The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson is designed for real adventure, with a powerful 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine and advanced off-road capabilities. This collaboration between Ford and Filson brings together Midwest manufacturing and Pacific Northwest design to create a very cool, very capable off-roader.
There are no shortage of imitators in modern life, but the Ford Bronco Filson aims to be the opposite of those poseurs. As the first non-Raptor Bronco to use the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6, the Ford Bronco Filson stands to be the most extreme off-roader from Dearborn outside of its Raptor lineup.
Ford declined to specify exactly how much power will propel the Bronco Filson, but its 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 heart offers 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque in Raptor form. The Filson edition will receive model-specific engine tuning, and it's likely that its final output will be close to 400 horsepower.
View Price on AmazonThe Bronco Filson also comes equipped with the Bronco Sasquatch off-road package, which includes front and rear electronic locking differentials, high-performance Fox shocks with internal bypass technology, and 35-inch rugged-terrain tires. A 10-speed automatic transmission is also standard, though its gearing is matched to the non-Raptor Bronco specification.
Modern-day off-roaders are packed with electronic driver aids, and the Bronco Filson is no different. Features like Trail Turn Assist and Trail 1-Pedal drive are found on the Bronco Filson, while Ford's Terrain Management System adds an additional layer of configurability with its seven driver-selectable modes.
The best fruits of Ford's partnership with Filson ultimately show themselves in ways beyond the mechanical. Filson's Gold Rush-era canvas credentials mean its first foray into car cabin design is focused on properly messy adventures. A combination of perforated, quilted leather and durable woven fabric seat trim inspired by the outfitter's rugged twill stretches across the Bronco's interior.
Other premium upgrades include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and an upgraded B&O branded audio system. "There is a massive difference between premium and precious," said Paul Wraith, Ford's global design director of sport utility vehicles. "If you’re hesitating because you’re afraid to get the cabin dirty, it doesn't belong in a Bronco."
Source: roadandtrack.com
