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Ford Bronco Sport

The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV sold by the Ford Motor Company and marketed under the Ford Bronco nameplate. It was released alongside the sixth generation Bronco body-on-frame SUV, featuring a similar retro and off-road styling in a smaller footprint. The vehicle is based on the front-wheel drive-based, unibody C2 platform, which is also used by the Ford Escape crossover and Maverick pickup.

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Powertrain

=== Engine === The Bronco Sport has two engine options. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter Ecoboost I3 engine producing 181 hp (184 PS; 135 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and 190 lb⋅ft (258 N⋅m; 26.3 kg⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. It is also available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecoboost I4 engine producing 245 hp (248 PS; 183 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and 275 lb⋅ft (373 N⋅m; 38.0 kg⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 4x4 drive system. The Bronco Sport comes equipped with an all-wheel drive system with "G.O.A.T. Modes" (Goes Over Any Terrain). The G.O.A.T. modes allow the driver to select different terrains for the 4x4 system. The Bronco Sport has four-wheel independent suspension. Only the Badlands model has a twin-clutch rear differential that can act as a rear differential locker and has torque vectoring. Unlike the Bronco, the Bronco Sport does not have a low-range transfer case. Instead of having traditional front bump stops, the Badlands model Bronco Sport has hydraulic bump stops. The Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks models share the same AWD system as the Escape, with proprietary programming for off-road use. The Bronco Sport has the tow capability of 2,200–2,700 lb (998–1,225 kg) depending on the engine.

Trims

For launch, the Bronco Sport was available in five trims, but the First Edition trim was limited to only 2,000 units. All trims came standard with G.O.A.T mode, a flip-up rear glass and rear flood lights in the tailgate. The 8-inch infotainment system with SYNC 3 was standard across all trims. Base The Base is the entry-level trim of the Bronco Sport lineup. It is equipped with the 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ecoboost gasoline engine mated to a rotary-controlled eight-speed automatic transmission, aluminum-alloy wheels, the SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM was deleted for the 2022 model year) and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, cloth seating surfaces, a six-speaker audio system, 4.2-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster display screen and Ford's proprietary door-mounted keypad system, marketed as its Securicode. Big Bend The Big Bend trim level is the mid-level model of the Bronco Sport lineup. It adds convenience features onto the Base trim, such as SiriusXM Satellite Radio (starting with the 2022 model year), a keyless access system with a push-button ignition, a MOLLE Strap System, and a rear seat back protector. Outer Banks The Outer Banks trim level is the luxury-oriented model of the Bronco Sport lineup. It adds luxury amenities onto the Big Bend trim level, such as eighteen-inch tires and aluminum-alloy wheels, combination leather-and-cloth-trimmed seating surfaces, and a Shadow Black-painted front grille with white 'BRONCO' lettering. Badlands The Badlands trim level is the off-road oriented model of the Bronco Sport lineup. It is powered by the 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ecoboost gasoline engine mated to a rotary-controlled eight-speed automatic transmission (the Badlands is the only tr

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Specifications

name

Ford Bronco Sport

Wheelbase

105.1 in

Layout

Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Designer

Paul Wraith

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Related

Ford Maverick, Ford Escape (fourth generation), Ford Focus (fourth generation), Lincoln Corsair

Kerb weight

3467-3707 lb

Height

70.3-71.4 in

Width

74.3 in

Length

172.7 in

Transmission

8-speed 8F35 SelectShift automatic

Engine

Gasoline:, 1.5 L Ecoboost I3 turbo, 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 turbo

Platform

Ford C2

Body style

5-door SUV

Class

Compact crossover SUV

Production

October 2020 – present

Assembly

Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora (Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly)

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Model years

2021–present

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q90665373CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Bronco_SportCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1369247575 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ford_Bronco_Sport_Badlands_1X7A0168.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander Migl · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco-sport/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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