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2026 Ford Bronco Review
Body-on-frame Bronco with 2026 EPA across 2.3L/2.7L/Raptor paths. Off-road hardware trades mpg — axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Ford Bronco
Bronco is Ford's removable-top off-road SUV for buyers who want trail hardware and open-air options. It is not a Bronco Sport (unibody crossover) — different vehicle, different EPA table.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
Representative rows:
- Bronco 4WD 2.3L auto: 20 mpg combined (18/22)
- Bronco 4WD 2.3L manual: 19 mpg combined (18/21)
- Bronco 4WD 2.7L auto: 17 mpg combined (17/17)
- Other trim rows (Outer Banks, Badlands, Raptor, etc.) span roughly 15–20 mpg combined depending on engine/tires
Practical notes
Tires and 4x4 packaging move mpg more than brochure adjectives. Compare Bronco Sport if you want smaller size and better EPA numbers without body-on-frame mass.
Safety
Score pending — fetch IIHS/NHTSA 2026 Bronco pages before quoting stars or awards.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Ford Bronco — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026FordBronco.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Ford — Bronco — https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/ (OEM; verify MY)