Bronco Sport Opinions

[scottfwalter]

I have a Bronco Sport Badlands that I will be trading in when my Black Diamond arrives (hopefully this week). I've never been rock climbing in it but it has been great for light to moderate trails. Good storage capacity with seats down for taking my camping gear. Sits higher and with its boxy shape has a much more rugged look over the Escape. There are some features in the sport that I am going to miss:

• 110 Volt outlet in the cargo area
• Storage under the passenger review seat
• Better interior lighting especially in the cargo area
• Air vents in the rear
• Cup holder in the rear

If I would advise anyone who is interested in the Sport then only look at the Badlands trim.

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[Fly]

I like the Bronco Sport Badlands, but for almost the same money you can get a Bronco basesquatch

 

[RagnarKon]

I like the Bronco Sport Badlands, but for almost the same money you can get a Bronco basesquatch

Nah, Basesquatch is like $45,000 once you add a hard top and bash plates (with the BS Badlands has). And that’s a Base trim with no real “comfort” features. Granted it’s a very capable vehicle, but it’s still a base trim.

Bronco Sport Badlands starts around $39,000… and that’s already an upper trim vehicle, with access to all of the top-trim comforts.

The price of a Bronco Sports Badlands is closer to a Base 4-door hard top (non-Sasquatch) than it is to a Basesquatch.

Edit- Fixed pricing, I'm a dummy.

 

[Sparkherd]

Curious on people’s thoughts on the sport? I want a full size bronco more than anything, but am realistic that it may be awhile considering I don’t even have an order, and cannot afford the high end trim levels that are available at dealers. I am 6 5 and drive a Kia Optima, so I want something a little bigger ASAP. Need it to fit a car seat, and am thinking a sport might be a good hold over vehicle for a couple years.

Save yer money(?) just get an Escape. Same vee-hick-el, less hype.
I've got a few friends with Escapes and they're fairly happy.

 

[Fly]

Nah, Basesquatch is like $45,000. And that’s a Base trim with no real “comfort” features. Granted it’s a very capable vehicle, but it’s still a base trim.

Bronco Sport Badlands starts around $37,000… and that’s already an upper trim vehicle, with access to all of the top-trim comforts.

The price of a Bronco Sports Badlands is closer to a Base 4-door (non-Sasquatch) than it is to a Basesquatch.

$41.7k for a 2dr basesquatch, $43.8k for the 4dr. $39.5k for the BS Badlands

 

[RagnarKon]

$41.7k for a 2dr basesquatch, $43.8k for the 4dr. $39.5k for the BS Badlands

Ohhhh, yes you’re right, my bad.

On my spreadsheet from awhile ago I was adding on the hard top and the bash plates to the Base Bronco to make it most similar to the Bronco Sport Badlands I could. I also still had the 2022 Bronco Sport pricing in there. (For awhile I was toying with the idea of getting a Bronco Sport Badlands and sticking a lift on it, so I had a bunch of spreadsheets price comparing.)

Disregard, I’m a dummy. The price of a Base 4-door hard top is still closer to the Bronco Sport Badlands than the Basesquatch is though.

 

[JimmyG]

I have not yet, so being a tall guy I don’t even know if I’d fit.

You'd fit, but not very comfortably. The sport is a great vehicle, but it's not great if you're as tall as you are. You should go sit in one and you'll then see. Good luck!

 

[BigFootie]

I bought a ‘22 Badlands Sport from Granger when Zach offered them at 6% below invoice (33k) while I patiently wait for my 2 Door. It’s not terribly big inside but that’s the only negative but then I’m getting a 2 door so it doesn’t really bother me personally.

For those that think having a Subaru with a CVT over the Badlands with a 8sp tranny is a better idea, I’d say drive one first before making that statement. The Badlands is not the same as an Escape. I have an Escape, there is no comparison when it comes to its 4 wheel drive system. It’s a great little SUV but might be tight if you plan on having people in the back. I was planning on trading it in when (if) my two door ever gets here but have decided I’d keep it. It’s a perfect upgrade from the Escape.

 

[OuterJersey]

Ummm ford gotta stop the naming crap..4door mustang wtf? They should have named this a Bronco II to go along with the “thing” they produced back then.
enjoy, not for me.

 

[Jayhawker]

I’ve liked the Bronco Sport for the 4 months I’ve had it. Traded my Maverick for it, and I’ll likely trade the Sport if my 2 door base ever gets built.

 

[mpeugeot]

As much as I want to hate on the sport, I can't, it's a better daily driver and has tech capabilities that the full size Bronco never got... So, it's not as capable off-road, but it is the better on road vehicle and has a reasonable amount of light off-road capabilities that can be good enough for stop-gap use. It even has better interior features than the full size Bronco.

 

[ScottyC]

With it just being an Escape I'd go that route with the ST package that's more road and personal lux oriented. If the OP really plans on taking it on a trail or two I'd buy a Subaru over a baby bronco any day.

Never recommend a Subaru to anyone....what's the matter, do you hate the guy??

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

I bought a ‘22 Badlands Sport from Granger when Zach offered them at 6% below invoice (33k) while I patiently wait for my 2 Door. It’s not terribly big inside but that’s the only negative but then I’m getting a 2 door so it doesn’t really bother me personally.

For those that think having a Subaru with a CVT over the Badlands with a 8sp tranny is a better idea, I’d say drive one first before making that statement. The Badlands is not the same as an Escape. I have an Escape, there is no comparison when it comes to its 4 wheel drive system. It’s a great little SUV but might be tight if you plan on having people in the back. I was planning on trading it in when (if) my two door ever gets here but have decided I’d keep it. It’s a perfect upgrade from the Escape.

You can still get a Crosstrek with a manual but that's about it. Last Subaru I had was a manual Forester followed by a manual Impreza RS both many years ago. No CVT thrills me but the Outback is allot of car for the money helps that I like a station wagon.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Never recommend a Subaru to anyone....what's the matter, do you hate the guy??

I've had a few with no issues but yes, know they have plenty. So far this Bronco rollout hasn't instilled my confidence in Ford either so we'll see.

 

[dejones64]

I had a Sport Big Bend. Was supposed to be my hold-over vehicle until my big Bronco came in. Thought I'd have it for a couple years. My big Bronco came in unexpectedly a year early. Had to trade the Sport in on it, after 9 months of owning it.

Drove nice, I really liked it. Went on one trail ride (nothing serious), during the winter, used Slippery GOAT. Did very well, kept up with a Bronco Black Diamond. I think you'd fit fine in it.

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