When you’re shopping for a versatile yet affordable off-road SUV, you can’t go wrong with the 2025 Bronco Sport’s popular Outer Banks and Big Bend trim models. But which is better suited to your Colorado cruising? To help you decide, our comparison guide breaks down each of these small-but-adventurous SUVs!
Key Takeaways
- The Big Bend is the Bronco Sport’s entry-level option, putting a great price on sporty performance. Meanwhile, the Outer Banks puts an emphasis on luxury and style.
- While the Big Bend comes handsomely equipped, the Outer Banks builds on its standard lineup with a variety of comfort and style upgrades!
- No matter which Bronco Sport you prefer, you can count on turbocharged power and standard all-wheel drive.
- While the 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend starts at $31,695*, the upscale Outer Banks is also pretty reasonable, starting at $37,795*.
What are the key differences in the 2025 Bronco Sport Outer Banks and Big Bend?
While there’s a lot to like about both of these rugged SUVs, they definitely appeal to different kinds of Colorado drivers! Every Bronco Sport trim model is a compact crossover with sporty all-wheel drive — perfect for anyone who wants an excellent balance between everyday comfort, modern fuel economy, and fun-loving trail capabilities.
In the Bronco Sport trim lineup, the Big Bend is the Bronco Sport’s most affordable option, and the Outer Banks is the most stylish choice. In spite of its friendly price, though, the Big Bend delivers a very impressive standard lineup — especially when it comes to tech features (more on this below). Meanwhile, the Outer Banks delivers a longer list of both standard features and optional ones, making it the best choice for drivers who crave more of a fully loaded experience!
Which features come with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks vs. the Big Bend?
This small-but-rugged SUV also has a softer side. The base Big Bend treats you to both adventure and comfort, with roomy seating, cutting-edge infotainment, and sporty utility features. The entry-level Bronco Sport trim model also comes with city-friendly safety aids — like blind-spot warning and automatic emergency braking — helping you explore the ins and outs of Denver with maximum peace of mind.
Big Bend Features
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray aluminum wheels
- Easy-to-clean cloth upholstery
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
- SYNC 4 infotainment with 13.2-inch central touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- LED headlamps and tail lamps
- Roof-rack side rails
- Hill start assist
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ (including lane-keeping system, blind-spot warning, and forward collision mitigation)
Then there’s the Outer Banks. As far as exterior styling and interior comfort go, it’s the best the Bronco Sport has to offer! Outside, this SUV attracts plenty of notice with LED signature lighting and glossy black 18-inch wheels. Inside, the Outer Banks adds to the Big Bend lineup with cozy comforts, including heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Outer Banks Features
- 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels
- Premium-trimmed upholstery
- Heated, power-adjustable front seats
- Driver memory settings
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- LED headlamps with LED signature lighting
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Remote start system
- Optional Outer Banks Tech Package (with 360-degree camera, 10-speaker B&O sound system, and Connected Navigation)
- Optional Outer Banks Sasquatch Package (with advanced 4x4, HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension, and Trail Control)
How much horsepower do these 2025 Ford Bronco Sport trim models provide?
Most Bronco Sport trim models — including the Big Bend and Outer Banks — feature a turbocharged EcoBoost engine that’s good for up to 180 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. (Only the extra-sporty Badlands is available with the Bronco Sport’s 250-horsepower EcoBoost engine.) And since these SUVs also come standard with all-wheel drive, both feel at home on your favorite mountain trails and campsites.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Powertrain Specs
- Turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder engine (181 hp, 190 lb-ft of torque)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Five G.O.A.T. Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, and Off-Road
How much do the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend and Outer Banks cost?
Want the best price on a brand new 2025 Bronco Sport? Check out the Big Bend, which starts at $31,695*. Looking for more luxury and flashy style? Upgrade to the Outer Banks, starting at a very reasonable $37,795*.
*MSRP as of 11/19/25.
Your Favorite Bronco Sport
No matter which version of this fun-loving SUV appeals to your busy lifestyle, you can bet that it’ll strike an excellent balance between rugged Rocky Mountain performance and around-town comfort. Come see for yourself — visit us at Brighton Ford to test-drive the Bronco Sport Outer Banks or Big Bend (or both)!