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2023 Ford Bronco Sport
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport

The all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is aimed at small SUV buyers who have a penchant for off-road adventure. It’s based on the Escape, but increased ground clearance, a more serious four-wheel-drive system, and short overhangs make it a niche, rugged player in the small SUV segment. Lower trims come with a 181-hp, turbo three-cylinder engine, with higher trims getting a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 250 hp. An 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive come standard. Inside, there’s an 8-inch touch screen for the Sync 3 infotainment system, with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Standard advanced driver assistance features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane keeping assistance, and automatic high beams. 2024 saw the introduction of a new Free Wheeling trim. For 2025, all trims come standard with a 13.2-inch touchscreen and Ford's Sync 4 infotainment system which includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A high performance Sasquatch off-road package is available on Badlands and Outer Banks trims. Horsepower dropped from 181 to 180 for the three-cylinder.

Market value
$23,725
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$23,725
Retail value range
$20,650 - $29,625
Original MSRP range
$29,215 - $44,655
Trade-in range
$19,140 - $28,955

Ratings

Road test score
75/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
56%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
25 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
26 MPG
Tested city
17 MPG
Tested highway
35 MPG
Tested overall
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,555
Cruising range
395 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
126 ft
Avoidance speed
53.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
173 in
Width
74 in
Height
70 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Weight
3,515 lb
Maximum load
1,100 lb
Towing capacity
2,200 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
8 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
7.5 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Cargo volume
30.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
5/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Ford

<p>Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. </p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 25412 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: June 4, 2026

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