2026 Ford Bronco Sport Review

What’s New for the Ford Bronco Sport in 2026?

While most compact SUVs stay close to the concrete, a new package option for the Bronco Sport aims to enhance the already impressive off-road power it delivers.

The Bronze Package, available on the Big Bend and Badlands models, includes a variety of exterior and interior design elements in, you guessed it, bronze finishes. The Bronze package will include:

• Bronze badges
• 17-inch bronze-painted aluminum wheels
• Cargo mat with bronze accents
• Premium-trimmed bronze stitching on seats and steering wheel
• Ebony black grille with bronze “Bronco” lettering

Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels

The price of power is divided across four trim levels, from the base Big Bend to the mighty Badlands. Below, we’ve outlined the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport price by trim and notable highlights for each model.

2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend (Starting at $31,845)

• Standard 4x4 with 5 G.O.A.T (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) Modes
• 13.2-inch center display
• Ford Connectivity Package–one year included
• Available Bronze + Black Diamond Off-Road package

2026 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage (Starting at $34,145)

• Oxford White with Heritage Bronco Script side decals
• All-terrain tires
• Navy Pier plaid cloth seats

2026 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks (Starting at $36,945)

• Premium-trimmed heated front seats and steering wheel
• Shadow Black painted roof
• Available Sasquatch Outer Banks package

2026 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands (Starting at $40,265)

• Advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit
• Seven G.O.A.T Modes
• Steel-plated front bumper & underbody protection

Engine Options & Performance

Two engines are offered for the new Bronco Sport: the 1.5L EcoBoost and the 2.0L EcoBoost. The turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine delivers a steady 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine takes things up a notch at 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all models are equipped with all-wheel drive.

Intuitive performance technology makes it easy to traverse the toughest terrain. Drivers can tackle different environments with newfound peace of mind with standard G.O.A.T Modes® – “Goes Over Any Type of Terrain.” This technology allows you to choose from five standard drive modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, and Off-Road. Drivers of the Bronco Sport Badlands will have two additional drive modes available: Rock Crawl and Rally. Between G.O.A.T Modes, 8.8 inches of ground clearance, and 24 inches of water-fording capability, your adventure knows no bounds.

Other performance features include:

• Trail 1-Pedal driving
• Available Locking Rear Differential
• Ford Trail Control
• Bilstein Shocks
• Trail and Split view camera
• Recovery Hooks
• Ford Protect

Exterior Design

The Ford Bronco Sport was built to handle mud and dirt–and look good doing it. Orange Fury and Space White join an already impressive lineup of adrenaline-pumping exterior paint colors, including:

• Velocity Blue Metallic
• Shadow Black
• Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
• Oxford White

The exterior of the Ford Bronco Sport is a testament to adventure. Fender tie-downs and roof rails make it easy to secure your gear with ease, and the integrated bottle opener reminds us that adventure is more than adrenaline; it’s the art of noticing the undiscovered.

Nine wheel options, varying between 17- and 18-inch designs, will test your limits in ways you didn’t expect. From Carbonized Gray-painted High-gloss aluminum to Oxford White to Mid-Gloss Dark Gravity Gray, find the wheel that fits your personal style.

Interior Cabin

The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport interior is utilitarian yet surprisingly refined and modern, seamlessly blending the rugged nature of adventure with the smooth elegance of modern life.

Choose from among five interior seating materials, including:

• Easy-to-clean cloth bucket seats
• Premium-trimmed, front bucket seats
• Plaid cloth bucket seats
• Leather-trimmed and heated front bucket seats
• Leather-trimmed Dove Gray inserts with Orchid Yellow Accents and Stitching

The high-end Badlands model comes with washable, rubberized flooring and upholstery to tackle the toughest – and dirtiest – journeys, and drivers will enjoy the 60/40 split-fold-flat second-row seats that come standard on the Outer Banks model.

Technology

Move beyond seating configurations and style to entertainment features built for backroads and daily commutes.

Every Bronco Sport model houses a 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, offering vibrant clarity and customization at the slightest touch.

No trip is complete without a playlist, and there’s no better way to prep for the journey than with the 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with a subwoofer.

Other notable tech highlights include:

• Dashboard-installed device tray with integrated USB ports
• Four pre-wired auxiliary switches for easy installation of Ford Bronco accessories
• 360-degree camera with trail view
• Rubberized cargo flooring

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

A host of driver-assistance features come standard on the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, including forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking.

A more advanced system is available with Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0, which includes adaptive cruise control and lane-centering.

Protect your Bronco Sport with the Ford Security Package. With this package, you receive theft alerts if your Ford is tampered with and remotely disable your vehicle via the Ford app. Receive additional alerts if someone tries to access, start, move, or factory reset your Bronco Sport and get access to 24/7 live agents to help in the case of a security breach.

Test Drive the New Ford Bronco Sport For Sale Near You Today!

At Santee Ford, we make it easy to find the ride built for your lifestyle and budget. Explore our selection of new Ford Bronco Sport models online, then visit our dealership for a test drive!