If you re looking for a small SUV with off-road capability, the one with the most to offer is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. It borrows its nameand its adventurous spiritfrom the larger, mid-size Bronco, but this is more than a mere style item. The Bronco Sport's base model is powered by an 180-hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine that's borrowed from the Ford Escape. Unlike that pavement-dweller, the baby Bronco comes with standard all-wheel drive and better clearances for easier trail riding. When it's not being used for off-grid shenanigans, the Bronco Sport is an easy SUV to live with every day. Its interior is practical, although rivals such as the Honda CR-V and the Volkswagen Tiguan offer more rear-seat space. Overall, the Bronco Sport requires few compromises and will take you places the competition won't. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Ford Bronco Sport has earned a spot on our Editors' Choice list for 2025Drew Dorian with CARandDRIVER.
Standard features includeroof rails, LED headlights, a Rear liftgate with flip-up rear window and lighting, Heated mirrors, Keyless entry and ignition, Five drive modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Sand and Automatic climate control.
Every Bronco Sport also comes with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist including Forward collision mitigation, Evasive steering assistance, Adaptive cruise control, Lane keeping assistance, Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning and Rear parking sensors.
The Outer Banks trim is a good pick for those who prefer on-road comfort over off-road capability. Features include, 18-inch wheels, Rain-sensing wipers, Remote engine start, Leather upholstery, Heated, power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory function, Dual-zone automatic climate control, an Auto-dimming rearview mirror and a Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel