Is The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport A True Bronco? Let’s Go Off-Road!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
- The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has the tough rugged look people want these days. But can it do tough rugged Bronco things? Since the Sport is based on the same architecture as the Escape, some might think it’s a poser or soft-roader. So Tom Voelk decided to take a First Edition model (which is pretty much the same as a loaded Badlands) to the trails to see what it’s got. But since it will spend most of its days on pavement, he concentrates on that too. Plus, Easter Eggs!
Get Free Real-World Pricing And Invoice Info! quotes.driven.ws
SUBSCRIBE HERE ► bit.ly/SUB2DRIVEN
TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS BY CLICKING THE “BELL” BUTTON AFTER SUBSCRIBING!
FOLLOW TOM VOELK ON TWITTER ► / tomvoelk
About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (for photography, editing, producing and reporting). But really, all you need to know is in the videos. Watch a few and subscribe.
The bronco sport almost resembles the original Ford Escape more than the new Ford Escape.
wdym "almost?" xD
Well said. The Escape is known as the Ford Kuga outside North America.
To me, this is more reminiscent of a Bronco II than the Ford Escape. In fact, I think it would have been called a Bronco II if the Bronco II had been a better vehicle
The new Ford Escape is 🤮
Looks like Kia Telluride😳😳😅😅😅😅I'm not really impressed with this new Bronco😒😒
Great review as always, Tom. Thanks for the shout-out!
No prob. Again, thanks for the road suggestion. Found three other locations on the way out there too.
6 to 60 is good for this vehicle. Thanks for another great piece!
I'm subscribed to both channel for years now. Both never fails to put out quality content.😎
@@TheM3csl Ryan is good people. Does a great job.
@@TheM3csl Tom and his twin are both great.
This is the first video that I’ve seen that really shows the Cyber Orange paint as metallic and not flat. It’s making more excited for my production date! Thank you!
Yeah, I specifically went in close to show that. The fact that it's not overly metallic is a nice touch.
Without any doubt this will be a big hit.
Yes
Seems like one of those cars that people will love or hate, but whoever loves it will actually look into getting one as opposed to just liking how it looks.
We were the first to do a mild overland build and cross country overland our Badlands early in 2021, and BOY let me tell you, we've had it over every terrain from trails to rivers to ice, and I'm still ALL about it. MUCH better than the Compass Trail Hawk, we rented a trail hawk to drive from Ohio to Cali and bought our badlands for the drive back, NO REGRETS.
BUT
Fuel economy, we've been getting high 20s all days and mid 20s with our gear up top.
Rumor has it, a Bronco Sport pickup may have an iconic Ford nameplate, Maverick.
That not just a rumour anymore, the car has already been seen uncovered multiple times. It even has "MAVERICK" stamped across the tailgate. Theres several spy shots online.
We have one in Lethbridge AB. Love it, has all the opinions that we wanted and more. We bought the Big Bend with 1.5 l motor and so far after 8000kms find it great. All the power to travel in the windy prairie’s. Over all good product. The head lights stay on a long time after you turn off the motor and the off-on stop & start feature does not always work. Which we will look into.There is a recall on the front breaks and no plans on the upgrade yet. Over all I would recommend it.
Perfect way to review this car. Cool to see the reactions from the real offroaders!
Best looking small SUV on sale today. I wish it would be sold here in Europe, with a diesel and a manual.
The extra cargo space for the lower end versions (and any version with a tow package) is because they don't get a full size spare tire, so the floor is a couple inches lower.
I watch many car reviews everyday and these are the best. The gimmicks add value to the review not just to add entertainment like other channels. Not many see that value that's why other videos have 2 mil views but driven gets 100k. Keep going man, you're doing great
No one needs this car, but you're right that a lot of people are going to buy it. Ford did a fantastic job. This and new Mustang Mach-e are true design successes.
Very nice video Tom. You obviously had a lot of fun. I’ve already seen a number of these in the Gorge in the last two months. One thing about Ford that you could point out is they recognized the problems with direct injection and like Toyota have incorporated both direct and port injection into their engines.
Chevy has redesigned their direct inject as well, unfortunately I have a 2015 with the 5.3L and I do my induction cleanings on my own every 20k miles or so.
@@JS-qi1ou what are you doing to clean your engine?
@@tommihelich2613 I use CRC GDI Intake Valve cleaner, it's usually a 2 person operation. I usually have my wife or a friend sit in the driver seat, I take off the intake and then have them bring the RPM to 2000. I start to doing small 1 second bursts with the cleaner directly into the engine making sure not to stall the engine. After the can is done, bring the RPM to 4000 for about a minute, and shut the truck off and let it hot soak, after it sits for about an hour start it up and go hammer on it for a few minutes. That does a damn good job and it knocks a ton of crud off the valves.
@@JS-qi1ou thank you. I’ve read about that treatment but it’s better hearing about it from a customer.
@@tommihelich2613 no problem, if you ever have to do one, there are a ton of videos on here of guys explaining it as well as performing one.
11:28 Hilarious how they said it at the same time! Great vehicle from the blue oval! Great review as always Tom!
I think it's a hit, I had a 2011 Mini Cooper (fun car but screw that maintenance) and didn't consider a new car at all until I saw a Bronco Sport on the freeway. I was looking at Rav 4s/Subaru/etc but always loved older small SUVs like Nissan Xterras/older Escape/etc and the Bronco Sport ticked my boxes and imo there's really nothing out there like it for the price point so I can't get a used one, so I traded my Mini Cooper in and got myself a Bronco Sport in black.
Thank Ford for having colors other than Silver, White, Black, and that new kind of Nardo Gray everybody is copping from Audi nowadays. This orange is fantastic.
And more expensive
I feel like ford could have made the bronco sport the only bronco available. I’m glad I live in the universe with the full size bronco!
I wish they would have remade the Full Size Bronco, not this BroncoIII
I wish they would have remade the Full Size Bronco, not this BroncoIII
@@capt2278 they did!
@@alh06 they did? what's it called?
@@capt2278 The Ford Bronco
Pete Carroll's WAY younger brother liking the BS was all the buyer reassurance I needed. Subscribed.
I LOVE my Sport. Can't wait to get the big boy Bronco one day.
It looks like one very practical vehicle for those who go camping and go off-road but don't face harsh conditions going to their fav places. Adding a bit of electrification could add low-speed torque much needed for any off road route.
Exactly how i use it. I have the badlands orange cyber like in the video. Bought it in july 2021 and very happy with it. I don’t drive much as i have only 12700 km but i have a trip of 3500km with 1700km in two days. So i can speak on the quality of the ride, the seat are very comfortable and very nice, the car drive well on highways on country road and off road. It can tow my 4x6 enclosed trailer very easily. You don’t feel the trailer at all and you can still accelerate like crazy with the trailer full. The only thing that would have made it perfect would be to be flat towable. Ford didn’t invest into it. It would have been the perfect vehicle for rv owners behind their RV as it is short and not heavy 3800 lbs. all super c tow at least 10000 pounds. The quality of interior is very good, the only thing to improve would be to put more solid plastic on the left door arm support. All other plastic are high quality and very dust and mud resistamt. Ford could improve simply the plastic of the door of the handle but even that it is ok. Everything r’se is very good. Leather, dashboard, wheel, infotainment, 400w inverter, 12 v plugs everywhere, sunroof, paint quality, outside plastic for off road. In conclusion the car is highly rated to my opinion. I love it. And it is nice. I receive a lot of compliments from people on the road and at campgrounds. Adult and kid like the color and said it is a nice truck. It look bigs and feel big inside with the safari roof. I have put a yakima load warrior roofrack. And i installed a 7 pins with brake controller for towing.
Outstanding video, just about my favorite so far.
Hey Tom, another good plain English review. Miss you from NYT. Please review new Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition and Compare with Onyx or Touring edition.
Nice Easter eggs, Tom. Glad you guys stumbled on a new spot to test some off road vehicles in the future should you need/want to.
Yup, found two others in my search.
Kudos Ford on the flip-up hatch.
With bikes on a hitch rack, that extra access is golden (love the retracting glass on our 4Runner).
Thumbs up to Ford Marketing. They do a really good job in that department. Anything from Ecoboost, to military grade aluminum, to Mustang Mach E, to this Bronco sport. All things that make 0 sense, but are genius marketing schemes!
Seems like a pretty nice SUV for those that plan to spend a good amount of time on access roads.
I’d get one for my 20yr old daughter. She used to love the gen 1 escape we inherited from her grandma that was lost in an accident (other drivers fault). Badlands version of course
As always a great video, great presentation, and awesome dialog/narration.
We bought the Badlands edition....retro wheels and the larger tires...
Been down gravel,mud highway.
Wife wanted the Bronco till we drove both back to back.
We are very happy with it....a lite duty off roadish suv,capable enough off road for most people.
They could have put latest sync system in and a power hatch tho.
Otherwise 8ts pretty good.
This Bronco Sport is the 2nd Gen Ford Escapes Real 3rd Gen We should’ve got instead of the Ford Focus on stilts that We really got lol
Tom, that's a great question. After watch several (other) reviews and after watching yours, I'm going to say, "No". Sure, it wears a "Bronco" name, but from the size and lack-luster interior, it more resembles an "Escape Adventure" (
Now you’re talking my language: Coca-Cola with sugar is definitely a health food! (If you wouldn’t mind, please have a word with my cardiologist and my wife)
Coca Cola wants you to be 'less white'.
Wow. you have great reviews. I have zero interest in a Bronco, but I was hooked on every word!
Wow, you’re right! It does look better on the big screen! Great work, Tom.
I wouldn't lie to you.
Just found this channel, that review was great from start to finish! Keep up the great work. I subscribed for sure
I'm 6'-4". 36" inseam. I sat in one of these this weekend. Fits. Not cavernous, but fits.
Pretty good for a small rig.
@@DrivenCarReviews I was waiting for the full on Bronco. This really had me thinking. Alas, the "real" Bronco comes with a stick.. so I think I'll wait...
Another outstanding review Tom! These Broncos will be useful in Alaska where I live!
I love how all these reviews start off with "This is not the real bronco".
That's just because so many think these are the "real" one
Yup, that's because, aside from the woman at the end and only a few of the off road park folks, everyone thinks this is the truck-based Bronco. That took me by surprise, especially considering how small the Sport is.
I sorta hate that comment. It’s a Bronco... Sport. It is a real Bronco.
@@DrivenCarReviews wow ~your camera work was next level on this.. ( hyper clear, as well as good looking).. well done sir..
@@reserva120 Thanks. We put some effort into it. Also, might be the paint, it really pops.
That Bronco reminds me of a movie 'Three Days of the Condor' from 1975.
well I love it. I'm a small lady, but it would be perfect for my future horse farm and it fits well with my experience driving fork lifts. I like the trucky, sturdy feel. still works great for driving in to the city too. This would be my dream first car, for when I get my license. If I could afford it.
I dunno, my Cherokee Trailhawk crossover can do some of those trails with its rear locker and factory optioned rock rails....
The Bronco Sport can do a lot more than Tom showed. Tom's case is more what most people will do with a Bronco Sport or a Cherokee Trailhawk
@@jstrig I really wish they would open up the jeep badges to all the manufacturers to promote getting out there. Thats one thing area I think Jeep has ford beat on.
Great video. You earned a subscribed. 😃 Can you review the 2022 Big Bend sport ?
Not planning on doing any off roadin in my base model sport aka the baby Bronco. However it will come in handy on my 45 minute drive to work when snowing. The whopping 180hp leaves much to be desired but sport mode makes up for it, passing folks on my highway drive to and from work is fun, she feels peppy. I've already filled the boot with my normal compliment of emergency tools, granted a brand spanking new vehicle shouldn't need a host of wrenches and a 3 ton jack anytime soon but you never know. The driver side door pocket fits a 7 inch glass breaker hammer quite nicely as well. 24 miles per gallon on the highway with sport mode makes me consider adding a few gas cans to that "safari" roof rack though 😁
Excellent, Tom -- as usual. Thanks!
Love the impromptu off roading. Great stuff 👍
Can’t wait to see your review on the real Bronco!
Very thorough and enjoyable review. Thanks!
I just got a first edition I adore this truck
Tom, thanks for this video. I lost track of your output for what seems like years. I miss seeing you on the NY Times...
Ford really is killing it with their branding. I'm sure I would have not watched nearly as many reviews on this crossover if it wasn't named Bronco Sport. Same with Mustang Mach-E. The controversy keeps me coming back for more info....ugh. They got me. All that being said, the naming does rub me the wrong way. Great video as always, Tom.
Great review as usual. Thanks Tom.
That screen on the dash is almost as thick as putting an old style CRT screen there lol
Exactly my thoughts. This is nothing new for Ford, look at the Fiesta for example, the same thing: a CRT-like screen with a big hood and with greenish-grayish graphics.
17:43 But not me, because I will buy a fully loaded Bronco Sport Badlands and add an LPG fuel system.
Definitely a huge difference between your average “car community” and the off-roading community. Lot more friendly and just a lot more respectful
Is that categorically true tho?
I've never understood why companies don't put in another $200 in the interior - it's been proven over and over that you can recoup the investment.
such the madman, going over them tiny rocks!
Excellent review, really enjoyed it!!
@Jack Terry that absolutely amazing, how are you doing Jack?
@Jack Terry that absolutely amazing, how are you doing Jack?
I miss my ‘74 Bronco!!
Great review Tom. It looks kind of cool. I bet Ford will sell a lot more of this "not real Bronco" than of the real Bronco.
This should prompt an X-Terra return, in an approachable compact size.
True
Nice review. Thanks Tom.
Thank you for this great review.
Excellent video as usual !!!!
Your best video!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
2:18 That sound reminds me of the 1982 Ford EXP.
Great review for a great looking baby bronco 🔥👍🏽😶🌫️
The Bronco Sport isn’t the real one...a clear message to Ford!
Great video, quite a watchable guy!
Plug ins stay the same usb ports do not good way to have tech that won't be outdated feel like most do not pick up on this. I used mine in a eco sport for my super charger worked great never worried about them coming out with faster usb ports.
It's insane what the used car market has done to the prices on these Bronco Sports. You can't touch a Badlands in the used market for less than $40k, and realistically it's a lot closer to $50k at the moment.
I never see them driving around. People are so greedy and confused.
Hello there.. I'm actually considering a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and the 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Without being biased.. which would you recommend in terms of reliability and maintenance costs?
As a Bronco Sport 1st edition owner, I think you did a very good job of covering the qualities of the Bronco Sport. I am, however, very upset at the way Ford SCREWED us 1st Edition Owners by not including a lot of features that are available on other models. You would have thought that since this was a special. edition, they would have gone all out.
What’s it missing btw?
@@chocolatewheelchair It doesn't have navigation, rain sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and rear seat storage compartment.
@@Willy12927 ahh I guess other than the rear seat storage & GPS maybe they were going with a more rugged less luxurious offering of features for the 1st edition. How do you like the Bronco otherwise? Is it reliable?
@@chocolatewheelchair Really like it and would definitely buy another, but would buy one with all the extras that were left off the 1st edition. Got to take it out in some hilly deep snow the other day and it did great. It only has 1700 miles on it with out any issues so far.
@@Willy12927 that’s rad. Enjoy in god health and wellness this year and many more
Another great review, Tom! I thought you lived in NYC, since always liked your Driven videos in the NYT.
@0:30 Idris Elba Approves!
Cyber Orange, I agree it's yellow...and a ticket magnet!
16:25 hilarious reaction! Great testimonial to Ford's design on this.
Just the idea of that turbo charged 3cyl seems nuts. Be interesting to see if they all wear out in 5 years. Wonder what a 3cyl with aftermarket exhaust sounds like. 😂
Level it, or even lift it a couple inches with slightly bigger tires and it’ll look awesome!
Yeah it’s a bizarre engine configuration especially for this suv - a turbo 3 seems like it should be in a Mini Cooper
Great review Tom
Looks like a great vehicle that can take some knocks. I like the little touches like the "laundry hooks" etc. Will it hold up better than my son's Escape, which had the shock towers disintegrate at around 85,000 miles? One never knows....
My escape is 19 years old with 240k miles and still going.
Interesting sound, indeed. Stupid startup graphics, which takes ages, usual for Ford. VW starts up its UI right when you open the door, so by the time you start the engine, the UI is fully operative and the radio works right away. The square TV looks like a CRT straight from 1938, does it tilt?
Am I the only one that thinks that the GOAT mode acronym is... odd? Why not just Go Over Any Terrain?
GOAT term was actually used in the 1970 Broncos...it’s nostalgia and Ford ahead of its time.
Hey, you took it off road, nice!
Great review Tom, thank you for getting out of the neighborhood and into some new scenery 😎
I'm surprised it can't tow more with the 2.0 turbo, doesn't the Escape Titanium get 3500 lbs?
The sound at 2:20 at the crank up yikes 😳
I really hope Tom makes taking "off road" testers to this spot...
These videos are so well-made and professional!
2:31 is that dirt or rust? Be sure to clean and spray rust proofing on that, but I'd rather have this over a jeep
Looks like dried mud to me. Like he drove through some muddy water. I could be wrong though
What happens in a few years when ford stops supporting the sync 3 system? They eventually will. You can’t just replace that radio.
Great review.
Pretty interested to see if there's a plug in version to offset the sad MPG rating. A plug in full size Bronco would also be really amazing. Probably a bit expensive as well
I have the big bend sport and get 26.1 mpg and drive mainly city a full tank driving to work and other places last me almost 2 weeks. It’s great on gas compared to my 17 escape I also 9/10 drive in eco mode so that helps
Why???? Then I would have to tote a generator and gas to the campsite. Not to mention the strip mining to get the materials to make the batteries.
I regularly get 30 or better. What more could you want. You must be thinking of the full size.
As long as this Bronco doesn’t turn into another money pit by Ford’s typical reliability’s standards, it should become the cash cow that it deserves to be.
From Kenya and watch your videos...
I took my step-mom to view the Bronco Sport a couple weeks ago, and she thought it was exceptionally ugly.
Practicality good; fuel econ appalling; RAV4 would be my reco.
I’m in a Badlands, city is low 20s. Highway hovers around 30-32 for me. 🤷🏼♂️
Nice video!
Why am I finding this video now? It didn't appear in my sub box! :(
I have no issues with it wearing the Bronco nameplate, but I wish it was the new Escape instead.
The new Escape sucks. Plus Ford isn't offering the Bronco range in Australia, so we're just stuck with the Escape.
What off road areas was this filmed at?? I have that exact bronco sport and I need somewhere to take it near Seattle.
From Seattle, head east toward Index on 2, take a left on Reiter Road. Go 4-5 miles and you'll see the dirt road entrance on your left. You'll also pass by a small park on your right on the way, which is what Ryan originally pointed us toward.
@@DrivenCarReviews Thank you! I thought Reiter might be too much for the Sport but I guess not. I'll go check it out
@@rac8035 Once you get in there are a few places to go, especially Lover's Lane but I'd stay away from the more technical stuff. I had a some guys in Wranglers helpfully point me away from a trail I was heading down.
Not sure why the heated steering wheel button is on the passenger side.