The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport expands on its adventurous heritage with improved off-road capabilities while maintaining the practicality needed for daily use. This small SUV is deeply rooted in rugged performance, making it an excellent choice for those who love both city driving and outdoor exploration.
Its design ensures versatility, seamlessly adapting from urban commutes to rugged trails, providing the perfect balance of excitement and functionality. Equipped with features that enhance both comfort and performance, the Bronco Sport offers an engaging driving experience, ensuring drivers enjoy the best of both worlds, whether navigating through city streets or exploring off-road paths.
Stylish Design and Adventure-Ready Features
For 2025, the Bronco Sport lineup welcomes the Sasquatch package, offering additional off-road enhancements for the Outer Banks and Badlands trims. With features like steel bumpers, knobby tires, and Bilstein dampers (on the Badlands), the Bronco Sport is equipped to tackle rough terrains. Enhanced technology is a highlight, with a new 13.2-inch touchscreen powered by Ford's Sync 4 interface and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard across all models. New bumper styling and additional driver-assistance features, like adaptive cruise control, further enhance the driving experience.
Engine Options and Performance
Built on the same platform as the Ford Escape, the Bronco Sport features all-wheel drive across the board. Its 180-hp turbocharged three-cylinder is standard, though the 238-hp turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivers extra punch. Both engines are matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but only the more powerful engine offers paddle shifters and advanced cooling. The Badlands trim excels with unique equipment, including a twin-clutch rear-drive unit and 17-inch all-terrain tires.
0–60-MPH Acceleration
Testing revealed that the Outer Banks, equipped with the turbo-three engine, reached 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Opting for the Badlands trim with the turbo-four delivers a swift 5.9-second acceleration to 60 mph.
Towing Capacity and Efficiency
Equipped with the 2.0-liter engine, the Bronco Sport can tow up to 2,700 pounds. The base three-cylinder variant is rated for 2,200 pounds. EPA estimates put the three-cylinder model at 25 mpg city/29 mpg highway, while the four-cylinder earns 21 mpg city/26 mpg highway. Our testing of the smaller engine achieved 33 mpg on the highway.
Interior Comfort and Utility
Inside, the Bronco Sport offers a well-crafted cabin with popular features and innovative storage solutions. Although compact, the SUV features upright seating and ample rear cargo space, accommodating two mountain bikes. Additional conveniences include a slide-out cargo hold table and LED rear gate lights. The Badlands model is equipped with durable, easy-clean materials, despite their utilitarian look, and clever storage beneath the back seats.
Infotainment and Technology
Every model boasts a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Ford's Sync 4 software, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A six-speaker stereo is standard, with options for a premium 10-speaker B&O sound system in higher trims.
Safety and Assistance
Ford's commitment to safety is evident with a suite of standard driver-assistance technologies, including forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking. Key features also include blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
In summary, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport merges adventurous capability with modern conveniences, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a small SUV ready for both city streets and rugged trails.
