
Bronco Sport Trim Levels

What's the Difference Between the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels?
Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks or Badlands? Every 2027 Bronco Sport is built around standard 4x4 capability, but the four trims take very different approaches to value, retro styling, comfort and trail performance. Here's how to choose the Bronco Sport that fits the way you actually drive.
Start with the kind of adventure you actually have
Big Bend is the everyday value choice. Heritage adds unmistakable throwback Bronco style. Outer Banks focuses on comfort and refinement. Badlands gets the stronger engine and the most serious factory off-road hardware.
Which 2027 Bronco Sport should you buy?
If you don't want to study every package code, the four trims are surprisingly easy to understand.
Want the best everyday value?
Big Bend gives you the essential Bronco Sport formula: turbocharged power, standard 4x4, useful cargo space and plenty of available packages.
Pick: Bronco Sport Big BendLove old-school Bronco style?
Heritage combines the 1.5L EcoBoost and standard 4x4 with Oxford White details, plaid seating and a distinctive throwback personality.
Pick: Bronco Sport HeritageWant the nicest daily driver?
Outer Banks emphasizes comfort, premium interior appointments and appearance upgrades, with Sasquatch available if you also want serious trail hardware.
Pick: Bronco Sport Outer BanksActually going off-road?
Badlands gets the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost, Advanced 4x4, a twin-clutch rear drive unit and the strongest trail-focused hardware in the lineup.
Pick: Bronco Sport Badlands2027 Bronco Sport trim comparison
Here's the fastest way to compare Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks and Badlands for the 2027 model year.
| Feature | Big Bend | Heritage | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard engine | 1.5L EcoBoost | 1.5L EcoBoost | 1.5L EcoBoost | 2.0L EcoBoost |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb.-ft. | 190 lb.-ft. | 190 lb.-ft. | 277 lb.-ft. |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x4 | Advanced 4x4 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed SelectShift automatic |
| Published 2027 towing figure* | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,200 lbs. |
| Approx. cargo behind 2nd row | 32.5 cu. ft. | 32.5 cu. ft. | 32.5 cu. ft. | 29.4 cu. ft. |
| Main personality | Everyday value ALL-AROUND | Retro styling THROWBACK | Premium comfort REFINED | Maximum capability OFF-ROAD |
*Current 2027 configuration data lists 2,000 lbs. for Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks and 2,200 lbs. for Badlands. Ford had not yet published a final 2027 Bronco Sport towing guide when this page was prepared. Always verify the exact vehicle's final towing rating, required equipment and certification information before towing.

Big Bend: the everyday all-arounder
Big Bend is still the logical starting point for the Bronco Sport lineup. It gives buyers the rugged design, standard 4x4 and practical packaging that make Bronco Sport appealing without forcing them into premium or specialized off-road equipment.
Current 2027 specifications list the 1.5L EcoBoost at 181 horsepower and 190 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic.
Big Bend also becomes an especially flexible trim because Ford offers several different ways to change its personality, including Black Diamond off-road equipment, Bronze appearance content and a new Black Appearance Package.
- ✓1.5L EcoBoost: 181 hp and 190 lb.-ft. of torque
- ✓Standard 4x4
- ✓8-speed automatic transmission
- ✓Available Black Diamond Off-Road Package
- ✓Available Bronze Package
- ✓Available Black Appearance Package
- ✓Available Class II Trailer Tow Package
Who should buy Bronco Sport Big Bend?
Buyers who want a practical daily driver with standard 4x4 and real outdoor usefulness, while keeping enough package flexibility to add trail equipment or appearance upgrades later in the ordering process.
Heritage: modern Bronco Sport with old-school attitude
Heritage shares the 1.5L EcoBoost and standard 4x4 foundation with Big Bend, but the reason to buy it is personality.
Oxford White exterior details, distinctive wheels and plaid cloth seating give Heritage a much stronger visual connection to the original Bronco than the rest of the lineup.
For 2027, Heritage also gains a dedicated Heritage Tech Package, giving buyers a new way to add premium audio and connected-navigation features without abandoning the retro theme.
- ✓1.5L EcoBoost: 181 horsepower
- ✓Standard 4x4
- ✓Oxford White-painted wheels and heritage details
- ✓Navy Pier plaid cloth seating
- ✓Available Convenience Package
- ✓New Heritage Tech Package: B&O audio, Connected Navigation and HD Radio
- ✓Available Pro Power Onboard 400W
Who should buy Bronco Sport Heritage?
Someone who likes the Bronco Sport's size and capability but wants a more distinctive SUV with unmistakable ties to the original Bronco design.


Outer Banks: the comfortable Bronco Sport
Outer Banks takes the Bronco Sport formula in a more refined direction. It retains the 1.5L EcoBoost and standard 4x4 but focuses more heavily on premium interior materials, comfort and appearance.
For 2027, buyers also get more ways to personalize Outer Banks. A Black Appearance Package joins the package list, while the available Sasquatch Outer Banks Package remains the answer for someone who wants premium daily-driver comfort with significantly stronger off-road hardware.
Outer Banks also offers a Tech Package with a 12.3-inch cluster display, B&O audio, Connected Navigation, HD Radio and additional premium equipment.
- ✓1.5L EcoBoost: 181 hp and 190 lb.-ft.
- ✓Standard 4x4
- ✓Premium-trimmed seating and upscale interior theme
- ✓Available Outer Banks Tech Package
- ✓New Black Appearance Package
- ✓Available Sasquatch Outer Banks Package
- ✓Available Camping Package
Who should buy Bronco Sport Outer Banks?
The buyer who wants Bronco Sport styling and all-weather capability but places more value on comfort, interior refinement and everyday technology than on maximum factory trail hardware.
Badlands: the one built for the trail
Badlands remains the mechanical outlier in the Bronco Sport lineup. The 1.5L EcoBoost is replaced by a 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder producing 250 horsepower and a currently published 277 lb.-ft. of torque.
More important than the engine alone is the drivetrain. Advanced 4x4 and a twin-clutch rear drive unit allow Badlands to distribute power more aggressively when terrain gets difficult.
Badlands also remains the natural starting point for buyers who want the Sasquatch package and the most aggressive factory Bronco Sport setup available.
- ✓2.0L EcoBoost: 250 hp and 277 lb.-ft. of torque
- ✓Advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- ✓8-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
- ✓Trail-focused drive modes and hardware
- ✓All-terrain tires and underbody protection
- ✓Available Sasquatch Badlands Package
- ✓Available Badlands Tech Package
- ✓Available Camping Package
Who should buy Bronco Sport Badlands?
Buyers who regularly travel beyond pavement, want the stronger 2.0L engine or simply want the highest level of Bronco Sport capability available from the factory.

1.5L EcoBoost or 2.0L EcoBoost?
The engine decision remains simple for 2027: Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks use the 1.5L EcoBoost, while Badlands gets the larger and more powerful 2.0L.
1.5L EcoBoost
The standard Bronco Sport engine is designed around everyday efficiency, compact-SUV drivability and standard four-wheel-drive traction.
181 horsepower190 lb.-ft. of torque8-speed automaticStandard 4x4Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks2.0L EcoBoost
Badlands trades some efficiency for substantially more power and pairs that engine with the most capable drivetrain hardware in the lineup.
250 horsepower277 lb.-ft. of torque8-speed SelectShift automaticAdvanced 4x4Twin-clutch rear drive unitBronco Sport Badlands
Outer Banks or Badlands isn't the end of the decision
The available Sasquatch packages let Bronco Sport buyers add another level of factory off-road equipment to Outer Banks or Badlands.
Outer Banks Sasquatch is especially interesting because it adds Advanced 4x4, a twin-clutch rear drive unit, HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, recovery hardware and underbody protection to a trim that starts from a more comfort-focused position.
Badlands Sasquatch starts with the stronger 2.0L engine and already-capable Badlands foundation, then pushes the vehicle farther toward serious trail use.
- ✓Sasquatch Outer Banks: comfort plus major off-road hardware
- ✓Advanced 4x4 and twin-clutch rear drive unit on Outer Banks Sasquatch
- ✓HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension
- ✓Underbody protection and recovery hardware
- ✓Sasquatch Badlands: the most aggressive factory Bronco Sport configuration
Don't judge a 2027 Bronco Sport by the trim badge alone
Packages can change the personality of a Bronco Sport substantially. A heavily equipped Big Bend or Outer Banks can be a very different vehicle from the standard trim parked next to it.
Black Diamond Off-Road Package
Available on Big Bend, adding trail-oriented bumpers, recovery hardware, underbody protection, all-terrain tires and the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Heritage Tech Package
New for 2027, adding B&O audio, Connected Navigation and HD Radio to the retro-styled Heritage trim.
Outer Banks Tech Package
Adds premium technology including the 12.3-inch cluster display, B&O audio, Connected Navigation, HD Radio and additional comfort equipment.
Black Appearance Package
Available on Outer Banks for 2027 with blacked-out exterior details, unique badging, an Ebony interior theme and gloss-black wheels.
Sasquatch Outer Banks / Badlands
Adds the most meaningful factory off-road upgrades in the Bronco Sport option catalog, with package content tailored to each trim.
Camping Package
Available on Outer Banks and Badlands for 2027, adding equipment aimed at owners who use Bronco Sport as part of their campsite setup.
Big Bend vs. Outer Banks: is the upgrade worth it?
Mechanically, the standard versions remain closely related. Both use the 1.5L EcoBoost, an 8-speed automatic and standard 4x4.
The reason to move to Outer Banks is refinement. Interior materials, comfort equipment, appearance details and available premium technology make it better suited to someone who spends most of the week commuting but still wants Bronco Sport personality on the weekend.
If those features matter every day, Outer Banks can justify the upgrade. If your priorities are standard 4x4, useful cargo space and value, Big Bend remains the smarter starting point.


Outer Banks vs. Badlands: the biggest decision in the lineup
These two trims are aimed at different buyers.
Outer Banks puts more emphasis on interior comfort, premium technology and daily-driving refinement. Badlands puts more of its money into the powertrain, drivetrain and trail hardware.
Badlands gives you 250 horsepower, Advanced 4x4 and the twin-clutch rear drive unit. Outer Banks gives you the more refined everyday experience.
There is also a third answer: Outer Banks Sasquatch combines much of the premium Outer Banks personality with dramatically stronger off-road capability.
What's changing for the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport?
The Bronco Sport is not being redesigned for 2027, but Ford has made several meaningful package, appearance and equipment changes.
New Colors
Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Gladwin Green Metallic and Neptune Blue Metallic join the 2027 color palette.
Fresh exterior choicesNew Heritage Tech Package
Heritage buyers can now add B&O audio, Connected Navigation and HD Radio through a dedicated package.
More technology without losing the retro lookMore Appearance Options
Outer Banks gains a Black Appearance Package, while Big Bend also has expanded appearance-package flexibility.
More ways to personalize itNew Camping Package
Outer Banks and Badlands gain a Camping Package for buyers who use Bronco Sport as part of their outdoor setup.
Built around weekend useCompare 2027 Bronco Sport trims at Chuck Anderson Ford
Shopping for a 2027 Ford Bronco Sport in Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Lawson, Liberty, Smithville, Richmond or the greater Kansas City area? Compare Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks and Badlands at Chuck Anderson Ford.





2027 Ford Bronco Sport trim FAQ
What are the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport trim levels?
The 2027 Bronco Sport lineup includes four primary trims: Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks and Badlands.
What is the cheapest 2027 Bronco Sport trim?
Big Bend is the entry point to the 2027 Bronco Sport lineup. It uses the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard 4x4.
What is the difference between Big Bend and Heritage?
Both use the 1.5L EcoBoost and standard 4x4. Heritage differentiates itself with retro Bronco-inspired styling, Oxford White details, plaid seating and a new available Heritage Tech Package.
What is the difference between Big Bend and Outer Banks?
Both use the 1.5L EcoBoost and standard 4x4. Outer Banks places greater emphasis on premium interior materials, comfort, appearance and available technology.
What is the difference between Outer Banks and Badlands?
Outer Banks is the comfort-focused trim. Badlands is the performance and off-road-focused trim with the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost, Advanced 4x4 and a twin-clutch rear drive unit.
Which 2027 Bronco Sport is best for everyday driving?
Big Bend is the logical value-oriented daily driver. Outer Banks is worth the upgrade if premium interior comfort and technology are priorities.
Which 2027 Bronco Sport is best for off-roading?
Badlands is the most capable standard Bronco Sport because it combines the stronger 2.0L EcoBoost with Advanced 4x4 and specialized trail hardware. Sasquatch packages on Outer Banks and Badlands add even more off-road equipment.
Does every 2027 Bronco Sport have 4x4?
Yes. The 2027 Bronco Sport lineup is built around standard four-wheel drive. Badlands uses a more advanced system with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, and Sasquatch-equipped Outer Banks adds similar specialized hardware.
How much horsepower does the 2027 Bronco Sport have?
Current 2027 specifications list Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks at 181 horsepower from the 1.5L EcoBoost. Badlands uses a 2.0L EcoBoost rated at 250 horsepower.
How much can the 2027 Bronco Sport tow?
Current 2027 configuration data lists 2,000 pounds for Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks and 2,200 pounds for Badlands. Final towing capability depends on required equipment and vehicle configuration, so verify the individual vehicle before towing.
What is the Bronco Sport Sasquatch Package?
Sasquatch packages add more serious factory off-road equipment to eligible Bronco Sport models. Outer Banks Sasquatch adds Advanced 4x4, HOSS 2.0 suspension, all-terrain tires, recovery hardware and underbody protection, while Badlands Sasquatch builds on the already capable Badlands foundation.
What is new on the 2027 Bronco Sport?
Notable 2027 changes include new exterior colors, a Heritage Tech Package, a Black Appearance Package on Outer Banks, a Camping Package on Outer Banks and Badlands, and several smaller equipment and package revisions.
Where can I buy a 2027 Bronco Sport near Kansas City?
Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, Missouri serves Bronco Sport shoppers from Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Lawson, Liberty, Smithville, Richmond, Kansas City and surrounding communities. Browse available Bronco Sport inventory online or visit the dealership to compare Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks and Badlands models.
Four trims. Four personalities. One Bronco Sport lineup.
Choose Big Bend for everyday value, Heritage for vintage Bronco style, Outer Banks for premium comfort or Badlands for maximum factory capability. Shop 2027 Ford Bronco Sport inventory at Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs and compare them side by side.
2027 Ford Bronco Sport specifications, packages, horsepower, torque, fuel-economy ratings, towing capacities, pricing and availability are subject to change. Current 2027 configuration and ordering information was used when this page was prepared; Ford had not yet published a final 2027 Bronco Sport consumer towing guide. Maximum towing requires proper equipment and configuration. Always verify the individual vehicle's window sticker, owner's manual, certification information and current Ford towing information before purchase, towing or off-road driving. Ford, Bronco Sport, Bronco, EcoBoost, Badlands, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Heritage, Sasquatch, G.O.A.T. Modes, Trail Control, HOSS and related marks are trademarks of Ford Motor Company. Bang & Olufsen is a trademark of its respective owner.