Thanks, brother! I was thinking the same. And I'm sure glad that at least someone else thought of that video. I'm not here to criticize or downplay the capabilities of those vehicles, but I can't help but think how sterile of an environment this is for showing the car's real life capabilities. I would suggest those Moab and Rubicon trail fans watch Russian videos of off roading. Again, this is not to say these cars wouldn't perform in the Russian environment or that their (Russian) cars will necessarily perform better. It's just the way most Americans set their criteria and expectations for evaluating this or that product's performance. Heck, this sort of reminded me of that guy performing evaluation of AK vs. AR arctic environment performance by having the rifles placed in a large cooler, filled with dry ice. Compare that to the Russian method of pouring water over them, then throwing them in deep snow, picking them up in a few hours and testing.
@@mardamek maybe the Russians do it more real worldly, it costs no money to pour water over a rifle and then toss it in real deep snow then start testing dry ice cost money, Russians just take the more practical approach
@Festus Punky technically a crown vic is a truck with a car body lol. I'm also pretty sure he said he had a locker in the rear axle. I doubt any bronco sport owners owner would consider doing this regardless that it can. That being said it still can and that alone is pretty impressive.
@@99unclebob Honestly, I hadn't even thought of the cost savings in using water vs dry ice. That's more of a bonus side effect. My point was more aimed towards the fact that dry ice will only achieve the temperature portion of the test, but most of the times Americans fail to realize that the coldness doesn't just happen in a sterile environment, that cold usually means snow, dirt, mud, etc. So, by concentrating on only one factor, the end product fails to be as robust in real life as the "flying color" test results (from testing against that one factor) would suggest. Oh, and your comment about Russians taking the more practical approach reminded me of the old joke. During a science summit a NASA scientist gives a presentation about their new invention, a pen that can write in space, in conditions with lack of gravity. He goes into details about the development process and the millions of dollars that went into development. Then he invites the Russian scientist to respond to his speech and share their inventions. So, he asks the Russians "I recon you guys have, if not the same, something similar to this to use in space, right?" And the Russian guy goes "nah, we just use a pencil".
Way to listen to everyone who have been complaining about the music. This is much better. Stuff like that goes a long way with consumers, even keeps my hope alive for a man-squatch!
I admittedly do not have much knowledge of these off-road trails, but I definitely didn’t think the Bronco SPORT could pull that off. Very impressed. I was considering getting one as an all weather commuter/trip vehicle. Glad to see it’s more then capable of that.
Freaking awesome. Im so excited for all 3 Bronco models. It's awesome to see that the Bronco Sport is a beast as well. Ford is not playing games, Ford is bringing full heat 👏🏼👏🏼
I couldn't believe they were taking it up there. Very impressive. This is going to be as capable off road as almost everybody will ever need yet still be practical and comfortable as a daily driver. I didn't think much of it when they announced it, but it certainly has my attention now.
@@davidheckart639 But yet the XJ was a 4x4, not an AWD vehicle. You got a transfer case and optional lockers. So what we just witnessed isn't as impressive for an XJ and bringing up the XJ is irrelevant being it hasn't been sold for two decades.
@@vids595 Care to elaborate which trailhawk it doesn't outperform and what attributes it doesn't outperform? I would love to hear specifics. Are we still taking Jeep Compass? Nobody here used that language. I recall hearing "losing sleep", not "outperform".
Agree. The first few minutes of the vid were pretty tame, it was nice to see, but nothing stellar. Halfway through I became thoroughly impressed/surprised.
It actually made it up that technical bit? I've seen video of people rolling down that. I would have bet money it couldn't do it. That is genuinely impressive for the segment that is in.
@@milesb4231 obviously an Amsoil sponsored King of Hammers Champion racer will be much better than some random schmuck. But the physics of rock crawling is the same for any experienced spotter.
I was impressed by a stock Land Rover LR3 cruising up that same section.. A full size V8 off roader from one of the big dogs. This is truly impressive but lets not forget that 4wd systems have come a long way and I'm sure a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk could do it too. Here's a video of a Renegade doing it but it looks lightly modified. th-cam.com/video/Oeg_UcHrnMY/w-d-xo.html
That is extremely impressive. I've seen built, dedicated crawlers get destroyed by a few of those spots. The AWD system is a treat to watch in action. If that thing could be optioned with a package like Sasquatch and had just a two inch lift via body spacers, crawl option with a low gear, and some 32's or 33's it would create a class of its own. Jeep Compass? Never heard of her. Fantastic job Ford.
@@philspaghet does it? Subaru's AWD system has gone downhill a lot since they had to start building in protections for the CVT. Looks like the Broncos AWD is pretty special. (I even own a forester)
Sasquatch is for off roaders looking for trouble/obstacles. The Sport will take you anywhere you want to go. You might have to take a different line or a bypass but for someone who's an "explorer" vs "off roader" I think they would be happier with the Sport. The Big Bronco will not ride as nice as a Sport on the road(solid axles) and there's no way around that.
The Renegade Trailhawk is close but the fact that you can get a rear locker with a Bronco Sport is really amazing. The Renegade uses a brake lock 4wd system which the Bronco has too but add in a Mechanical locker and it's no contest.
@@xxturbowesxx yeah and the renegade is basically just a fiat pile. Disguised as a jeep so that it would sell in the us and not flounder and die out like the fiat brand did.
Oh man! As if I didn't want one bad enough. Now I am DEFINITELY going to have one! Looks like I FINALLY found a replacement for my 2011 Escape. Winter supremacy AND this much off road prowess....WAY TO GO FORD!!
Digging no stock music. This looks fun I want to try offroading someday. Broncos sport looks great and it preformed surprisingly well. Thank you for the upload. Can't wait to see these in blue ridge terrain!
A Bronco Sport Badlands is in my plan as well depending of financial situation next year. We can Imagine in 2025/2028, a solid state battery version phev, with 120km km electric, 1000km range gas+electric, charge in 10 min, and also 0-60 in 5.5 sec, 24 inch water fording, 30-33 degrees angles, 9.8 inch ground clearance with 31 inch tyres standard..ah ah
Just look behind the Bronco and look at the angle of the road compared to where the Bronco Sport is sitting, that for sure is very steep, also it's Hell's Gate, if you have been there you would know, some people have rolled down that hill before while trying the same thing.
@Bob jones You're not wrong. I believe the current gen Raptors have a similar issue. Mainly with blowing turbo seals, but I also think they were having problems with piston ring life as well. Whereas the older raptors 6.2 has a good reputation for durability. I think I may still lean towards the 4 cylinder though in the two door Bronco. I want that manual transmission.
It should be called Bronco Escape, it looks just like the first Ford Escape, the best Ford Escape, I want one once they make a hybrid version, amd keep it this capable.
@@xaionik Escape should go back to being boxy and rugged, so you can "escape" the city. If it was the Ford Bronco Escape, they could them make the Ford Bronco Escape Sport trim, it makes more sense. Rebrand the current Escape to Focus, or Fusion since they cancelled all the cars in USA.
Great job on Hell's Gate.. Didn't think it would make it and figured the traction control would cut power like the Renegade has shown to do. Nice work Ford
Like many people I would love to have the two-door bronco with the big wheels ... but I know I won't use it to its full potential. After watching this video, I am truly surprised and delighted to see the bronco sport accomplish these feats. Definitely the one for me!
great video again, the camera work is spot on, you logo on the bottom of the screen sometimes blocks good parts of the video , thats just me, I love these Broncos and have started to put money aside for one, you saved the best for last starting at 5:55- 8:10 was EPIC was this a stock vehicle, it looked like it was just on steel wheels and stock tires just aired down a bit, my guess is that driver was no newbie ,some real patience there, and allot of pucker factor,🤣 great video series, this is what helped me decide to save for a Bronco, I do not need a crazy one ,just a Bronco 👍
Wow, I gotta say I'm very impressed by the Bronco Sport, I was thinking it wouldn't be nearly as capable as its big brother Broncos, but yeah looks great! I was not expecting it to be able to do that last part either. Imagine this thing with a lift and some bigger tires, it could give the 4Runner a run for it's money!
Jebus Hypocristos lol nobody is whining, the Rav4 prime is a kill for Toyota but I definitely wouldn't hype it up to have a 0 to 60 of 4 seconds. and your friend, they must have the I3 in it, I've gapped 2 V6 Escapes, first and second gen, a V6 Equinox, an 06 Maxima (he botched the launch) and a Kia Forte SX (also botched the launch lol awd rules). The 2.0 Escapes kicks ass, not a sports car but definitely does the job. The 3.0 isn't a bad engine either, especially when they put the six speeds in them in 2010. Those 2nd gens were always my favorite because the V6.
It was already understood what the FSB (Full Size Bronco) would bring to the party. What was unsure to the public is if the FBS (Ford Bronco Sport) would be close to what Ford was advertising. I believe Ford intentionally down played the FBS, so we could see it play out on videos in places such as Moab for ourselves. It is brilliant because no one was expecting such a good performance. The FBS is great for the type of vehicle it is. That being said, remember, it was never meant to be an off-road killer of giants. It’s more of the Mighty Mouse of “stock” compact SUV’s. Albeit, it’s the upper trim model, but stock from factory vehicle with no modifications nor aftermarket parts. Who here remembers the cartoon, Mighty Mouse? Lol
For a vehicle "based on the Ford Escape Platform", that is ridiculously capable. It definitely could out wheel a Compass Trailhawk and could probably follow a Cherokee Trailhawk most places. I am genuinely impressed.
For sure out-wheel the Compass. Cherokee has that 2-speed PTU that really gives it an advantage over the Sport. If Ford put that 2-speed unit (it's an AAM piece, not FCA) I think the Bronco could out-wheel the Cherokee as well. I'd trade my 2020 Cherokee Trailhawk in for one if they had the 2-speed unit.
@@TrailRider1200 I'm about to replace my Lifted KK with a Cherokee Trailhawk. The 2-Speed PTU is definitely the selling point, especially if you are doing moderately difficult rock crawling at high altitude. There is definitely no substitute for genuine low gearing. But I'm guessing maybe a reasonably low first gear and decent torque with the EcoBoost engine in that Bronco Sport is making it able to do that without a low range.
Trailhawk750 it's a shame that Ford went to all the trouble of giving this a 4WD system with a center and rear diff lock and then didn't give it a 4L mode.
I’ll be getting a Bronco Sport next year, they out did themselves. Plus, such a better looking car than the Jeeps in my opinion. Sport looks like a Range Rover
Impressive. We have done this in a 2016 Jeep Renegade TH. You tube video to prove it. It’s just nice to see the market making more capable vehicles. Good job Ford!
🙏Throughout the whole video I was trying to figure out what's on that image in the bottom center of the screen. Maybe you guys can make it bigger in your future videos please. Thanks! 🙏
I have got one of these on order. I won’t be doing anything off road at this level, but if it can handle this, I know it can do what I need it do do. My needs are somewhere between this and a rutted dirt road.
I'm in the market for a vehicle that can cross a shallow river. One of them I am considering is possibly the Bronco Sport. My only dislike is that its 6" shorter then my 2018 Focus but I don't know if I should worry about that. I was originally leaning towards a Ford Ranger Supercrew but the monthly payments would be kinda high for me and with the executive orders halting the Keystone pipeline and the suspension of crude oil drilling on American land gas prices are going up and no telling what they will be by summer time. Or even if I have a job when everyone cuts back on leisurely spending.
Wow, amazing to see it perform so well with those skinny little (base model) tires/wheels. This thing is going to totally embarrass the Subaru crowd, especially with a small lift and some aire'd down KO2s.
DG it has both a center diff lock for true 4WD and a rear locker. Go look up a picture of the GOAT mode selector for the Badlands trim level of the Sport and you can see the buttons for yourself. You can hear the spotter telling the driver to hit his rear locker in this video...
@@MichaelMarvin no, it doesn't have true 4wd. it's a simulated rear diff lock in the rear not a mechanical one and it's AWD not 4 wheel drive. there's no transfer case and it doesn't have a 4 lo.
Noel Ebbert I've read several different dealer Q and As answered directly by a Ford representative, and they all stated that the rear had the dual clutch AND a rear locker. Until I see something more definitive saying otherwise, I'm lead to believe that it does have a locker. Additionally, 4WD is not defined by a transfer case, but simply the ability to split the torque coming to each axle 50/50, rather than a biased split in AWD. If you look at the center diff lock button for the Sport, it even has "4WD" printed on it.
Guys, it's not that the Bronco Sport is crazy capable. It's that everyone nowadays thinks that you need 37"s and full lockers with solid axles and an ungodly lift to go anywhere. Truth is, unless you're doing a hardcore trail in moab (this aint it) or the Rubicon, you almost never need the capability, you're just driving a tall/heavy/poor handling truck for something you'll likely never need. :)
The Marketing department were geniuses with putting these vehicles out in the wild for all to see...stock street tires no lift...impressive .
Thanks, brother! I was thinking the same. And I'm sure glad that at least someone else thought of that video. I'm not here to criticize or downplay the capabilities of those vehicles, but I can't help but think how sterile of an environment this is for showing the car's real life capabilities. I would suggest those Moab and Rubicon trail fans watch Russian videos of off roading. Again, this is not to say these cars wouldn't perform in the Russian environment or that their (Russian) cars will necessarily perform better. It's just the way most Americans set their criteria and expectations for evaluating this or that product's performance. Heck, this sort of reminded me of that guy performing evaluation of AK vs. AR arctic environment performance by having the rifles placed in a large cooler, filled with dry ice. Compare that to the Russian method of pouring water over them, then throwing them in deep snow, picking them up in a few hours and testing.
@@mardamek maybe the Russians do it more real worldly, it costs no money to pour water over a rifle and then toss it in real deep snow then start testing dry ice cost money, Russians just take the more practical approach
@Festus Punky technically a crown vic is a truck with a car body lol. I'm also pretty sure he said he had a locker in the rear axle. I doubt any bronco sport owners owner would consider doing this regardless that it can. That being said it still can and that alone is pretty impressive.
@@99unclebob Honestly, I hadn't even thought of the cost savings in using water vs dry ice. That's more of a bonus side effect. My point was more aimed towards the fact that dry ice will only achieve the temperature portion of the test, but most of the times Americans fail to realize that the coldness doesn't just happen in a sterile environment, that cold usually means snow, dirt, mud, etc. So, by concentrating on only one factor, the end product fails to be as robust in real life as the "flying color" test results (from testing against that one factor) would suggest. Oh, and your comment about Russians taking the more practical approach reminded me of the old joke. During a science summit a NASA scientist gives a presentation about their new invention, a pen that can write in space, in conditions with lack of gravity. He goes into details about the development process and the millions of dollars that went into development. Then he invites the Russian scientist to respond to his speech and share their inventions. So, he asks the Russians "I recon you guys have, if not the same, something similar to this to use in space, right?" And the Russian guy goes "nah, we just use a pencil".
Also it seems to be avg ppl driving them not experts.
Way to listen to everyone who have been complaining about the music. This is much better. Stuff like that goes a long way with consumers, even keeps my hope alive for a man-squatch!
Fair play. Really didn't think the Sport would be that capable. Really impressed.
Me too.
And he didn't use the brakes to activate front difflock.
Yes in america no but i think when he comes to europe the sport will sell a lot
I wonder if the 1.5L engine on the base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks could do the same...
Kinda wish they'd run an AWD escape side by side with the bronco sport to see if there's actually a measurable difference in offroad chops.
I admittedly do not have much knowledge of these off-road trails, but I definitely didn’t think the Bronco SPORT could pull that off. Very impressed. I was considering getting one as an all weather commuter/trip vehicle. Glad to see it’s more then capable of that.
I had a guy in an All Wheel Drive Toyota Sienna with a homemade skid plate pass me on a trail like this one day. It's not that hard of a trail.
@@F1owns You obviously did not watch until the end. Go to 6 mins and start from there.
It's the triumph of the Ford Escape.
The little engine that could. Loved it!
I swear i'm loving the Bronco Sport the more i see it, especially doing stuff like this, it's awesome, really impressive overall.
quite impressive for something not geared for rock crawling, I can definitely see this as a good overlanding vehicle.
Yeah it doesn't have a proper low range but it's pretty low for not having a little range.
Not gonna lie, I am impressed. Did not think it was that capable. Kept thinking "theres no way its gonna do that"
Well it's about time ☺️ I feel complete now no music👍
Freaking awesome. Im so excited for all 3 Bronco models. It's awesome to see that the Bronco Sport is a beast as well. Ford is not playing games, Ford is bringing full heat 👏🏼👏🏼
I couldn't believe they were taking it up there. Very impressive. This is going to be as capable off road as almost everybody will ever need yet still be practical and comfortable as a daily driver. I didn't think much of it when they announced it, but it certainly has my attention now.
7:12 "This looks so wrong but so right" true man, true
hahahhahahhahhaha
Absolutely impressive. For the price range it’s unbeatable.
Yay thanks for no music
I only want to hear real sounds
Impressive for unibody AWD vehicle. Good job Ford. Jeep Compass Trailhawk platform team is losing sleep tonight.
Matthew Gaines remember that the XJ was always unibody
and the disco guys are saying "why did we putting out a minvan crossover?"
@@davidheckart639
But yet the XJ was a 4x4, not an AWD vehicle. You got a transfer case and optional lockers. So what we just witnessed isn't as impressive for an XJ and bringing up the XJ is irrelevant being it hasn't been sold for two decades.
@@vids595
Care to elaborate which trailhawk it doesn't outperform and what attributes it doesn't outperform? I would love to hear specifics. Are we still taking Jeep Compass?
Nobody here used that language. I recall hearing "losing sleep", not "outperform".
It’s 4x4
Must admit, that section starting at 6:40 is pretty impressive...for a Bronco Sport!
Agree. The first few minutes of the vid were pretty tame, it was nice to see, but nothing stellar. Halfway through I became thoroughly impressed/surprised.
I definitely don’t see my 2017 Subaru Forester XT doing anything like that . The CVT is the only let down. Nice work Bronco Sport!
Same, mine is definitely not going to be able to do anything close to that.
-2018 XT
Love my 2016 xt but the cvt is not enough powerful
I love Subaru, but their switch to CVT's, in particular their CVT, has been a big letdown for me.
I could see a lightly modified Subaru doing that with some 30" tires but it would be really hard on the AWD system(clutches vs transfer case/chains)
It actually made it up that technical bit? I've seen video of people rolling down that. I would have bet money it couldn't do it. That is genuinely impressive for the segment that is in.
Definitely impressive! I wonder how high the trans temp got... I wouldn’t want to try it too many times.
Oh for sure! It was 105°F in Moab today. Haha
Well, when you hire your spotters it gets easier
@@milesb4231 obviously an Amsoil sponsored King of Hammers Champion racer will be much better than some random schmuck. But the physics of rock crawling is the same for any experienced spotter.
I was impressed by a stock Land Rover LR3 cruising up that same section.. A full size V8 off roader from one of the big dogs. This is truly impressive but lets not forget that 4wd systems have come a long way and I'm sure a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk could do it too. Here's a video of a Renegade doing it but it looks lightly modified. th-cam.com/video/Oeg_UcHrnMY/w-d-xo.html
That is extremely impressive. I've seen built, dedicated crawlers get destroyed by a few of those spots. The AWD system is a treat to watch in action. If that thing could be optioned with a package like Sasquatch and had just a two inch lift via body spacers, crawl option with a low gear, and some 32's or 33's it would create a class of its own. Jeep Compass? Never heard of her. Fantastic job Ford.
*Damn! Look at Baby Bronco go...y’all put sandals for wheels on it and it still went out there and killed it!*
Baby Bronco showing it how it's done even as a Baby, damn i'm liking it more and more.
I know, slap some 31” K2s on there and see how much easier it is!
the car that so many subaru owners have ever wanted... that subaru refused to build for so long... now built by ford....
agree
engine with more power
no CVT transmission
better approach angle
In many ways yes but Subaru still has the superior AWD system
@@philspaghet On road perhaps. Ford's AWD appears to be clearly superior off road.
@@philspaghet does it? Subaru's AWD system has gone downhill a lot since they had to start building in protections for the CVT.
Looks like the Broncos AWD is pretty special.
(I even own a forester)
@@willba4 Yeah I mean the drivetrain itself, with a real gearbox, a manual. The CVTs are always trash.
Who needs a Sasquatch model when the Sport gets the job done too? Thanks for making my mind up and saving me $30,000
A Sport will never do what a Sasquatch can do, but it will do most things most people who don't rock-crawl recreationally need to do.
Sasquatch is for off roaders looking for trouble/obstacles. The Sport will take you anywhere you want to go. You might have to take a different line or a bypass but for someone who's an "explorer" vs "off roader" I think they would be happier with the Sport. The Big Bronco will not ride as nice as a Sport on the road(solid axles) and there's no way around that.
I would not go that far. I like the bronco sport and will going buy one badlands probably but the big brother bronco is probably good for the Dakar...
This is by far the most capable crossover you can get with a 4 popper
Savagegeese?
I thought it was a 3 banger
The base models will be 3 bangers, but I’m pretty sure this was the most off road worthy bronco sport so it comes standard with a 2.0 turbo 4
The Renegade Trailhawk is close but the fact that you can get a rear locker with a Bronco Sport is really amazing. The Renegade uses a brake lock 4wd system which the Bronco has too but add in a Mechanical locker and it's no contest.
@@xxturbowesxx yeah and the renegade is basically just a fiat pile. Disguised as a jeep so that it would sell in the us and not flounder and die out like the fiat brand did.
Oh man! As if I didn't want one bad enough. Now I am DEFINITELY going to have one! Looks like I FINALLY found a replacement for my 2011 Escape. Winter supremacy AND this much off road prowess....WAY TO GO FORD!!
A 1 or 2 inch lift and 31" tires would make this a beast!
The sasquatch package gives it 35" tires. It would breeze through this with that.
@@drewelliott9062 you can't get a sasquatch package on the Sport. Only on the bigger bronco
Drew Elliott Sasquatch package is only for the big Bronco. 31s are the biggest you can put on the Sport, and even that requires a 1" lift.
It's really impressive for a cross over. A 2" lift and better offroad tyres will make it unstoppable.
Really impressive. When winter comes around please do snow driving on all the broncos.
"This looks so wrong, but so right" 😂
hahahah
Damn, I am impressed. Ford has done a great job of engineering a capable off roader from the Escape cuv.
Extremely impressed! I own a badlands sport and it’s great to know that it is this capable.
That was pretty cool to watch - I knew it was going to be a good product for the segment it's in, but looks like it can punch above its weight too!
Thing is a little beat!
Thank you for listening to us about the music :)
Digging no stock music. This looks fun I want to try offroading someday. Broncos sport looks great and it preformed surprisingly well. Thank you for the upload. Can't wait to see these in blue ridge terrain!
This needs to be a commercial just to show this is for real good job Ford, the sport impressed me I never would have thought it was that capable.
Just got myself one of these and I am so impressed with this vehicle.. surprisingly, it drives nothing like the escape.
A Bronco Sport Badlands is in my plan as well depending of financial situation next year. We can Imagine in 2025/2028, a solid state battery version phev, with 120km km electric, 1000km range gas+electric, charge in 10 min, and also 0-60 in 5.5 sec, 24 inch water fording, 30-33 degrees angles, 9.8 inch ground clearance with 31 inch tyres standard..ah ah
Not gonna lie. That’s pretty good!
6:00 onward should be in a commercial that was really epic for that stock sport.
I can see de Jeep Compass loosing the top sales crown on its category here in Brazil... That's very impressive for a unibody design
Absolutely, the sport is just impressing the hell out of me
not unibody full frame
@@steveschilling5966 the sport is unibody
Great video. And no music necessary. I never thought I'd be excited over a vehicle I didn't care to own. Now I want one.
That climb at the end was impressive! And i'm sure that it was steeper than it looked on camera.
Just look behind the Bronco and look at the angle of the road compared to where the Bronco Sport is sitting, that for sure is very steep, also it's Hell's Gate, if you have been there you would know, some people have rolled down that hill before while trying the same thing.
Would love to see a walk around with these Broncos on a lift after all this testing.
100% approve of this video!! No Music!! All future videos must be like this!
Hell yeah nice video and you actually listen to the viewers to cut the music off, video is exactly what the viewers want to see
I find myself more attracted to the bronco sport with a stick
Same
@Bob jones You're not wrong. I believe the current gen Raptors have a similar issue. Mainly with blowing turbo seals, but I also think they were having problems with piston ring life as well. Whereas the older raptors 6.2 has a good reputation for durability. I think I may still lean towards the 4 cylinder though in the two door Bronco. I want that manual transmission.
That would be a great option on that!!
@Bob jones I was referring to the current gen raptors having a smaller displacement high HP engine (3.5L turbo) compared to the previous gen raptors.
Bob jones TH-cam doubled my comment. I deleted the first one.
5:55 is an obstacle called Hell's Gate on the Hell's Revenge trail in Moab if you're curious. It is indeed very steep.
Didn’t expect the Sport to be so capable.
for something like that to take on some of the harshest terrains... absolute win.
Hell's gate at the end. Nice!
I am brutally impressed!!! My dreamed compact SUV!!!
Made it through this video with no headache. Great job.
Ok 👌 these are Beasts across the lineup! 🔧🎉
It should be called Bronco Escape, it looks just like the first Ford Escape, the best Ford Escape, I want one once they make a hybrid version, amd keep it this capable.
The Escape is its own thing now. Having this fill the niche is much better.
@@xaionik Escape should go back to being boxy and rugged, so you can "escape" the city. If it was the Ford Bronco Escape, they could them make the Ford Bronco Escape Sport trim, it makes more sense.
Rebrand the current Escape to Focus, or Fusion since they cancelled all the cars in USA.
Escape 2nd generation you mean
@@JPPSrules The first and second gen are the same platform. Look almost the same to me.
Any possibility of showing interior shots and explaining what engine model and transmission
Really? Awesome Ford!!
Great job on Hell's Gate.. Didn't think it would make it and figured the traction control would cut power like the Renegade has shown to do. Nice work Ford
I knew it! Bronco Sport is not just a Baby Bronco. It is a worthy fighter, watch out Renegade
Awesome video. Thank you for letting us here spotter and vehicles. 🤘🙂
Like many people I would love to have the two-door bronco with the big wheels ... but I know I won't use it to its full potential. After watching this video, I am truly surprised and delighted to see the bronco sport accomplish these feats. Definitely the one for me!
I am impressed with the performance, especially with stock tires and no mods. If this had better off road tires it would be a beast.
Wow that was crazy on the last hill! I tell everyone how they can off road better then you think. I'm really into the bronco sports!
Very nice especially the last section. That should be a commercial showing it’s capabilities.
Wow. Imagine it with a lift and some KO2s.
Can we get the regular broncos in a Brown ?
I live in Brazil and plan to travel around the country.
We are in doubt between the Jeep Compass Trailhawk or Ford Bronco Sport.
What is your opinion?
great video again, the camera work is spot on, you logo on the bottom of the screen sometimes blocks good parts of the video , thats just me, I love these Broncos and have started to put money aside for one, you saved the best for last starting at 5:55- 8:10 was EPIC was this a stock vehicle, it looked like it was just on steel wheels and stock tires just aired down a bit, my guess is that driver was no newbie ,some real patience there, and allot of pucker factor,🤣 great video series, this is what helped me decide to save for a Bronco, I do not need a crazy one ,just a Bronco 👍
Impressive just ordered one can't wait to have fun. Thank you for the video
For no actual locking rear or LOW range this is amazing. Go ford, making that terrain management really does a good job limiting wheel spin.
The RAV4 TRD could not do even 10% of what this vehicle is doing. Good job Ford. You know a vehicle is good when you see it hanging with the Jeeps.
Wow, I gotta say I'm very impressed by the Bronco Sport, I was thinking it wouldn't be nearly as capable as its big brother Broncos, but yeah looks great! I was not expecting it to be able to do that last part either. Imagine this thing with a lift and some bigger tires, it could give the 4Runner a run for it's money!
Fantastic!!!!!!!!! The Bronco Sport demonstrated ability.🚙
*Henry!* Dude...Did you see that?
Insanely impressive Bronco Sport
How can Toyota Rav4 Prime match that?
@Jebus Hypocristos What site did you read THAT from?
Dreadnought Prime that’s the stats, it’s dumb fast. One of the fastest vehicles in Toyota’s lineup actually haha
Jebus Hypocristos lol try a mid 5 second 0 to 60. which the new escape does as well, according to C&D
Virg Fresco how about longevity.
Jebus Hypocristos lol nobody is whining, the Rav4 prime is a kill for Toyota but I definitely wouldn't hype it up to have a 0 to 60 of 4 seconds. and your friend, they must have the I3 in it, I've gapped 2 V6 Escapes, first and second gen, a V6 Equinox, an 06 Maxima (he botched the launch) and a Kia Forte SX (also botched the launch lol awd rules). The 2.0 Escapes kicks ass, not a sports car but definitely does the job. The 3.0 isn't a bad engine either, especially when they put the six speeds in them in 2010. Those 2nd gens were always my favorite because the V6.
Wow that steep climb at around the 6 min mark was damn impressive
It was already understood what the FSB (Full Size Bronco) would bring to the party. What was unsure to the public is if the FBS (Ford Bronco Sport) would be close to what Ford was advertising. I believe Ford intentionally down played the FBS, so we could see it play out on videos in places such as Moab for ourselves. It is brilliant because no one was expecting such a good performance. The FBS is great for the type of vehicle it is. That being said, remember, it was never meant to be an off-road killer of giants. It’s more of the Mighty Mouse of “stock” compact SUV’s. Albeit, it’s the upper trim model, but stock from factory vehicle with no modifications nor aftermarket parts. Who here remembers the cartoon, Mighty Mouse? Lol
For a vehicle "based on the Ford Escape Platform", that is ridiculously capable. It definitely could out wheel a Compass Trailhawk and could probably follow a Cherokee Trailhawk most places. I am genuinely impressed.
For sure out-wheel the Compass. Cherokee has that 2-speed PTU that really gives it an advantage over the Sport. If Ford put that 2-speed unit (it's an AAM piece, not FCA) I think the Bronco could out-wheel the Cherokee as well. I'd trade my 2020 Cherokee Trailhawk in for one if they had the 2-speed unit.
@@TrailRider1200 I'm about to replace my Lifted KK with a Cherokee Trailhawk. The 2-Speed PTU is definitely the selling point, especially if you are doing moderately difficult rock crawling at high altitude. There is definitely no substitute for genuine low gearing. But I'm guessing maybe a reasonably low first gear and decent torque with the EcoBoost engine in that Bronco Sport is making it able to do that without a low range.
Trailhawk750 it's a shame that Ford went to all the trouble of giving this a 4WD system with a center and rear diff lock and then didn't give it a 4L mode.
Wow wow wow...really capable. Way to go, Ford.
I'm very impressed. And it doesn't hurt to have those Falken AT3W on it either.
Love my 4runner but it’s tempting for me to get a bronco now. Ford is doing a great job.
Just as long as I can sleep in the back..
The little Bronco that could
Yeeeessshhhh Talk about MIND BLOWN! haha the Sport is gonna be slept on but it can handle its own!
I’ll be getting a Bronco Sport next year, they out did themselves. Plus, such a better looking car than the Jeeps in my opinion. Sport looks like a Range Rover
Impressive. We have done this in a 2016 Jeep Renegade TH. You tube video to prove it. It’s just nice to see the market making more capable vehicles. Good job Ford!
Where's the video of the renegade doing this
billy heaton look up Renegade does hell’s Gate
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🙏Throughout the whole video I was trying to figure out what's on that image in the bottom center of the screen. Maybe you guys can make it bigger in your future videos please. Thanks! 🙏
"honey I shrunk the explorer" 🤣
thats impressive specially in the end thats like rock crawling already, on this video is that bronco sport badlands stock?
I have got one of these on order. I won’t be doing anything off road at this level, but if it can handle this, I know it can do what I need it do do. My needs are somewhere between this and a rutted dirt road.
Won't be doing that with our new Bronco. But nice to know when things get bad has the capability.
I'm in the market for a vehicle that can cross a shallow river. One of them I am considering is possibly the Bronco Sport. My only dislike is that its 6" shorter then my 2018 Focus but I don't know if I should worry about that. I was originally leaning towards a Ford Ranger Supercrew but the monthly payments would be kinda high for me and with the executive orders halting the Keystone pipeline and the suspension of crude oil drilling on American land gas prices are going up and no telling what they will be by summer time. Or even if I have a job when everyone cuts back on leisurely spending.
Wow, amazing to see it perform so well with those skinny little (base model) tires/wheels. This thing is going to totally embarrass the Subaru crowd, especially with a small lift and some aire'd down KO2s.
1:30 it’s leaking something from underneath where the back door is.
Looks like an illusion with the shadow. There's no fluid on the ground.
impressive. I wish they made the front end more boxy like the Full sized bronco
Good driving and Bronco performance!
It really needs a proper rear locker like the Trailhawk Jeep Cherokee
DG it has both a center diff lock for true 4WD and a rear locker. Go look up a picture of the GOAT mode selector for the Badlands trim level of the Sport and you can see the buttons for yourself. You can hear the spotter telling the driver to hit his rear locker in this video...
@@MichaelMarvin no, it doesn't have true 4wd. it's a simulated rear diff lock in the rear not a mechanical one and it's AWD not 4 wheel drive. there's no transfer case and it doesn't have a 4 lo.
Noel Ebbert I've read several different dealer Q and As answered directly by a Ford representative, and they all stated that the rear had the dual clutch AND a rear locker. Until I see something more definitive saying otherwise, I'm lead to believe that it does have a locker. Additionally, 4WD is not defined by a transfer case, but simply the ability to split the torque coming to each axle 50/50, rather than a biased split in AWD. If you look at the center diff lock button for the Sport, it even has "4WD" printed on it.
any lift kit for sport?
Bronco nation showed a sport badlands with a 1" lift and 31" KM3 mud terrains on it earlier today.
Guys, it's not that the Bronco Sport is crazy capable. It's that everyone nowadays thinks that you need 37"s and full lockers with solid axles and an ungodly lift to go anywhere. Truth is, unless you're doing a hardcore trail in moab (this aint it) or the Rubicon, you almost never need the capability, you're just driving a tall/heavy/poor handling truck for something you'll likely never need. :)
I have a Bronco Wildtrak on order. I'm also very impressed with the sport. A lot of small suv systems will start to overheat just basic rock crawling.
I know this is supposed to come out later this year, but is there a month put on the release date yet?
Could a 2 door Sport be the real Jeep Killer with Sasquatch package?
When’s the builder for the Bronco going live?
Wow I'm truly impressed of it's capabilities! Hope it will be sold in my country!