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Ford Bronco Sport
2025 · Ford
Bronco Sport
70
🔷 Premium
OctaneScore / 100
👁 9 reviews
Critics Consensus
Buyers who want genuine compact off-road capability and quirky retro styling without premium pricing, though base trims offer far better value than Heritage editions that charge full-size prices for subcompact materials.

Things to Look For

Practical rear hatch design with split-opening glass for cargo hauling3 reviewers
Off-road capability with trail modes, locking differentials, and ground clearance4 reviewers
Exceptional headroom and interior livability for its compact class size2 reviewers
Hard plastic door panels and cheap interior materials throughout cabin4 reviewers
Heritage and higher trims priced near $46k despite budget-vehicle-quality materials3 reviewers
2025 climate controls moved to touchscreen, reducing driving safety focus1 reviewer
Fuel economy performance and engine power trade-offs

Score Breakdown

Performance
77
Livability
77
Driving Tech
91
Cabin Tech
78
Value
54
Reliability
47
Design
85
Economy
50

9 Reviews

Doug DeMuro
Doug DeMuro
Jun 8, 2025
72🔷 Premium
Doug DeMuro gave the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch a solidly positive 72/100 review, praising its design and driving technology as standout strengths—the boxy exterior mirrors the full-size Bronco while features like the rally drive mode, rear locker, and pre-wired auxiliary switches deliver genuine off-road capability. Livability scores exceptionally high thanks to practical touches like the independent-opening rear glass, grab handles, and rubber floor mats designed for easy cleaning after off-roading. The main drawback is value, with the Sasquatch pushing toward $45,000 where interior quality expectations rise, and fuel economy may suffer by 1-2 mpg from the all-terrain tires. This is the vehicle for compact SUV buyers who prioritize off-road excitement and capability over luxury refinement and fuel efficiency.
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Auto Buyers Guide
Auto Buyers Guide
Nov 26, 2024
80⭐ Super
Auto Buyers Guide gives the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport a strong positive review with an OctaneScore of 80/100, praising it as a well-rounded vehicle that nails practicality, efficiency, and design. The standout strengths are its exceptional livability (91/100)—featuring a unique rear glass hatch for hauling, impressive towing capacity of 2,200 pounds, and excellent headroom—combined with impressive fuel economy (100/100) that achieves 30.5 MPG in real-world testing, outperforming competitors like the Subaru Crosstrek. The main caveats are its driving technology (67/100) limitations, particularly the lack of a general off-road mode and an overly aggressive Sand mode, plus the reviewer's note that the 2025 model is worth the $3,000 premium over the 2024 with its added standard equipment. The Bronco Sport is ideal for buyers seeking a capable compact SUV with strong off-road ability, practical cargo features, and fuel efficiency without the premium pricing of larger vehicles.
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Edmunds
Edmunds
Aug 26, 2024
72🔷 Premium
Edmunds gives the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport a solidly positive review with a score of 72/100, praising its value proposition and off-road capabilities. The Sasquatch package stands out for its impressive ground clearance and articulation, thoughtful design details like the integrated tie-down point and brush bar, and excellent driving technology including a locking rear differential and pitch/roll degree display that helps drivers improve their off-road skills. However, the cabin tech takes a hit due to climate controls being moved to the touchscreen for 2025, reducing safety by requiring drivers to take their eyes off the road, and notably Ford doesn't offer a hybrid option despite the vehicle sharing its platform with the Maverick hybrid. The Bronco Sport Sasquatch is built for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize off-road features and don't want to sacrifice capability for the sake of fuel economy.
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Redline Reviews
Redline Reviews
Aug 26, 2024
76⭐ Super
Redline Reviews gives the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport a solidly positive review with a score of 76/100, praising its design, livability, and driving technology. The vehicle excels in off-road capability with features like the 360-degree camera system and trail mode on the Sasquatch package, while its practical split tailgate design and spacious cargo options (up to 60 cubic feet) make it genuinely livable for daily use. The main drawback is the slight reduction in horsepower across both engine options despite Ford's focus on improving fuel economy—though official MPG figures haven't been released yet. The Bronco Sport, starting at $29,000, is ideal for buyers who want an aggressive, rugged-looking compact SUV with solid off-road credentials and everyday practicality without the full-size commitment.
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Auto Buyers Guide
Auto Buyers Guide
Aug 26, 2024
86⭐ Super
Auto Buyers Guide gave the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch an enthusiastically positive review with an OctaneScore of 86/100, praising its design and performance as standout strengths—particularly the modular front bumper matching the full-size Bronco, integrated recovery hooks, and 29-inch all-terrain tires delivering over 9 inches of ground clearance. The vehicle excels in livability and cabin tech, offering exceptional headroom that surpasses larger competitors like the Expedition and a 13-inch touchscreen with off-road modes and a 360-degree camera system. The one caveat is the use of hard touch plastics in lower door panels, a minor interior quality note that doesn't significantly impact the otherwise strong value proposition starting around $30,000. The Bronco Sport Sasquatch is ideal for buyers seeking an affordable, well-equipped compact SUV with serious off-road capability and practical design features.
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Auto Buyers Guide
Auto Buyers Guide
Aug 27, 2023
70🔷 Premium
Auto Buyers Guide gave the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport a solidly positive 70/100 rating, praising it as a ton of fun and one of the top leaders in the subcompact SUV segment. The vehicle excels in cabin tech (100/100) with features like adjustable LED hatch lights and 110-volt AC power outlets, while its performance (92/100) stands out with class-leading 8.8 inches of ground clearance and a 2-liter EcoBoost engine producing 250 horsepower. However, fuel economy is a notable weakness, with the reviewer giving it a C-plus rating and noting its 23 MPG combined is on the lower end for the segment, and interior durability raises some concerns with cheaper door panel materials and headliners that show visible scuffs easily. The Bronco Sport is ideal for buyers prioritizing off-road capability, interior space, and modern tech over fuel efficiency.
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SavageGeese
SavageGeese
Jul 24, 2023
63🔷 Premium
SavageGeese gives the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage a moderately positive 63/100 score, praising its driving technology (100/100) and fuel economy while highlighting practical livability features like the split-opening rear hatch and tiered cargo shelf. The cabin tech is intuitive with logical controls and gauge layout, and the 2-liter EcoBoost engine delivers solid performance for trail capability. However, the Heritage Limited's $46,400 price tag is heavily criticized as unjustifiable given interior materials that "feel like they belong in a $30,000 vehicle," with SavageGeese recommending the real value exists in lower trims priced in the $30,000-$40,000 range. The Bronco Sport suits buyers seeking a uniquely styled, capable off-road compact SUV who won't overpay for the premium Heritage trim.
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Redline Reviews
Redline Reviews
Jul 3, 2023
49⚪ Regular
Redline Reviews gives the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage a mixed 49/100 score, praising its driving technology and distinctive design while expressing serious concerns about value and practicality. The standout strengths include class-leading ground clearance of 8.8 inches, seven drive modes with torque vectoring, and heritage-inspired styling with full LED lighting, plus a potent 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that outpowers most competitors. However, the Heritage trim's nearly $47,000 price tag is a major drawback—roughly $10,000 more than comparable subcompact SUVs—and this cost feels unjustified given cheap hard-touch plastics throughout the cabin, poor fuel economy (21/26 MPG with premium gas required), and missing convenience features like a power liftgate. The Bronco Sport suits buyers who prioritize off-road capability and bold retro styling over practicality and fuel efficiency, but not those seeking value in the compact SUV segment.
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TheStraightPipes
TheStraightPipes
Apr 14, 2023
54⚪ Regular
TheStraightPipes gives the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage a mixed review with a score of 54/100, praising its stunning retro design that captures the 1966 Bronco aesthetic with robin's egg blue and pinstripe styling, excellent cabin tech including a well-designed infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, and impressive real-world fuel economy that beats the 8.9L/100km rating. However, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine is slow and vibrates excessively at idle and during acceleration, the suspension rides too stiffly for daily driving, and at $46,009 the Heritage trim costs nearly the same as the more powerful base Bronco, while also suffering from cheap plastics and rattles in the cabin. TheStraightPipes actually recommends skipping this model for the Limited trim with the 2-liter EcoBoost instead, suggesting the Heritage Edition is best suited for nostalgic buyers willing to overlook powertrain compromises for its classic styling appeal.
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