It's cool that your minder was one of the engineers and not just a PR / marketing person or someone they'd trained for the event. Diego seemed genuinely proud of the vehicle, and that's really not something you can take for granted these days, in _any_ industry.
How did I not know there was a Bronco 2? This channel is awesome. Love the history and witty humor the format keeps me engaged for the full half hour which is difficult to do these days!
My daily driver is a 2nd gen Ford Escape. I don't off-road it, but I really like its ground clearance, utility, and general ability. The Bronco Sport, I feel, is a spiritual successor to the 1st and 2nd Gen escape, which was more truck-like than the 3rd Gen got away from. I'd replace my Escape with one of these in a heartbeat given the ability.
I miss my 2nd gen Escape so much, especially because it has a V6. Looked for a used one but they've all got so many miles on them! Wish these Bronco Sports came with a better powertrain, especially for the price of the top trims.
Alanis, your videos are really great and quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to reviews with new vehicles. I know it's a lot of work, music, and cinematography is spot on. The history report at the beginning is my favorite part. I truly have no business looking at new cars, but you make it fun.
Watching this before I go to work with dedication that would make bobs guy jealous 😂. Honestly though, I enjoy your take on the bronco. I think you’ve really found your groove making these videos! The “alanis handle” was the icing on the cake hahaha
Baby Badlands owner here. I was stoked to read about the Sasquatch and then the DAY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT ALANIS HAS A VID?! 🎉 LOVE it. A note on the interior, the higher trim option seats are better. Mud wipes right off--pawprints too!
Another great review--and the archival footage of the old Bronco was especially cool. I'm not the Bronco Sport's demographic, but I have to admit Ford's done an excellent job with its appearance.
Thank you for explaining unibody vs body on frame. I couldn’t tell you how long I’ve been consuming car content without a plain English definition (google was no help).
Oooh! An Alanis King upload on a MONDAY???!! OK!!! My Monday isn't so bad after all! Lol! Might I add, the down home country music in the beginning...nice touch! But I knew the classical music was coming at some point, Lol! Excellent vid!
A Bronco Sport hybrid would be a massive seller in my opinion. Production capacity is the only thing holding them back, as they’ve hardly been able to keep up with the Maverick hybrid demand as it is.
I remember when the Escape first started to look tough. Funny how quickly that turned into the typical crossover design language when the Bronco/Bronco Sport were confirmed. I can't help but see this as the cutesy baby Bronco in training. Kinda like when you see a lion cub mimicking an adult
great review! funny memory - a couple years after it was introduced, the Bronco II started to develop a reputation for easily rolling over. A friends parents had just bought one - 13 year old car nerd me bit my tongue and didn't mention the rolling over bit. One winter morning we were riding the bus to school. Traffic got really slow and when the reason came into view, it was his moms Bronco II on its roof 🙃 (she was fine)
It's a good inbetween vehicle for some people like me, who want a good daily and some weekend light duty "offroad" vehicle. Only thing that it now needs is a proper low range - that would be just incredible!
I do like the Bronco sport... Not too concerned about the unibody construction.. I work in forestry and had one of these as my rental work vehicle one trip. Was the badlands edition.. Does what you need it to do I can attest lol...and surprisingly quick lol.
I think the Bronco Sport is a good compromise between a city and light offroad vehicle. Ford added some nice features that would work for the majority of people. Having any sort of underbody protection is something most crossovers don't have and is needed for their lower ground clearance. It will be interesting to see how their sales do once the AT4 GMC Terrain comes out! GM is nuts for dropping their 2.0L engine. Having owned both the 1.5L and the 2.0L, the 1.5 feels quite weak. Ford has the right mindset in giving buyers a more powerful engine for their higher trim models.
The sport is practical, capable (enough) and frankly I think if looks ok as a daily driver. I’m told it’s a fairly fun drive. But I need something to tow 4-down behind my RV, and apparently Ford is just not gonna let that happen with the sport! Here I save for another year for a full size Bronco
The “Big” Bronco is the better looking vehicle for sure. But the Bronco Sport is so much better to live with and ride in. A buddy of mine just got a Sport and I’m surprised at how much I liked it.
Great review. I am 6”1. Will I be comfortable in a Bronco Sport? Will there be enough legroom behind me? I am looking at either getting this or a Ford Explorer. Thanks!
I should've taken more notice of room in the front seat, but I think you will be able to fit comfortably! A lot of legroom and headroom for you, from what I could tell. But like you mentioned: Behind you, there won't be any. Thank you for watching!
@@scupking thanks!! I can swing 45k for a Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package but the Explorers I like (ST-Line/ST) are a bit pricey and not sure how capable they would be off-road.
I feel like this will be a nightmare to work on. Too many computers with a complicated ecoboost engine, and don't forget that cramped under hood space.
I wanted to love both of these Broncos, especially the two door version. However, with all the advancement in technology with engines, I'd think Ford would've gave us better fuel economy and towing capacity on these.😮💨
For families that can only afford one vehicle, the sport makes more sense than the big boy Bronco. Suburban family hauler, parking in a city, and the camping vacation once a year, the smaller size is a lot more practical. 99.9% of real buyers aren't going to push a sport so hard off road that the big boy Bronco is a necessary upgrade.
Needs a higher suspension and bigger wheels. Not much though. I am not a lift kit guy. I tend to like low vehicles. But if you are going to go off road with this, It's not going to end well.
@@AlanisKing I posted the comment before I saw the sasquatch package. I like that upgrade. If I were to ever get a sport, I'd opt for the squatch package! Good video!
The stupid radio volume style gear shift dial stays stuck in park if the driver door reads as open. Sounds safe but, if the door sensor / wiring goes bad that means you can't put in Drive and you have a 3000 lb paperweight. Also, 1-pedal? This is a fat NO!
Everyone complains about truck prices (me included) so car brands introduce models that you kinda want at a better price. Then they make a cooler version (maverick tremor) and boom!, there goes the affordability. It sucks.
I'm only watching this to support you so you can do reviews on vehicles people actually care about. no car enthusiast cares about this vehicle and trim.
The bronco sport is actually the better choice for most people actual use case : daily driving. Dont want people to not know its not an actual truck? Debadge the sport label.
Ehh…. Not really an off-roader here, but you’re going to have these getting winched off moderate-difficult trails for sure. At best looks suitable for light overlanding a la the Subaru Wilderness series and things like that.
Hi Alanis! I love the line, "What level of ripping do I get to do?" 😂
Francisco! Good morning! Thanks for being here 🤠
No need to watch any other review of this vehicle! You have dropped the definitive one right here … Congrats!
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Ahhhhhh thank you so much Ted
It's cool that your minder was one of the engineers and not just a PR / marketing person or someone they'd trained for the event. Diego seemed genuinely proud of the vehicle, and that's really not something you can take for granted these days, in _any_ industry.
Yes! It was really fun to have Diego in the car
How did I not know there was a Bronco 2? This channel is awesome. Love the history and witty humor the format keeps me engaged for the full half hour which is difficult to do these days!
Ahhh thank you so much 🤠
Yes, my Dad had the 1988 Bronco II. It was an awesome lil truck
My daily driver is a 2nd gen Ford Escape. I don't off-road it, but I really like its ground clearance, utility, and general ability. The Bronco Sport, I feel, is a spiritual successor to the 1st and 2nd Gen escape, which was more truck-like than the 3rd Gen got away from. I'd replace my Escape with one of these in a heartbeat given the ability.
Awesome to hear your use case. Yeah, you should def give it a spin if you get into the market. It's pretty fun!
I miss my 2nd gen Escape so much, especially because it has a V6. Looked for a used one but they've all got so many miles on them! Wish these Bronco Sports came with a better powertrain, especially for the price of the top trims.
@@matttay9937 if they came with the 2.7 Ecoboost, I'd get one right away. I had that motor in my 2017 Fusion Sport and it was quick.
Alanis, your videos are really great and quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to reviews with new vehicles. I know it's a lot of work, music, and cinematography is spot on.
The history report at the beginning is my favorite part. I truly have no business looking at new cars, but you make it fun.
This is really kind. Thank you for being here every week 🤠
Not only are you super cute ❤ your review is fantastic you may have just became my fav reviewer. Great job thank you
Aw! Thank you so much! Glad you’re here
Another great video! Ya'll are putting in more effort than some people with over a million subs! You guys deserve so more for all this hard work
Appreciate you always, Seth. Thank you!
Watching this before I go to work with dedication that would make bobs guy jealous 😂. Honestly though, I enjoy your take on the bronco. I think you’ve really found your groove making these videos! The “alanis handle” was the icing on the cake hahaha
Ahhhh thank you! Thanks for watching before work 🤠
I love the retro livery
Me too!
Baby Badlands owner here. I was stoked to read about the Sasquatch and then the DAY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT ALANIS HAS A VID?! 🎉 LOVE it. A note on the interior, the higher trim option seats are better. Mud wipes right off--pawprints too!
Ahhhh thank you so much for caring! Hope you love your Badlands!
Another great review, Alanis! Pretty awesome that you got to do the off-road segment, keep up the good work!
Thank you for always being here. Glad you enjoyed it!
You made me feel as though i went off roading!!! Excellent work on the video.
Ahhhh what an honor! Thank you so much 🤠
This is a great video ! I'm not to your Channel but you have a great Vibe! Rock on!
Ahhh thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Something to be said for a smaller rig too. Up in the PNW a lot of roads and trails get real narrow.
Yes! It rocks!
Nice review. Agreed with your points that has room for improvement
Thank you so much for watching!
Another great review--and the archival footage of the old Bronco was especially cool. I'm not the Bronco Sport's demographic, but I have to admit Ford's done an excellent job with its appearance.
Thank you for always watching, Kurt. It’s great to have you here
Thank you for explaining unibody vs body on frame. I couldn’t tell you how long I’ve been consuming car content without a plain English definition (google was no help).
You are so welcome! I think it’s important to put those little things in there, since lots of enthusiasts content skips definitions 🤠
Great review of an interesting car we don’t see regularly here in Europe. Thanks Alanis!
Thanks for being here 🤠 appreciate you watching on an off day!
Oooh! An Alanis King upload on a MONDAY???!! OK!!! My Monday isn't so bad after all! Lol! Might I add, the down home country music in the beginning...nice touch! But I knew the classical music was coming at some point, Lol! Excellent vid!
Ahhhh thank you for always being here! Back to Thursday next week : )
A Bronco Sport hybrid would be a massive seller in my opinion. Production capacity is the only thing holding them back, as they’ve hardly been able to keep up with the Maverick hybrid demand as it is.
Totally agree. I love the Maverick hybrid
I bet that will be next year once the Escape is gone.
I remember when the Escape first started to look tough. Funny how quickly that turned into the typical crossover design language when the Bronco/Bronco Sport were confirmed. I can't help but see this as the cutesy baby Bronco in training. Kinda like when you see a lion cub mimicking an adult
You’re so right
Yeah, the Escape was great before it became a hatchback.
Another great review. Thanks Alanis.
Thank you always 🤠
Hope you enjoyed your time in East Tennessee! I live here, so I'm definitely biased, but it's a pretty kickass place!
Ahhh thank you! We did!
Great little rig for forest roads, snow,, Sasquatch hunting, etc. On par with Subie Wilderness models.
🫡🫡 thanks for watching!
WOW, awesome job!
Thank you 🤠
great review!
funny memory - a couple years after it was introduced, the Bronco II started to develop a reputation for easily rolling over.
A friends parents had just bought one - 13 year old car nerd me bit my tongue and didn't mention the rolling over bit. One winter morning we were riding the bus to school. Traffic got really slow and when the reason came into view, it was his moms Bronco II on its roof 🙃 (she was fine)
No way! Wow! I’m so glad she was alright!
Love the pose on the hill of rocks to get a look of the underbody!
We did too! It was so cool!
@@AlanisKing ahah I saw it again on autonews this morning
It's a good inbetween vehicle for some people like me, who want a good daily and some weekend light duty "offroad" vehicle. Only thing that it now needs is a proper low range - that would be just incredible!
Totally. Thank you for watching 🤠
I do like the Bronco sport... Not too concerned about the unibody construction.. I work in forestry and had one of these as my rental work vehicle one trip. Was the badlands edition.. Does what you need it to do I can attest lol...and surprisingly quick lol.
Totally! Thanks for watching
Alanis with the best shirt ever...as expected.
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Glad to see you did a quick rundown on what's included in the Sasquatch package. I know you disagreed with me in the WRX TR video.
Explaining the Sasquatch package is integral to this video, yeah
The Ranger Raptor launch was more funner LOL... HA! Lil Bronco is cool. Glad they invited you out.
Thank you 🤠
I think the Bronco Sport is a good compromise between a city and light offroad vehicle. Ford added some nice features that would work for the majority of people. Having any sort of underbody protection is something most crossovers don't have and is needed for their lower ground clearance. It will be interesting to see how their sales do once the AT4 GMC Terrain comes out! GM is nuts for dropping their 2.0L engine. Having owned both the 1.5L and the 2.0L, the 1.5 feels quite weak. Ford has the right mindset in giving buyers a more powerful engine for their higher trim models.
Totally agree with you. It's a great middle ground!
The sport is practical, capable (enough) and frankly I think if looks ok as a daily driver. I’m told it’s a fairly fun drive. But I need something to tow 4-down behind my RV, and apparently Ford is just not gonna let that happen with the sport! Here I save for another year for a full size Bronco
This is a totally fair and logical breakdown of both. Good luck saving for the Bronco!
Man, I have the 2023 Badlands which I like. This version is really making me think about trading it in for 2025.
I recommend going and trying it out. It’s super cool
I miss Carburetion Day in the month of May. Hey that rhymes(-; I'm a poet and don't know it. Another good job granddaughter.
Thank you for always watching : )
Know who can’t ride roller coasters? A baby Sasquatch
I think I’m going to Six Flags soon!
@@AlanisKing if there’s no video, it didn’t happen
Ford should focus on quality improvements
It’s just after 3AM. I didn’t plan on being here this early but here I am. I’m going to watch this and then hopefully get back to sleep.
David! Wow! Thank you!
I was hoping the Offroadeo building was open but sadly was not Friday
I was so hoping it would be too! We were there Thursday and they were doing construction
The “Big” Bronco is the better looking vehicle for sure. But the Bronco Sport is so much better to live with and ride in. A buddy of mine just got a Sport and I’m surprised at how much I liked it.
Love the way the big Bronco looks, and you’re totally right about daily livability
Can you fit 33 in tires on the sport
I am a bit surprised that the Sasquatch package is now available on the baby Bronco. 😮
I was too!
Can we get 6cyl engines please?! I am tired of replacing head gaskets on small displacement, high boost/pressure engines.
So fair
Great review. I am 6”1. Will I be comfortable in a Bronco Sport? Will there be enough legroom behind me? I am looking at either getting this or a Ford Explorer. Thanks!
I should've taken more notice of room in the front seat, but I think you will be able to fit comfortably! A lot of legroom and headroom for you, from what I could tell. But like you mentioned: Behind you, there won't be any.
Thank you for watching!
I'm 6"1 and I can fit behind myself. Doesn't have the most room in the world but it works.
@@scupking thanks!! I can swing 45k for a Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch package but the Explorers I like (ST-Line/ST) are a bit pricey and not sure how capable they would be off-road.
Lmao. I remember watching the OJ chase live on tv, as a teenager.
Wild how long it's been now
Just got the 235s on my 2021 Badlands. Not much changes.
Hope you get to enjoy them, even if not much changed!
The big question is how soon will some of this stuff come to its platform mate the Maverick?
Also great q!
Maverick has FX4 and Tremor packages for off roading.
I'd be more than happy to drive the sport if they could find it in their heart (and wallet, and crossover platform) to add a manual
You're sooooooooooo valid here. Same
Nice
Diego was terrified about to wanting to rip it… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 .
You can see him worried you are going to fast all the video…
Hahahahaha he was worried!
The only problem I have with the Bronco Sport is that the 2.0 liter Ecoboost is not available on more trim levels.
Totally fair. You have to get the top trim to get it!
does it come in Manual Trans?
Nope! Eight-speed auto only
did he call you ' Tracy ' at the 10:25 mark ? oh yeah... He did ! 🙂
He did! Which is totally alright
I feel like this will be a nightmare to work on. Too many computers with a complicated ecoboost engine, and don't forget that cramped under hood space.
I was just waiting a breeze to tip that Sport over at 8:09
Hahahaha
Still not really a fan of the Sport version of the Bronco, but the Sasquatch package looks way better!
Completely agree, Colby
I wanted to love both of these Broncos, especially the two door version. However, with all the advancement in technology with engines, I'd think Ford would've gave us better fuel economy and towing capacity on these.😮💨
The big one just looks so cool
@@AlanisKing the two door is still my fav in the looks department ✅
Two side by side and one on top…. 🤔
For families that can only afford one vehicle, the sport makes more sense than the big boy Bronco. Suburban family hauler, parking in a city, and the camping vacation once a year, the smaller size is a lot more practical. 99.9% of real buyers aren't going to push a sport so hard off road that the big boy Bronco is a necessary upgrade.
Totally agree with you
Nice hips
I like it.
It’s fun!
Still no hand grip for the driver and no mechanical trunk opening/closing.
Needs a higher suspension and bigger wheels. Not much though. I am not a lift kit guy. I tend to like low vehicles. But if you are going to go off road with this, It's not going to end well.
Totally agree on the lift kit and wheels. That would seal it
@@AlanisKing I posted the comment before I saw the sasquatch package. I like that upgrade. If I were to ever get a sport, I'd opt for the squatch package! Good video!
Hell yeah
Hell yeah!
My mom has a Bronco sport. It's basically a bit better Escape in my opinion.
I’m seeing more and more on the road
The stupid radio volume style gear shift dial stays stuck in park if the driver door reads as open. Sounds safe but, if the door sensor / wiring goes bad that means you can't put in Drive and you have a 3000 lb paperweight. Also, 1-pedal? This is a fat NO!
Everyone complains about truck prices (me included) so car brands introduce models that you kinda want at a better price. Then they make a cooler version (maverick tremor) and boom!, there goes the affordability. It sucks.
So fair. I spend most of my time looking at the used market because of it
I'm only watching this to support you so you can do reviews on vehicles people actually care about. no car enthusiast cares about this vehicle and trim.
Thank you so much for watching! Gotta do some “normal” cars here and there, so I appreciate it - that’s how the industry works!
This (badlands) is price like my loaded 23 Colorado Z71.
No price for 2025 yet! I listed 2024 prices
One pedal driving is what teslas use. It's annoying.
I actually love it, because I can sit with no foot on the brake at stoplights!
Her voice sounds like Kamala lol😂😂😂😂
It looks like it has negative camber. Bobs fans are sad 😂
Gotta check for a new message from bobs guy now
I wish Ford would have made the bronco sport an inch wider and 1” longer at the least. 😢. It’s too small.
Fair!
She said big 29 inch tires. Lol, my wrangler is on 35's and I want bigger.
Big for the vehicle. You can also run a big Bronco (or a Colorado ZR2 Bison) on 35s. All about context
He didn’t let you rip it! 😢
No ripping allowed!
Were you allowed to rip ass inside the Bronco?
No. It can never be just as good. Ford would not make the big bronco if that were the case
Idk why but American offroad vehicles all look so goofy to me
Hahahaha honestly a funny perspective. I like to think of us as goofy in general
Best
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The bronco sport is actually the better choice for most people actual use case : daily driving. Dont want people to not know its not an actual truck? Debadge the sport label.
Totally. I feel like a Bronco purchase is often wasted potential when a buyer doesn’t use its capabilities. This is much more manageable
Enthusiasm is nice, but it seems like you're shouting through the entire video.
2/10 hats for your passenger.
Gotta work on the hats
It’s so tiny
It is!
Ehh…. Not really an off-roader here, but you’re going to have these getting winched off moderate-difficult trails for sure. At best looks suitable for light overlanding a la the Subaru Wilderness series and things like that.
Soft roader for sure.
Like I said, it’s a good step for a lot of people
Nice leggings
I just can't get past the wannabe look of the sport.
Right like even if I liked the look of this thing or wanted one, it just screams "not the real Bronco"
@@Onewheelordeal exactly!!
That’s a totally fair criticism
It’s an escape with a body kit…a cool body kit but it’s still a small suv.
@@IraqVet0608 and 3 cylinders >.
Ford are milking their great names like the mustang, bronco and capri. Shame on them
I think that’s just the market we’re in for lots of automakers
If it helps pay the bills and they can still put a V8 in the mustang I'm ok with it.