For 2026, the two-door Bronco lives on and for many of us, that’s worth celebrating.
While the lineup and offering have narrowed, there are still two trims where you can get your Bronco in its most classic form: Base and Badlands. If you’re like Brian and me and love the retro look, tight turning radius, and trail manners of the two-door, you’ll be glad to know it’s not going anywhere.
Last summer, we had the chance to talk with Jim Farley about why the two-door matters so much to enthusiasts and should not be discontinued. For us, it’s simple: it looks right, it feels right, and on the trails, from Baja to the narrow mountain trails of Colorado, it handles beautifully.
Let’s break down what’s available for 2026.
Base Two-Door Bronco
Starting MSRP: $40,495
The Base trim is now the most affordable way to get into a two-door Bronco but for most dreamers imagining a vehicle ready built for trail rides and overlanding, the open differential and 30” tires will leave most wanting more.
Powertrain
The 2026 two-door Broncos (and most four-door varieties) come standard with:
2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder
7-speed manual transmission
If you want the 10-speed automatic, that’s a $1,795 upgrade. I recently drove a manual Bronco and loved the handling, but most people are going to choose that automatic tranny, so add that to the top.
And here’s the big change for 2026:
If you want the 2.7L engine, you’ll have to step into a four-door Heritage or four-door Stroppe, which eliminates a two-door option. I’m not knocking the 2.3L; in fact, after watching it compete at King of the Hammers and Baja, it’s a solid choice, and with a little tune, is a great engine.
Standard Equipment
In its most basic form, the Base two-door includes:
30" All-Season tires (255/70R16)
16" steel wheels
Cloth bucket seats
Standard floors
Open differential (unless the Sasquatch upgrade is selected)
For light-duty trail use or as a blank canvas build, it’s a solid starting point, but it’s also fairly barebones. Of course, it is a 4-wheel drive vehicle with low range and may suit many mild off-roaders, but for most, an upsize and upgrade to the tires would happen pretty quickly.
Sasquatch Package on Base
Add another $8,460
If you want serious capability, Sasquatch transforms the Base into what is affectionately known as a Basesquatch and provides a lot more of the off-road chops:
Front and rear locking differentials
17" black alloy wheels
35" Rugged Terrain tires
Position-sensitive Bilstein shocks
High-clearance suspension
Wider fender flares
With Sasquatch, your Base two-door jumps to $48,955 (before destination and other options). Of course, adding in an automatic transmission now pushes the needle above $50k.
It’s a big price increase, but it gives you lockers, suspension, and 35s in one move at a point cheaper than you could do it aftermarket unless you’re a do-it-yourselfer and you have the benefit of the components being under warranty.
Badlands Two-Door Bronco
Starting MSRP: $48,890
If you plan to use your Bronco more in the off-road space, the Badlands is where things get fun, even before adding options. This is the trim we selected as our first Gen 6 Bronco back in 2023 and we haven’t been sorry. Ours is a 2.7l automatic and we chose a non-Sasquatch model. Now, in 2026, those options have changed.
Powertrain
Again, this comes only with the 2.3L EcoBoost and 7 speed manual option standard, the 10 speed is also a $1,795 upgrade, just as with the Base model.
Standard Off-Road Equipment
Right out of the gate, the Badlands includes some nice goodies including:
33" All-Terrain tires
Front and rear lockers
Full bash plates
Rock rails
HOSS 2.0 suspension
Washout floors
Marine-grade vinyl seats
Auxiliary switches (we love and use these in every vehicle from Sport to Raptor)
Unlike the Base, you don’t have to add Sasquatch just to get lockers. The Badlands is trail-ready from day one.
Sasquatch on Badlands
$6,345
On Badlands, Sasquatch adds:
35" Rugged Terrain tires
Upgraded wheels
Stay bar disconnect
Since the Badlands already includes lockers and strong suspension components, Sasquatch here is more about tire size and added articulation than core hardware.
Suspension Upgrade: HOSS 3.0
For another $2,355, you can upgrade the Badlands to HOSS 3.0 with FOX shocks, providing a strong option for higher-speed desert running or those who want enhanced performance.
Interior Upgrade Options (Badlands)
Mid Package – $1,675
Adds:
Intelligent Access (2-door)
Heated seats
Power outlet
Remote start
Rear parking sensors
Luxe Package – $4,500
Includes everything in Mid, plus:
360-degree camera
Adaptive cruise control
Evasive steering assist
Front parking sensors
B&O sound system
Garage door opener
For a daily driver that still sees trail time, Luxe makes the two-door feel surprisingly refined. We only have the standard package and although I do miss a few of the features (heated seats), the truck still feels comfortable for longer trips.
Why the Two-Door Still Matters
There’s something special about the proportions of a two-door Bronco. It’s closer in spirit to the early generations, compact, agile, and unmistakably classic.
For Brian and me, the shorter wheelbase makes tight trail maneuvering on switchbacks easier, and in Baja it feels responsive and just downright fun. It may not have the cargo space of a four-door, but for a smaller family, a couple, or an enthusiast-focused build, it’s an amazing option. We’ve been to Baja, and all over the American West in one, and find there’s enough room for gear and pups.
Yes, the choices are more limited for 2026.
Yes, the 2.7L is no longer available in the two-door.
But the fact that Ford kept it in the lineup at all says something.
The 2026 two-door Bronco may now be focused on Base and Badlands, but whether you want a simple, build-it-yourself platform or a fully equipped trail machine, it still delivers that iconic Bronco experience with throwbacks to 1966.
And for those of us who love that retro look and tight trail performance, that’s more than enough.
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