2027 Bronco RTR revealed as part of 2027 model lineup

[Techun]

Maybe, maybe not. I haven’t seen any official price point from Ford, maybe I missed it, but I have seen a W I D E pricing estimate. From $51K to $65K so it might not be a value at all, hopefully it will be, but until some sort of official pricing is announced I will remain skeptical.

Doesn't it have less equipment than a badlands? I'm assuming the front diff is an m190 and no sway bar disconnect.

This is a black diamond plus, and should be priced between BD and BL.

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[SierraBronco]

Doesn't it have less equipment than a badlands? I'm assuming the front diff is an m190 and no sway bar disconnect.

This is a black diamond plus, and should be priced between BD and BL.

No sway bar disconnect from the factory is a good thing.

 

[crzyhawk]

The entry level coming with a rear locker and armor, makes this more capable than my BB out of the box. I'd have to look at the builder and see if adding a 4.46 gears (I am assuming this is coming stick with 4.46. I think I read that), rear locker and armor to a 4 door BB is going to be more expensive at first glance for the "entry". I forgot the SAS bilstein shocks.

With SAS added, you'll get the foxes. Definitely be interested to see the pricing on the SAS'd out version.

I will say I like the wheels for the most part, other than the lime beauty rings. I don't like RTR logos all over everything, but I think standard beauty rings will likely fit and the logos could be covered up.

 

[broncobase1]

The new 25 2.3 MPC already has been updated turbo /exhaust designs to reduce lag …

I haven't heard this before. The 2.3L before 25 was already designed for low lag. Twin scroll, integrated exhaust manifold, short runners was all about reducing lag. It seems to work well as during normal acceleration lag is practically unnoticeable. In fact It seems to be really good at 0 - 30 spurts entering city traffic. For a big vehicle with a 4cyl it gets the job done. What I've heard about 25 changes is about emissions, but would love know more about turbo changes.

 

[broncobase1]

No sway bar disconnect from the factory is a good thing.

I agree an unnecessary complication. Maybe it has some benefit for the 1% who actually take their Bronco do the devils bathtub. That said, I don't want the "advanced transfer case" for the same reason.

 

[SierraBronco]

I agree an unnecessary complication. Maybe it has some benefit for the 1% who actually take their Bronco do the devils bathtub. That said, I don't want the "advanced transfer case" for the same reason.

I like the swaybar disconnect, but I don’t like it being tied into the computer. Causes a bunch of issues when they inevitably break. Putting it in as an aftermarket accessory though is a great idea.

 

[CarbonGrayBronco]

I'm really surprised Ford is making another model with a fixed color scheme rather than what they did with the Heritage Limited and offer a few model-specific colors.

 

[Techun]

I agree an unnecessary complication. Maybe it has some benefit for the 1% who actually take their Bronco do the devils bathtub. That said, I don't want the "advanced transfer case" for the same reason.

The advanced transfer case's benefit is on-road only, except for the slightly better gearing.

 

[Techun]

No sway bar disconnect from the factory is a good thing.

No comment on that, I'm just saying this model is cheaper to build than a badlands

 

[crzyhawk]

In someways, the SAS version seems a bit like the Everglades, minus the winch and snorkel...a stripped down Badlands

 

[EvilJim1971]

In someways, the SAS version seems a bit like the Everglades, minus the winch and snorkel...a stripped down Badlands

Black Diamond Sasquatch with Fox shocks.

 

[PWillette]

I agree an unnecessary complication. Maybe it has some benefit for the 1% who actually take their Bronco do the devils bathtub. That said, I don't want the "advanced transfer case" for the same reason.

I actually use it more than I thought I would, makes traveling on choppy roads for long periods much more pleasant. With that being said, I can see it causing issues when you get into the realm of @SierraBronco @BigMeatsBronco builds.

 

[crzyhawk]

For a pavement princess, I can see 4a being a big advantage in inclement weather. I don't have it, but wouldn't mind having it available to me if I felt like using it. Not enough to go buy a new bronco that has it, but I don't think I'd buy another that lacks it.

 

[Nickhick]

 

[23OBX2.7]

For a pavement princess, I can see 4a being a big advantage in inclement weather. I don't have it, but wouldn't mind having it available to me if I felt like using it. Not enough to go buy a new bronco that has it, but I don't think I'd buy another that lacks it.

The only reason I bought NOS 23 OBX2.7 Lux summer of 25 with $15K discount was the 4A and brown fabric interior, both have been de-contented.

It's 2026 4A is standard on every AWD vehicle in the world, even 4th world, I would not pay current asking price and 35K more, to get a rolly Polly unstable highway suspension and wheels that's needs another $7K in changes to have decent / stable pavement vehicle.

I can get whatever but would not pay close to full retail for any Bronco, already wasted $20K of my time multiple dealer visits since Aug 2025 haha. At least some hot eye candy work there LOL.

These things have very limited capability anyway,within the envelope of not sustaining multi $thousand damage, that I couldn't do in a 30 year old Pathfinder....

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