Ford Bronco Filson and RTR trims join for 2027, as the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 spreads across more models and cabin tech improves.
Ford has announced the 2027 Bronco lineup, and the headline change is an engine upgrade long requested by fans. The Raptor’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 is no longer exclusive to the flagship, and two new trims join the range: Filson and RTR.
Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage and the new Filson series can all get it, rated at 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. That is 38 hp short of the Raptor’s 418-hp tune.
2027 Ford Bronco Filson First Edition
Ford is finally letting the rest of the Bronco range borrow the Raptor‘s party trick. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost becomes an available engine on Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage trims, and it ships standard on the new Filson series. Every application pairs with standard four-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic.
Ford detuned the engine to keep some space between the mainstream lineup and the Raptor. The non-Raptor tune makes 380 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque, while the Bronco Raptor hangs onto its 418-horsepower calibration with the same torque peak. Same basic hardware, tuned to protect the flagship’s bragging rights.
This echoes a strategy Ford just ran on its truck lineup. The 2027 F-150 dropped its previous 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 for a larger standard engine, pushing more power down the trim ladder instead of holding it behind premium packages.
Buyers cross-shopping Bronco trims now have a real reason to skip the Raptor’s price premium. A Badlands or Heritage buyer who wanted Raptor-grade punch previously had no access to it. For 2027, that gap narrows considerably, minus the Raptor’s wide fenders and portal-free suspension hardware.
2027 Ford Bronco RTR
Bronco Filson arrives as a lifestyle-focused trim built around the EcoBoost V6 as standard equipment. Ford says it goes on sale in early 2027 and gives it its own color palette, Field Green and Iron Sands Metallic, separating it visually from the rest of the lineup. Ford previously paired a Raptor-sourced engine with the Sasquatch package on a special Bronco build, and Filson extends that formula into a standing series.
Bronco RTR returns for 2027 as the lineup’s desert-runner, a role Ford revealed with a distinct high-speed suspension tune built for off-road sprints rather than rock crawling. The RTR starts at $50,495 before destination fee, undercutting the Bronco Raptor by a meaningful margin.
Cabin materials got a real refresh alongside the mechanical news. Outer Banks models with the Lux Package swap standard leather for premium vinyl seating, and Badlands adds upgraded Marine Grade Vinyl, including the brand’s first power-adjustable MGV seat. Big Bend models with the Mid Package can now add a heated steering wheel, a feature Bronco has not offered before.
“The new offerings build on the cleanability and practicality that have made MGV popular with adventure-minded customers,” said Haley Skiko, Bronco brand marketing manager at Ford Motor Company. Neptune Blue also joins the palette, replacing Velocity Blue across the lineup.
Ford has not released full-lineup pricing, but it says the updated 2027 Bronco range, including Filson and RTR, rolls out for the 2027 model year with Filson reaching dealers in early 2027.
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