,000 (est)
- Big Bend - $44,000 (est)
- Free Wheeling - $46,000 (est)
- Black Diamond - $48,000 (est)
- Outer Banks - $51,000 (est)
- Badlands - $53,000 (est)
- Heritage Edition - $54,000 (est)
- 60th Anniversary - $55,000 (est)
No matter the version, the Bronco remains a versatile off-roader with more trail-ready capability than most owners will ever need, while still delivering distinctive style. The two-door is especially appealing for its classic proportions and still-manageable back seat, though it limits trim choices and can be cumbersome for parents loading kids.
For the best mix of value and ruggedness, we’d recommend the Bronco Black Diamond package (available on the four-door Big Bend). It toughens up the SUV with 32-inch tires, a steel front bumper, rock rails, and extra bash plates, while its washout interior makes cleanup after muddy adventures a breeze.
What is the 0-60 time for the 2026 Ford Bronco?
The very baseline engine of the Bronco gets from 0–60 mph in about 7.3 to 7.9 seconds. The Ford Bronco offers a variety of different engine types, and naturally, one can expect different 0-60 times for each engine. The Bronco’s base inline-four makes 275 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel, or 300 hp and 325 lb-ft if you feed it premium.
It can be paired with either a 10-speed automatic or an available seven-speed manual, and 4WD is standard on all Broncos. In testing, this is the setup that gets the Bronco from 0–60 mph in about 7.3 to 7.9 seconds, which is more than adequate for daily driving and light trail work. Fuel economy is about 16–20 mpg city and 17–21 mpg highway, depending on trim and configuration.
For those seeking extra muscle, the twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 provides a more forceful punch. On regular fuel, it’s rated at 315 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, while premium boosts output to 330 hp and 415 lb-ft. This engine is paired exclusively with the 10-speed automatic and helps the Bronco sprint from 0–60 mph in 6.6 to 8.4 seconds, making it a noticeable step up in performance over the four-cylinder. Naturally, efficiency dips slightly, with EPA estimates coming in around 17–18 mpg city and 17–20 mpg highway.
Summary
The Bronco is mostly mechanically similar in its 2026 guise, but all that means is buyers can expect to find themselves with a wholly capable offroader that behaves more than predictably when taking it on the road for any day to day excursions that don’t involve mudslinging. It’s a rugged SUV that does exactly what it says on the label, executing every bit of its M.O. with excellence, and that’s just one of the many reasons why the 2026 Ford Bronco is one of the better models you can find in the upcoming model year. Come find yours at Jarrett Ford in Port Charlotte.