2023 Ford Bronco Sport Consumer Reviews
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I like my Bronco Sport
Tim, 02/12/2022
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
72 of 76 people found this review helpful
I have had a 2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend for a few months. I was planning on buying a CRV or Forester, but due to the car shortage, I ended up with the Bronco when it became available. Our other car is a 2020 Outback. I have a long commute (70miles round trip - city and highway ) and have kids - the Bronco has been great this winter as we had a lot of snow. It has been returning better gas mileage than expected - averaging between 28 and 29mpg. It's interior is not a high end feeling as the Outback, but has good ergonomics. I have not noticed the wind noise others have mentioned - it seems generally pretty quiet and feels very solid. The steering and handling are great - the car feels bigger than it is. The fit and finish does not seem as good as the Outback - or the Honda I traded in for it, but the Bronco Sport makes up for it by really feeling solid when it drives. For me, I will be very happy with it if it holds up as well as my past Hondas - I guess I will find out. The last Ford I bought was back in the 80's...
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It's perfect for us!
Fiona O'Ho, 07/07/2022
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
We are extremely happy with our Ford Bronco Sport. It's perfect for our lifestyles and the harsh weather where we live. The price was great, too! We don't have a problem with the quality of the interior and don't understand the negative reviews of it. It's much better than leather due to it's durability. We are extremely happy with our Ford Bronco Sport and highly recommend it.
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Kickin' Lil' Colt
NYS westerner, 05/28/2023
2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Initially when the "baby" Bronco came out, I was not sure about the looks or the stance, as time went by and more of them appeared on the road, I became enamored albeit skeptical about owning one. After a couple of weeks and 300 miles, I must say I am impressed by its ride quality, even with the Badlands pkg., the ride is smooth and quiet. The power of the 2.0 L 4 is sufficient to propel this little colt up the hills and the eight-speed transmission is seamless., That is until you opt for the ECO mode, then the shifting is more noticeable, and it seems to hunt for gears on takeoff. I do not notice this in NORM or SPORT mode, and with no inclement weather to test the SLIPPERY mode on, I cannot speak to how it performs in that mode. The other G.O.A.T modes I have not tried, and probably never try the "rock crawl" mode voluntarily. The interior is perhaps a little plastic, and I am not a fan of the screen standing above the dash, it will grow on me I imagine as time passes. Unlike other reviews, I do not think it looks cheap, no it is not the quality of the Lariat pick-up I traded in on it, nor was it close to the 80K I paid for the truck. Ford's attempt to balance between the weekend outdoor enthusiast and the daily driver like me is well executed in my opinion. The easily cleaned materials are appreciated as I have aged and less able to spend hours cleaning my vehicles. If you want all the upscale interior treatments, the Outer Banks version will be the better option, otherwise the Premium Pkg. added to the Badlands will come with most of the treatments. Beware it adds 10K to the price tag when all is said and done. I balanced what I really care about, the larger engine and more capable AWD system, along with an intent to stay as close to 40K as possible. I think it does well in meeting my needs in those regards. What are the things I like the most: Build quality is impressive. Little to no squeaking plastic parts driving down the road. Engine performance is awesome for a four cyl. This from a diesel engine guy who always opts for 8 cylinders. Looks are pretty spot on, enough of the original Bronco cues to take me back to 1966, and yes, I remember the original Bronco quite well. The interior layout is done well, everything is easy to reach and the knobs for the radio and the HVAC are appreciated. Trying to work on a touchscreen alone, is not my thing to be certain. What do I not like: The rotary gear selector! I would much prefer a lever. I am forever trying to rotate the wrong way when going from D to R and the fact that I have to confirm N every time I am at a drive-thru line is irritating. WHY does it not stay in the mode I select from the G.O.A.T menu or keep the Start/Stop function turned off? You must reselect every time you re-start the car. I have read the manual front to back and can find no way to make it do these things. Ford, it is just programming, write an extra couple of lines of code so these items will stay engaged till the driver opts otherwise. Overall, vehicles are always subjective. What I dislike or like, you may or may not. What is comfortable for me, may or may not be for you. One should always evaluate from the drivers' seat before signing. I was not originally thinking about the 'baby" Bronco when the time came to move from my F-250 to something more manage and practical to my old age self, the full-size version was more what I had in mind. How did I end up with the mini size? The added cost of the full-size version is due to the nature of its core market, those who take them off-road and are serious about their outdoor activities. This was never my intention, nor is it my lifestyle these days. No need to remove the tops, or doors. Nor do I feel the need to impress the neighbors with a vehicle that will never do what it was designed, and I paid for it to do. How many people own big trucks and pull nothing but their butts around? When all is needed is a comfortable, capable AWD SUV, that is not too much SUV or mini-van, this little colt fits the corral neatly and without too much pain either at the dealership of the pump. Easy to tie to the hitching post as well, much easier than 26' of 3/4 ton truck!
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Outstanding Value
Jack Rockman, 04/13/2022
2022 Ford Bronco Sport 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
45 of 49 people found this review helpful
The Bronco Sport has exceeded my expectations and here's why. I purchased a base model and paid MSRP at 28k . The vehicle has a smooth, solid ride and feels bigger than than a compact SUV. The interior is comfortable and quiet without any unusual noises others have mentioned. The engine power is good and fuel mileage is typically 27 mpg on regular gas. The brakes are excellent and the base alloy wheels look great .The GOAT drive selector is very effective. I recently drove through a severe rain storm on I 95 and began to hydroplane. I placed the drive in slippery mode and the Bronco recovered total traction and was completely safe. There are few if any vehicles that can deliver the size and features of a Bronco Sport. Highly recommended.
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Better than I expected
Scratch, 02/19/2022
2022 Ford Bronco Sport 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
56 of 62 people found this review helpful
OK. So I bought it because its got charming looks and cool vibes. I'm a car nut and have had most of 'em varying from hot rods to sports cars, to 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks, to sedans and even station wagons way back in the day. I've crammed as many of 'em into more than 70 years of living than I probably should have, but I'm just anal that way... I bought our Bronco because it got my attention and this Base Model was the only one available on a dealer's lot in more than 250 miles of our Southcentral Texas home. I've had it for four weeks and, quite honestly, I can't stay out of the doggone thing. Its just that much fun to drive... Lots of admiring looks and thumbs up appreciation recognition on the highways and byways. It handles well and at this point we're averaging almost 28 MPG, although much of that is rural as we live 12 miles or so from the nearest sizeable town. The 1.5 liter 3-banger 181 HP Ecoboost is OK, but if I were to draw one up on the wish-it -had board, I'd have preferred the larger 245 HP powerplant. The base trim is just that and I'll probably add Katzskin leather to the interior at some point. The Sync 3 paired with my cell phone gives me all the navigation technology and podcasting I want/need, so I'm pleased with that base element. I may also add fender flares at some point. So there it is. I'm hooked on the little feller and even my better half enjoys our Baby Bronco as an occasional alternative to her SUV. I'm not a hardcore off-roader by any means. We had a Jeep Cherokee several years ago that we put to the test when we were stationed in Colorado and although this is a different competitive vehicle, 'Sarge' would easily compete with that Jeep except for the lower towing capacity, in which case, once again, you'd need to upgrade to the 'Badlands' version to even out the contest. So Would I do it all over again? Yes, and who knows... I just might upgrade to a 'Badlands' version in a couple years once they're readily available on dealer lots. Go getcha one if you can find one. I'll bet you'll like it :)
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