First Drive: Adventure-Ready 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Is Brimming With Personality
A new, extroverted small SUV stands out with a rugged vibe
Ford is blazing the trail for the return of the Bronco nameplate with the compact Bronco Sport. This all-new entry to the brand’s expanding SUV lineup squeezes in between the Escape and Edge, bringing an extroverted, adventure-ready personality and trail-friendly dimensions. It will be joined this summer by the midsized Bronco two- and four-door, which will be positioned as a direct competitor to the Jeep Wrangler.
Update: Since this first drive was originally published in February, 2021, we finished testing the Ford Bronco Sport.
Read the complete Ford Bronco Sport road test.
What we rented: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
Powertrain: 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 8-speed automatic transmission; four-wheel drive
MSRP: $32,820
Options: Cyber Orange paint ($595), 17-inch Carbonized gray-painted wheels ($795), Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ ($795)
Total options: $2,185
Destination fee: $1,495
Total cost: $36,500
What we bought: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks
Powertrain: 181-hp, 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, 8-speed automatic transmission; four-wheel drive
MSRP: $32,160
Options: None
Destination fee: $1,495
Total cost: $33,655
