For sure, this is a proper descendant of the original Escape. But it seems to be much smaller than I expected, can't wait to see in person to judge for myself. I liked my original Escape because of the 70 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the seats down.
I think this looks much better, very well done appearance. It would just be hard with the current engine and tech options lacking in the bronco that the escape has
The current Escape is actually a wagon - shhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell the buyers. I loathe CUVs in general but the Bronco Sport Badlands is one that I would seriously shop if I had to daily drive one.
@@James-il3tq We have a 21 explorer, seems they fixed a lot of the issues they had with the 20s. I think it’s less of full reliability, and more the overall price you are spending on the vehicle. A lot these fords are in many cases more than the competition which shouldn’t be the case. We have family that owns a dealership so going with the explorer beat any car imaginable in terms of affordability. But if it was all my money, ya I would have to turn to Toyota, honda, Mazda, etc. Heck, there are Lincoln’s that are the same price as a lot of fords which is a good option
@@spookbuster4862 The two first generations were identical. I do agree, if the Escape still looked "truck like" like in the 05-12 i would be tempted to buy one. I will settle for an F150 I guess
@@davidmendez9256 There was a notable shift in styling from the 05-07 Escape the 08-12 Escape. The 08 generation was definetly the most truckish and closest to this Bronco. But agreed in that it was the last Escape the looked rugged and fun.
I was really glad to see Ford announce the Bronco Sport: I found the styling of the new Escape way too feminine for my taste-just, shockingly so. Love those Bronco colors, too. 👍 Thanks for the video, Alex.
Even ford officials were saying the new Escape was designed more for woman. I knew immediately it would not sell as well than other suv. But with the Bronco Sport they really have a winner. It is a car for men and women. Everybody nearly like it. The review are incredibly positive. It will become the best seller for Ford behind the f150 very very fast. They maybe can touch the Toyota rav4 in the second year 2022 if the user report continue to be great and the car is reliable. Right now the consumer report for the bronco sport is already really good. Ford has put a lot of effort for quality and good design they could in this small suv. We see it is a very important vehicle for them. Bronco Sport will be very successful. I am certain.
Two thoughts. First, this Bronco looks like a fantastic winner, in all respects, and I would put it at the very top of my list if I needed something that size. Second, I've watched hundreds of different reviewers over the years, but Alex does THE BEST auto reviews on internet.
Thank you for highlighting the Bronco Sport. I have decided to order one in the Outerbanks package. I went with the Rapid Red, with Navy Tier interior. Ford has confirmed my order and I look forward to driving it.
I think if you're going bronco sport you go all out. Excellent interior, sound system, touch screen, bigger engine, etc. Sticker 36 but once the real broncos are out they'll sell for 30k and lease for 300/mo
I have a 2015 Focus ST with the 2.0 litre 4 cylinder and it is a great engine. The car has 52,000 miles on it and has never given me any problem. It runs very well, gets decent gas mileage, on regular gas, and is a very torquey little motor. If the 2.0 litre in the Bronco Sport is the same engine I would not hesitate to buy one.
My Wife wants the yellow Badlands version to replace her 2017 Escape titainium. Nice quite Video can't stand videos that are loud and obnoxious especially when they crank the music, this Video was tastefully done just right.
Thank you! That was a GREAT review! My wife has a Bronco Sport Outer Banks on order in Kodiak Brown. She’s never been as excited about any car we’ve had like she is about this one. She had put a deposit down on a Bronco at first, but when we looked at what she really needed, she backed off to the Bronco Sport. She’ll be replacing her 2011 Escape Limited (FWD) with the Duratec-4. I think she’ll love the AWD, the 180 hp EcoBoost and the B&O sound system. She’ll be on (and off) the road sometime in March-you’ve been warned!!!
Just picked up Bronco Sport today as a loaner vehicle. One of the things I learned with the front end collision safety feature is that when snow builds up on the front of the vehicle a warning shows on the display informing you that is is not operating. It has way more buttons then I would ever need. The infotainment display is a bit out of place. It faces strait out and it should be angled more towards the driver. The response time on the infotainment screen was lagging a bit, but it was in the low 20’s out. Drove home on the interstate in snow, it held the road well and I felt confident it was stable and wasn’t going to loose traction. Lacked a bit in power, would be nice to have more horsepower. Did not drive it yet to figure out all the driving modes, “goat mode” was interesting because I couldn’t figure out whether it was is 4 wheel drive also I could drive up into my yard which had a good 6” of snow. Like I mentioned earlier, it has a lot of buttons for accessories I’m not sure I would really need. Lights were controlled by a knob and it had 4 settings (at least I believe there were 4) the issue was that I couldn’t figure out whether there were I or just the driving lights were on. The shift dial is not something I would ask for, but that could be because it was the first one I drove with the dial shifter. I have it a few more days with it, so I will see if I can figure out how to work all the accessories.
Alex, According to the latest news reports, this is the ONLY type of Bronco you can buy until the summer of 2021 when the real, made in the USA Bronco comes to market. Kudos to Ford for providing an abundance of the rarest commodity in modern vehicles - #headroom. I hope Toyota's New Jockey Architecture designers are paying attention ;-)
@@rightlanehog3151 Sure. But a Daewoo Corvette would make about as much naming sense as a Mustang Mach E SUV or a unibody Chevy Blazer or Trailblazer...
Just such great attention to detail in your reviews, not just opinions Letting us know the full size spare isn’t full size when you get the bigger tires... kudos
@@Verifraudreports I wish! Too bad Americans don't like diesels as much as Europeans. I would love to see more diesel options, especially in the offroad segment.
Agree 100%, I just picked up a RAV4 hybrid. This Bronco Sport is nice, I like the badlands trim. I drive too many miles per year to have a car that gets less than 30 mpg.
@@andmicbro1 i come from France, and now in Canada, diesel is dangerous the small particles generated are more dangerous than gas pollution. I am glad it failed here in america. There are no clean diesel. Even mazda removed their diesel after one year. Nobody want that here. Just look at France that try to replace it with hybrid and electric. Soon diesel will be used only on truck until solid state battery arrive and from here even truck and pick up truck will be electric in 2030 car will go electric really with solid state around 2025-2028
I test drove a Badlands edition at a dealership in Baton Rouge. I loved it and hope to get one soon. The build quality and ride are amazing. The two liter had plenty of power and the brakes were also great.
I have the Escape Hybrid (2020) and the design really grows on you. Especially the side profile - always love walking out to the car when I'm parallel parked.
A few issues I have with the Bronco Sport: 1) The lack of a power tail-gate 2) No hybrid 3) Glove box is not illuminated 4) Incandescent turn signals 5) Older software running Sync 6) Should be assembled in the USA (it uses a Iconic American label) 7) Not to confuse the public with the larger Bronco, should have been called Maverick.
Power liftgate is just another part that will break. Besides the lift glass more than makes up for it
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I’ve seen a lot of reviews on Bronco sport that say it is essentially a Ford Escape with a different body- even sharing the same little 3 cylinder engine. The Escape is actually a bit larger wheelbases.
good review, but i’ll go ahead and disagree about the rotary shifter. it takes ~a week to get used to, but i love mine. the advantage is it takes a lot less space in the interior-it’s just out of the way. also, i might be interested if the hybrid 2.5 from the escape were the base engine here. for the vast majority of consumers, that’s the best drivetrain ford has.
Agree about the rotary gear selector. Get over it Alex, join the 21st century. Big old shifter knobs make no sense with an automatic transmission. I loved the push buttons in my 64 Plymouth Fury. The floor shift automatic came along with bucket seats and then center consoles...all to look like you had a sporty manual shift. Just watch, in five years the shift lever/stick for automatics will be gone except in sports cars that still want to look like they have a manual....and good luck finding a manual transmission in five years. I spoze Alex really dislikes the new cars with buttons to control the transmission.
If I was head of Jeep, I be worried. Ford hit a home run with this one. My heart says BRONCO but pocket says Bronco Sports. Love the idea of a daily commuter and a vehicle to take family out for a little off-roading. Not to forget Wife Approved.
@@Dr.HowieFeltersnatch Lmao, Sports is just 30K well equipped and Bronco is close to 55K to my liking. According to you if you can't afford a Honda Pilot, you can't afford a Honda CR-V. You need to see a better doctor.
@@henrybrar Apples to oranges. A 30k sport has barely any features and a 55k bronco is basically maxed out on options. In reality, similarly comparabled specs across both vehicles put them about $5k difference, maybe 6-7k at most.
I loved my 2017 Escape 4WD Titanium. Not one minute of trouble in the 60k miles (mountain driving) I put on it. I owned a ‘13 and a ‘15 Escape, also. Just traded today for the Bronco Sport Badlands w/ the Badlands package (its confusing). I think l’m gonna love it.
Just built on the Ford website, $2k in Destination and Acquisition fees. Never heard of an Acquisition fee before. I've decided recently new vehicles are just too expensive Gonna keep the old one and get a nice bike.
My girlfriend has the Bronco Sport on my recommendation and she loves it. Even though it is the 3cyl version it is quite nice and has plenty of go on the highway. Her dad even bought one. Ford did good with the Sport..would be cool if they offered it in manual transmission. 🤙
Thanks Alex. Been looking into these. I really like the Big Bend trim level. What appeals to me on these little buggers is the maneuverability and light off roading. Just a dirt path to a campsite and do some exploring is all I need.
I’m sure glad Ford didn’t try to hide the rear hatch camera by blending it in with the body lines. I love a good out of place looking box painted a different color that’s than the rest of the vehicle.
I was sceptical of not having a two speed transfer case until I drove a silverado with a ten speed. The first gear is very low compared to the older,4,5,&6 speeds. You'd have to be in a very tricky situation to need low range. The new ranger starts in first and skips 2nd under normal acceleration. Side thought and loosely related, reverse with a duramax Allison combination is comicaly slow without low range. Anyone that have drove one knows what I'm referring too.
Kind of a bummer that you have to get the top trim levels to get rid of the urethane steering wheel. Reminds me of my very very cheap feeling 2005 Ford Focus lol
I'm glad Ford hasn't forsaken the off-road mission especially in the CUV segment. There are plenty of people who fall between a Wrangler and a CX-5 that now have a bit more options with the Bronco.
I have a reservation for the big Bronco, but this sure makes more sense for what I will use it for. It's all about the styling, which I think Ford nailed on the Sport and full-size. I hope they come out with a hybrid version.
This Ford BS is quite capable and could actually be considered smaller midsized depending on the shoulder and hip room. Two - three things missing: The 6 speed manual and/or 7 speed manual from its big brother with or without extra terrain option and with or without the torque vectoring. The twist vectoring should be shared across the upper trims.
@@2004cyrus Never said the Escape was being dropped, but the original Escapes were advertised as a smaller rugged, efficient alternative to the body on frame SUVs at the time. Now it’s more of an alternative to the traditional family sedans and it’s mission is to offer something for a larger diversity of shoppers than before. On the other hand the Bronco Sport is continuing the mission of delivering good off road capabilities (for the segment) with decent on road qualities.
@ Thanks for your thoughts. I am a former Land Rover owner who knows many other former LR owners. And even have lived in Great Britain for a number of years. LR's have a great mystique and are unique. But unfortunately they are poorly engineered, with parts from suppliers that are also built to less than industry standards. Stuff fails, and at at a rate higher than entry level vehicles from manufacturers of many countries. Yes LR's can be kept on the road - if one has many, many thousands of dollars, euros, pounds or yen to spare - AND TIME. At some point the lack of reliability (which is easily documented by ALL automotive magazines on all continents Haha!), dependability and the cost to own outside of the purchase price just outweigh their uniqueness to drive. It's hard to imagine the number of owners it's had who finally just gave up. BMW, Ford, Tata, Now Tata with a Chinese manufacturer (Chery?). LR doesn't have many more years left. Stock up on parts now! ;)
Have a first day reservation for the 4 door Wildtrak ... but this looks awesome - will be strongly encouraging the wife to take on for a ride when her current CX5 lease ends in June!!
Well, a good part of that is down to Ford thinking that close to 300hp is needed in a turbo on a subcompact SUV. Strikes me that this vehicle really makes more sense as a slightly smaller-but-still-fully-usable replacement for a traditional compact SUV like a Land Rover or a V6 Jeep for someone who wants the off-roading but doesn't need as much towing capacity as in those two.
I have owned two Subaru Crosstrek's and if it wasn't for the fact I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger this past September, I would buy a Bronco Sport...........I should have waited!
Love it! Needs more color options for the inside and out on the first edition model. That and I’m not that into the washing machine dial shifter. Give it a shift knob.
Was really bummed when I heard they were not putting the plugin or hybrid in this yet. Having the electric torque would be so nice on trails, and just to commute cheaply/cleanly. Oh well.
@Cha Cha Rah The current RAV4 Hybrid is made in Georgetown, Kentucky. If fact, all of their sedans and trucks are made in America. It's not surprising that all of their bestselling models are made and bought here. Btw, I own 2 Ford vehicles, Mustang GT & Edge Sport.
Make this an EV or PHEV and I'd be tripping over myself to get it. It's a mostly smart design with iconic looks - just want to get something that's more eco-conscious if it's going to last me a long time.
And a manual transmission is available. Thank you, Ford. To people complaining online about the fewer manual transmission option every year, act accordingly.
I applaud the shorter wheelbase. I used to off-road RAV4 and most of the damage was right between the axles. The ramp angle was more important than clearance (of course a lift improves ramp too).
I drove my 1966 Olds 98 in the same conditions, back in 1979! Really! Yeah, I would have liked four wheel drive, at times, but I drove it through rivers, and sand canyons. What is this better for?
A great look into these things. I'm glad Ford is embracing a bit of boxier styling. Just wish they would've ditched that rotary shifter for a column one, or even push-buttons. And that third spoke in the three-spoke wheels is always annoying while cruising on the highway - it takes away the best spot to rest your hand!
ALEX: I want to just drive on city and hiways. this was the first vehicle I ever drove back in '65 in the army. So, I like what is offered and would like to get the Badlands with the 1.5. I was wondering if you have heard if FORD will go to the PHEV with the 1.5. I hear they will go with the bigger sizes, the 2.3 is one I think they will start with. Will they ever get down to the 1.5??? I also hear you can mix regular with the turbo with only less power, but no damage. Would appreciate any possible info., thank you.
Was very excited for this vehicle but upon actually getting in one and feeling that it didn't feel that much bigger on the inside compared to a renegade besides the headroom which was crazy good. Then looking at the price I'd rather just get a f150 xlt with a v8 for the same price as a badlands bronco
Thanks for sharing your thoughts as thoroughly as you are known for on this vehicle. I dislike when manufacturers use the Sport moniker on a smaller version of a vehicle instead of a new name. Aside from that I like this vehicle it does remind me of a mix between the 2002 Escape that I had, a Land Rover and its bigger brother Bronco. I really would prefer a midsize truck like a Colorado especially the ZR2 trim, but have also thought if I cannot get that a subcompact or compact crossover that has some off road goodies since I love to hunt, fish 🎣, camp, kayak, other outdoor activities. Like the Trailhawk versions of the Compass and Cherokee, RAV4 Adventure, Crosstrek, Outback, now this in a Badlands trim, among a couple others.
I love the thoroughness of your reviews but when it comes to traction issues I wish that snow and ice were more components of your reviews. I realize that you live in California but those of us who live in colder climates have to battle frozen water a lot. I live on a more remote part of the northeast coast. Snow and ice in the winter, rough roads year round and sand at times. It's why Subaru is so popular here.
I'd like to point out something that alot of auto guys are missing that they have pointed out reviewing the F150. I looked at a Bronco sport up close and found a bottle opener placed neatly in a spot on the passenger side when the hatch is open. The salesman i was talking too didn't even know it was there
I've always liked the looks of the Crosstrek, but considering the available power and interior space of this Bronco Sport, It's literally a no-brainer.
Such a thorough informative review. No fluff just facts and a guy who is extremely knowledgeable.
This guy's channel is a real gem of information.
Agreed, Alex is just so good that way
Yet, his subs are way below that of other dufus reviewers like Matt Maran and Redline. Such is the injustice of life!
@@CumBrianFries Redline is alright, he's actually a friend of Alex's. I can't even say I know who Matt Maran is.
Such a refreshing design. Kind of sick of jelly bean shaped crossover. Finally a crossover that is a legit offroad vehicle:)
This looks better than the Escape, in my opinion, especially with the yellow or red. If I were to choose, I'd choose this over the Escape.
For sure, this is a proper descendant of the original Escape. But it seems to be much smaller than I expected, can't wait to see in person to judge for myself. I liked my original Escape because of the 70 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the seats down.
I think this looks much better, very well done appearance. It would just be hard with the current engine and tech options lacking in the bronco that the escape has
I'd be concerned about reliability of any new Ford model. Look how the new Explorer has been a disaster of reliability issues.
The current Escape is actually a wagon - shhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell the buyers.
I loathe CUVs in general but the Bronco Sport Badlands is one that I would seriously shop if I had to daily drive one.
@@James-il3tq We have a 21 explorer, seems they fixed a lot of the issues they had with the 20s. I think it’s less of full reliability, and more the overall price you are spending on the vehicle. A lot these fords are in many cases more than the competition which shouldn’t be the case. We have family that owns a dealership so going with the explorer beat any car imaginable in terms of affordability. But if it was all my money, ya I would have to turn to Toyota, honda, Mazda, etc. Heck, there are Lincoln’s that are the same price as a lot of fords which is a good option
I'm a Volvo Cross Country owner, and I love it, but man, this car is a great package I would totally consider. Good job Ford, and great review Alex!
I don't know how you keep all this stuff in your head, Alex! Outstanding review, as always on your channel...
I do love the looks of this vehicle.
Reminds me a lot of the old (05-06) Escape but a bit more masculine.
I think you mean the 08-12 escapes
@@TheMCD1989 No, I mean the 05-06. Like the one I have in my driveway.
@@spookbuster4862 The two first generations were identical. I do agree, if the Escape still looked "truck like" like in the 05-12 i would be tempted to buy one. I will settle for an F150 I guess
@@davidmendez9256 There was a notable shift in styling from the 05-07 Escape the 08-12 Escape. The 08 generation was definetly the most truckish and closest to this Bronco. But agreed in that it was the last Escape the looked rugged and fun.
@@TFT-bp8zk stupid comment
I was really glad to see Ford announce the Bronco Sport: I found the styling of the new Escape way too feminine for my taste-just, shockingly so. Love those Bronco colors, too. 👍 Thanks for the video, Alex.
Even ford officials were saying the new Escape was designed more for woman. I knew immediately it would not sell as well than other suv. But with the Bronco Sport they really have a winner. It is a car for men and women. Everybody nearly like it. The review are incredibly positive. It will become the best seller for Ford behind the f150 very very fast. They maybe can touch the Toyota rav4 in the second year 2022 if the user report continue to be great and the car is reliable. Right now the consumer report for the bronco sport is already really good. Ford has put a lot of effort for quality and good design they could in this small suv. We see it is a very important vehicle for them. Bronco Sport will be very successful. I am certain.
These are going to sell very well.
Two thoughts. First, this Bronco looks like a fantastic winner, in all respects, and I would put it at the very top of my list if I needed something that size. Second, I've watched hundreds of different reviewers over the years, but Alex does THE BEST auto reviews on internet.
Thank you for highlighting the Bronco Sport. I have decided to order one in the Outerbanks package. I went with the Rapid Red, with Navy Tier interior. Ford has confirmed my order and I look forward to driving it.
Got and email from Ford. They are building our Bronco Sport Badlands the week of Feb 15th. We are moving from Subaru Forester to the Bronco Sport.
Lucky guy. Very good choice. The car seems fantastic.
My pick would be the Badland edition. Daily driver with capabilities to go places with more confidence than the two wheel drive compact SUV.
I think if you're going bronco sport you go all out. Excellent interior, sound system, touch screen, bigger engine, etc. Sticker 36 but once the real broncos are out they'll sell for 30k and lease for 300/mo
Agree but the sticker price + upgrades makes this very expensive (too expensive IMO).
@@James-il3tq haven't driven one yet but I bet a badlands is worth a 300/mo lease. 36k no.
i got the Badlands after driving some of the lower trim models. It's worth the extra money just for the 2 liter four..
@@checkmateking2854 you also get a better rear differential on or off road. you made the right choice.
I have a 2015 Focus ST with the 2.0 litre 4 cylinder and it is a great engine. The car has 52,000 miles on it and has never given me any problem. It runs very well, gets decent gas mileage, on regular gas, and is a very torquey little motor. If the 2.0 litre in the Bronco Sport is the same engine I would not hesitate to buy one.
My Wife wants the yellow Badlands version to replace her 2017 Escape titainium.
Nice quite Video can't stand videos that are loud and obnoxious especially when they crank the music, this Video was tastefully done just right.
Thank you! That was a GREAT review! My wife has a Bronco Sport Outer Banks on order in Kodiak Brown. She’s never been as excited about any car we’ve had like she is about this one. She had put a deposit down on a Bronco at first, but when we looked at what she really needed, she backed off to the Bronco Sport. She’ll be replacing her 2011 Escape Limited (FWD) with the Duratec-4. I think she’ll love the AWD, the 180 hp EcoBoost and the B&O sound system. She’ll be on (and off) the road sometime in March-you’ve been warned!!!
Thanks for showing the spare tire. None of the other videos mention or show it.
Absolutely well done FORD!....
Awesome Bronco products
Just picked up Bronco Sport today as a loaner vehicle. One of the things I learned with the front end collision safety feature is that when snow builds up on the front of the vehicle a warning shows on the display informing you that is is not operating. It has way more buttons then I would ever need. The infotainment display is a bit out of place. It faces strait out and it should be angled more towards the driver. The response time on the infotainment screen was lagging a bit, but it was in the low 20’s out. Drove home on the interstate in snow, it held the road well and I felt confident it was stable and wasn’t going to loose traction. Lacked a bit in power, would be nice to have more horsepower. Did not drive it yet to figure out all the driving modes, “goat mode” was interesting because I couldn’t figure out whether it was is 4 wheel drive also I could drive up into my yard which had a good 6” of snow. Like I mentioned earlier, it has a lot of buttons for accessories I’m not sure I would really need. Lights were controlled by a knob and it had 4 settings (at least I believe there were 4) the issue was that I couldn’t figure out whether there were I or just the driving lights were on. The shift dial is not something I would ask for, but that could be because it was the first one I drove with the dial shifter. I have it a few more days with it, so I will see if I can figure out how to work all the accessories.
Alex, According to the latest news reports, this is the ONLY type of Bronco you can buy until the summer of 2021 when the real, made in the USA Bronco comes to market. Kudos to Ford for providing an abundance of the rarest commodity in modern vehicles - #headroom. I hope Toyota's New Jockey Architecture designers are paying attention ;-)
When the announcement was made this UA-cam video might have been already uploaded.
@@ScottRothsroth0616 Automotive News broke the story over the weekend.
I’m gonna start calling “Chevys” Daewoos. I like that😂
@@rightlanehog3151 Sure. But a Daewoo Corvette would make about as much naming sense as a Mustang Mach E SUV or a unibody Chevy Blazer or Trailblazer...
Just such great attention to detail in your reviews, not just opinions
Letting us know the full size spare isn’t full size when you get the bigger tires... kudos
I'm still hoping they put the Escape hybrid powertrain in this.
3.0l Diesel
@@Verifraudreports I wish! Too bad Americans don't like diesels as much as Europeans. I would love to see more diesel options, especially in the offroad segment.
Imagine this with the F150's 2.7l
Agree 100%, I just picked up a RAV4 hybrid. This Bronco Sport is nice, I like the badlands trim. I drive too many miles per year to have a car that gets less than 30 mpg.
@@andmicbro1 i come from France, and now in Canada, diesel is dangerous the small particles generated are more dangerous than gas pollution. I am glad it failed here in america. There are no clean diesel. Even mazda removed their diesel after one year. Nobody want that here. Just look at France that try to replace it with hybrid and electric. Soon diesel will be used only on truck until solid state battery arrive and from here even truck and pick up truck will be electric in 2030 car will go electric really with solid state around 2025-2028
I own a big bend bronco sport in cactus grey love it
One of the best reviews I’ve seen.
I test drove a Badlands edition at a dealership in Baton Rouge. I loved it and hope to get one soon. The build quality and ride are amazing. The two liter had plenty of power and the brakes were also great.
I would like this one with the Escape hybrid power train just because it looks so much better than Escape. Am I asking too much?
I have the Escape Hybrid (2020) and the design really grows on you. Especially the side profile - always love walking out to the car when I'm parallel parked.
Very professional review. Probably the best kind of car review. Bravo!
This is what the idea of Escape was initially. Now Escape is not what it was so it's great to have an option that's closer to a truck and a good daily
Brilliant review, Alex! The Bronco Sport looks fresh and ready to be the top in its class.
A few issues I have with the Bronco Sport:
1) The lack of a power tail-gate
2) No hybrid
3) Glove box is not illuminated
4) Incandescent turn signals
5) Older software running Sync
6) Should be assembled in the USA (it uses a Iconic American label)
7) Not to confuse the public with the larger Bronco, should have been called Maverick.
Power liftgate is just another part that will break.
Besides the lift glass more than makes up for it
I’ve seen a lot of reviews on Bronco sport that say it is essentially a Ford Escape with a different body- even sharing the same little 3 cylinder engine. The Escape is actually a bit larger wheelbases.
Will there be a plug in?... 50 mile EV range? Love the smaller size.
wow I have always been a wagon/sedan guy, but this is only SUV gets me excited since my XJ Cherokee!
good review, but i’ll go ahead and disagree about the rotary shifter. it takes ~a week to get used to, but i love mine. the advantage is it takes a lot less space in the interior-it’s just out of the way.
also, i might be interested if the hybrid 2.5 from the escape were the base engine here. for the vast majority of consumers, that’s the best drivetrain ford has.
Agree about the rotary gear selector. Get over it Alex, join the 21st century. Big old shifter knobs make no sense with an automatic transmission. I loved the push buttons in my 64 Plymouth Fury. The floor shift automatic came along with bucket seats and then center consoles...all to look like you had a sporty manual shift. Just watch, in five years the shift lever/stick for automatics will be gone except in sports cars that still want to look like they have a manual....and good luck finding a manual transmission in five years. I spoze Alex really dislikes the new cars with buttons to control the transmission.
Much better than the escape. Looks great too.
Very eye catching colors available to it.
Tested in Hermosillo to Bahía Kino, dunas y una Chulada de carro, excellent performance baby
It would be cool if Ford did the plug in hybrid version with rear electric motor for 4wd system. Just like the Corsair Grand Touring.
If I was head of Jeep, I be worried. Ford hit a home run with this one. My heart says BRONCO but pocket says Bronco Sports. Love the idea of a daily commuter and a vehicle to take family out for a little off-roading. Not to forget Wife Approved.
If you can’t afford a bronco, you can’t afford a bronco sport.
@@Dr.HowieFeltersnatch Lmao, Sports is just 30K well equipped and Bronco is close to 55K to my liking. According to you if you can't afford a Honda Pilot, you can't afford a Honda CR-V. You need to see a better doctor.
@@henrybrar
Apples to oranges. A 30k sport has barely any features and a 55k bronco is basically maxed out on options.
In reality, similarly comparabled specs across both vehicles put them about $5k difference, maybe 6-7k at most.
@@Dr.HowieFeltersnatch Lmao, you made my day. Thank you.
@@henrybrar
I can’t speak for prices in your backwards sand country though. So that is probably the cause for the misunderstanding between us.
The shape of the body looks more like the 2nd generation Escape
An extremely overlook observation and fact!
Much more of a short wheelbase ford Flex without wheels overhang .
If Ford had this in 2018 when I unloaded my 2012 Escape V6 4x4, I might still be driving a Ford.
@@jimpease280 same here, we got a 16 grand cherokee to replace an 09 escape. Rather would've had this.
because that's pretty much what it is, based on the same platform.
great review Alex - as always professional, informative, and very detailed . . .
I miss the boxy style of the Ford Escape. I drive a 2017 Ford Escape now. My next vehicle will be a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
I loved my 2017 Escape 4WD Titanium. Not one minute of trouble in the 60k miles (mountain driving) I put on it. I owned a ‘13 and a ‘15 Escape, also. Just traded today for the Bronco Sport Badlands w/ the Badlands package (its confusing). I think l’m gonna love it.
Always love your reviews but the Bronco Sport changing colors from yellow to red made me rewind :) Great job!
This over the crosstrek any for me. Looking forward to your full review.
Just built on the Ford website, $2k in Destination and Acquisition fees. Never heard of an Acquisition fee before. I've decided recently new vehicles are just too expensive Gonna keep the old one and get a nice bike.
I think this is perfect for people who want an SUV that they can take off-roading but also use as a daily driver.
My girlfriend has the Bronco Sport on my recommendation and she loves it. Even though it is the 3cyl version it is quite nice and has plenty of go on the highway. Her dad even bought one. Ford did good with the Sport..would be cool if they offered it in manual transmission. 🤙
Thanks Alex. Been looking into these. I really like the Big Bend trim level. What appeals to me on these little buggers is the maneuverability and light off roading. Just a dirt path to a campsite and do some exploring is all I need.
The Big Bend model is nice.......But, you can't get the 245HP engine, just the 3 Cyl.
So I'm getting the Badlands!
I love this Bronco Sport! A happy medium between comfort and capability!
I’m sure glad Ford didn’t try to hide the rear hatch camera by blending it in with the body lines. I love a good out of place looking box painted a different color that’s than the rest of the vehicle.
I was sceptical of not having a two speed transfer case until I drove a silverado with a ten speed. The first gear is very low compared to the older,4,5,&6 speeds. You'd have to be in a very tricky situation to need low range. The new ranger starts in first and skips 2nd under normal acceleration.
Side thought and loosely related, reverse with a duramax Allison combination is comicaly slow without low range. Anyone that have drove one knows what I'm referring too.
Getting one next week. I’ll let you know
the look reminds me of the older style escapes from 08-12
The Bronco...hands down..prettier than the Defender and I am going to guess, more reliable.
Hard to say, time will tell...Ford has had its fair share of screw ups.
I typically don't like yellow vehicles but damn the Bronco looks sexy in yellow
Kind of a bummer that you have to get the top trim levels to get rid of the urethane steering wheel. Reminds me of my very very cheap feeling 2005 Ford Focus lol
I said this before and I'll say it again, Ford is the best in making SUVs, Trucks and crossovers.
I'm glad Ford hasn't forsaken the off-road mission especially in the CUV segment. There are plenty of people who fall between a Wrangler and a CX-5 that now have a bit more options with the Bronco.
I currently own a F56 Mini and I would definitely love a Bronco Sport
I have a reservation for the big Bronco, but this sure makes more sense for what I will use it for. It's all about the styling, which I think Ford nailed on the Sport and full-size. I hope they come out with a hybrid version.
When you're so early the thumbnail isn't finished yet
This Ford BS is quite capable and could actually be considered smaller midsized depending on the shoulder and hip room.
Two - three things missing:
The 6 speed manual and/or 7 speed manual from its big brother with or without extra terrain option and with or without the torque vectoring.
The twist vectoring should be shared across the upper trims.
Seems like this is replacing the Escape. This body style picks up right where the 2012 Escape left off. I’d imagine the new Escape is replacing Focus.
This is exactly what my local Ford guy told me except he said the escape is replacing the Fusion...which I have no idea what that is.
Technically, it should be Focus but the way crossovers have grown in size, the RAv4, Forester, CR-V class is more comparable to midsize sedans.
It’s not. That’s not fords plan at all. They want both for many years to come. Different missions for each.
@@richardm8807 he told you wrong. So many sales guys are clueless and just spew rumors.
@@2004cyrus Never said the Escape was being dropped, but the original Escapes were advertised as a smaller rugged, efficient alternative to the body on frame SUVs at the time. Now it’s more of an alternative to the traditional family sedans and it’s mission is to offer something for a larger diversity of shoppers than before. On the other hand the Bronco Sport is continuing the mission of delivering good off road capabilities (for the segment) with decent on road qualities.
thats HOW YOU DO A REVIEW
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Alex, automatic trans. are electric. No need for a conventional shifter. Dial takes up less room.
So Ford woke up one day and decided to make the Land Rover Freelander again.
...In the first generation Escape skin.
For a fraction of the price. Fords been doing that for more than 100 years.
It will most likely be more reliable though! :)
@ Thanks for your thoughts. I am a former Land Rover owner who knows many other former LR owners. And even have lived in Great Britain for a number of years. LR's have a great mystique and are unique. But unfortunately they are poorly engineered, with parts from suppliers that are also built to less than industry standards. Stuff fails, and at at a rate higher than entry level vehicles from manufacturers of many countries. Yes LR's can be kept on the road - if one has many, many thousands of dollars, euros, pounds or yen to spare - AND TIME. At some point the lack of reliability (which is easily documented by ALL automotive magazines on all continents Haha!), dependability and the cost to own outside of the purchase price just outweigh their uniqueness to drive. It's hard to imagine the number of owners it's had who finally just gave up. BMW, Ford, Tata, Now Tata with a Chinese manufacturer (Chery?). LR doesn't have many more years left. Stock up on parts now! ;)
@ I didn't get that at first, I'm a bit slow ;) Funny!
Have a first day reservation for the 4 door Wildtrak ... but this looks awesome - will be strongly encouraging the wife to take on for a ride when her current CX5 lease ends in June!!
Now when does the Hybrid come out, because that gas Mileage is real embarrassing for 2020
Well, a good part of that is down to Ford thinking that close to 300hp is needed in a turbo on a subcompact SUV. Strikes me that this vehicle really makes more sense as a slightly smaller-but-still-fully-usable replacement for a traditional compact SUV like a Land Rover or a V6 Jeep for someone who wants the off-roading but doesn't need as much towing capacity as in those two.
Needs a low range and I’d be very interested. I own a Cherokee TH now.
I have owned two Subaru Crosstrek's and if it wasn't for the fact I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger this past September, I would buy a Bronco Sport...........I should have waited!
I almost got a Ford Ranger, really like it. But I think I'm gonna go for this in the Badlands trim!
Love it! Needs more color options for the inside and out on the first edition model. That and I’m not that into the washing machine dial shifter. Give it a shift knob.
I totally agree. This needs a shift knob.
I'm not normally impressed by Ford's products, but this AWD performance is impressive - something i'd expect from a Jeep.
Looking for C-Max hybrid replacement (one of the best, worst marketed cars Ford has ever made). When this gets the Escapes hybrid powertrain I'm in.
I know right. Best of both worlds. Thats why the new RAV4 is nearly perfect.
Was really bummed when I heard they were not putting the plugin or hybrid in this yet. Having the electric torque would be so nice on trails, and just to commute cheaply/cleanly. Oh well.
@Cha Cha Rah The current RAV4 Hybrid is made in Georgetown, Kentucky. If fact, all of their sedans and trucks are made in America. It's not surprising that all of their bestselling models are made and bought here. Btw, I own 2 Ford vehicles, Mustang GT & Edge Sport.
@Cha Cha Rah American automobiles are trash!
Make this an EV or PHEV and I'd be tripping over myself to get it. It's a mostly smart design with iconic looks - just want to get something that's more eco-conscious if it's going to last me a long time.
I love you, Alex. 😊 Oh, and love your vids.
That's creepy.
@@BillyBobDingledorf you know what’s creepy? You. Mind your business.
Another great review Alex.
And a manual transmission is available.
Thank you, Ford.
To people complaining online about the fewer manual transmission option every year, act accordingly.
I applaud the shorter wheelbase. I used to off-road RAV4 and most of the damage was right between the axles. The ramp angle was more important than clearance (of course a lift improves ramp too).
I don't care for the rotary shifter, but overall like the looks of Bronco Sport.
This somehow reminds me a lot of the 02-05 Explorer... in a good way
I drove my 1966 Olds 98 in the same conditions, back in 1979! Really! Yeah, I would have liked four wheel drive, at times, but I drove it through rivers, and sand canyons. What is this better for?
Your reviews are always so helpful and thorough! I really like the Outer Banks level grade.... may be my next vehicle...;)
Good God, The Honda Element brought back to life
Those Steelie looking wheels are very cool. Unfortunantly I have had too many Fords fall apart on me to give them any of my money.
A great look into these things. I'm glad Ford is embracing a bit of boxier styling. Just wish they would've ditched that rotary shifter for a column one, or even push-buttons. And that third spoke in the three-spoke wheels is always annoying while cruising on the highway - it takes away the best spot to rest your hand!
Jeep: stop production of Patriot; Ford: it's my time to shine
they stopped production awhile back numb nuts
Anyone notice the fog lights turning on when turning left to right @6:22-6:53 Pretty cool. Thanks Alex
Great job on the information.i like this vehicle a lot.i will test drive one soon.
The front facia needs a slight redesign. I'd wait for the refresh... other than that. Its a winner in the segment.
Good looking.
ALEX: I want to just drive on city and hiways. this was the first vehicle I ever drove back in '65 in the army. So, I like what is offered and would like to get the Badlands with the 1.5. I was wondering if you have heard if FORD will go to the PHEV with the 1.5. I hear they will go with the bigger sizes, the 2.3 is one I think they will start with. Will they ever get down to the 1.5??? I also hear you can mix regular with the turbo with only less power, but no damage. Would appreciate any possible info., thank you.
Alex, automatic trans are electric. No need for convertional shifters to get clothing hung up on!!!
I was expecting a trailblazer rival. I'm glad I was mistaken. The optional 2.0 l is no joke. Good for ford.
I love it.
Wish this came as an EV or hybrid
I like those 1:20 wheels and both the red and yellow colors 👍!
Was very excited for this vehicle but upon actually getting in one and feeling that it didn't feel that much bigger on the inside compared to a renegade besides the headroom which was crazy good. Then looking at the price I'd rather just get a f150 xlt with a v8 for the same price as a badlands bronco
Thanks for sharing your thoughts as thoroughly as you are known for on this vehicle. I dislike when manufacturers use the Sport moniker on a smaller version of a vehicle instead of a new name. Aside from that I like this vehicle it does remind me of a mix between the 2002 Escape that I had, a Land Rover and its bigger brother Bronco.
I really would prefer a midsize truck like a Colorado especially the ZR2 trim, but have also thought if I cannot get that a subcompact or compact crossover that has some off road goodies since I love to hunt, fish 🎣, camp, kayak, other outdoor activities. Like the Trailhawk versions of the Compass and Cherokee, RAV4 Adventure, Crosstrek, Outback, now this in a Badlands trim, among a couple others.
I love the thoroughness of your reviews but when it comes to traction issues I wish that snow and ice were more components of your reviews. I realize that you live in California but those of us who live in colder climates have to battle frozen water a lot. I live on a more remote part of the northeast coast. Snow and ice in the winter, rough roads year round and sand at times. It's why Subaru is so popular here.
I'd like to point out something that alot of auto guys are missing that they have pointed out reviewing the F150. I looked at a Bronco sport up close and found a bottle opener placed neatly in a spot on the passenger side when the hatch is open. The salesman i was talking too didn't even know it was there
Love It! Will buy the Bronco Sport.
I've always liked the looks of the Crosstrek, but considering the available power and interior space of this Bronco Sport, It's literally a no-brainer.