The Ford Bronco Sport Heritage has always leaned heavily into nostalgia, but the 2027 model is getting a distinctly modern upgrade behind its Oxford White trim and plaid seats. Ford has added a new Heritage Tech Package that brings premium audio, Connected Navigation and HD Radio to the retro-themed crossover—features that were not available on the 2026 Bronco Sport Heritage, even as standalone options.
The change is notable because it addresses one of the Heritage trim’s clearest equipment gaps without changing the character that makes it distinctive. Buyers can still get the familiar white-painted design cues, standard 4×4 hardware and throwback cabin treatment, but they no longer have to move to another trim simply to gain Ford’s higher-end sound and built-in navigation technology.
Ford Gives the Heritage Its Own Tech Package
For 2027, the Bronco Sport Heritage gains a dedicated Heritage Tech Package, giving the retro-styled trim an equipment path it did not have for 2026. Current Ford dealer ordering pages list the package with three headline upgrades: a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, Connected Navigation and HD Radio. Those dealer configurators currently show a $995 package price, although pricing and availability can still vary as model-year ordering information is finalized.
That matters because the Heritage has traditionally been defined more by appearance than by premium electronics. The 2026 model combined standard 4×4 capability with Oxford White styling, plaid cloth seating and a six-speaker stereo, but Ford reserved its richer technology combinations for other trims. The new package changes that equation. Instead of forcing a buyer who likes the Heritage look to step into an Outer Banks or Badlands configuration for certain technology, Ford now offers a more direct way to keep the throwback theme while adding modern cabin features.
The Audio Upgrade Is More Than a Speaker-Count Bump
The most immediately noticeable part of the Heritage Tech Package is the B&O Sound System. Ford’s 2027 ordering information describes it as a 10-speaker system with a subwoofer. By comparison, the 2026 Bronco Sport Heritage came standard with an AM/FM stereo and six speakers, and Ford’s 2026 ordering material did not provide a B&O upgrade for the Heritage. That creates a clear hardware difference between the standard setup and the new optional system.
For owners who spend long stretches commuting, road-tripping or driving to trailheads, sound-system quality can be one of those features that matters more after purchase than it does on a specification sheet. A dedicated subwoofer and additional speaker locations give the upgraded system more hardware to work with than the six-speaker arrangement. Just as importantly, Ford is no longer making the retro-themed trim synonymous with the basic stereo. The Heritage can now look intentionally old-school outside while offering the kind of branded audio system buyers often expect in a higher-content crossover.
Connected Navigation Finally Reaches the Heritage
Connected Navigation is the second major addition. Ford dealer ordering pages for the 2027 Heritage state that the navigation feature is included with the Heritage Tech Package and comes with one year through the Ford Connectivity Package. Ford’s own Connected Navigation information explains that equipped vehicles can receive a trial period and that continued service after the included period may require a paid subscription, depending on the vehicle and package.
The distinction is important because the Bronco Sport already supports smartphone-based navigation through its infotainment system. The Heritage’s SYNC 4 interface provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so phone mapping has not been absent. What changes for 2027 is the availability of Ford’s connected built-in navigation on this trim. That can be useful for drivers who prefer navigation integrated directly into the vehicle interface rather than relying exclusively on a paired phone. It also brings the Heritage closer to other Bronco Sport configurations that already offered navigation through technology packages.
HD Radio Joins the Upgrade List
HD Radio is the third piece of the new package. It appears alongside the B&O system and Connected Navigation in current 2027 Heritage ordering information. That is a small line on the equipment list, but it reinforces the broader point: Ford is not treating the new option as a single-feature audio upgrade. It is bundling several entertainment and navigation additions together so that the Heritage’s technology offering feels more complete.
The difference becomes clearer when compared with the outgoing model. Ford’s 2026 Heritage page listed a six-speaker AM/FM system, SiriusXM with 360L trial availability, SYNC 4, a 5G modem and the Ford Connectivity Package, but it did not list HD Radio as available equipment for the trim. Ford Authority also reported that HD Radio, Connected Navigation and the B&O system were unavailable on the 2026 Heritage even as freestanding options. For 2027, all three arrive together, turning what had been a fairly noticeable trim-level limitation into an optional upgrade decision.
The 2026 Heritage Had a Real Technology Ceiling
The significance of the 2027 change is easiest to understand by looking at what a 2026 Heritage buyer could not order. Ford’s 2026 order guide shows the Heritage with the 250A equipment group and a menu of options that included items such as the Convenience Package, Interior Protection Package and extended Ford Connectivity Package. The B&O system, HD Radio and Connected Navigation were not listed among the Heritage’s available upgrades.
That was not because those technologies were absent from the Bronco Sport family. For 2026, Ford offered B&O audio and Connected Navigation through technology packages on trims such as Outer Banks and Badlands. In other words, the restriction was largely about where the Heritage sat in Ford’s packaging strategy. A buyer could choose the plaid seats and Oxford White details or move toward a different trim with a richer tech menu. The 2027 Heritage Tech Package reduces that trade-off, which is arguably more meaningful than simply adding another line to an options sheet.
SYNC 4 Was Already Modern—The New Package Fills the Gaps
The Heritage was not technologically bare before this update. Ford’s 2026 specifications show SYNC 4 with a 13.2-inch center display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, conversational voice recognition, over-the-air software updates and a 5G modem. Those features gave the Heritage a contemporary infotainment foundation even though its standard six-speaker audio system and lack of available Connected Navigation left it below some other trims in specific areas.
That context matters because the 2027 Heritage Tech Package should be viewed as an expansion of an existing system rather than a wholesale dashboard redesign. The large center screen and wireless smartphone integration already handled many everyday tasks. The new option adds premium audio hardware, Ford’s connected navigation service and HD Radio on top of that foundation. For an owner, the practical effect is straightforward: the same retro-focused cabin can now be ordered with fewer compromises in entertainment and navigation, without requiring a change in the basic interface that Bronco Sport drivers already know.
The Retro Details Still Define the Heritage
Technology may be the headline change, but the Heritage trim’s identity still comes from its visual details. Ford’s 2026 Heritage specification lists a painted Oxford White roof, an Oxford White grille with red BRONCO lettering, unique Heritage side graphics and 17-inch Oxford White-painted aluminum wheels. Inside, the model uses plaid cloth seating, Navy Pier accents and a micro-suede center-console armrest with contrasting stitching. Those cues are what separate it from the more conventional Bronco Sport trims.
The new tech package therefore works best as an addition rather than a reinvention. A buyer drawn to the Heritage is unlikely to be choosing it because it looks like every other compact crossover in a parking lot. The appeal is the contrast between vintage-inspired styling and a modern unibody SUV underneath. Adding a 10-speaker B&O system and built-in Connected Navigation strengthens that contrast. The exterior can continue to reference early Bronco design language while the cabin gains features associated with a much newer generation of vehicles.
The Package Price Keeps the Upgrade Focused
Current 2027 Ford dealer configurators list the Heritage Tech Package at $995. On the same ordering pages, the Heritage Convenience Package is listed at $1,995 and adds equipment such as heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a heated premium-wrapped steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control. That separation gives buyers two distinct paths: one focused on cabin comfort and another focused on audio and navigation technology.
Keeping those groups separate can be useful for buyers who do not want to pay for every available luxury feature just to obtain better sound. It also makes the value discussion more concrete. The Heritage Tech Package groups a 10-speaker B&O system with subwoofer, Connected Navigation and HD Radio into one sub-$1,000 bundle on the dealer ordering pages reviewed for this story. Final transaction prices will depend on configuration, destination charges and dealer practices, but the package structure itself is comparatively simple: it targets three specific technology upgrades rather than mixing them into a much larger appearance or off-road bundle.
The Heritage Formula Remains Familiar Underneath
Nothing about the Heritage Tech Package suggests Ford is changing the basic mission of the model. Current 2027 specifications continue to list the Heritage as a four-wheel-drive Bronco Sport with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Published 2027 specification data also lists five Terrain Management System G.O.A.T. modes for the Heritage, while current vehicle information continues to show 17-inch Oxford White-painted wheels and all-terrain tires.
That is important because this update is about broadening everyday livability rather than turning the Heritage into a different kind of Bronco Sport. The model remains positioned as a compact, retro-themed member of the lineup with standard 4×4 hardware. Someone choosing the tech package is not buying additional ground clearance, a larger engine or a more aggressive suspension. Instead, the money goes toward the experience inside the cabin. It is a relatively targeted model-year change, but one that can be felt every time music is played or navigation is used.
Ford Is Closing a Trim-Level Gap Instead of Changing the Heritage
Ford’s own 2026 lineup illustrates why this change makes sense. The Badlands Tech Package already bundled B&O audio, HD Radio and Connected Navigation, while the Outer Banks could also be equipped with upgraded audio and navigation through its technology package. The Heritage, despite its distinctive styling and retro appeal, was the conspicuous holdout. For 2027, Ford is extending a similar core set of infotainment upgrades to the Heritage without making them standard equipment.
That approach preserves choice. The 2027 Heritage still uses a six-speaker audio system when the Heritage Tech Package is not selected, so buyers who care more about the exterior theme than premium audio are not automatically pushed into the upgrade. At the same time, buyers who previously faced a compromise between Heritage styling and higher-end infotainment finally have an answer. The change is not a redesign, but it removes one of the trim’s clearest content limitations—and makes the Heritage a more complete blend of Bronco nostalgia and present-day convenience.
