2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks: Lakeland Buyers Guide

Where the Bronco starts feeling like a daily-driver SUV

Everything below Outer Banks in this lineup is built around off-road hardware first and comfort second. Outer Banks flips that emphasis without abandoning the platform underneath — power seats, carpeted front and rear flooring instead of the washout rubber Badlands uses, a black molded-in-color grille with white BRONCO lettering, and body-color-painted hard top options that make it look considerably less like a work truck and more like a family SUV that happens to have removable doors. For a buyer whose Bronco is mostly going to see school pickup lines and I-4 commuting with the occasional weekend trip, this is usually where the cross-shopping stops.

The available V6 and the new 60th Anniversary Package

Outer Banks is the first trim where stepping up to the 2.7L turbo V6 is an option over the standard 2.3L four — 330 hp and 415 lb-ft on premium fuel versus the four-cylinder's 300 and 325. New for 2026, Outer Banks is also the exclusive base for the 60th Anniversary Package: red-and-white exterior styling built on a Sasquatch-equipped Outer Banks, plus leather seats with cashmere inserts, for $5,995 over a standard Outer Banks build. It's a genuinely distinct look on the lot, not just a wheel-and-badge package, and it's only available here.

Lux Package and what it adds

Beyond the 60th Anniversary option, Outer Banks also offers a Lux Package focused on upgraded interior amenities — a smaller step than the Anniversary Package but a real one for buyers who want the comfort bump without the styling commitment that comes with the red-and-white treatment.

Who buys Outer Banks at Lakeland Automall

Family buyers moving up from a crossover who want genuine 4x4 capability without giving up power seats and a finished interior, and buyers specifically drawn to the new 60th Anniversary look who aren't interested in Raptor money. It's also a common landing spot for shoppers who came in looking at a Genesis GV70 or GV80 across the lot and decided they wanted something built for trail use instead of a luxury crossover — the price ranges genuinely overlap, and the two vehicles are aimed at almost opposite priorities.

Frequently asked questions

What does Outer Banks add over Badlands' rugged focus?

Comfort and finish rather than trail hardware — power seats, carpeted flooring, and a more refined interior. Badlands, by contrast, prioritizes standard 35-inch tires and a more aggressive suspension tune. Neither is objectively better; they're built for different priorities.

Is the 60th Anniversary Package worth the extra $5,995?

That depends entirely on how much the specific red-and-white look and cashmere-inset leather matter to a given buyer — it's a styling and interior-material package built on a Sasquatch-equipped Outer Banks, not a mechanical upgrade over the standard trim.

Can I get the V6 on Outer Banks without the Anniversary Package?

Yes, the 2.7L V6 is available as its own standalone upgrade over the standard 2.3L engine, independent of the 60th Anniversary Package.

Does Outer Banks come with the same 4x4 system as every other Bronco?

Yes — every 2026 Bronco trim, Outer Banks included, is 4x4 standard with no 2WD option anywhere in the lineup.

The comfort case

Outer Banks is where the Bronco starts trading a little trail focus for daily livability, and for a buyer whose weekends don't actually involve rock crawling, that trade is usually the right one.