Weather and road conditions can change in an instant, and that’s just fine for the Ford Bronco Sport SUV’s capabilities. For drivers and riders seeking off-road territory, the Bronco Sport Badlands 4x4 with the new for 2025 Sasquatch package is well-prepared. The off-road attributes are all encompassing, including skid plates, a lifted suspension, trail control, and twin-clutch rear drive unit. During a week-long test drive, the compact SUV’s on-road and off-road prowess was accented by commanding outward views, thanks in part to the driver’s raised seating position. For 2025, Bronco Sport's cabin features a larger center stack touchscreen (13.2 inches versus the prior 8 inches) and bigger instrument cluster screen (12.3 inches versus the prior 4.2 inches).

The tested unibody utility vehicle was powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine delivering 250 horsepower and 280 lbs-ft of torque. Engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. (Bronco Sport is also available with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine.) The vehicle’s Badlands trim provides 29.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 60.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the 60/40-split rear seat folded. Other Bronco Sport trims have even more cargo space. Towing is up to 2,700 lbs with the Badlands-outfitted Bronco Sport. The tested 105.1-inch wheelbase Bronco Sport 4x4 Badlands carries a MSRP base price of $40,115 and collects estimated mpg of 21 city and 27 highway.