Is the Ford Bronco Sport Worthy of the Bronco Name? I Torture Test It Off-Road to Find Out!
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Excellent video. I liked the switching of video from relevant slip test to road test.
Yes!!! Keep it up.
This video certainly holds your attention if you’re interested in performance instead of cup-holders !!
Agreed, the video production just keeps getting better and better. Shows how much thought and effort these guys put into their work.
Should do the slip test IN REVERSE GEAR too
I think these guys should transition their RUclips channel into a tv show!
After watching this, I'm more impressed with the sport than I thought I'd be
I bought one and taken it through some really gnarly stuff. The awd system is truly amazing. It has never failed me so far.
I got to test drive one in moab and it goes through the sand dunes like it's nothing, I even jumped the thing, I was super impressed
The Bronco Sport has all the capability that most people need. Some people just want the Bronco (big brother) for the looks - fat tires & higher stance.
this is the first edition which has similar suspension as the badlands. those are the only two that have a chance at off roading. the rest are more city orientated so keep trim in mind if you plan to purchase.
I test drove one in February in a foot of snow and it handled very well. My wife ended up getting one and so far I am very impressed with it.
The off-road performance of the Bronco Sport is very impressive.
I think a tennis ball or something hanging on a string from the roof of the rigs would help us get an idea of the grade
I have given them the easiest answer to emphasize their pitch and roll time and time again. Their iPhones have the ability to give actual #'s. Or a cheap on hand water bottle with water illustrates the angle from inside the cab. Instead, we get the.. you cannot tell by the camera, but trust us, it is steep, comments. lol.
@@WW-wf8tu the badlands sport has this feature and no reviewer realizes this ... I have this vehicle and it's an option you can enable to display
@@tannerwilliamson2739 it's funny they don't know about it because my 2015 f150 shows tilt angles
I suppose, if you're used to balls flying at your face, it wouldn't be all that bad.
Funny how many vehicles have the angle screens and you never see reviewer use them during a shoot
Honestly impressive, it's not just another soft roader. If this is the Sport, the full on Bronco should be the literal GOAT
Yea ... I ordered a new tow strap, so when they finally hit the trails some time this fall (maybe) I’m ready to tow em out.
This is the highest end Sport. Very similar to a Trail Hawk Cherokee from Jeep
@@greygoose4x46 lmao savage, almost definitely won’t see any though haha
@@greygoose4x46 lmao this is for the Austin tx zilker park cats who think they go off road.
@@greygoose4x46 savage, good burn, but, most owners, I imagine, are weekend warriors that camp
I think the video production is getting to a different level with this one. Good job to the production folks.
This video is very well done guys. The editing and production is probably the best I’ve seen on this channel. Not that it’s always needed but this is very professional. Nice work.
I've been wanting to see the Bronco Sport on the Tommy Test. IMHO, it just killed it on the rollers.
As much as I hate to say this "little bronco" is more than enough SUV for everyone that wants one
The only thing that's needs changing is even better tires. I like the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with kevlars at 35 inches with a 4 inch (10 cm) lift which could be done for around $2000 to $3000 US for both depending upon your area and tire stock availability! Since the $40,000 is is decently equipped Bronco Sport price + $3000 worth of tires and lift, that is STILL about $11,000 cheaper than the highly-marked up Jeep Wrangler Sahara edition and $16,000 cheaper than the really high-markup Jeep Wrangler Rubicon edition! (it is CRAZY what the latest April 2021 markups on those Jeeps are on the West Coast USA!)
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@@StarGateSG7 35s will never fit
Not true at all. Gf has one, tried to go over a small rut and ripped everything off the underbody. Junk
@@StarGateSG7 there is no way in hell your getting 35s on a Bronco Sport… not happening
@@j.martin4476 Never underestimate a guy who put a V8 in a Vega! I can CNC/3D-print, weld, cut, strengthen ANY VEHICLE enough to MAKE THEM FIT! With a big enough set of 6 inch lift blocks that get attached/welded to the Ford Bronco Sport unibody (which I can CNC a custom set of at our shop!), it means I can MAKE 35's and even 37's FIT! I would just cut the wheel wells and strength them with L-bars, T-bars or U-bars since the wheel wells are PART of the strengthening members of the unibody frame so they MUST be reinforced when you cut them.
There is NOTHING I can't change! We put custom designed and CNC'ed 3000 Horsepower V12's into Ford F450 Superduty trucks! We also put TWIN 70,000 Pounds of Thrust custom-designed and CNC'ed Turbo Jet engines into Deep V-hull Ocean Race Boats! We can design, 3D-metal-print, custom CNC, weld, and build ANYTHING we can think of!
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I'm more impressed than I expected with the sport. Just increases my excitement for the the real Bronco!
Agree. Very impressed. Let's hope the aftermarket embraces the Sport and provides some goodies for the platform! It may be time for a small 4 x4 challenge. Discovery Sport, Bronco Sport, etc.....
Ya for sure, it did better than some of the more off-road worthy SUVs and trucks on Dare
I’m looking to buy an AWD maverick. This is selling me on this more and more
Now that’s what a vehicle with a well sorted AWD system and good tires can achieve. You can go pretty far with it
Better than Subaru's
That thing doesn't even have good off road tires. It did pretty good 👍 👌
@@awakenedone7577 If it werent for the 2 door coming out I would totally trade in my Crosstrek for the Badlands edition of one of these
@@alexgarcia3900 I believe it has Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires, which are substantially better than average. They will definitely handle 99% of what most of the buyers of these will see.
@@thebeast9606 They are also Severe Snow rated which is great for people who live in snow country and don't want to have to put snow tires on each winter.
YES! The slip test inserts were great. The performance sold me on this being a top choice for a basic daily with real camping potential.
And let's be real, 99% of Jeep and some day Bronco owners will mostly use this for daily driving and the occasional weekend adventure.
Our WK Cherokee is full time 4x4, does great for that exact kind of use. No lockers, no low range. Does just fine. (the 32s might have something to do with it) And it is a really comfortable drive on road.
Might be want to look at the Honda Passport as well
Impressed. This is one of the few electronic AWD systems you guys have tested that has marked differences that come across on camera when switching between modes, I was gonna say Subaru should be listening, but then you said it for me, Tommy.
Subaru is not competing with the Bronco Sport or such use cases as displayed here. It is made with love, don't you understand?!
Yeah, a lot of other CUVs have silly (IMO) modes that barely seem to change anything. The Bronco Sport modes seem to change characteristics NOTICEABLY when switched.
Eh, the bronco ain't shit compared to my 01 Subaru. (I have both here on this property). I'm not a fan of it, like I am woth the subaru.
"The more boxy it is, the more off-roady it is."
Honda Element owners rejoice!
Don't forget the Kia Soul!
1991 Dodge Dynasty does Baja.
Nissan Cube dominates Wrangler Rubicons then.
As a former Element owner a d a current Bronco Sport owner, you'd be surprised how often people make that association between the two cars....of course my badlands has a tad more pep lol
Only that it makes absolutely no technical sense.
Yeah, Bulldozer and ATVs are no good off-road
Very impressive AWD system, that's a really capable off roader!
For a small soft-roader cross over, I'm very impressed. It does so well that when the time comes this might be my next purchase! Great work as all ways guys!!
Me too. It will be my next car. A badlands orange cyber or white.
I have the badland sport. It's awesome!
I plan on trading my mustang for this. Already talked to the dealership. I want the cactus gray sport
Man, this Bronco *Sport* closer resembles the original Bronco than the new Defender resembles the old Defender.
Your kidding, right? It looks like what it is; an Escape.
@@fritty9927 Well, the new Defender looks like a pumped up Kia Soul
@@samwestenskow
True!😄
@@fritty9927 nope. I don't see it.
@@romeo1550 if you've seen a first or second gen escape you should be able to see where his comment is coming from
Got the Badlands edition last week it’s a pretty bad ass little rig! Best of both worlds, very nice in city and highway driving with just enough off-road ability to keep you going to some cool remote places when traveling. 👍🏻
Is the ground clearance higher on the Badlands compared to Big Bend or Outer Banks?
Yes by 1 inch. I think overall its 8 inches of clearance. @eyeofhorus99
Really impressive from the baby Bronco! After seeing that, I'd be curious to see what the base awd model can do!
I just bought my Wife a base model (basically because that was all that was available), she is super happy and calls it her Trucklet. It is stiffer then the rest of the class suspension wise, but handles so well off road it is truly surprising even for a base trim package. We could not be happier with our purchase.
I honestly believe that the Baby Bronco will be our next vehicle in a year or two! I never buy a new vehicle the year they were released!
I did the same for the Colorado when it came out I ended up getting a 2020 good thing to the first two years had some serious quality issues
We just brought ours
This father and son duo is indescribable. Can't beat their communication and not jumping down each others throats.
editing
With a 2 inch lift and mud terrain tires this thing would go from impressive to incredible.
that's actually way more capable than I thought it would be. The sport at first just seemed like purely an on-road variant but this (at least in the higher trim with the upgraded drivetrain) is a very capable off roader and can deal with the most difficult slip conditions. very impressive.
Taking time out from my late morning with a hot cup of coffee and TFL - Best wishes from the UK
PS: I hope Ford will bring baby and daddy Bronco to the UK
There is almost no chance of them bringing it to the UK or Europe. It's an American vehicle built with American tastes and Ford knows it would probably sell horribly in the UK.
@@yissibiiyte
People said the same about the new Mustang with the 5.0. It’s sold in reasonable numbers.
We can live in hope
The Bronco has no chance with fuel economy regulations. It’s literally the least-efficient vehicle Ford makes, getting even less gas mileage than the F-150.
The Bronco Sport is very likely to go over though. It’s a compact crossover, and that’s the most popular CUV segment over there. The fact it evokes the old-school Defenders and has decent gas mileage probably won’t hurt either.
@@GintaPPE1000
Well if we are talking real world I got a courtesy car a few years ago of a European Ford Fiesta. Weight of the car was maybe 750kg and a baby natuarally aspirated 1.0 litre engine.
Real world MPG in the 4x tankfuls was 22.1 UK mpg (4.54609 litre per UK gallon).
My 4.5 litre Cayenne gets over 16mpg real world over the last 30,000 mile average.
So real world is what legislation is starting to look at.
I really like these Bronco Sport rigs. They look like the old LR2 Discos, especially in Area 51. I want a big two door Bronco, but this is swaying me toward the Sport. It's so damned capable and yet still practical.
I feel the same.
Owned my Sport Badlands for two weeks. It’s rad!
That stiff suspension does great in soft sand. I took mine to Anza Borrego and was able to drift in the open sand areas. It really soaks up the bumps like a baja when speeding through rough sand. Really more capable than anyone expected out of a unibody. For under $40K, great fun vehicle
I've seen a few in the wild. They are REALLY nice looking rigs. Photos don't do them justice.
Very stupid move. Wondering if you did it and how it worked out for you
TFL I would like to see a comparison between that mini bronco and the compass Trailhawk
I can't wait to see these types of videos once the real one is released!
that transition to Tommy was BUTTERRRR great job guys!
After watching this, I am really excited to get mine. Build date is Sept 12, 2022 and should have it by Oct.
Now I want more one Baby Bronco for daily and weekend offroader. I saw a 1.5" lift kit to put some 31" M/T tires, if it does so great wit A/T tires I imagine how capable will be with M/T tires :)
I’ve been watching your videos for more than 6 years and this might be the best you have displayed how steep the hills you are on were! Always improving! Good work!
At the end, the 250hp help for this kind of deep snow, and 4x4 advanced, this is why you want the badlands, or first edition. The baby Bronco all the way ! So the big brother will be incredible, but it is more expensive as soon as you add options. You would need to have only the base model. The bronco sport badlands is already good for city and off road and has the full luxury interior, with all the bells and whistle, badlands package, assist+, trailer hitch, roof rack, bicycle carrier, storage cargo, everything.. for nearly a little more than the price of the bronco base.
The best Baby Bronco video I've seen, actually quite impressed, I can see it being popular with the weekend Forest camper, serving also as grocery getter during the week. Very impressed...
The one of best channel that does a true beaten up test to see if they could handle it. There is no other channels that does like this! Keep it up! I am actually impressed how bronco sport held up
I just bought a new 22 Badlands! Loving it so far, can't wait to get it out west and Alaska next year, stay tuned!
Wow, this thing is impressive.
Actually really impressed with the baby Bronco. The real deal should be a beast!
Awesome video as always guys. I was waiting for this video. And loved this new style of doing the slip test with the relevant real world application , it was really cool
I'm so happy I ordered my 2022 Bronco Sport Badlands edition. I can't wait! Great videos guys!!!
Going to that pine tree mark on the beginning of Cliffhanger 2.0 was literally a bucking bronco to get to the top. So instead of the little train that could, it should be the little Bronco that could.
Great tests, guys! I’m currently talking to my dealer about a Badlands Sport & I can hardly wait to get it.
Well Done Guys. Always love the reviews. Thank you for HONEST testing.
Excellent job guys!!! Very comprehensive soft to medium off-roading.
I'm really impressed with this bronco sport
Like the slip test. Thanks Tommy!
Finally a real review of the Bronco Sport, great as always guys!
I've had my bronco sport big bend for about a month now in Austin area. I have been blown away by its functionality. I specifically wanted something that was a solid daily driver but had the ability to get me and the family out and about in state/national parks as well as our states many unimproved roads without problem. As much as I would love a full size truck or 4runner, etc. I simply don't need one nor does it make financial sense right now. My sport has done very well in heavy rains, light mud and my actual driving style. While I fully intend on a full size truck or Bronco in the future I'm happy with what I have right now and it doesn't look half bad. Plus I got a roof rack and rod carrier so I'm all set for now
These roller slip tests are so informative. One of the best ideas you guys have had, keep it up! I'm definitely more impressed with this B.Sport now, coming from a Subaru stalwart. 👍
This is honestly very impressive.
I really hope tfl gets to a big bronco asap. Thats the review I look forward most! Fantastic Bronco Sport review/test in the meantime 🍻
Great review you boys always do a good job keep up the nice work 👍
I liked how you guys snapped your fingers to the transition, nice job guys
Glad that I will buy a fully loaded Bronco Sport Badlands.
Welcome to the club!
Me too, mine has been built! 😁
@@debra7653 I am headed to the dealer to take delivery of my Badlands Iconic Silver in 2 hours.
@@truthinadvertising2702 I am so excited for you, and Jealous of course! Mine should be next week 😁. Keep us posted on how it all shakes out, congrats!
Your videos now are on a new level. Keep it up!
Your video production has gone up several notches.. love it.. Great engaging videos and topics.... ( subscribed!)
I've been waiting for you guys to get your hands on one of these. I was able to get my hands on a Badlands for the weekend and took it on some light stuff here in Texas. If it werent for the 2 door bronco coming out, I would totally trade my Subaru for one of these. I loved it
Great video guys! That should out to rest all the "It's just an escape in wolves clothing" type of comments. I absolutely love my Badlands so far. It's done everything I've asked of! Including the worst ice storm our area has seen in over 40 years!
Beautiful video filled with great content. Thank you
Great content. Very professional. Thank you!
I thought this was going to be just a redesigned Escape. I was wrong. A lot more thought went into engineering the Sport.
Check out fords testing in moab of the sport. You will be even more impressed.
Pretty impressive for a little crossover dood!
I'm not surprised it did this well. I saw the RUclips vids of the Ford engineers taking it through Moab and Rubicon Trail.
This video impressed me enough to go buy one. We brought home a Badlands today, thanks TFL.
You guys always outdo yourselves, addictive content that I watch for both information and entertainment...best of both worlds!
Thank you
Boy, styling wise the baby Bronco’s front facia looks like a Land Rover... never the less, very capable little car! Very enjoyable series of tests and a great review!
Very capable little vehicle, enough to have some fun off road. I think it does exactly what it’s advertised to do. The Falcon Wildpeaks really helped it.
Great video. Thanks TFL. Very impressive.
Wow what was an amazing video of baby Bronco. I like that SUB and I was impressed by the test you put It through. Good job guys!!!
The editing in this was great. I enjoy the slip tests but watching them clean through sometimes is a bit slow for me. Placing the in between the real world tests is great!
Glad to see this do so well...and bummed lol. Our second vehicle is a subi Forester sport 2019 and we love it. Done everything I need on fire roads and plowed snow to go up to Mt Hood. I don't use it for what it isn't, for camping/overlanding we have an F150 for that on 34s. And in any instance rock crawling like with a jeep isn't what we need/want. I do like the look of the Bronco Sport and think it has hints if the old disco with the roof line. The msrp is higher than the subi Forester sport, but that engine is way more powerful and the awd system seem a lot better.
I think the bronco sport appeals to the same crowd as the old Bronco II did. Practical but capable enough off road to have some fun. That said, the Bronco II got a lot of “That’s not a real Bronco” hate just like the Bronco sport does now.
Excellent video. Great info, great production quality.
Loved the video. Thanks!
Raptor plugs all over. He really loves that truck.
I have been waiting for you guys to take one of these off road. Wow, very impressive. It's in a very large group of vehicles. A small SUV but very off road capable, within reason.
Can't wait for a side by side against the new Subaru Adventurer, or what ever it is called.
Nice video gentlemen.
Great work on the video guys! Enjoyed the Cliffhanger 2.0 cameo!!
I’m really impressed. Great review/test.
Good to see the sport do this well,. I have extremely high hopes for the “big” bronco. I almost bought one. But decided an f1510 made more sense for what I was going to do with the vehicle.. maybe after a few years I’ll buy a nice used one lol
I’d love to see this same test with the new Ridgeline!
I imagine it would have done pretty poorly since they have about an inch less ground clearance and all season tires
I could be wrong, but I think the last time they tested the Ridgeline the AWD clutch overheated on them.
I just bought a 2021 Ford Bronco. It looks great, feels great, and performs great!! I love it!! Love this video!
Great episode/review👍 , the baby Bronco is pretty impressive.🏁😎🏁
Wow, this is impressive. Consider it’s not a “real” Bronco.
Awesome job guys! I think people are really underestimating these little guys, granted you need the top model to insure you can do everything you guys did. I'm definitely a fan.
I think you can go down a step or two, at least from the 1st edition. Dont think it adds to the performance. Might be nicer inside and have appearance bits.
@@zachc1297 you need either first edition or Badlands to get the Rock mode with Dual clutch rear end and torque vectoring. No other trim has that.
@@devinbender8428 Yes, the Badlands is a step down from the 1st edition. With hitch the web builder has it just under $36k. Not cheap by any means but includes quite a bit.
@@zachc1297 the biggest difference between first edition and badlands(both big and little bronco)
Is the luxury features, nicer seats, wheels, paint, chrome, etc. mechanically they are the same.
@@devinbender8428 and the Stickers, don't forget the First Edition stickers. Totally worth 2k more :)
Just bought a Bronco Sport. This is a great video, thank you!!
Nothing to do with this Baby Bronco, but Tommy has to get it out of his head that IFS and articulation are mutually exclusive. The majority of Ultra4 offroaders are now running IFS. Now it's significantly more expensive and complex (this also makes modifications more difficult) to get the same amount of articulation out of IFS, but it's certainly not impossible. The only real advantage a solid axel has, aside from cost and simplicity, is improved steering angle.
Agreed. If your going to upgrade your vehicle for HARDCORE rock crawling then the cost difference is marginal.
But lifting it and throwing on som 40s like most bros do with out upgrading everything else, yea SFS is cheaper.
But at the end of the day IFS is still very very very good off road.
5/7 past years winners of the hammers is IFS. Just because it handles so much better on the non rock parts.
Did the escape do as well? What are the differences? You should totally do a comparison.
Great Video.....very impressed with the baby bronco...good job!
Hey Tommy love you hat!!! Many greeting from Ecuador!!! Also I cant wait for the bronco to be test by you guys!!! Order mine in July last year!!
Tommy, excellent video! I've been waiting for this one. Andre is up next with the Ike Gauntlet? I saw a trailer hitch... Do the same tests with the Explorer please.
It'd be really cool to see TFL classics to find and buy a Bronco II and then eventually compare each. Obviously the technology gap is 30 years apart but it'd be fun to see. I like the styling of these suvs. Basically the 3rd gen escape which I liked that look better. As always, great content guys. always love watching your videos!
Yes! Way back in the day, we owned two Bronco II vehicles and they were very capable. The hard part would be finding one that still works.
The Bronco II had the wheel articulation and gearing to go places the new crossover Bronco Sport can only have very moist dreams about getting to.
@@jerroldshelton9367 that may be true but let's be honest...they don't do that level of extreme on this show. For the tests they do, I think it would still be a fun comparison. This vehicle could do Moab, cliffhanger 1 and 2, along with any other of their tests. Now, if they could find a Bronco II that worked, it would be a fun comparison. At least I think it would be. Take care.
Just saw a Bronco II on swip swap the other day in great shape but it had that ugly red interior so I didn’t pull the trigger 🤔 I should have now
Can't wait to get my Badlands, can't be built soon enough!
Had to drive seven hours away to get mine! Hard to find!
@@rustlesee they don’t do delivery?
I have owned my Bronco Sport 1st Edition (Area 51) for about 5 months now and love it, I really wanted the two door full size Bronco but the opportunity to snag this at MSRP , will get a two door in the future , but for me it does everything I have asked of it , on and off road. Great job on all of the videos and keep them coming TFL! This video actually helped me decide on buying , thanks again!
Pretty impressive for the little fella! Well done on all accounts! Great video content!
Tommy I’m surprised you haven’t come up with a way to show degrees of inclination in the corner of your videos?
They have it at their disposal. But I don't think they care enough about that detail. I have on more than a few occasions given them suggestions. iPhones have pitch and roll #'s. A water bottle will illustrate angles. But they are happier just to say, trust us, it is steep.
I actually lol'd at the 17:40 mark. Thing is a beast.
Great video on the Bronco Sport, really well done and really shows that it's more than just a redone Escape! Looks very capable! Comparison videos between this and other soft off roaders would be appreciated
Thanks for a very objective review !
This is a good looking vehicle that doesn’t need to be take to extreme off-road. It’s just very good looking and belongs on road.
Problem is that is a pretty compromised road vehicle compared to it's sibling the escape. If you don't use it offroad the escape is just plain better.
While I agree for most people the Escape may be the more logical choice. Look at vehicle sales from manufacturers. Maybe less then 10% of the owners of off road vehicles take them off road. They like the bold bad ass look of a off road vehicle. You know most are hitting it hard at the mall parking lots.
Better than any subarus
Yeah, except for literally any Subaru. A Crosstrek would leave this thing stuck on the trail.
@@jessaphillips2846 I seriously doubt it, he even says on the controlled slip test that it did markedly better than the Crosstrek, and that's in controlled environment so I can see this doing a lot better in real world testing as well, I've seen many Subarus being tested by this channel with full throttle applications in the wheels just sitting still.
@@jessaphillips2846 I doubt it
Great video, and an impressive crossover. 😀
Great test, thanks!