Badlands 2-Door Auto 4WD
What the Badlands 2-Door Auto adds over the Base 2-Door Manual (+$8,095)
| Spec | Base 2-Door Manual | Badlands 2-Door Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4336 lbs | 4673 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4336 lbs | 4673 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 10.5 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5540 lbs | 5740 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,795 | $48,890 |
| Overall height | 71.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Overall length | 173.7 in | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 86.3 in | 86.6 in |
| Payload capacity | 1147 lbs | 1067 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent SLA with coil-over springs (HOSS 1.0) | Independent SLA with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers (HOSS 2.0) |
| Rear suspension type | 4-link solid axle with Panhard rod, coil-over springs (HOSS 1.0) | 4-link solid axle with Panhard rod, Bilstein position-sensitive dampers (HOSS 2.0) |
| Tire size | P255/70R16 | LT285/70R17 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 | 10 |
| Transmission type | manual | automatic |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.5 ft | 39.9 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission, 17" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels with LT285/70R17 All-Terrain Tires (33"), Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Auxiliary Switches with Pre-Run Accessory Wires Located in Overhead Console with Front Map Lights, BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, Bash Plates - Full Underbody, Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Electronic-Locking Rear Axle, Fender Flares: High Clearance, HOSS 2.0 System with Bilstein® Position Sensitive Dampers, Illuminated Sliding Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger), Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, Lane-Keeping System, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Bronco Badge, Cruise and Audio Controls, Marine Grade Vinyl Seating, Mid Package, Pro Power Onboard™ — 400 W, Rear Parking Sensors, Remote Start System (Automatic Transmission), Rock Rails, Rubberized Flooring - Washout Capable with Drain Plugs, Terrain Management System (TMS) with 7 G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl, Baja), Touchscreen Navigation System with Pinch-to-zoom Capability - 1-Year Trial Subscription, Tow Hooks - 2 Front, 2 Rear, Wildtrak Package
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 311 mm |
| Front brake type | Power-vented disc, floating caliper dual-piston |
| Rear brake diameter | 308 mm |
| Rear brake type | Power-vented disc, floating caliper single-piston |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 52 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 97.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in |
| Overall height | 74.1 in |
| Overall length | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 86.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2300 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 DOHC |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.7 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,890 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 51.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion (EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent SLA with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers (HOSS 2.0) |
| Rear suspension type | 4-link solid axle with Panhard rod, Bilstein position-sensitive dampers (HOSS 2.0) |
Tires
| Tire size | LT285/70R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4673 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4673 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5740 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1067 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 7 opt
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- 360-Degree Camera optional
- All Rows: Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- First Row: Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Front
- First Row: Driver and Passenger Seat Side
- Lane-Keeping System
- Evasive Steering Assist optional
- Hill Descent Control
- Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children (LATCH) - Each Second Row Seating Position
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Trailer Sway Control
- Front Parking Sensors optional
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Belt-Minder® (Front Row)
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Stability Control
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Perimeter Alarm
- Personal Safety System™
- Post-Collision Braking
- Rear View Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Ford Co-Pilot360® Technology optional
- Ford Trail Control™ (requires 10-speed transmission) optional
- Trail Turn Assist (requires 10-speed transmission and 2.7L or 3.0L engine) optional
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
Infotainment8 std · 1 opt
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)
- 4G Modem
- 911 Assist®
- AM/FM Stereo with 7 Speakers Including Subwoofer
- SYNC® 4 - 12" LCD Capacitive center display with Swipe Capability
- SiriusXM® With 360L (3-Month Plan)
- Touchscreen Navigation System with Pinch-to-zoom Capability - 1-Year Trial Subscription
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12-Speakers Including Subwoofer optional
Convenience9 std · 3 opt
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
- Auxiliary Switches with Pre-Run Accessory Wires Located in Overhead Console with Front Map Lights
- Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Second Row (Back of Center Floor Console)
- Mid Package
- Powerpoints (12V) – One (1) – Center Floor Console and One (1) Cargo Area
- Pro Power Onboard™ — 400 W
- Remote Keyless Access
- Remote Start System (Automatic Transmission)
- Wildtrak Package
- Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Dashboard optional
- Keyless Entry Keypad optional
- Lux Package (incremental to Mid) optional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Seating4 std · 5 opt
- 10-Way Power Driver Seat (4-Door Only with Leather) optional
- 10-Way Power Driver Seat optional
- Heated Front Seats optional
- 6-Way Manual Driver and Passenger Seat
- Marine Grade Vinyl Seating
- Second-Row, 50/50 Split-Fold (2-Door)
- Second-Row, 60/40 Split-Fold (4-Door)
- 8-Way Power Passenger (4-Door Only with Leather) optional
- Leather-Trimmed Seating optional
Interior9 std · 3 opt
- Heated and Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Bronco® Badge, Cruise and Audio Controls optional
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 12" LCD Digital Instrument Cluster (In-Gauge Cluster)
- Hard Top Sound Deadening Headliner
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Bronco Badge, Cruise and Audio Controls
- MOLLE Panel (Driver and Front Passenger Seatback)
- Rubberized Flooring - Washout Capable with Drain Plugs
- Ambient Footwell Lighting optional
- Illuminated Sliding Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
- Manual Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column
- Carpeted Floor Mats, First Row optional
- Carpeted Flooring Front/Rear
Exterior16 std · 5 opt
- 17" Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels with LT285/70R17 All-Terrain Tires (33")
- Acoustic Windshield
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Bash Plates - Full Underbody
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Configurable)
- Fender Flares: High Clearance
- Full Size Spare with Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Hard Top: Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color
- LED Headlamps
- Manual Swing-Gate with Up To 150-Degree Swing
- Mirrors, Sideview - Heated, Power Glass, Manual-Fold, Integrated Spotter Mirror
- Privacy Glass - 2nd Row Side and Flip-Up Glass (Hard Top)
- Removable Doors and Top
- Rock Rails
- Tow Hooks - 2 Front, 1 Rear
- Tow Hooks - 2 Front, 2 Rear
- Black Appearance Package optional
- LED Fog Lamps optional
- LED Signature Lighting optional
- LED Taillamps optional
- Mirrors, Sideview - LED Approach Lamps optional
Powertrain10 std · 4 opt
- Terrain Management System (TMS) with G.O.A.T. Modes
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine (300 hp / 325 lb-ft)
- 4x4 with Part-Time Selectable Engagement (Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly)
- 7-Speed Manual Transmission (6+1 crawler gear)
- Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
- Terrain Management System (TMS) with 5 G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand)
- Terrain Management System (TMS) with 7 G.O.A.T. Modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl, Baja)
- 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine (330 hp / 415 lb-ft) optional
- Electronic-Locking Front and Rear Axles optional
- Engine Block Heater optional
- Sasquatch® Package (Electronic-locking front and rear axles, 4.70 axle ratio, HOSS 2.0, 35" rugged-terrain tires, high-clearance fender flares) optional
Chassis1 std · 2 opt
- HOSS 2.0 System with Bilstein® Position Sensitive Dampers
- Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect optional
- HOSS 1.0 System (HOSS-tuned heavy-duty monotube shocks) optional
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Trailer Tow Prep Package
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Bronco. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Badlands 2-Door Auto
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands 2-Door Auto?
The manufacturer lists $48,890 for the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands 2-Door Auto. That is $8,095 above the Base 2-Door Manual, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands 2-Door Auto add over the Base 2-Door Manual?
Against the Base 2-Door Manual, 26 features become standard that the Base 2-Door Manual does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.