The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is making a splash, both literally and figuratively, with its rugged capabilities and handsome exterior styling. Inside, this five-passenger compact crossover provides your family with all the modern trimmings, from high-tech safety gear to comfy seating.
Why choose the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The Bronco Sport shares a chassis with the Ford Escape, but it adds rugged capabilities and styling inspired by the classic Ford Bronco. It’s not exactly a smaller version of the Bronco, though the Bronco Sport definitely looks the part.
Compared to the regular Bronco, the Bronco Sport’s compact size makes it more maneuverable in a tight spot. And, while it may not be as powerful as its Ford cousin, the Bronco Sport does an excellent job of blending powerful, trail-friendly performance with everyday fuel efficiency.
Which 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is best?
We wouldn’t necessarily say that any of the four Bronco Sport trim models were any better than the rest. But there will be one that’s perfect for you and your specific needs, whether you want to save the most on a new Bronco Sport, enjoy posh interior style, or maximize off-road capabilities.
Base
The Bronco Sport Base offers the most budget-friendly price tag, but it also comes trail-ready, with standard four-wheel drive and a Terrain Management System that caters to a wide range of environments. The Base is also a very smartphone-savvy choice, with features that include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Standard 4x4 capability
- 17-inch Sparkle Silver-painted wheels
- LED headlamps
- Roof rails
- Rear liftgate with flip-up rear window and two floodlights
- Sync 3 with 8.0-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- FordPass smartphone app remote monitoring and control
- Six-speaker audio
- Ford Co-Pilot360 package (frontal collision mitigation, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams)
- Terrain Management System with Five G.O.A.T. Modes (Sand, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Normal)
Big Bend
This Bronco Sport supplies high-tech convenience, with heated exterior mirrors and keyless ignition. Its stain-resistant upholstery and rubberized cargo floor are your friends on a dusty or muddy trail.
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Keyless ignition and entry
- Tinted rear passenger and cargo windows
- Upgraded upholstery with stain-resistant cloth
- Rubberized cargo floor
- Automatic climate control
- Rear fold-down center armrest with dual cup holders
- Satellite radio
- Optional Convenience package (includes LED fog lamps, heated front seats, power-adjustable driver’s seat)
Outer Banks
For a posher interior, choose the Outer Banks. This Bronco Sport looks as good as it feels, with soft leather upholstery and heated, power-adjustable front seats. Little luxuries, like remote start and dual-zone automatic climate control, only add to your daily drive.
- 18-inch machined-face Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels
- Remote engine start
- LED fog lamps
- Rain-sensing and heated wipers
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable and heated front seats
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Optional Tech package (includes 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, wireless charging pad, HD radio, universal gauge door opener)
Badlands
Finally, there’s the Badlands. This SUV gives drivers supreme off-road capabilities, with features you won’t find on other Bronco Sports, including all-terrain tires and an upgraded four-wheel drive system.
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Underbody skid plates
- Off-road-specific suspension
- Front tow hooks
- 6.5-inch digital instrument panel display
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated cloth front seats
- Passenger-side rear-seat underfloor storage
- Rubberized flooring
- Upgraded four-wheel-drive system with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- Terrain Management System with two additional G.O.A.T. Modes (Mud/Ruts, Rock Crawl)
- Trail Control
- Forward-looking 180-degree off-road camera system
What powers this crossover SUV? How much can the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport tow?
There are two engine options, but each is paired with the same eight-speed automatic transmission:
- Standard turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 190 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft)
- Standard 4x4 capability
You’ll find the base three-cylinder engine on the Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks trim models.
The Badlands is the only Bronco Sport available with the 250-horsepower four-cylinder engine, where it’s standard equipment. It also comes with a longer list of off-road-ready features, such as all-terrain tires and an extra inch of suspension clearance. This SUV’s upgraded all-wheel-drive system includes a twin-clutch rear drive unit to enhance traction and grip when the going gets especially rough.
Depending on trim model and equipment, Ford’s sporty compact crossover can tow between 2,000 and 2,200 pounds.
How much is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The Bronco Sport’s starting price varies according to which trim level you select. You should also keep in mind that the price can also go up when you add extra equipment and options packages.
- Base: $27,415
- Big Bend: $28,980
- Outer Banks: $33,230
- Badlands: $34,090