The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is loaded with open road character. It has easy-to-use controls, decent handling agility, and a cabin that is roomy for a model that is categorized as a member of the small SUV class.
It may not be able to go all the same places the bigger Bronco can, but the Bronco Sport is still the most adventurous in the compact SUV class.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport offers five distinct trim levels: Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, and Badlands.
If you are looking for a small SUV with off-road capability, the one with the most to offer is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. It borrows its name – and its adventurous spirit – from the larger, mid-size Bronco, but this is more than a mere style item.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport offers a Terrain Management System with up to seven available G.O.A.T. Modes: Goes Over Any Type of Terrain.
The Bronco Sport’s base model is powered by an 180-hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine that’s borrowed from the Ford Escape. The asphalt street resident, although smaller than its big brother Bronco, comes in other flavors with standard all-wheel drive and better clearances for easier trail riding. While every model can manage a bit of off-roading, there are editions that are more capable than others thanks to the packages like the Sasquatch (more about that further down) which are available on the Outer Banks and Badlands trims. While its main use is not for off-grid adventures, the Bronco Sport is an easy SUV to live with as an everyday driver.
The Bronco Sport rides on the same platform that underpins the compact Escape crossover, and every model has an all-wheel drive. A 250-hp turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder is also available. Both pair powerplants with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the more powerful engine brings steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and upgraded cooling components. The top-tier Badlands trim packs an assortment of exclusive equipment, including a twin-clutch rear-drive unit with a differential lock (also available on the Outer Banks Sasquatch). The Badlands and Sasquatch-equipped models also have all-terrain tires mounted on 17-inch wheels, a 1.0-inch suspension lift for added ground clearance, and stouter dampers. Its knobby tires make the highway ride a bit louder than the standard models, but it’s otherwise just as nimble as other Bronco Sports. The 2.0-liter engine makes the Badlands quick, while the base 1.5-liter engine in the lower trims is a bit air hungry at higher speeds.
Inside, the Bronco Sport boasts an attractive design and a plethora of popular features. The little ute also has an impressive amount of space and numerous innovations. While its wheelbase is shorter than the Escape, the baby Bronco has an upright seating position and a decent amount of rear-seat legroom. Its roofline rises in the rear, providing ample headroom and enough cargo volume to fit two outdoor bikes. The cargo hold can have a slide-out table for work, a 400-watt power inverter, and LED lights in the rear gate for overhead lighting. The rear gate features a glass hatch and a built-in bottle opener. The Badlands model comes with washable, rubberized flooring and upholstery that is easy to clean, but the floor material looks unsightly. Another neat trick is the storage bin that is found under the back seats.
Every Bronco Sport features a 13.2-inch touchscreen that supports Ford’s Sync 4 software; a 12.3-inch digital gauge display is also standard. Sync 4 features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and SiriusXM satellite radio. A six-speaker stereo is standard, but a 10-speaker B&O sound system is an option on the Outer Banks and Badlands models.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport models MSRP start at $30,995 and go up to $40,115. Well priced for the various combinations of features.
