With its adventure-ready gear and family-friendly cabin, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is proof that not all who wander are lost. Check out Ford’s latest compact crossover, which attracts the wild at heart with its standard four-wheel drive and turbocharged engine lineup.
Exterior Features
Borrowing rugged styling from the bigger Bronco, the Bronco Sport is the most chiseled compact crossover on the street today. And it doesn’t just look the part. The Bronco Sport is big on utility, with standard roof rack side bars and optional roof rack crossbars to help you transport your kayaks. Add the available all-terrain tires for an increasingly trail friendly performance. The Bronco Sport is also big on everyday utility, with options like heated sideview mirrors and LED fog lamps.
Standard:
- 17-inch Sparkle Silver Wheels
- All-season tires
- LED headlamps
- Manual liftgate
- Flip-up rear glass
- Safari-style roof
- Two adjustable floodlights on liftgate
- Bottle opener (located in hatch)
- Black door handles
- Configurable daytime running lamps
- Carbon Black grille with Black Bronco lettering
- Power glass, manual-fold, Black finish sideview mirrors
- Roof rack side rails
- Active grille shutters
- Rear fixed-intermittent/continuous wiper/washer
Optional:
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted High Gloss aluminum wheels
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted Low Gloss aluminum wheels
- 18-inch machined aluminum Ebony Black-painted wheels
- All-terrain tires
- LED headlamps with LED signature lighting
- Shadow Black roof
- Body-color door handles
- Metal bash plates
- Front tow hooks
- LED fog lamps
- Power glass, manual-fold, Black finish, heated sideview mirrors
- Unique Carbonized Gray grille with White Bronco lettering
- Unique Black roof rack side rails
- Roof rack crossbars
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Second-row and liftgate privacy glass
- Windshield wiper de-icer
Exterior Color Options:
- Area 51
- Hot Pepper Red Tinted Clear Coat
- Velocity Blue Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clear Coat
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Cactus Gray
- Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
- Bronze Smoke Metallic
- Oxford White
- Shadow Black
Interior Features
Depending on trim level and options, the Bronco Sport interior ranges from rough-and-ready to pretty luxurious. The base cabin is ready for road trips, with cloth seating, lots of cupholders, manually adjustable seats and steering column. The luxurious Outer Banks treats you to perforated leather upholstery and heated seats. The trail-ready Badlands model is meant to kick up dust, and its interior offers easy cleanup, with rubberized floors and easy-to-clean cloth seating.
Standard:
- Cloth seating
- Six-way manual driver seat
- Four-way manual passenger seat
- Steering wheel with Bronco badge, cruise and audio controls
- Manual tilt-and-telescoping steering column
- First-row carpeted floor mats
- Center floor console with armrest
- Six total cupholders
- Visor vanity mirrors (driver and front passenger)
- Center console with Convenience Media Bin
- Cargo tie-down carabiner hooks and loops
- Front and rear map lights
- Manual day/night rearview mirror
- Glove box
- Overhead console with sunglasses storage
- Power windows with driver’s front one-touch down
Optional:
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power driver seat
- Six-way power front passenger seat
- 60/40-split-folding second-row seats
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Sport contour front bucket seats with Unique Easy-to-Clean cloth seating
- Leather-trimmed seats with mini perforation
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bronco badge, cruise and audio controls
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bronco badge, cruise and audio controls
- First- and second-row carpeted floor mats
- Rubberized flooring
- Front and rear velour with logo
- Rubberized cargo floor mat
- Rubberized second-row seat backs
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors (driver and front passenger)
- MOLLE Strap System
- Front seatback pockets
- Ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Rear under-seat storage (passenger side only)
- Power windows with front and rear one-touch up/down
Technology
The Bronco Sport gets major kudos for its infotainment lineup. Each of these compact crossovers comes standard with the Sync 3 infotainment system, a fan favorite for its quick responses and user-friendly touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility means you can use apps like Music, Maps, and Phone directly on the 8-inch touchscreen. You can even use your phone’s voice controls to send texts or adjust your calendar.
The 2022 Bronco Sport is also ready to upgrade your entertainment experience, with options that include a 10-speaker B&O premium audio system and a wireless charging pad for compatible smartphones.
Standard:
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster
- Sync 3 with Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System
- Sync 3 voice-activated technology with an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Six-speaker AM/FM stereo
- 12V powerpoints (media bin and cargo area)
- Dual USB ports (media bin, inside center console, and back of center console)
- AppLink
- FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
Optional:
- 6.5-inch color LCD instrument panel
- Sync 3 with Pinch-to-Zoom capability included when equipped with available Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
- 10-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Voice-activated touchscreen navigation system with Pinch-to-Zoom capability, Sirius XM Traffic with Travel Link
- Dual USB ports (inside Media Bin)
- 110V/150W AC outlet (cargo area)
- 110V/400W AC outlet (behind center console and cargo area — 400W total output)
- Wireless charging pad
Safety & Security
Every Bronco Sport comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids, with features like Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking to help you avoid on-road trouble. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) comes in handy on a crowded highway, providing a second opinion about when it’s safe to switch lanes. And every Bronco Sport comes standard with a rearview camera for assistance backing in and out of a busy driveway.
You can also upgrade your Bronco Sport with some impressive safety options. The front 180-degree camera helps you and your Bronco Sport navigate rugged terrain by showing you what’s directly in front of you. If you do a lot of rush-hour cruising, you’ll appreciate the available Adaptive Cruise Control system with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, which not only adjusts your speed according to traffic flow, but can actually navigate a stop-and-go traffic jam for you.
Standard:
- Remote keyless entry system, key with integrated key FOB
- MyKey
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane-Keeping System
- BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Rearview camera
- AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
- Electronic traction control
- 911 Assist
- Personal Safety System
- Driver and front row passenger dual-stage airbags
- Driver knee airbag
- Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Safety Canopy System (front- and second-row Safety Canopy side curtain with rollover sensor)
- LATCH child seat anchors
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- Mini spare tire
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Front- and second-row Belt-Minder indicator lights
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Perimeter alarm
Optional:
- SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Remote start system
- Front 180-degree camera with split-view and washer
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, and Speed Sign Recognition
- Rear parking sensors
- Full-size spare tire
Power & Handling
The Bronco Sport offers two turbocharged engine options, both of which are designed to deliver an athletic ride. And each of these small crossovers comes standard with four-wheel drive, which means off-road cruising is always an option.
The available Trail Control system is essentially cruise control for the trail. This system takes over the braking and acceleration, so you can focus on steering through difficult terrain.
Standard:
- 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
- Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes (five or seven)
- Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes
- Post-Collision Braking
- Electric parking brake
- Electric power-assisted steering
Optional:
- 2.0L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Advanced four-wheel drive with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- Trail Control
- Engine block heater
Towing Capacity
With the Class II Trailer Tow Package and the turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the Bronco Sport can tow max loads of 2,000 pounds.
Properly equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package and the turbo four-cylinder engine, this sporty crossover can tow max loads of 2,200 pounds.
Whichever Bronco Sport trim model you bring home, you can count on this compact crossover to tote a small fishing boat or mini travel trailer.
Fuel Economy
The Bronco Sport’s EPA ratings vary according to which engine you select. For a little extra mileage, stick with the standard 1.5-liter EcoSport engine.
- 1.5L three-cylinder: 26 mpg combined (25 city/28 highway)
- 2.0L four-cylinder: 23 mpg combined (21 city/26 highway)
Bronco Sport Trim Models
Choose from four Bronco Sport models: the entry-level Base, mid-grade Big Bend, stylish Outer Banks, and capable Badlands.
Base
The entry-level Bronco Sport is equipped with all the modern amenities, including power accessories and comfy cloth seating. Inside, you’ll find a rich infotainment system with cutting-edge smartphone integration. And the Base model is also good for a romp down the trail, thanks to its stand four-wheel drive and selectable drive modes.
- Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes
- Ford Co-Pilot360 package of safety aids
- Roof rails
- LED headlights
- Rear liftgate with flip-up rear windows
- Sync 3 with 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- Four-wheel drive
Big Bend
The Big Bend adds to the standard lineup with extra utility. Convenience features like keyless entry and ignition and heated sideview mirrors save time. And the automatic climate control system does an excellent job of maintaining a set temperature, setting you up for maximum comfort.
- Heated sideview mirrors
- Second-row and liftgate privacy glass
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Automatic climate control
- Stain-resistant cloth upholstery and rubberized cargo floor
- MOLLE Strap System (cargo straps)
- Rear fold-down center armrest with two cupholders
Outer Banks
Looking for luxury? Choose the Bronco Sport Outer Banks. Inside, you’ll find handsome leather upholstery and heated, power-adjustable front seats. Outside, snazzy features like remote start and LED foglights upgrade your everyday drive.
- Remote Start System
- LED foglights
- Rain-sensing and heated wipers
- Leather upholstery
- Heated, power-adjustable front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
Badlands
The top-trim Bronco Sport combines cutting-edge tech features with an extra-rugged performance. The Trail Control system helps you navigate a tight spot in off-road terrain. And all-terrain tires and underbody skid plates help you roam free. After a ride on the trail, easy-to-clean cloth seating and rubberized flooring make for a quick cleanup.
- 2.0L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Advanced four-wheel drive with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- Underbody skid plates
- Specific off-road suspension
- All-terrain tires
- Trail Control
- Front 180-degree camera with split-view and washer
- Heated cloth front seats
- Rubberized flooring
Packages
Ford Co-Pilot360 (standard on all models)
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Keeping System
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Rearview camera
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation with Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Speed Sign Recognition
Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control
- Max 2,200 lbs. towing for Badlands
- Max 2,000 lbs. for Big Bend, Outer Banks
Convenience Package (Big Bend only)
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start (lock/unlock)
- SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, recline, lumbar)
- Heated front seats
- LED fog lamps
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
- Zipper pockets on front door and front passenger seat backs
- Rear parking sensors
Tech Package (Outer Banks only)
- 10-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with subwoofer
- HD Radio
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
Premium Package (Badlands only)
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, recline, lumbar)
- Six-way power front passenger seat (fore/aft, up/down, recline)
- Leather-trimmed seats with mini perforations
- Four-way manually adjustable front head restraints
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 10-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen with subwoofer
- Body-color door handles
- Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control
- HD Radio
- Remote Start System
- Rear parking sensors
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
Ford Warranty
Ford understands that life happens, and that’s why the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport comes with such impressive warranty coverage. If something does go wrong, bring your Bronco Sport back to your dealership service department for reliable repairs.
- Bumper to bumper: 3 years/36,000 miles
- Powertrain: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Corrosion (perforation only): 5 years/unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance program: 5 years/60,000 miles
What Comes Next for the Bronco Sport?
Ford first introduced the Bronco Sport for the 2021 model year, making this new model only the second one ever to hit the streets. We don’t expect any big changes in the near future, but we’ll keep you posted if we hear anything new!