2026 Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels Explained for East Texas Drivers

If you’re shopping 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, the smartest way to choose is to compare trims by how you actually drive, daily commuting, weekend road trips, or trail-focused adventures. The Bronco Sport lineup is built to be capable and versatile, with standard 4x4 across the range and trim-specific upgrades that change the whole feel of the SUV. 

At All Star Ford Kilgore, we help shoppers make a confident choice by breaking down what each trim includes—without the fluff. We’re serving Kilgore, Tyler, Longview, Gladewater, Henderson, TX.

 

2026 Ford Bronco Trim levels at a glance Palestine; near Longview, Tyler, Henderson, Texas

The Bronco Sport is offered in four trims:

• Big Bend®

• Heritage

• Outer Banks®

• Badlands®

Below is a trim-by-trim guide for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport near Longview shoppers who want the key differences fast.

Big Bend®: Practical, tech-forward, and ready for weekends

Big Bend® is a great starting point because it blends everyday comfort with real capability.

Big Bend® highlights

• Standard 4x4 with 5 G.O.A.T. Modes®

• 13.2" center display with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™

• Ford Connectivity Package (one year included)

• Available Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package

• Interior touches like an 8" cluster display, MOLLE strap system, and easy-to-clean cloth seats

Big Bend® package options worth knowing

• Bronze Package (Big Bend® exclusive): bronze badging, premium-trimmed seating with bronze stitching, Shadow Black roof, and 17" bronze-painted wheels 

• Black Diamond® Off-Road Package (Big Bend® exclusive): auxiliary switches/wiring, brush guard with integrated recovery hooks, steel plates on front bumpers, and a Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control 

• Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package (Big Bend® exclusive): combines bronze styling with all-terrain tire/wheel upgrades and premium-trimmed seating details 

If you want a capable daily driver with the biggest variety of package personality, Big Bend® is a strong pick.

 

Heritage: Retro style with real capability built in

Heritage stands out visually and keeps the adventure DNA.

Heritage highlights

• Oxford White-painted roof, aluminum wheels, and grille

• Heritage Bronco® Script side decals

• All-terrain tires

• Navy Pier plaid cloth seats and micro-suede armrest

• Standard 4x4 with HOSS 1.0 and 5 G.O.A.T. Modes®

• 1.5L EcoBoost® engine

Convenience Package note (Big Bend® + Heritage)
A Convenience Package is listed as model-exclusive to Big Bend® and Heritage and adds items like LED fog lamps, 8-way power driver seat, premium-wrapped steering wheel, and front-row heated seats (plus additional storage/utility touches). 

 

Outer Banks®: More comfort, more premium feel

Outer Banks® is ideal if your Bronco Sport life includes commuting, clients, family travel, and you still want trail-ready confidence.

Outer Banks® highlights

• Premium-trimmed heated front seats and heated steering wheel

• 8-way power memory driver seat

• SYNC® 4 with 13.2" Centerstack Touchscreen

• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control

• Standard 4x4 with HOSS 1.0 

• 225/60R18 all-terrain tires

• 5 G.O.A.T. Modes®

• Available Sasquatch® Outer Banks® Package (includes advanced 4x4, HOSS 2.0, and more) 

Badlands®: Maximum off-road focus and advanced 4x4

Badlands® is the most trail-oriented trim in the lineup.

Badlands® highlights

• Advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit

• 2.0L EcoBoost® engine

• 7 G.O.A.T. Modes®, including Rock Crawl and Rally

• Steel-plated front bumper & underbody protection

• Steel bash plates and two front D-ring recovery hooks

• Available Sasquatch® Badlands® Package (includes HOSS 3.0 with Bilstein® rear shocks and more) 

If you’re choosing 2026 Ford Bronco Sport near Longview specifically for trails, this is the trim designed to go further with less compromise.

Bronco Sport FAQ
Does every trim have 4x4?

Yes. The models page lists standard 4x4 for Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks®; Badlands® features Advanced 4x4, and advanced 4x4 is also available on Outer Banks® with the Sasquatch® package. 

How many G.O.A.T. Modes® are included?

• Big Bend®, Heritage, Outer Banks®: 5 standard modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road) 

• Badlands®: 7 available modes (adds Rock Crawl and Rally) 

What engines are offered?

• 1.5L EcoBoost® (Big Bend®, Heritage, Outer Banks®) — Ford lists 180 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque

• 2.0L EcoBoost® (Badlands®) 

 

A small 2026 detail shoppers love: new colors

For 2026, Ford lists two new exterior colors for Bronco Sport: Orange Fury and Space White. 

Shop 2026 Ford Bronco Sport near Longview with All Star Ford Kilgore

If you’re comparing 2026 Ford Bronco Sport near Longview, the best next step is to see the trims in person and talk through which features matter most for how you drive. All Star Ford Kilgore can help you line up Big Bend® vs. Heritage vs. Outer Banks® vs. Badlands® and choose the right package strategy for your lifestyle.

When you’re ready to check availability and take a test drive of the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, reach out to All Star Ford Kilgore—we’ll help you find the right trim for East Texas roads and weekends.

• [Source 1] Ford Motor Company — “2026 Ford Bronco Sport® Models” (retrieved January 14, 2026): https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco-sport/models/