2026 Bronco Badlands - First Impressions (and Changes vs. 2023 Badlands)

[RadMan24]

My was a little below MSRP, but that was OK with me since it was a special order for the next year's model.

That's fair, and agree based on current lot inventory for manuals...if you like automatics, the 25's are plush with choice as the poster above noted.

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[Motovita]

With all due respect, I considered the Bronco a utilitarian machine, even with the lux package. I’ve owned two MBZs and a Land Rover. I knew a) it’s a Ford, and b) the money I’m spending is going towards the out-of-the-box off road capabilities, not fancy interior features. I wanted/needed a solid off road machine that I don’t have to drive out of state to get serviced. Hoss 3.0 suspension, full armor, and push-button front and rear lockers are not ‘econo’ features. But if luxury and comfort are the most important thing to buyers, and trails and rough winter capabilities are not, then yeah—there are probably better choices out there.

I agree, but I don't get why Ford won't sell a Bronco as well equipped as a pickup when people are obviously willing to pay for it, and I can't see the logic in chipping away at the top level Bronco specs.

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

I agree, but I don't get why Ford won't sell a Bronco as well equipped as a pickup when people are obviously willing to pay for it, and I can't see the logic in chipping away at the top level Bronco specs.

It’s called a Raptor, MSRP starting at $80K!

 

[heavyD]

Kind of unfortunate that Ford is clearly decontenting the Bronco while increasing prices. Replacing leather with plastic on the shift knob is going a little too far as we aren’t talking about an entry level SUV like an escape here. I guess they have to pay for all those replacement MIC tops somehow.

 

[jdru66]

Kind of unfortunate that Ford is clearly decontenting the Bronco while increasing prices. Replacing leather with plastic on the shift knob is going a little too far as we aren’t talking about an entry level SUV like an escape here. I guess they have to pay for all those replacement MIC tops somehow.

the cost of the badlands sasquatch package went up over $1000 in the last year

 

[Motovita]

It’s called a Raptor, MSRP starting at $80K!

Even the Raptor isn't available with the air cooled seats that are available in the pickups. I'm sure there are other examples available to anyone who wants to study the specs.

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

the cost of the badlands sasquatch package went up over $1000 in the last year

And incentives went away. Hasn’t everyone noticed that prices going up and/or manufacturers cutting material costs is sort of the way the world generally works? I’m not saying I like it, but is this really a surprise?

 

[jdru66]

Even the Raptor isn't available with the air cooled seats that are available in the pickups. I'm sure there are other examples available to anyone who wants to study the specs.

approach lighting
auto dim rear view mirror
garage door opener on visors
on my f150 the turn directions from car play show also in the drivers cluster but do not in the Bronco etc

I agree for roughly the same price they should have the same features

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

approach lighting
auto dim rear view mirror
garage door opener on visors
on my f150 the turn directions from car play show also in the drivers cluster but do not in the Bronco etc

I agree for roughly the same price they should have the same features

My MY25 Badlands lux has all those features. So I concur that it sucks that they are discontinued, but I’m sure it’s about an effort to keep costs below a certain dotted line. Sure, maybe add them back in and bump the lux package another $1000. They probably have research showing this is not worth it and would end up costing rather than making them money. Welcome to capitalism!

 

[jdru66]

My MY25 Badlands lux has all those features. So I concur that it sucks that they are discontinued, but I’m sure it’s about an effort to keep costs below a certain dotted line. Sure, maybe add them back in and bump the lux package another $1000. They probably have research showing this is not worth it and would end up costing rather than making them money. Welcome to capitalism!

Your my25 has approach lighting? When you walk up to it at night the lights come on?

I have a super late my25 and I don’t have that or auto dim rear view but I’m adding auto dim next week.

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

Comes on when I unlock it with the fob. Is that not lux enough? Maybe that’s a setting? TBH have never even thought about it. My previous vehicle was 14 years old and didn’t have any of these gizmos.

 

[Motovita]

Your my25 has approach lighting? When you walk up to it at night the lights come on?

I have a super late my25 and I don’t have that or auto dim rear view but I’m adding auto dim next week.

Did you get the door opener?
What's the cost to add the auto dim?

 

[jdru66]

Comes on when I unlock it with the fob. Is that not lux enough? Maybe that’s a setting? TBH have never even thought about it. My previous vehicle was 14 years old and didn’t have any of these gizmos.

no that’s just lighting. The approach lighting is keep key in pocket walk within 15 feet of vehicle and those lights come on.

 

[jdru66]

Did you get the door opener?
What's the cost to add the auto dim?

Mine was made 12/15/25. I did get the visor with the garage door opener.

cost to add the mirror ran me $220. $100 for a new mirror on eBay and $120 for the harness from a ford inline parts seller.

I need to install it next week yet.

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

no that’s just lighting. The approach lighting is keep key in pocket walk within 15 feet of vehicle and those lights come on.

Seems not like a big loss

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