2027 Ford Bronco Sport Preview

Updated July 2023 by Savvy Dealer Inc.

Introduction:

The younger sibling of the Bronco, the Bronco Sport is set to return in 2027 with the same rugged and compact build that has made it a mainstay segment. It is not going to change much in the new year as it recently went through a refresh, but there may be upcoming packages and minor updates. With all wheel drive standard across all trims, available turbocharged engines, and classic Safari roofline make it a fun everyday SUV. Read on to find out more about the new model year and expected pricing.

Key Takeaways:

The next iteration of the Bronco Sport is unlikely to change much, and we are hoping Ford adds some fun packages like we expect for the larger Bronco.
The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport was not available for ordering at the time of this writing, but should be available for order sometime in the fall.
The Ford Bronco Sport started around $33,000 and climbed up to just shy of $40,000 in 2026, the prices will most likely slightly increase in 2027.

Is Ford Changing the look of the Bronco Sport in 2027?

No, Ford is most likely not going to change the look of the Bronco Sport in 2027 as Ford just recently refreshed the design of the SUV in 2025. Unfortunately not much is known as of yet about the 2027 model year of the popular subcompact SUV. That means that much of what we will talk about is speculation, or based off of reports from trusted Ford sources that know the automaker well.

While the Sport is unlikely to go through a major update, the SUV has been taking its place within the compact SUV class. The current styling of the SUV is similar to old school classic Safari style SUVs like the Land Rover and the newer Ineos Grenadier. With a roof that slopes higher in the rear and boxy styling, it offers a rugged aesthetic with daily driving capability. What many automobile reviewers and Ford enthusiasts wish is that the Bronco Sport receives a hybrid powertrain that optimizes it for daily driving (Ford Authority).

This would make it fill its niche even better as the SUV that gets you to work and through fun weekend adventures or camping trips. To make it more offroad capable like the Subaru Forester the Bronco Sport comes with High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension, which Ford somehow shortened to H.O.S.S, and also the same 5 GOAT modes (Go Over Any Terrain) found in the Bronco. There are likely two available packages, the Black Diamond on lower trims that offers skid plates and all terrain tires, and the Sasquatch Badlands package that upgrades the HOSS system, adds Bilstein shocks and an improved 850W engine cooling fan (Ford).

While still not a serious offroader like the larger Bronco, you would be surprised at how well the Bronco Sport handles in the snow and on the backroads. This SUV is a serious option for people looking for a mix of comfortable daily driver and tough weekend warrior.

Is the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport available for order?

The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport should be available for order come Fall or early Winter of 2026, with vehicles being in our lot by late 2026 and early 2027. The Bronco Sport competes with the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester, and the Mazda CX-50 to name just a few, and this may be one of the more competitive classes of vehicles in America right now.

What the Bronco Sport offers you as compared to most of its alternatives is more offroad capability. While the RAV-4 and the CRV have reliable reports, and the Subaru is known for its all wheel drive capability, the Bronco Sport is slowly becoming known as the SUV that can do it all. Off-road, on-road, Colorado snow, the Colorado Rockies, the Sport can get you there.

Recently Motortrend pitted the Bronco Sport against a Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Outback and a RAV4 and they called it a "revelation" and went on to explain how the Bronco Sport handled everything thrown at it (MotorTrend). While the Jeep Wrangler handled better off-road than the Sport, which comes as no surprise to almost everyone, the authors were surprised how capable the Sport was, and how much more comfortable it was on road than the Wrangler.

The Bronco Sport's selling point over getting a larger SUV like the Bronco, is that it gets 27 mpg overall on the 180 horsepower turbo 1.5 liter three cylinder and 25 mpg overall out of the 2.0 250 horsepower turbo four cylinder. The Bronco Sport really might be the perfect daily driver for those who want one car that can do it all.

How much will the 2027 Ford Bronco cost?

The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport will most likely cost around $34,000 and can go up to $40,000 when equipped with all the bells and whistles (MotorTrend). The Bronco Sport is the perfect compact SUV that offers impressive offroad capability and a more rugged styling than other vehicles in its class.

It is such a great car that Car and Driver gave it an Editors Choice award in 2026 and it was rated as a 5 star safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Ford and Car and Driver). This makes the Bronco Sport one of the best options in its segment and on the road.

Why Should I Buy a 2027 Ford Bronco Sport?

The Bronco Sport might not be the first subcompact SUV that comes to mind, especially since it is one of the newer entries into the segment, but it has quickly become a mainstay and helped redefine what a small SUV can be. While most subcompact SUVs focus on offering a little more space and practicality than a traditional sedan, the Bronco Sport adds real off-road styling and capability into the mix. Call Brighton Ford today to come in and find the Bronco Sport that is right for you.