Flash Drive

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

October 28, 2021 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Flash Drive 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The all-new 2021 Bronco Sport First Edition series in Cyber Orange Metallic is a worthy multi-purpose continuation of the legendary brand.

Model Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands First Edition 4×4

Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive

EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined

Base Price: $38,160

As Tested: $40,050

Performance:

Good power from 2.0-liter Ecoboost turbocharged engine

Paddle shifters for 8-speed automatic

When properly equipped, Bronco Sport Badlands models can tow up to 2,200 pounds.

Pleasant, refined driving dynamics

Strong off-road skills

Lockable rear differential on Badlands Edition

Respectable fuel economy—our best was 26.7-mpg highway

Impressive standard safety features

Good driving position/view of the road

Comfort:

Excellent front seat room and comfort

Heated front seats (3 temps)

The all-new Bronco Sport is available with washable rubber flooring in the cargo area and on the second-row seatbacks for easy cleanups, and tie-down carabiner hooks in the cargo area.

Driver power lumbar

Comfy back seat upholstery

Tight back seat even with fronts moved up

Wheel well intrusion for back seat in/out

Medium thick, slightly contoured steering wheel

Good auxiliary controls

Good tilt/telescopic range

Large sun visors with ample slide adjustment

Great headroom both rows

The available Badlands Package on Bronco Sport includes 60/40 split fold-flat second-row leather two-tone seats with a flip-down center armrest and cupholders.

Utility:

OK size cargo area

Flat cargo deck

No lift-over

Hatch clears tall people

Large console bin

Big glovebox, but no lock

Medium size front door bins

Smart phone charging pad

Receiver hitch

WOW Factors:

Wild Cyber Orange Metallic color

The all-new Bronco Sport small SUV comes standard with SYNC® 3 and an 8-inch touchscreen, which includes compatibility with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.

Zippered seatback storage pouches

Fun to drive on and off highway

Excellent standard safety features

Attractive styling

Nicely sized for city and country

Whines:

Tight rear seat

Back seat wheel well intrusion 

Part of door bins access limited

No rear seat USB ports

Bottom Line:

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Edition is the new, eagerly anticipated compact SUV/crossover

Bronco Sport can quickly help with basecamp setup thanks to an innovative slide-out working table, part of the available five-way configurable Cargo Management System.

from Ford. It has a strong family resemblance to the big Bronco, which is a big selling point. The Bronco Sport is a more user friendly and versatile SUV than the brawny big Bronco. It’s a much better choice for families and urbanites that want a dual-purpose SUV. The Ford Bronco Sport is new SUV that’s worthy of the legendary Bronco brand.