Used Ford Bronco Sport for Sale nearSumter, SC

About the Ford Bronco Sport

The Ford Bronco Sport compact crossover SUV arrived in 2021, debuting alongside the more off-road ready Ford Bronco. The four-door Bronco Sport is still in its first generation, based on the same C2 platform underneath the Ford Escape compact crossover SUV and the Ford Maverick compact pickup truck. The Bronco Sport is powered by a base 1.5-liter turbocharged Ecoboost inline three-cylinder engine or an optional 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-cylinder. Marketed as “four-wheel drive,” the Bronco Sport is actually equipped with an all-wheel drive system with “G.O.A.T Modes” selectable for varied types of terrain. In the Badlands trim, the modes include a Rock Crawl selection, aided by a twin-clutch rear-drive unit with a differential lock. The differential lock can divert virtually all rear axle torque to either wheel.

What are the advantages of the Ford Bronco Sport?

• Aggressive styling with a Bronco family resemblance
• Excellent on-road driving characteristics
• The ability to tackle more challenging trail-oriented terrain

What is the best Ford Bronco Sport model year?

2021 is the most plentiful model year thus far, with 108,169 examples produced for the United States and Canada. 2024 marks the year when a lot of those will start to come off of lease, so there will be more available on the used market in 2024 than in previous years. 2023 marked the introduction of the Heritage trim level, smartly styled with Oxford White grille, Oxford White 17-inch aluminum wheels, along with unique 1960s-era emblems.

What are the disadvantages of the Ford Bronco Sport?

The Escape offers most of the Bronco Sport’s capabilities, but starts at around $2,000 less, so you’re largely paying for the styling. You also lose five cubic feet of cargo space simply due to the Bronco Sport’s styling. However, along with the aggressive styling, the Escape is also missing the rear differential lock and G.O.A.T Modes, making it less capable in off-highway situations.

Comparison: Is the Ford Bronco Sport better than the Kia Sportage?

Kia sells a ton of Sportage models because it hits the right combination of reliability, safety, utility and ride quality. But that’s where the Sportage ends. It’s not a vehicle you’re going to see negotiating challenging trails or as the subject of an Instagram-worthy overlanding trip. The Bronco Sport does all of the things that a Kia Sportage will, but with the added bonus of at least some off-road pretentions.

Is the Ford Bronco Sport a reliable car?

There’s scant data on the Bronco Sport since it’s only been available for a few model years at this point. But you can look at the reliability of the Ford Escape (especially since the 2018 model year) as an indicator of how reliable a Bronco Sport might be. Several recalls have been issued for the Bronco Sport, most notably on the 1.5-liter engines, which had fuel injectors that were prone to cracks and the risk of an engine fire.

Is the Ford Bronco Sport wort the cost?

The compact crossover segment is littered with fine, not-altogether exciting competitors. The Bronco Sport represents something different: A fuel efficient, safe, cargo-friendly crossover that brings the fun with some light off-road capability and entertaining paint and trim packages.