I just bought a 2024 Badlands and I'm quite amazed how smooth, quiet, and refined the 2.0 liter engine is. I intentionally wanted a 2024 because I wanted to have the physical buttons that are being eliminated on the 2025.
As a Ford fan boy I was ready to complain at first sight but I’m really impressed by all the steel that’s been added. The rear recovery points look great and the screens and animations along with the overall design have cleaned up the look! Looks like they finally bumped the outlet power from 150W to 400W 👏👏
I still wish we got the FORD EVEREST TREMOR in AMERICA...... this bronco sport isn't too shabby either but the FORD EVEREST is the true 4 runner competitor
@@waynelion-cachet35yet Ford will not bring over probably because Bronco Sport sales will get a hit. I would get the Everest in a heartbeat if they would bring it to the US!
I hate that Ford is killing physical buttons in this most recent mid-cycle refresh. First the Maverick and now Bronco Sport. I know that a screen is cheaper than physical buttons, but they have the very real benefit that you can learn muscle memory for real buttons.
I have a 2021 bronco sport badlands and a 2004 ranger and love them both. The bronco sport can handle some real stuff nasty trails and terrain especially with those goat modes. I just wish it had a little higher lift
A few nice tweaks, but I will be keeping my 2022 Badlands, which I love! Only thing I was surprised they didn't upgrade was replacing the fabric EVAP line shield with a metal shield. That's the only glaring deficiency in an otherwise well thought out off- road vehicle.
I've obliterated mine on trails too many times.. I am thinking of buying JRC Off Road's metal skids because it's just such a weak point in the underbody. Everything else holds up pretty well
@@AnabolicRick915 I plan to make my own. The JCR ones stick down too far and need to be modified for the Badlands. I will taper mine to the center like the felt one is.
@@AnabolicRick915 I bought those for my Maverick Tremor. I absolutely despise the fact they put that fabric crap on vehicles clearly marketed for more than your mundane gravel road....
I think the Bronco Sports are really cool little vehicles. Great for everything you dont NEED low range 4x4 for while getting good fuel economy. That gap is closing however. My Dads Badlands gets ~25-27 and the new midsize trucks are knocking on that door. Would like to see an option for lower priced offroad trims as for these prices, you can get almost the same mpg and much more capability.
As a 21 Bronco sport owner for a couple years now im overall pretty satisfied with the vehicle for what it is. I didn't get it expecting a race car or a true rock crawler. It is meant to be a commuter vehicle in Montana where its nice to have all wheel drive but still get good gas mileage. Which it actually gets better than advertised as long as you don't have a lead foot. I've gotten about 31 mpg avg from mine. The negatives i would say are the still questionable longevity of a small engine being turbo charged, i haven't had mine long enough to know the answer to that. Its fairly roomy for a small vehicle but its still a small vehicle. The seats are not long enough which gets uncomfortable after awhile. And the ground clearance is not as good as it should be imo. Im also not a fan of everything being electric like the emergency brake and what not but other than a few minor glitches the electronics seem to be doing ok. Overall id recommend it to anyone looking for an awd with decent mpg.
Not a fan of the all digital gauge cluster. I like the combination of digital and analog gauges from the previous model. Also from what it looks like more of the A/C and radio systems are being transferred to the touchscreen. I like the touchscreen but it doesn't need everything diverted to those systems cause if the displays fail you pretty much lost use of your entire dashboard.
Analog Speedometers and Tachometers are so much better. These digital ones are going to age so badly, I don’t care how good they can make them look today, they’ll all look outdated in 5 years. I don’t mind the bigger infotainment screens, but they should only handle infotainment functions. Keep HVAC and other important functions on physical buttons and dials.
I wish they gave an option to not get such a giant screen and all the tech. It'd be nice to get a bare bones package save money and not have all the pointless stuff some people don't want.
What comments like yours repeatedly miss, is that the big touch screen _Is_ actually them saving money. A big touch screen now is much cheaper than having to design button panels and knobs and such for new vehicles. One touch screen that costs them just a few dollars saves them so much more than the physical buttons they know you'd like more of. The reason the price is high is not because of the tech, its because they want more money, and they think you'll give it to them. They are oh so happy when people believe that this stuff is expensive for them.
Touch screens ain't expensive. Most auto companies would prefer everything was in the touch screen. Less pieces to break.Less complicated. And a much cleaner cabin which is what they want. Also more simplistic to fix. Not chasing wires all over. It is cheaper to put it all in the touch screen, but people still want hard buttons in places.
Great Video Andre!!. I appreciate the Informational aspects of the questions you presented to the Ford Engineer.👍👍. That Bronco Sport Sasquash looks like a capable machine..
2024 Ford Maverick Tremor is the last truck worth getting. Has a higher lift and manual buttons. I do wish it had better skid plates but nothing the aftermaket can't fix.
Looks great, but price is matching a full size Bronco as soon as options are added. Just priced a Badlands Sport with the mini-quatch package and it’s 45k. I paid $49,995 for my two door V6 Black Diamond in 2023. You can get discounts on the big Bronco now.
I see they kept the crappy dials in the center console where you could use alot more room if you put in a colum shifter and dash switch. And take out that huge screen that would make more room on the dash.
I would like to get a more in depth review of what is added, but it looks like it more than just a few stickers and a name badge, which is good. Oddly, I don't see a Wilderness version of the new Forester, but maybe it is just late to the party (which seems odd, considering they seem to sell every one they bring over). Factor in the up-model engine and assuming it is very capable as a soft roader, it could be a very capable competitor to a Forester Wilderness.
They should have to gone to 245/65r17. That would have given about 29.5". As I understand it, Ford says you can install up to 255/65r17 without any clearance issues.
Great introductory video on the updated Bronco Sport. Really like the Badlands with Sasquatch Package. But I'm disappointed in the low load capacity, needs to be 1,100-1,200 pounds.
They got rid of all the buttons and dials forcing you to use the touch screen for A/C control. I hate that so freaking much. I also would have liked to see them get rid of the little 1.5 liter, it's pretty wimpy, especially if you go to the biggest possible tire size. My 2021 big bend with 245 65 17 tires feels sluggish.
I own a 2022 Auto Bank, Area 51 Color and love it. I curently have 33,000 KM. I definitly love the big sreen and might trade for the same color Sasquatch. Good work Ford.
Since Jeep has decided to burn the brand to the ground and only produce $70,000 vehicles, Fords coming for the segment! The Cherokee trailhawk was one of my favorite compact suvs hat got me through numerous blizzards like a champ. Now that the Cherokee is dead, this looks like a worthy replacement!
UOWWW! This upgrade is very good. I still miss the central lower protections. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival from Brazil, ready to paint this front and gray rear black.
It’s cool for the segment to get more capability and maybe scratch that starter off-road vehicle itch, it just blows my mind that my Bronco 4 door, Sasquatch base model was $40,000 and here we are with the wild track Sasquatch sport hitting that price point. Lol
I believe Ford had a surprisingly good thing with the Bronco Sport, hopefully they didn't screw up the 2025 like they did with many of their truck models the past several years...
that underbody looks pretty much like a jeep patriot from 2007 with the trail rated package. that's not an insult, those things are great and the added power from the turbo motor options is welcome. i wish automakers would stop integrating everything into the touchscreen - everybody has been asking for real buttons for years now. keep infotainment in a standardized package that's the same size across all models so we can affordably replace it WHEN it goes out of date and keep vehicle controls physical. Please and thank you.
@@poprdog The escape has nothing in common with an "og" Bronco if, by "og," you mean the '66 to '77 Bronco. What on earth makes you think that a front-drive, unit-body car is based in any way, shape, or form on a rear / part-time four-wheel drive, body-on-frame, quarter-ton truck?
I sold my bs 2022 badlands because the turbo failed at 7500 miles--Ford replaced it. The paint on all four doors wore off down to bare metal due to a poorly designed bottom door seal, and the battery hold down tray paint started peeling off. My Ford dealer told me that the issues "were normal as compared to other similar bronco sports". Ford's quality and customer service needs a lot of improving before I ever buy another Ford vehicle.
I just bought a 2024 Bronco Sport in March & I'm definitely a little salty haha. I'm hoping you can add the tie down points to older models. One thing that didn't transfer over well from my old compact SUV were the hood anchors I used to tie down the nose of my kayak on longer trips. The increased towing capacity/tongue weight would have been nice too in a pinch since I took a hit there from my old vehicle too, but oh well haha. Gah, Ford!
I’m glad that Ford are iterating a model instead of killing it off when the interest dies down. Maybe they’ve figured out that constant improvement, not novelty, drives sales.
One thing I just remembered Andre😄Next time you meet some FORD people, please ask if there will a Mavrick with the Sasquash Option!!!!. Mavrick and Bronco Sport come from the same family tree!!!, the Escape..
I love that Ford is offering this option to the market. Jeep / Toyota take notice. Going to assume this is sub 45k. Which in today’s market is well priced. Would prefer if it could be sub 40k. Subaru outback wilderness is the only other vehicle I can think of to compete at this price point.
I know that this is a budget off road SUV, but they should have changed the taillights and rear turn signals into LEDs for '25 model instead of keeping them halogens, at least in the upper trims.
I hated these from the get go. They are the “Bronco II” of this century. I have to admit, I am eating crow now. That badlands Sasquatch package makes that small Ute an absolute beast and quite capable. Great job Ford. (Vomits in mouth a little)
Andre great review of the 2025 Bronco Sport! You mentioned that you are 6’3”. Were you comfortable in the driver’s seat? How is the space in the second row behind you? I ask as I am 6’1”.
I'm 6 ft 6 and I fit in it fairly well as long as I put the front seat all the way back, which doesn't leave much room in the backseat. Test drove the full size Broncos too and found these to actually be roomier and more comfortable. Only negative is the seat cushion isn't long enough which you notice on long drives.
Is Ford going to make these flat towable? They are missing the RV owners looking for a capable lighter weight flat towable option. Couldn't believe they didn't make them flat towable from the start.
Honestly, i never liked the Bronco Sport, but now at least it seems slightly more functional! BTW, The Granger ESP warranty is well worth the price if you need one!
I feel they did a good job in some places and missed in others. THey went too small on the tires and lift, everyone that modifies their Sports already goes to a 245/65R17 so I dont see how people are goingto be willing to pay $3k just to go up one tire size.
I test drove these and the Rav 4's and I did not fit in the Rav 4 at all where these little sports are actually roomier than the full size Broncos imo.
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These vehicles would suit the vast majority of people out there!!
That front chin spoiler on Sasquatch has limited clearance, and exposed nuts and bolts on the guardrail. Fit and finish still lacks from the big 3. Bolt on touchscreen, looks like a tray charger for your mini tablet from Big Lots. Great video André.
I agree. Why do they add these bumpers that ruin your offroad capability? I wouldn't mind so much of they made it super easy to remove, but the other vehicles that claim its easy to remove have a pretty involved and scary process to remove them.
I'm shocked no hybrid as the 25 Maverick gets hybrid with AWD.... The Bronco Sport is now the only one on that platform that does not offer hybrid AWD as an option.
Big mistake on Ford. A hybrid would be a lot better, it would have low-end torque it needs instead of the clunky 8-speed with a turbo-4. Buy the maverick hybrid AWD instead of this.
@@DrewcardelloI have a ford edge with the 2.0t that you get in the upper trims of the bronco sport/ escapes. I have 60k miles on my edge and never had issues with a “clunky” transmission or engine. It has the 8 speed, is quick and drives great. So do the mavericks with the same setup. Almost bought one of those and loved them. I just preferred the interior of the edge.
@@ZACH_95_ I have a 22 Maverick Hybrid XLT and it's been fantastic. I will be ordering a 25 Maverick AWD Hybrid XLT with tow package. My wife has a 23 Bronco Sport Big Bend.
@@ZACH_95_ I’m glad you like it! I have a 2004 ford with a 5-speed with 183k, but I have my doubts though that the 8-speed, hunts for gears will last that long however. From what I know the Edge has a different 7-speed than the one in the bronco. If you like it, it's good, I guess.
To me $45,000 seems like a lot for a small “crossover”. You could get into a mid size SUV that is just as capable at that price point and offers 100% more, like a Ford Explorer or a GMC Acadia🤷♂️
At $45K what does an Explorer or Acadia offer more apart from size? Are those as capable off road w/o having to put extra money into them? Looking at the Ford website it does not look like they offer any kind of off-road capability that the Bronco Sport Sasquatch offers. If you don’t care about that, but just want more vehicle, then yes an Explorer makes sense.
Not everyone wants midsize (which is 5+ years ago full size). A current Forester is larger than my 2007 3 Row Highlander. I have no need for the size of an Explorer.
@@husshardan3511 To be fair there's a limit to how much off road worthiness you are going to get without a locking center diff and a low range. I imagine the bronco sport is going to give you the "4wd overheat, temporarily disabled" just like the Explorer and Acadia will. I think these tiny little offroaders are neat and I like that they are encouraging people to get out there and do some exploring. I also think they are way more capable than people give them credit for. That being said, for 45k I'd be making the choice between something larger and equally limited by a clutch based AWD system, or something much more capable off road that isn't as good to drive. If the bronco sport gave you a locking torsen center differential and a low range, it'd make a LOT more sense to me.
I think the Ford has extra coolers and their system I believe does a good job of not overheating, I think its the best midsize off roader for sure (with Subaru slightly behind) excited to see what jeep does when they bring the Cherokee back (which had a true low range and locker)
@@Brotherhood676 There was an interesting article on Jalopnik about the press bronco sports overheating, I honestly don't know if they've addressed that or not since then, or if those were just teething problems. I agree with you though. The bronco sport probably is the best midsize offroader with Subaru being the only real competition, and the Cherokee was absolutely the segment leader when it was in production. Honestly if Subaru would transplant the old STI powertrain into an outback wilderness I'd be down at the dealership tomorrow though.
Does anyone else have a problem with this "off-road" package only available on the top two trims and pushing the price of these compact crossovers up in the $40k range.....
No hybird? Get the Maverick hybrid instead. I want the torque and not a clunky 8 speed huge miss on Ford
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If you order it from the factory I could understand why you would have to pay for destination charges on it. But if you buy it off the lot, I think the dealer should pay. They already have it there. They should have already paid to get there and that's on them. Dealer's need to stop passing the price to consumers.
Yep hahah. I guess to be fair that bike has a huge head tube and a really tall stem, so its kind of a worst case scenario. I doubt an MTB would fit though since the wheelbase would be way to long and the bar would be too high due to the long fork.
Do you folks have that much off road driving locations available? Do you have to drive a couple of hundred miles to find some off road areas? Northern Illinois here and the closest off road is in Northern Wisconsin.
I’m confused because my 2021 bronco Sport Outer Banks had front recovery hooks. It also had a tow hitch and it had full skid plates. Plenty of pictures on my social media feeds document this. My Outer Banks had the MOLLE loops on the back and it had the zippered pocket and also had the 110 outlet within inverter and the 12 V outlet so far. I’m not seeing anything that my 2021. Outer Banks didn’t have other than that .6 inches higher and they’ve upgraded the technology. And I’m pretty sure that rating on my 2021 was 2000 pounds so I’m not sure what happened there. The front skid plate on my 21 Outer Banks didn’t wrap up over the bumper and obviously the bumpers were different. They had prig protrusions on the front quarters. It stuck out, but it did have a plate.
Why does the maverick, especially the lobo and the tremor, not get the bigger gauge cluster screen like in these bronco sports. That would look cool and much better than that smaller screen.
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Joking aside, the underbody protection, the recovery points, and the tires are definitely selling points over the competition.
I just bought a 2024 Badlands and I'm quite amazed how smooth, quiet, and refined the 2.0 liter engine is. I intentionally wanted a 2024 because I wanted to have the physical buttons that are being eliminated on the 2025.
As a Ford fan boy I was ready to complain at first sight but I’m really impressed by all the steel that’s been added. The rear recovery points look great and the screens and animations along with the overall design have cleaned up the look!
Looks like they finally bumped the outlet power from 150W to 400W 👏👏
badlands always had 400w. others have 150w.
I still wish we got the FORD EVEREST TREMOR in AMERICA...... this bronco sport isn't too shabby either but the FORD EVEREST is the true 4 runner competitor
Agreed, plus it's more capable and so much better looking
the new Everest is a far better vehicle than the 4 Runner now. Off road it is better, and feature wise it's better than the new Land Cruiser too.
@@waynelion-cachet35yet Ford will not bring over probably because Bronco Sport sales will get a hit. I would get the Everest in a heartbeat if they would bring it to the US!
we want the Everest not this woke bronco.
@@FordEnthusiast413 the Everest is a 3 row SUV, so it would also be an issue because of the Explorer
That fender tie down might be handy for a Christmas tree
Or for Aunt Edna 😊
😂 I was thinking the same thing
@@99unclebob Ford should use that for their next commercial 😊
HAHA - I could immediately hear those straps flapping in the wind.
More than a tree
I love the look of these, my next car purchase will likely be this or a maverick.
We want the Everest !!
these will do so well in Costco parking lots
I hate that Ford is killing physical buttons in this most recent mid-cycle refresh. First the Maverick and now Bronco Sport.
I know that a screen is cheaper than physical buttons, but they have the very real benefit that you can learn muscle memory for real buttons.
I'm grateful they had the sense to keep the physical auto stop/start button.
I have a 2021 bronco sport badlands and a 2004 ranger and love them both. The bronco sport can handle some real stuff nasty trails and terrain especially with those goat modes. I just wish it had a little higher lift
A few nice tweaks, but I will be keeping my 2022 Badlands, which I love! Only thing I was surprised they didn't upgrade was replacing the fabric EVAP line shield with a metal shield. That's the only glaring deficiency in an otherwise well thought out off- road vehicle.
I was surprised as well. I’ve torn mine several times while off roading. Going to get a proper skid plate with rails before too long.
I've obliterated mine on trails too many times.. I am thinking of buying JRC Off Road's metal skids because it's just such a weak point in the underbody. Everything else holds up pretty well
@@AnabolicRick915 I plan to make my own. The JCR ones stick down too far and need to be modified for the Badlands. I will taper mine to the center like the felt one is.
@@AnabolicRick915 I bought those for my Maverick Tremor. I absolutely despise the fact they put that fabric crap on vehicles clearly marketed for more than your mundane gravel road....
My '23 Badlands in Iconic Silver and Gun Metal w/Black and Orange interior is still my favorite. Glad I found it in '24 with a discount even.
I think the Bronco Sports are really cool little vehicles. Great for everything you dont NEED low range 4x4 for while getting good fuel economy. That gap is closing however. My Dads Badlands gets ~25-27 and the new midsize trucks are knocking on that door. Would like to see an option for lower priced offroad trims as for these prices, you can get almost the same mpg and much more capability.
As a 21 Bronco sport owner for a couple years now im overall pretty satisfied with the vehicle for what it is. I didn't get it expecting a race car or a true rock crawler. It is meant to be a commuter vehicle in Montana where its nice to have all wheel drive but still get good gas mileage. Which it actually gets better than advertised as long as you don't have a lead foot. I've gotten about 31 mpg avg from mine. The negatives i would say are the still questionable longevity of a small engine being turbo charged, i haven't had mine long enough to know the answer to that. Its fairly roomy for a small vehicle but its still a small vehicle. The seats are not long enough which gets uncomfortable after awhile. And the ground clearance is not as good as it should be imo. Im also not a fan of everything being electric like the emergency brake and what not but other than a few minor glitches the electronics seem to be doing ok. Overall id recommend it to anyone looking for an awd with decent mpg.
Ford missed the opportunity to call this car a "Bronco Too"
Not a fan of the all digital gauge cluster. I like the combination of digital and analog gauges from the previous model. Also from what it looks like more of the A/C and radio systems are being transferred to the touchscreen. I like the touchscreen but it doesn't need everything diverted to those systems cause if the displays fail you pretty much lost use of your entire dashboard.
Exactly what I was saying. Not a fan of everything through a screen. I'm holding onto my 2023 for physical buttons as long as I can.
Analog Speedometers and Tachometers are so much better. These digital ones are going to age so badly, I don’t care how good they can make them look today, they’ll all look outdated in 5 years.
I don’t mind the bigger infotainment screens, but they should only handle infotainment functions. Keep HVAC and other important functions on physical buttons and dials.
I wish they gave an option to not get such a giant screen and all the tech. It'd be nice to get a bare bones package save money and not have all the pointless stuff some people don't want.
What comments like yours repeatedly miss, is that the big touch screen _Is_ actually them saving money.
A big touch screen now is much cheaper than having to design button panels and knobs and such for new vehicles. One touch screen that costs them just a few dollars saves them so much more than the physical buttons they know you'd like more of.
The reason the price is high is not because of the tech, its because they want more money, and they think you'll give it to them.
They are oh so happy when people believe that this stuff is expensive for them.
Touch screens ain't expensive. Most auto companies would prefer everything was in the touch screen. Less pieces to break.Less complicated. And a much cleaner cabin which is what they want. Also more simplistic to fix. Not chasing wires all over. It is cheaper to put it all in the touch screen, but people still want hard buttons in places.
Yeah how about an analog version with 2 gauges RPM and speed.
@@BeefIngot And when it breaks in five to ten years there will be no replacement parts available or they will cost more than the vehicle is worth.
Everyone says they want a base model..but they don’t buy them..otherwise the lots would be flooded with them.
Great Video Andre!!. I appreciate the Informational aspects of the questions you presented to the Ford Engineer.👍👍. That Bronco Sport Sasquash looks like a capable machine..
2024 Ford Maverick Tremor is the last truck worth getting. Has a higher lift and manual buttons. I do wish it had better skid plates but nothing the aftermaket can't fix.
The red one looks good. I like the fender tie down points.
Looks great, but price is matching a full size Bronco as soon as options are added. Just priced a Badlands Sport with the mini-quatch package and it’s 45k. I paid $49,995 for my two door V6 Black Diamond in 2023. You can get discounts on the big Bronco now.
I see they kept the crappy dials in the center console where you could use alot more room if you put in a colum shifter and dash switch. And take out that huge screen that would make more room on the dash.
Entry level SUV's priced out of peoples range.
Not for those who can afford it.
I would like to get a more in depth review of what is added, but it looks like it more than just a few stickers and a name badge, which is good. Oddly, I don't see a Wilderness version of the new Forester, but maybe it is just late to the party (which seems odd, considering they seem to sell every one they bring over). Factor in the up-model engine and assuming it is very capable as a soft roader, it could be a very capable competitor to a Forester Wilderness.
28.6" to 29" on the sasquatch is HARDLY a bigger tire. Great idea but Ford just didn't go far enough
They should have to gone to 245/65r17. That would have given about 29.5". As I understand it, Ford says you can install up to 255/65r17 without any clearance issues.
They compare it to the Crosstrek wilderness when it’s really the Forrester
Great introductory video on the updated Bronco Sport. Really like the Badlands with Sasquatch Package. But I'm disappointed in the low load capacity, needs to be 1,100-1,200 pounds.
They got rid of all the buttons and dials forcing you to use the touch screen for A/C control. I hate that so freaking much. I also would have liked to see them get rid of the little 1.5 liter, it's pretty wimpy, especially if you go to the biggest possible tire size. My 2021 big bend with 245 65 17 tires feels sluggish.
from what i saw it looks like they had some dials and knobs below the screen not sure if its for AC
8:12 Do I see Aux switches?
Super derpy derp welds on that bumper bar at 3:25
45k for a baby bronco seems insane to me like more rediclous than a 90k raptor f150
Especially when you can get into an actual Bronco for like $50k unless there's still some dealer markup shenanigans going on.
@@thedefinitive6296Bronco 2 door hard top sasquatch automatic 45k around me
@@thedefinitive6296paid 50k MSRP for a loaded V6 Black Diamond in 2023. There’s discounts available now.
I own a 2022 Auto Bank, Area 51 Color and love it. I curently have 33,000 KM. I definitly love the big sreen and might trade for the same color Sasquatch. Good work Ford.
Since Jeep has decided to burn the brand to the ground and only produce $70,000 vehicles, Fords coming for the segment! The Cherokee trailhawk was one of my favorite compact suvs hat got me through numerous blizzards like a champ. Now that the Cherokee is dead, this looks like a worthy replacement!
UOWWW! This upgrade is very good. I still miss the central lower protections. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival from Brazil, ready to paint this front and gray rear black.
I dig it! Good idea, my wife would dig it too, then I could get big bronco for the real off road stuff
It’s cool for the segment to get more capability and maybe scratch that starter off-road vehicle itch, it just blows my mind that my Bronco 4 door, Sasquatch base model was $40,000 and here we are with the wild track Sasquatch sport hitting that price point. Lol
I believe Ford had a surprisingly good thing with the Bronco Sport, hopefully they didn't screw up the 2025 like they did with many of their truck models the past several years...
that underbody looks pretty much like a jeep patriot from 2007 with the trail rated package. that's not an insult, those things are great and the added power from the turbo motor options is welcome.
i wish automakers would stop integrating everything into the touchscreen - everybody has been asking for real buttons for years now. keep infotainment in a standardized package that's the same size across all models so we can affordably replace it WHEN it goes out of date and keep vehicle controls physical. Please and thank you.
If Europe passes their "physical buttons" requirements, then you will see it swing back to buttons.
Cost cutting. Buttons cost more.
I wonder if the front and rear bumpers and additional skid plates would fit on my 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands....
That's a nice Ford escape
You know the escape is based off the og bronco right
@@poprdog The escape has nothing in common with an "og" Bronco if, by "og," you mean the '66 to '77 Bronco. What on earth makes you think that a front-drive, unit-body car is based in any way, shape, or form on a rear / part-time four-wheel drive, body-on-frame, quarter-ton truck?
It's nothing I'd trade my "FIAT" Renegade Trailhawk for.
I sold my bs 2022 badlands because the turbo failed at 7500 miles--Ford replaced it. The paint on all four doors wore off down to bare metal due to a poorly designed bottom door seal, and the battery hold down tray paint started peeling off. My Ford dealer told me that the issues "were normal as compared to other similar bronco sports". Ford's quality and customer service needs a lot of improving before I ever buy another Ford vehicle.
I just bought a 2024 Bronco Sport in March & I'm definitely a little salty haha. I'm hoping you can add the tie down points to older models. One thing that didn't transfer over well from my old compact SUV were the hood anchors I used to tie down the nose of my kayak on longer trips. The increased towing capacity/tongue weight would have been nice too in a pinch since I took a hit there from my old vehicle too, but oh well haha. Gah, Ford!
I’m glad that Ford are iterating a model instead of killing it off when the interest dies down. Maybe they’ve figured out that constant improvement, not novelty, drives sales.
Thanks Andre nice little rugged vehicle.
Possibly my next car could tow a small off road camper with it
One thing I just remembered Andre😄Next time you meet some FORD people, please ask if there will a Mavrick with the Sasquash Option!!!!. Mavrick and Bronco Sport come from the same family tree!!!, the Escape..
I love that Ford is offering this option to the market. Jeep / Toyota take notice. Going to assume this is sub 45k. Which in today’s market is well priced. Would prefer if it could be sub 40k. Subaru outback wilderness is the only other vehicle I can think of to compete at this price point.
It's like the old Jeep XJ! Also the Big Bend is plenty capable and that's just a tick over 30k.
They saw all the mods people were doing and changed some stuff. Not something I’d get but pretty cool.
The price is outrageous. Plus some people want the basics. Just a capable simple 4x4 suv with at least one locker, cheap!
Everyone loves BIG LED screens until it goes black one day😂 bring back the old reliable stuff
Buy or just keep your old shit.
And you smart phone screen will go black one day, bring back the dial phone.
Things like that should be lifetime of the car warranty.
When it's safety involved, and they're tying in security and car brains to it, then no
I know that this is a budget off road SUV, but they should have changed the taillights and rear turn signals into LEDs for '25 model instead of keeping them halogens, at least in the upper trims.
I hated these from the get go. They are the “Bronco II” of this century. I have to admit, I am eating crow now. That badlands Sasquatch package makes that small Ute an absolute beast and quite capable. Great job Ford. (Vomits in mouth a little)
I have a 13 fusion with 204 k on it. I have considered one of this when there come out from the start
The Bronco Sport Badlands with the upgraded bumpers look a little bit more like a Land Defender. The ground clearance still is pretty short.
Still more ground clearance than the new $70k Toyota LandCruiser.
Andre great review of the 2025 Bronco Sport! You mentioned that you are 6’3”. Were you comfortable in the driver’s seat? How is the space in the second row behind you? I ask as I am 6’1”.
I'm 6 ft 6 and I fit in it fairly well as long as I put the front seat all the way back, which doesn't leave much room in the backseat. Test drove the full size Broncos too and found these to actually be roomier and more comfortable. Only negative is the seat cushion isn't long enough which you notice on long drives.
It's nice to see Ford trying to compete with Jeep, however, there really is no comparison IMO. I'm sticking with my '01 TJ.
I have a Subaru Outback Wilderness. This looks neat.
Thanks for the Ford Escape update!
Sick burn
@@B49nope Ford Escort
I actually kinda dig it. I just wish we still had analog gauges. Otherwise I’m interested!
Is Ford going to make these flat towable? They are missing the RV owners looking for a capable lighter weight flat towable option. Couldn't believe they didn't make them flat towable from the start.
It would be nice to have higher ground clearance from the factory and a hybrid option.
The boys are fast to comment again…
I recommend this car with Hybrid engine.
A no tech, nonturbo V6, and related increased cooling and transmission capabilities would be great.
Are Y'all sure TFL doesn't stand for "The First Look"?
Nice dibs.
Honestly, i never liked the Bronco Sport, but now at least it seems slightly more functional!
BTW, The Granger ESP warranty is well worth the price if you need one!
After doing extensive research on this vehicle, I decided to buy a Subaru.
I feel they did a good job in some places and missed in others. THey went too small on the tires and lift, everyone that modifies their Sports already goes to a 245/65R17 so I dont see how people are goingto be willing to pay $3k just to go up one tire size.
Think I'll just find a hold-over 2024 Badlands and save some cash. Was hoping for hybrid.
Nice little vehicle but needs to be cheaper & Hybrid to compete with the best seller RAV4.
I test drove these and the Rav 4's and I did not fit in the Rav 4 at all where these little sports are actually roomier than the full size Broncos imo.
These vehicles would suit the vast majority of people out there!!
That front chin spoiler on Sasquatch has limited clearance, and exposed nuts and bolts on the guardrail. Fit and finish still lacks from the big 3. Bolt on touchscreen, looks like a tray charger for your mini tablet from Big Lots. Great video André.
I agree. Why do they add these bumpers that ruin your offroad capability? I wouldn't mind so much of they made it super easy to remove, but the other vehicles that claim its easy to remove have a pretty involved and scary process to remove them.
It doesn't look the best, but the benefit is that it is within your line of sight without having to look down.
They should allow you to add the sasquatch package on the base model, just like on the big bronco.
They do
Every little bit helps- that’s what she said 😮
The alloys look very light and filmsy
Andrei--great, great job! But, a 3 cylinder engine for an off-road vehicle?
I'm shocked no hybrid as the 25 Maverick gets hybrid with AWD.... The Bronco Sport is now the only one on that platform that does not offer hybrid AWD as an option.
Big mistake on Ford. A hybrid would be a lot better, it would have low-end torque it needs instead of the clunky 8-speed with a turbo-4. Buy the maverick hybrid AWD instead of this.
If you want a hybrid get a maverick or an escape. 🤷🏼♂️
@@DrewcardelloI have a ford edge with the 2.0t that you get in the upper trims of the bronco sport/ escapes. I have 60k miles on my edge and never had issues with a “clunky” transmission or engine. It has the 8 speed, is quick and drives great. So do the mavericks with the same setup. Almost bought one of those and loved them. I just preferred the interior of the edge.
@@ZACH_95_ I have a 22 Maverick Hybrid XLT and it's been fantastic. I will be ordering a 25 Maverick AWD Hybrid XLT with tow package. My wife has a 23 Bronco Sport Big Bend.
@@ZACH_95_ I’m glad you like it! I have a 2004 ford with a 5-speed with 183k, but I have my doubts though that the 8-speed, hunts for gears will last that long however. From what I know the Edge has a different 7-speed than the one in the bronco. If you like it, it's good, I guess.
Love my 2023
Good luck getting it for MSRP, Ford Stealerships will add 10K over MSRP
I would consider it if for the price of top levels of trim it was closer to 300 horsepower
To me $45,000 seems like a lot for a small “crossover”. You could get into a mid size SUV that is just as capable at that price point and offers 100% more, like a Ford Explorer or a GMC Acadia🤷♂️
At $45K what does an Explorer or Acadia offer more apart from size? Are those as capable off road w/o having to put extra money into them? Looking at the Ford website it does not look like they offer any kind of off-road capability that the Bronco Sport Sasquatch offers.
If you don’t care about that, but just want more vehicle, then yes an Explorer makes sense.
Not everyone wants midsize (which is 5+ years ago full size). A current Forester is larger than my 2007 3 Row Highlander. I have no need for the size of an Explorer.
@@husshardan3511 To be fair there's a limit to how much off road worthiness you are going to get without a locking center diff and a low range. I imagine the bronco sport is going to give you the "4wd overheat, temporarily disabled" just like the Explorer and Acadia will. I think these tiny little offroaders are neat and I like that they are encouraging people to get out there and do some exploring. I also think they are way more capable than people give them credit for. That being said, for 45k I'd be making the choice between something larger and equally limited by a clutch based AWD system, or something much more capable off road that isn't as good to drive. If the bronco sport gave you a locking torsen center differential and a low range, it'd make a LOT more sense to me.
I think the Ford has extra coolers and their system I believe does a good job of not overheating, I think its the best midsize off roader for sure (with Subaru slightly behind) excited to see what jeep does when they bring the Cherokee back (which had a true low range and locker)
@@Brotherhood676 There was an interesting article on Jalopnik about the press bronco sports overheating, I honestly don't know if they've addressed that or not since then, or if those were just teething problems.
I agree with you though. The bronco sport probably is the best midsize offroader with Subaru being the only real competition, and the Cherokee was absolutely the segment leader when it was in production. Honestly if Subaru would transplant the old STI powertrain into an outback wilderness I'd be down at the dealership tomorrow though.
Does anyone else have a problem with this "off-road" package only available on the top two trims and pushing the price of these compact crossovers up in the $40k range.....
I don't. But I still haven't worn out my 2015 FIAT Renegade Trailhawk yet.
I don’t see why you would get 1.5 it looks good for sure
No hybird? Get the Maverick hybrid instead. I want the torque and not a clunky 8 speed huge miss on Ford
If you order it from the factory I could understand why you would have to pay for destination charges on it. But if you buy it off the lot, I think the dealer should pay. They already have it there. They should have already paid to get there and that's on them. Dealer's need to stop passing the price to consumers.
This is a shmaltz herring bagel car 😮
The Badlands had the lift and skid plates over the other trims, did Ford delete the lift/skids unless you get the Sasquatch package?
Wait. They turned the bikes handle bars to get the bike in the back ? 🙄
Yep hahah. I guess to be fair that bike has a huge head tube and a really tall stem, so its kind of a worst case scenario. I doubt an MTB would fit though since the wheelbase would be way to long and the bar would be too high due to the long fork.
Would love to see a plug-in option.
Do you folks have that much off road driving locations available? Do you have to drive a couple of hundred miles to find some off road areas?
Northern Illinois here and the closest off road is in Northern Wisconsin.
I think I would get a Big Ben with no options but that’s me if the highest price was around 35k I would understand
What I want to know is if the skid plates are compatible with the existing prior models.
Wish all the 1.5 engine issues Ford should just offer the 2.0..and offer the Sport in a manual transmission.
I’m confused because my 2021 bronco Sport Outer Banks had front recovery hooks. It also had a tow hitch and it had full skid plates. Plenty of pictures on my social media feeds document this. My Outer Banks had the MOLLE loops on the back and it had the zippered pocket and also had the 110 outlet within inverter and the 12 V outlet so far. I’m not seeing anything that my 2021. Outer Banks didn’t have other than that .6 inches higher and they’ve upgraded the technology. And I’m pretty sure that rating on my 2021 was 2000 pounds so I’m not sure what happened there. The front skid plate on my 21 Outer Banks didn’t wrap up over the bumper and obviously the bumpers were different. They had prig protrusions on the front quarters. It stuck out, but it did have a plate.
I want an RS Bronco Sport!!! Lowered (a bit) and a street machine, I have zero interest in off-road. Put a 2.4l Turbo in it...
Why does the maverick, especially the lobo and the tremor, not get the bigger gauge cluster screen like in these bronco sports. That would look cool and much better than that smaller screen.
Maybe Ford should focus on fixing ass of their QC issues first.
TFL hawking extended warranties now 😂😅
Happy the Badland's interior is not the old Saddle brown on the upper trim. And love the rest of the upgrades.
You guys need to post a schedule on where you'll be and when. I live 50 minutes from Maryville and would love to have the chance to meet any of you.