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Ford Bronco Sport

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  • Base 4x4
    Starts at
    $28,815
    25 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Big Bend 4x4
    Starts at
    $30,530
    25 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Outer Banks 4x4
    Starts at
    $34,450
    25 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Badlands 4x4
    Starts at
    $36,590
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Four Wheel Drive
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Expert 2022 Ford Bronco Sport review

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By Fred Meier
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Most significant changes: There are no significant changes for 2022, a year that follows the Bronco Sport’s debut as a 2021 model. Minor updates include three new paint colors and some reshuffled options packages.

Pricing: Price increases are modest, at less than $400 for all but the top trim level. The base 2022 Bronco Sport starts at $28,910 — up $200 from 2021. The Bronco Sport’s four trim levels top out with the Badlands model, which starts at $35,585 — up $730 from 2021. All prices include a $1,495 destination charge.

On sale: Now

Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022? With only slight increases in price for most trim levels, you might as well go for a 2022 Bronco Sport. But with new vehicles currently in tight supply, you’ll likely be getting essentially the same vehicle if you can only find a 2021. As of late December 2021, about a third of the new Bronco Sports listed for sale on Cars.com are 2021 models.

The Bronco Sport compact SUV was all-new for 2021, and it continues into its sophomore year with no substantial changes. 

Related: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Review: Who Ordered the Budget Land Rover?

The Sport shares some underpinnings with the latest generation of Ford’s Escape SUV, but upgrades like standard all-wheel drive add genuine off-road capability for adventurous getaways. In contrast to the Escape’s city-friendly styling and interior, the Bronco Sport has a rugged-looking interior and upright, squared-off styling that borrows macho elements from the full-size Bronco SUV; some onlookers might also see hints of Land Rover influence.

The 2022 model year brings some renaming of existing options packages, and the Bronco Sport’s optional power moonroof is available only as part of the SUV’s Convenience, Tech and Premium Packages. There also are three new paint colors — Bronze Smoke Metallic, Hot Pepper Red Tinted Clearcoat and Velocity Blue Metallic — while two 2021 colors are dropped.

The Bronco offers four carryover trim levels (the debut year also offered a one-off First Edition model). The trims include a well-equipped base model and a Big Bend trim with more convenience features and available options. Both value-oriented models include standard AWD, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and a basic suite of active safety technology.

Topping the line in price are two versions with differing personalities. The Outer Banks is more civilized, with leather upholstery, fancier wheels and upscale features. The Badlands is the bad boy, with more power, an off-road-tuned suspension, more aggressive tires, skid plates, a 180-degree front camera, its own cloth upholstery with improved cleanability and more-capable AWD with additional off-road drive modes.

Powertrains

Powertrains for 2021 carry over unchanged. All trim levels except the Badlands have a 181-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, plus standard AWD and five electronic drive modes. The Badlands has a standard 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic, upgraded AWD and seven drive modes.

Safety

Unchanged from 2021, all Bronco Sports have Ford’s Co-Pilot360 bundle of active safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, automatic high beams and a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. Optional on all but the base model is upgraded Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus for $895, which adds adaptive cruise control with hands-on lane-centering and evasive steering assist, along with an onboard navigation system with speed sign recognition and satellite radio.

Pricing

Here is the Bronco Sport’s 2022 pricing, including increases from 2021. The totals include a required $1,495 destination charge, which remains unchanged.

  • Base: $28,910 (up $200)
  • Big Bend: $30,475 (up $260)
  • Outer Banks: $34,725 (up $370)
  • Badlands: $35,585 (up $730)

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2022 Ford Bronco Sport review: Our expert's take
By Fred Meier

Most significant changes: There are no significant changes for 2022, a year that follows the Bronco Sport’s debut as a 2021 model. Minor updates include three new paint colors and some reshuffled options packages.

Pricing: Price increases are modest, at less than $400 for all but the top trim level. The base 2022 Bronco Sport starts at $28,910 — up $200 from 2021. The Bronco Sport’s four trim levels top out with the Badlands model, which starts at $35,585 — up $730 from 2021. All prices include a $1,495 destination charge.

On sale: Now

Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022? With only slight increases in price for most trim levels, you might as well go for a 2022 Bronco Sport. But with new vehicles currently in tight supply, you’ll likely be getting essentially the same vehicle if you can only find a 2021. As of late December 2021, about a third of the new Bronco Sports listed for sale on Cars.com are 2021 models.

The Bronco Sport compact SUV was all-new for 2021, and it continues into its sophomore year with no substantial changes. 

Related: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Review: Who Ordered the Budget Land Rover?

The Sport shares some underpinnings with the latest generation of Ford’s Escape SUV, but upgrades like standard all-wheel drive add genuine off-road capability for adventurous getaways. In contrast to the Escape’s city-friendly styling and interior, the Bronco Sport has a rugged-looking interior and upright, squared-off styling that borrows macho elements from the full-size Bronco SUV; some onlookers might also see hints of Land Rover influence.

The 2022 model year brings some renaming of existing options packages, and the Bronco Sport’s optional power moonroof is available only as part of the SUV’s Convenience, Tech and Premium Packages. There also are three new paint colors — Bronze Smoke Metallic, Hot Pepper Red Tinted Clearcoat and Velocity Blue Metallic — while two 2021 colors are dropped.

The Bronco offers four carryover trim levels (the debut year also offered a one-off First Edition model). The trims include a well-equipped base model and a Big Bend trim with more convenience features and available options. Both value-oriented models include standard AWD, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and a basic suite of active safety technology.

Topping the line in price are two versions with differing personalities. The Outer Banks is more civilized, with leather upholstery, fancier wheels and upscale features. The Badlands is the bad boy, with more power, an off-road-tuned suspension, more aggressive tires, skid plates, a 180-degree front camera, its own cloth upholstery with improved cleanability and more-capable AWD with additional off-road drive modes.

Powertrains

Powertrains for 2021 carry over unchanged. All trim levels except the Badlands have a 181-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, plus standard AWD and five electronic drive modes. The Badlands has a standard 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic, upgraded AWD and seven drive modes.

Safety

Unchanged from 2021, all Bronco Sports have Ford’s Co-Pilot360 bundle of active safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, automatic high beams and a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. Optional on all but the base model is upgraded Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus for $895, which adds adaptive cruise control with hands-on lane-centering and evasive steering assist, along with an onboard navigation system with speed sign recognition and satellite radio.

Pricing

Here is the Bronco Sport’s 2022 pricing, including increases from 2021. The totals include a required $1,495 destination charge, which remains unchanged.

  • Base: $28,910 (up $200)
  • Big Bend: $30,475 (up $260)
  • Outer Banks: $34,725 (up $370)
  • Badlands: $35,585 (up $730)

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2022 Report Card

Car Seat Safety

Latch
B
Infant
C
Rear-facing Convertible
F
Front-facing Convertible
B
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Based on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
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90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

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  • Always loved ford.

    Always loved ford. Had two rangers which were gas pigs but they would go through any cold Canadian winter with ease. Had a jeep which gave me not alot of issues but one major electrical issue. Got rid of it and got my bronco. I absolutely love it. Great in the snow and the look of them is just beautiful.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • This vehicle is amazing!

    This vehicle is amazing! Capable and fun to drive! No matter the weather I’m confident! I think that this will become a real success for Ford! Now I’m waiting for my new one; a 2025 Badlands!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Its nice but.....

    The ride is somewhat rough. In a long distance drive the seats become uncomfortable. The Broncos Sport does have a fair amount of interior noise.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 78k Miles Later and I still love it

    I bought this Bronco Sport brand new in June 22 to use for rideshare and have been more than pleased with everything about it. I have over 78k miles on it and it runs as if it had 78 miles on it. Great gas mileage, great ride, and great car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • My Baby !

    Love it love it ! I couldn’t find the one I wanted so ordered the Badlands loaded great price but took 10 months to come in ugh but well worth it . 14 months and 10,000 miles later so happy with gas mileage 27 mpg around town .Drives awesome . Love the design and the interior is beautiful. Awesome speakers and sound . I will have it for a long time. .
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2022 Ford bronco sport beware

    The 2022 Bronco was great until it was not. We were hit in the back by another car. The steering wheel came off breaking and fracturing my husband arm. The sun visors popped off exposing medal rods that sliced open my husbands head. Headrests that popped of giving us both whip lash. Lot and lots of bruising all over our body’s. Some of the airbags did not deploy. Brand knows of these problems but I have not seen any recalls.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
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  • Loving my 2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend

    I've had my Bronco Sport since 2-14-22 have put 11,000 miles with no issues. One recall for fuel injector which before replacing it ran fine. Ford dealer got part in and installed in 4 hours. It rides great, drives great, great safety features, lots of room to load in the rear after putting rear seats down. Lots of fun to drive. For a mid size SUV I got say it's a beast!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
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    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great Ride

    It's been a little over one year and 17k miles later with zero issues. Incredibly pleased so far. I plan to keep the Bronco for years to come.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
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  • Fun and Smiles

    What a fantastic baby Bronco. I traded in a 21 Hyundai Palisade for this car because I needed all wheel drive. I love the car love the color love the value it’s a little under powered but in sport mode it’s fun. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who is looking for something different in the small SUV category.
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    Value 5.0
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  • Excellent!

    The Bronco Sport is an excellent vehicle. I’ve have Broncos since the 1970’s and this is the best. It get 30-31 miles to the gallon and handles extremely well—it really hugs the road and it it so much fun to drive. The interior is stylish and comfortable. I highly recommend the Bronco Sport!
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    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Top notch and it doesn't look at like all the rest

    Kudos Ford for forging new models that do not look like all the rest! I have owned my OBX for a month now and I am very impressed with its comfort, roominess, on road handling, power and gas mileage. The little Ford Dragon 1.5 I3 Turbo impresses me! (Mind you my other vehicle is a new BMW 330 X drive). If you are looking for an excellent companion for daily, yet fun driving vehicle that can also tackle most off road situations....go with the Bronco Sport!
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  • Poor manufacturing of a Ford Bronco Window.

    My Daughter just received her car after waiting 4 months. After owning it a week she got a chip in the windshield. We where able to get it repair. Then 2 days later she came out of work and now there’s a crack in the windshield. The repair shop ordered a new windshield when they received it it came cracked. I think the material the windshields made out of is defected because these windows shouldn’t have this problem of chipping so easily.
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What trim levels are available for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Badlands (1 style)
  • Base (1 style)
  • Big Bend (1 style)
  • Outer Banks (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2022 Ford Bronco Sport owners.

Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport a good SUV?

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4.5 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.6

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