These Two Takes are becoming my preferred format on this channel. So happy these are coming out. I lost a little faith in this channel after the slowdown last year but these are awesome. Thank you
The two-takes are the best way. I wish Matt and Zack did this for EVERY car they review. It's part of the reason I like Throttle House so much. More than a single opinion is important.
Watching this reminds me of the Suzuki Samurai I bought 35 years ago. First car, and all the cowboys in the high school parking laughed at me - until we went off-roading. Lack of heft and short wheelbase more than made up for that measly 64 horsepower and I could go places those guys could only dream of. Gawd I miss that thing.
Watching this bloated 3,700 pound mom-mobile really doesn't remind me of my Suzuki Samurai at all, other than I had it out to Rowher Flat once, shortly after buying it new in 1987. It was my first and only new car. I had a Volkswagen Beetle before it, which was set up to do mild off-road trails like those at Rowher Flat where I believe this video was made. I miss mine, too. Selling it rates as one of the stupider decisions I've made in this lifetime. The '89 Trooper RS Short-Wheelbase that I replaced it with was a piece of shit which proved that not everything Made in Japan is truly worth owning.
Impressive! Had one of these a couple weeks ago and it seemed to shrug everything off with minimal drama. Good to see it do a proper climb with the same ease. There are so many advantages to navigating a trail in a smaller, narrower vehicle, too. Here’s to hoping for a PHEV Bronco Sport you can take camping and power your gear for days 👍
When solid state smaller and safer battery will be available in 2025/2028 with 500 miles range and charge in 10 minutes, a bronco sports phev would be crazy good. They would simply need to put a small battery to make it safely enclosed from water and rocks. What people don’t think today a lithium ion battery car on the floor cannot go in high water and is dangerous with rock and heat. Solid state should be much more safer smaller, more range and charge in 10 min. Put that in a bronco sport badlands with both gas and electric range and convenience.
@@CC-gt3ro Even if battery tech comes out that can charge that fast, unless we start building the grid up now you wont be able to actually use it. your talking somewhere around 1 megawatt to charge that car that fast. The average nuclear reactor could only charge 1000 of them at once. We have a lot more work to do than research battery tech.
@@raiden000 this is why i still will buy a gas engine car. The infrastructure will take times to be installed. But a plug in hybrid gas+ electric with solid state should be pretty good around 2035. If its has 2.0L gas engine 200hp + a 25/30kw solid state battery that can charge super fast in 10min with longer miles mileage, (like 150km) that kind of car would be unbeatable. It would not require more energy than the current rav4 prime xse. But the battery would be much more powerful, safer and faster to charge at home or on the road, with still the gas engine allowing any kind of distance easily.
I bought the badland and i have a jackery 1000wh and a fridge Donetic cfx3 45. My powerstation runs my fridge for 4.5 days without charging. But if i charge with my 200 watts panel i get 100% battery every night. If the sun is clouded i still can use my 400watts inverter in the bronco sport to charge at 145w my jackery ( limitation of the jackery itself.) i can also use the 12v to charge but it is less than with the 120v if my jackery would allow more charging, i could use the 400w fully to charge even faster. But i practically never need it as the solar charge to 100% in few hours during the day. I fit the fridge and powerstation in the trunk perfectly. Don’t need a PHEV. It is more reliable with gas in winter. Less weight. Safe in summer. Look at what happen in florida with the flood. The car flooded must be isolated because the salt corrode the battery and they ignite fire. I am glad i picked the bronco sport badland gas. Electric tech is not ready yet. I have myself to be very careful with my powerstation to not let under the sun or in hot enclosed car. I put a reflective paper on top of it which cool it very well and i keep window open to keep the temperature low. The bronco sport help a lot with its dark window and the trunk top window. Sometime i keep the trunk also fully open to have access to the fridge and charge telephone,cameras, fan, dust vaccum, all lithium ion. But i always make sure to have my reflective materials well set to prevent heat.
Interesting to see some actual ability in the Baby Bronco. Now, how about a two take with a Rogue/CRV/Forester for some context as to what the average small CUV can do off highway.
We would, if there were any SEO value to doing those videos. There really isn't. The Bronco is an all-new thing. Old, familiar product like that doesn't bring the numbers worth doing.
@@mitchellsteindler it's a tough ask to ask them to invest hours upon hours of work to shoot and edit for a video that does very poorly, even if it's something they really wanna do. i'd imagine they have to carefully pick and choose what poorly-performing videos they purposefully film
@@TheSmokingTire In regard to Subarus, TFLcar did a bunch of testing with "x mode" and found it to be largely bullshit. The Bronco is surprisingly good! The outback wouldn't lock up the awd like that.
The internet has no love for this SUV, but I've already seen a whole bunch of them on the road. I'm betting this is going to be a much better seller than the full-size Bronco.
Drove one of these recently on the road. Was expecting it to be usual lame CUV but it's actually way more fun. Plenty of power, nicely weighted steering, solid ride/handling balance, and overall a really impressive package for the size. On a completely different planet from something like a Crosstrek. In fact I liked it so much I'm now considering buying one.
Did you try the 3 or 4 cylinder? My only gripe is that you have to step up to the top trim Badlands to get the 4 cylinder, when I can everything else I'd want in a mid trim Big Bend for $30k. I'm a little concerned about the 3 cylinder being a bit underpowered in a vehicle that size.
@@C123-- The 3-cylinder will get the job done, but it won’t be as refined and as quiet as the 2.0 4-cylinder. Also, the 2.0 is crazy quick. 250HP is a lot for this small light SUV.
The fact that comparisons to the Defender and G-Wagen are even remotely relevant tells you everything you need to know about how capable this vehicle is...
Just turo’d one of these over the weekend while visiting Tempe/Phoenix area, wasn’t able to off-road it but loved the utility and that rear window. Touch screen is super responsive and it was super chill to drive around in. Looks the jam, glad you guys were able to push it.
Before all the Haters “wannabe car enthusiasts/know it all” say anything stupid. The bronco sport is a completely different car from the Bronco. Do some research before looking stupid in the comment
@@Dilbagh0210 no Dbag 0210. Casual consumer will go to ford and say. I want this. The bronco is an enthusiast car and people who cares will buy one. They were VERY Smart to call it bronco sport. Because even casual consumer have an idea what it kinda is and will attract attention
@@chadhaire1711 Any car? Okay, sport shoes...you do it in a 1974 Buick Duece and Quarter and prove it. Otherwise, you're just another Internet Wannabe-Expert...
this car is a testament to how important it is for cars to not be too big. There are so few vehicles left that are this size, especially when it comes to off-roaders.
I agree. I was on the fence with getting a used Land Cruiser or a 4Runner. And in the end, they both just seemed so enormous. When I got the Bronco Sport Badlands, it feels like the perfect size even on slightly larger K02s.
Lift kits and leveling kits are starting to come out now for these which will make these even more popular. Plus putting some bigger tires on these will also chamge how they look and make them nicer. You can easily get over 10in or 11in of ground clearance on one of these with a leveling kit and tires
the age old discussion for offroaders basically. buying a big truck to do hardcore offroading which is only for a mile-long section of a trail, but having to drive 120 miles to the trail itself over highways... if you absolutely must do that part of trail there's less of a choice, but in all other cases a very good cross over is actually a great choice. thats why I'm happy to see this!
The BS does have in its display menu a display that gives the degree of incline on it while driving. Did you air down the tires or drive under normal air pressure? Great video-the views where you were driving were outstanding also!
Just bought one, sight unseen. Waiting anxiously for it to come in. Going from Outback to this. Outback let me down. As a homecare nurse in Blue Ridge Mountains, going through cow paths, I am so excited to try it out. Thanks for this great video
Really enjoy all the videos but the off-road is a good touch and doesn’t get enough love across RUclips with the combo of good hosts. Keeping bringing the videos
This is the better Bronco, for the simple fact that this one is actually reasonably priced. And before you tell me the Bronco is on par with the Wrangler, the Wrangler is also ludicrously priced for the equipment offered at each price point. You pay WAY too much “lifestyle tax” on those, seriously should be 10k less for what you get for the price.
I watched this video when it first came out. And a week ago, I bough the '22 Badlands. I think the Sport mode is quite fast and not that forgettable, but I do put around in Eco lately because of gas prices. I immediately swapped out the Pirellis for 245 65 17 K02s and the look is where it should be and I feel like I can go over anything. So far I love it. Very interesting to watch this video again and get more out of it since I've owned the car for a while now.
31s and done with this thing. Great oob outdoor adventure mobile. Can't do big rocks or big shelves but you don't need that for 99 percent of offroad destinations. Camp in almost any iconic location, get to any mountain bike trail, probably decent enough in the sand if you are surfing in mexico. I think this will be a big hit.
Great video guys. I’m loving my badlands bronco sport. This was the best video I’ve seen showing what this car can do Just want to point out that the Pirellis are ATR not all season and there is an inclinometer in the dash package
Watching your discussion of the Bronco Sport on the crew show. Watched this video and that trail is as hard as I’d ever wanna wheel a vehicle and I think the Sport handled it quite well. Impressed.
The comparison to the G-Wagon and Defender is kinda funny because even though they are the more capable off-road rigs, I doubt that 99.9% of people who actually own them ever drive them in the dirt. That said, the Bronco Sport is a properly impressive little rig
I'm heavily considering one of these as my next car once my current lease is up this summer. I love that they took a typical run of the mill CUV and made it into something much interesting and actually capable to boot. And the difference in price between this and an Escape is little to none (of course the Escape will have better incentives). I just wish they offered a powertrain more powerful than the 3 cylinder but without having go all the way up to the top trim Badlands. The hybrid from the Escape would be really nice.
I bought my wife an Outer Banks model (with the moonroof) and she loves it. It also gets 34 mpg on the highway in Eco mode, which is 6 mpg more than what Ford advertises.
Have the badlands area 51 Bronco sport love it so far and gets pretty good fuel Mileage avg 28 to 30 last 208 mile trip. This is the wife's toy ill keep my f150.
The regulation in Germany is that you can't have tyre tread visible at the widest point of the body, so having the wheels flush should not be the issue, actually...
Traded a tried and true reliable Subaru Outback on a 24 Bronco Sport Badlands. Was thinking about the Badlands for a while then decided to take a test drive. I was sold after the test drive. It’s a very impressive vehicle.
It does have an inclination indicator that also gives steering wheel direction in degrees. I put Falken AT3's in 245/65r17 on my Badlands...ran great at Ocotillo Wells. May hit this trail up sometime. Saw a video in Mexico where a stock Badlands was keeping up with Rubicons (using those bash plates extensively) over 13-18in shelves.
Great video. Thanks for showing how capable the BS is. FYI-there is a screen that shows degrees on high high you are climbing or leaning. I found it when I was in Colorado-it is nice to see either the degrees climbing/leaning. Great job-fun video!!
I have a badlands bronco sport as well. I was laughing the whole time watching you, as the wife and I had the same reaction off roading ours. It makes off roading boring😂 point it and it will go, seriously. We’ve had ours 3 months and have ripped off two skid plates(just the bolts and the plate hung down), inner right fender, broke the front bumper and broke the windshield. I’m taking the stock tires off (235/65/17’s) and putting on 245/70/17’s to gain about 1.5”. We love ours!! We’ve towed out a ranger and a wrangler, both laughed until I drove around them and hooked up!
These off-road two takes are awesome. The market for vehicles like this is becoming big and this is a great showcase of abilities and comparison between vehicles.
Awesome video guys and pretty cool to see you guys hustle that thing up the hill. I'm definitely one of the few that loves the off-road videos. I loved the first steep Hill, when in doubt throttle out.
Love the content. Thanks. Great looking car, and the 2.0T is a modern day sleeper... But Jeep have been doing this since 2014 with the Cherokee Trailhawk. Would piss up this trail. We take ours to events and it confuses guys in proper 4x4's.
I always enjoy your two take videos, particularly off-road. This is an awesome rig and really lives up to the Bronco name despite not being like the other two. I will absolutely buy a two door Bronco Warthog, but this would be a great alternative if I weren't geeking out over the big boy.
The main advantage of the Cherokee Trailhawk is that it has low range, which can really help in going up and down hills. Much better speed control, and less heat put into the transmission. But I like the Bronco Sport.
Plus a real locker. Over time the Foal Sport's rear diff will become less effective at holding torque and probably would slip if it had a legitimate low range to multiply its input torque.
A low range is completely unnecessary in this class. There is video of the Bronco Sport durability testing in Moab and it is capable of more than will ever be asked of it. Same for the Cherokee Trailhawk. Almost nobody is going to do serious offroading with vehicles in this class.
@@jstrig completely false, the Cherokee Trailhawk's low range is very useful. Low range isn't just for rock crawling. Ascending and descending hills, getting better control, keeping transmission temperatures down, keeping transmission input torque down, and having the correct gear ratio for more obstacles. There are numerous videos highlighting this fact. Kia Sorrento did Moab and make a commercial about it, so you're bragging that the Foal Sport is as good as a Kia? . Without the low range you have to treat the torque converter like a cvt. It lacks the ability to generate enough torque to slowly crawl and requires momentum which was displayed on TFL's Compass Trailhawk test. The engine has to develop more stressing it out more, and the transmission clutching has to hold that torque since there is no gear reduction behind reduce it. A slow vehicle on a steep hill will experience extreme amounts of torque. . The Cherokee is very capable and if the Foal Sport had a low range it would be too. ruclips.net/video/BGjrBRAJQlA/видео.html . Anyone saying it's unnecessary has little to no experience with low range and off roading. The fact that Ford omitted it shows their opinion of this car as not that dirt worthy.
@@KTMcaptain It is unnecessary in this class of vehicles. I can virtually guarantee that the Bronco Sport Badlands can go anywhere the Cherokee Trailhawk can go. There is no evidence to the contrary. Bringing up the Sorento shows how ignorant you are about the Bronco Sport.
@@jstrig Your dismissal of a low range highlights your incompetence. The Kia Sorrento did in fact do Moab, so the Foal Sport doing it is meaningless. Subarus do those trails, and I'm not talking about Poison Spider or similar since it takes a built rig. . You've not provided a single reason as to why a sub 20:1 crawl ratio is fine. I've already provided evidence, maybe watch the video showing just how capable the Cherokee Trailhawk is. I've also articulated why low range is important. . Physics: On a surface with no grade the vehicle's weight is being supported by the surface and the amount of force needed to move it is equal to the resistance the vehicle has to rolling (friction from tires etc). The steeper the grade the more weight the vehicle must lift off the ground in order to move forward. Steep angles not only require a vehicle to overcome rolling resistance, but also to overcome the height over the distance of the obstacle. . The foal has an 18:1 crawl ratio and 280 ft lbs of torque under full boost... That means it can generate roughtly 5k lbs of torque, but under full boost. That also means that the transmission must hold nearly triple the torque the Cherokee Trailhawk's does without the gear ratio behind it. This also doesn't include the amount of torque the front brakes will consume to get the front end on the Foal Sport to transfer enough torque. With gear and driver it'll be pushing 4000 lbs already. . So you think it's acceptable for a vehicle to need nearly full throttle to get over an obstacle? Even more, it won't have enough torque without momentum to get over many obstacles, especially when the front brakes start eating into the engines torque.
Had one of the badlands for a couple of weekends. Took it on some light stuff will a bit of rock crawling. This car is so damned fun, if I wasnt so into getting the 2 door I would totally get this. Badlands trim is the way to go for sure. I wish they would have done the harder stuff because I know it would have made it up those. BTW the guy saying that the on road feel is forgettable. If you are looking for a nice cruiser then this is the car.
I'm so jealous lol. I got the Bronco Sport Base and thinking of trading it in 2-3 years for a 2 door once demand isn't as crazy. There's Base 4 doors going here for $42-52k in my area and that markup is just too big.
I like these videos and would like to see what the other SUVs in the Bronco's class can do. You could test 2 SUVs so if one gets stuck the other can help. Variety in your content is awesome, Thanks !
An off road vehicle review where the camera is on the trail the entire time instead of looking at the person driving half the time? And also a long trail ride instead of one 500ft section that is run once and over analyzed for 10 minutes? Awesome! Liked and subbed just for that!
Very interesting 4wd system. It seems extremely similar to the RT4wd system Honda created for the 1st Gen CRV, with the exception that it's manually selectable as opposed to the hydraulic dual pump system Honda created. In many respects, this vehicle seems like a spiritual successor to the 1st gen CRV.
I really liked this more than I thought but for me it needs another 2" of roof line and windshield height for sight lines. My head was right up at the headliner and the whole safety suite mirror thing was a giant blind spot. The compact size is very handy if you are on trails in the woods with trees lining them. I keep trying to find something that would be like my old 1988 Dodge Raider 2DR, but there are so few compact true 4x4s and the ones out have low roof lines.
Could you try and get a Nissan Juke AWD, or something else fairly mundane with an awd system and test it on this hill? It would be nice to see what a really basic 4wd crossover will actually do.
If it’s not deep sand or wet, you’re fine in AWD. However, AWD systems struggle on low traction surface off road. You will want a transfer case that can engage center diff lock in a full time 4WD system (LR3) or a part time 4WD system (most trucks) for the dunes or wet trails. These let you do a proper 50/50 front/back power split. AWD system can’t do that since it relies on electronics.
To be fair, they didn't have all the options and a lot of reviewers were given the $32k Badlands version without extra options. It seems to me that you want to get the Badlands option for the Badlands trim though
@@jstrig I just like to base versions of 4x4's, and their capibility vs. higher models off road. Interior upgrades don't impress me. Often times, base models have things in them I don't want. But I understand it's in their best interest to show the high end versions.
I wonder how it would do on this trail with the “Trail Rig” upgrade from Ford; it gives it at least an additional inch of lift and includes 31 inch tires.
I'd like to see a One Take episode where Matt reviews a modified 4x4 on this trail, he does the first part of the trail, then lets the owner rip it up the rest
Thanks for doing this vehicle some justice, it catches a lot of flack for being Escape based but it actually has some fairly good tech to make it capable.
I didn't know they had a badlands version of this and also this thing reminds me of those old V6 RAV4s that used to be out they made around the same power also that thing doesn't have a rear Locker it basically has the same thing the RAV4 TRD off-road has
Would you buy a Bronco Sport?
As a second vehicle to my Cayman, I’d have to consider it. It’s a bit too small, but incredibly capable.
I saw one in person the other day and honestly they dont look too bad I think they look a lot more beta in photos
too small, seems like way smaller comparing to Forester
IF it has the stupid auto start stop function then hell no
I bought the Badlands and the picture don't do it justice. I really enjoy it!
It’s so nice to see Matt doing more things with his son
Sure does treat him as such.... Dude would have to give me a lil space...
Lmao
It is, but he does talk over him a lot
So the good thing about the approach angle is....
Ok we're going all the way up the right side here.
Ok, didn't want to talk anyway.
I get the Bear and his cub vibes watching this lol 😂
These Two Takes are becoming my preferred format on this channel. So happy these are coming out. I lost a little faith in this channel after the slowdown last year but these are awesome. Thank you
Agreed
The two-takes are the best way. I wish Matt and Zack did this for EVERY car they review.
It's part of the reason I like Throttle House so much. More than a single opinion is important.
Two Takes are great but Matt does talk over him a lot
Matt, shut the fuck up and let Zack talk! LOL
I’m sorry to hear they are coming out.
I think I’m going to unsubscribe ...
Wasn't a fan of this when it was unveiled, but after seeing a few in person, they're really cool. It's like a tiny Discovery.
I was thinking the same thing
Of all the compact suvs it’s without a doubt the coolest
It's what the renegade should have been to the wrangler
Agreed
I'd still take the discovery
Here before the guys claiming they can do this trail in a civic with 2 flat tires.
Gambler500baby!
More like a accord crosstour
**~~BrrrrRRrrRAaaAAaAppPppP~~ pop pop pop pop**!!!
I did it in a 89 Civic 4x4, I don't know if the newer models are capable though.
@@rflair those 4x4 4th gen civics are awesome
Watching this reminds me of the Suzuki Samurai I bought 35 years ago. First car, and all the cowboys in the high school parking laughed at me - until we went off-roading. Lack of heft and short wheelbase more than made up for that measly 64 horsepower and I could go places those guys could only dream of. Gawd I miss that thing.
Had a friend get laughed at with his Samurai with 29” Super Swampers at a mud bog. Samurai tore it up and was faster than big V8 trucks
Watching this bloated 3,700 pound mom-mobile really doesn't remind me of my Suzuki Samurai at all, other than I had it out to Rowher Flat once, shortly after buying it new in 1987.
It was my first and only new car. I had a Volkswagen Beetle before it, which was set up to do mild off-road trails like those at Rowher Flat where I believe this video was made.
I miss mine, too.
Selling it rates as one of the stupider decisions I've made in this lifetime.
The '89 Trooper RS Short-Wheelbase that I replaced it with was a piece of shit which proved that not everything Made in Japan is truly worth owning.
Samurai was the US name for the Jimny, which is still made and is extremely popular in many countries for those exact reasons (just not the US).
"This is a small car, doing an impression of a big car"
Nice one, Matt's wife
Impressive! Had one of these a couple weeks ago and it seemed to shrug everything off with minimal drama. Good to see it do a proper climb with the same ease. There are so many advantages to navigating a trail in a smaller, narrower vehicle, too. Here’s to hoping for a PHEV Bronco Sport you can take camping and power your gear for days 👍
When solid state smaller and safer battery will be available in 2025/2028 with 500 miles range and charge in 10 minutes, a bronco sports phev would be crazy good. They would simply need to put a small battery to make it safely enclosed from water and rocks. What people don’t think today a lithium ion battery car on the floor cannot go in high water and is dangerous with rock and heat. Solid state should be much more safer smaller, more range and charge in 10 min. Put that in a bronco sport badlands with both gas and electric range and convenience.
@@CC-gt3ro Even if battery tech comes out that can charge that fast, unless we start building the grid up now you wont be able to actually use it. your talking somewhere around 1 megawatt to charge that car that fast. The average nuclear reactor could only charge 1000 of them at once. We have a lot more work to do than research battery tech.
@@raiden000 this is why i still will buy a gas engine car. The infrastructure will take times to be installed. But a plug in hybrid gas+ electric with solid state should be pretty good around 2035. If its has 2.0L gas engine 200hp + a 25/30kw solid state battery that can charge super fast in 10min with longer miles mileage, (like 150km) that kind of car would be unbeatable. It would not require more energy than the current rav4 prime xse. But the battery would be much more powerful, safer and faster to charge at home or on the road, with still the gas engine allowing any kind of distance easily.
I bought the badland and i have a jackery 1000wh and a fridge Donetic cfx3 45. My powerstation runs my fridge for 4.5 days without charging. But if i charge with my 200 watts panel i get 100% battery every night. If the sun is clouded i still can use my 400watts inverter in the bronco sport to charge at 145w my jackery ( limitation of the jackery itself.) i can also use the 12v to charge but it is less than with the 120v if my jackery would allow more charging, i could use the 400w fully to charge even faster. But i practically never need it as the solar charge to 100% in few hours during the day. I fit the fridge and powerstation in the trunk perfectly. Don’t need a PHEV. It is more reliable with gas in winter. Less weight. Safe in summer. Look at what happen in florida with the flood. The car flooded must be isolated because the salt corrode the battery and they ignite fire. I am glad i picked the bronco sport badland gas. Electric tech is not ready yet. I have myself to be very careful with my powerstation to not let under the sun or in hot enclosed car. I put a reflective paper on top of it which cool it very well and i keep window open to keep the temperature low. The bronco sport help a lot with its dark window and the trunk top window. Sometime i keep the trunk also fully open to have access to the fridge and charge telephone,cameras, fan, dust vaccum, all lithium ion. But i always make sure to have my reflective materials well set to prevent heat.
Interesting to see some actual ability in the Baby Bronco. Now, how about a two take with a Rogue/CRV/Forester for some context as to what the average small CUV can do off highway.
We would, if there were any SEO value to doing those videos. There really isn't. The Bronco is an all-new thing. Old, familiar product like that doesn't bring the numbers worth doing.
@@TheSmokingTire i suppose you're also not that interested, otherwise it would be worth it without seo
@@mitchellsteindler it's a tough ask to ask them to invest hours upon hours of work to shoot and edit for a video that does very poorly, even if it's something they really wanna do. i'd imagine they have to carefully pick and choose what poorly-performing videos they purposefully film
It does not matter. Don’t buy one of those if you want off road capability. It’s really that simple lol
@@TheSmokingTire In regard to Subarus, TFLcar did a bunch of testing with "x mode" and found it to be largely bullshit. The Bronco is surprisingly good! The outback wouldn't lock up the awd like that.
The Bronco Nation channel has videos of Ford taking this thing on the same trails in Moab as the regular Bronco. They're impressive to watch.
In your dreams
@@chadhaire1711 go look for yourself.......
@@JTube571 you're not wrong, people need to give the bronco sport more credit
The internet has no love for this SUV, but I've already seen a whole bunch of them on the road. I'm betting this is going to be a much better seller than the full-size Bronco.
This is the "full size" Bronco
@@JK-tu1xx if this is the full-size bronco is the other one called the “super-sized bronco”?
@@JK-tu1xx no
@@JK-tu1xx you live under a rock?
@@JK-tu1xx this is the Bronco Sport... not the Bronco... 2 different vehicles... Bronco Sport is like the baby Bronco.
Drove one of these recently on the road. Was expecting it to be usual lame CUV but it's actually way more fun. Plenty of power, nicely weighted steering, solid ride/handling balance, and overall a really impressive package for the size. On a completely different planet from something like a Crosstrek.
In fact I liked it so much I'm now considering buying one.
Did you try the 3 or 4 cylinder? My only gripe is that you have to step up to the top trim Badlands to get the 4 cylinder, when I can everything else I'd want in a mid trim Big Bend for $30k. I'm a little concerned about the 3 cylinder being a bit underpowered in a vehicle that size.
@@WillieWonka928D 4 cylinder. It was plenty powerful, but I could definitely see the three being a bit overwhelmed.
@@C123-- The 3-cylinder will get the job done, but it won’t be as refined and as quiet as the 2.0 4-cylinder. Also, the 2.0 is crazy quick. 250HP is a lot for this small light SUV.
Nope the 3 cylinder has plenty. I have 18k on mine with plenty of towing.
Love this off-roading vid from TheSmokingTire, you need to do more of these.
You think this is off roading....LOL........a Civic could take this trail....
Matt, let him drive without your constant directions. He was doing fine and you kept correcting him, you sounded like my wife lol!
I was about to comment that Matt sounded like my dad when I was going through drivers ed :D
I wish I could channel Zack's calm demeanor when my wife does her Matt impression :)
And Matt talks over him a lot too
God I would hate to be in any driver seat with matt in the car.
The fact that comparisons to the Defender and G-Wagen are even remotely relevant tells you everything you need to know about how capable this vehicle is...
Just turo’d one of these over the weekend while visiting Tempe/Phoenix area, wasn’t able to off-road it but loved the utility and that rear window. Touch screen is super responsive and it was super chill to drive around in. Looks the jam, glad you guys were able to push it.
Before all the Haters “wannabe car enthusiasts/know it all” say anything stupid. The bronco sport is a completely different car from the Bronco. Do some research before looking stupid in the comment
Fords fault same with Wii And Wii U. They should make it easier for casual consumers.
@@Dilbagh0210 no Dbag 0210. Casual consumer will go to ford and say. I want this. The bronco is an enthusiast car and people who cares will buy one. They were VERY Smart to call it bronco sport. Because even casual consumer have an idea what it kinda is and will attract attention
Its a dolled up Escape and this is not off roading...any car could take this trail.......the only thing stupid here is this fake video test.
@@chadhaire1711 sure 😂. Stupid ass troll. Get lost loser
@@chadhaire1711 Any car? Okay, sport shoes...you do it in a 1974 Buick Duece and Quarter and prove it. Otherwise, you're just another Internet Wannabe-Expert...
this car is a testament to how important it is for cars to not be too big. There are so few vehicles left that are this size, especially when it comes to off-roaders.
I agree. I was on the fence with getting a used Land Cruiser or a 4Runner. And in the end, they both just seemed so enormous. When I got the Bronco Sport Badlands, it feels like the perfect size even on slightly larger K02s.
I love how well Matt’s wife has a 1-liner for every car that sums it up perfectly.
Edit: 27:10 did Matt just call it a “trucklet” 😂😂
she needs to do her own one-take
@@tealruby1 call it a “one line” or something
I like how its underdog factor kept you guys super engaged and enthusiastic. Thanks for posting.
Lift kits and leveling kits are starting to come out now for these which will make these even more popular. Plus putting some bigger tires on these will also chamge how they look and make them nicer. You can easily get over 10in or 11in of ground clearance on one of these with a leveling kit and tires
the age old discussion for offroaders basically. buying a big truck to do hardcore offroading which is only for a mile-long section of a trail, but having to drive 120 miles to the trail itself over highways... if you absolutely must do that part of trail there's less of a choice, but in all other cases a very good cross over is actually a great choice. thats why I'm happy to see this!
The BS does have in its display menu a display that gives the degree of incline on it while driving. Did you air down the tires or drive under normal air pressure? Great video-the views where you were driving were outstanding also!
I really like the Two Take approach for these videos, looking forward to more of them!
Just bought one, sight unseen. Waiting anxiously for it to come in. Going from Outback to this. Outback let me down. As a homecare nurse in Blue Ridge Mountains, going through cow paths, I am so excited to try it out. Thanks for this great video
Have an update for the future? I'm seriously considering buying one of these and love to hear anybody's real life impression.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen on this vehicle. Good job guys.
The video test sucked
Really enjoy all the videos but the off-road is a good touch and doesn’t get enough love across RUclips with the combo of good hosts. Keeping bringing the videos
Immediately notices how quiet the car is once Matt gets out 😆
Matt @10:44 “you did more homework than me on this one.”
Zach @11:02 *chugs Smart Water*
This is the better Bronco, for the simple fact that this one is actually reasonably priced. And before you tell me the Bronco is on par with the Wrangler, the Wrangler is also ludicrously priced for the equipment offered at each price point. You pay WAY too much “lifestyle tax” on those, seriously should be 10k less for what you get for the price.
Good point!
98% of wranglers are for "lifestyle" looks and are never taken off road. A lot of idiots in the lifestyle market willing to pay big money
@@papa_pt BULLSHIT...try buying a used Wrangler that has never been off road............not gonna happen. Just shut up...
@@chadhaire1711 dumbass. You're gonna try and tell me that 😂 it's especially true of them since around 2010
I watched this video when it first came out. And a week ago, I bough the '22 Badlands. I think the Sport mode is quite fast and not that forgettable, but I do put around in Eco lately because of gas prices. I immediately swapped out the Pirellis for 245 65 17 K02s and the look is where it should be and I feel like I can go over anything. So far I love it. Very interesting to watch this video again and get more out of it since I've owned the car for a while now.
How do you feel about it now that you've had it for a year?
31s and done with this thing. Great oob outdoor adventure mobile. Can't do big rocks or big shelves but you don't need that for 99 percent of offroad destinations. Camp in almost any iconic location, get to any mountain bike trail, probably decent enough in the sand if you are surfing in mexico. I think this will be a big hit.
Great video guys. I’m loving my badlands bronco sport.
This was the best video I’ve seen showing what this car can do
Just want to point out that the Pirellis are ATR not all season and there is an inclinometer in the dash package
I really like the Bronco Sport, I think it’s the best of the compact crossovers. I also like these off road reviews.
Watching your discussion of the Bronco Sport on the crew show. Watched this video and that trail is as hard as I’d ever wanna wheel a vehicle and I think the Sport handled it quite well. Impressed.
The comparison to the G-Wagon and Defender is kinda funny because even though they are the more capable off-road rigs, I doubt that 99.9% of people who actually own them ever drive them in the dirt. That said, the Bronco Sport is a properly impressive little rig
I'm heavily considering one of these as my next car once my current lease is up this summer. I love that they took a typical run of the mill CUV and made it into something much interesting and actually capable to boot. And the difference in price between this and an Escape is little to none (of course the Escape will have better incentives). I just wish they offered a powertrain more powerful than the 3 cylinder but without having go all the way up to the top trim Badlands. The hybrid from the Escape would be really nice.
Didn't expect the Bronco sport to do that well, as usual I really enjoyed this off-road review.
do that well doing what? what a joke
Don't give a f*** about the car but it's always a blast seeing these off-road TwoTakes!
you think this is off road....LOL...
@@chadhaire1711 I don't see a road 🤷♂️
@@WhiteSubie Better look in the dictionary Goober.....
Looking shockingly easy for a small crossover, pretty neat.
Throw some 15s and some 30s on it that thing would be sick
It would burn up that motorcycle engine..LOL...
@@chadhaire1711 i have seen the bronco sport with 31 inches tyres. No problem from Ford specialist with the tyrbo 2.0 250 hp engine
This video was slightly terrifying and honestly I’m impressed
These little drive videos you do with the two of you are the most engaging thing besides some of the best podcast guests.. thanks guys keep it up!
Matt, I love you, but let Zach do his thing. If you want a remote control car go buy one.
I bought my wife an Outer Banks model (with the moonroof) and she loves it. It also gets 34 mpg on the highway in Eco mode, which is 6 mpg more than what Ford advertises.
with premium fuel? I'm averaging 29 on mine with 87 gas
These videos have made me love offroading. Exciting in a way but, mostly relaxing.
Ford did a fantastic job. I absolutely love the performance of this 34k Bronco.
Performance? LOL.........$34K LOL....sucker
Have the badlands area 51 Bronco sport love it so far and gets pretty good fuel Mileage avg 28 to 30 last 208 mile trip. This is the wife's toy ill keep my f150.
That trail is adorable.
Green laning at it's best...worst? Lol. I still want one of these though. Oddly enough.
It does have a incline meter in the gauges. You have to hit the arrow on your steering wheel and toggle the the ui.
The regulation in Germany is that you can't have tyre tread visible at the widest point of the body, so having the wheels flush should not be the issue, actually...
Germany, ha!
I just found this channel! Straight up off roading, no camera shenanigans! Great work! You just got a new subscriber. Gonna go watch the Defender now!
Damn dude this is the OG automotive youtube right here. Where ya been?
Yeah, I wasn't sold on the Bronco Sport early on but I am really becoming a believer. Nice video, guys.
Great test!! better impression...thank you guys
Traded a tried and true reliable Subaru Outback on a 24 Bronco Sport Badlands. Was thinking about the Badlands for a while then decided to take a test drive. I was sold after the test drive. It’s a very impressive vehicle.
It does have an inclination indicator that also gives steering wheel direction in degrees. I put Falken AT3's in 245/65r17 on my Badlands...ran great at Ocotillo Wells. May hit this trail up sometime.
Saw a video in Mexico where a stock Badlands was keeping up with Rubicons (using those bash plates extensively) over 13-18in shelves.
rebadged ford escape = jeep wrangler rubicon
Great video. Thanks for showing how capable the BS is. FYI-there is a screen that shows degrees on high high you are climbing or leaning. I found it when I was in Colorado-it is nice to see either the degrees climbing/leaning. Great job-fun video!!
I have a badlands bronco sport as well. I was laughing the whole time watching you, as the wife and I had the same reaction off roading ours. It makes off roading boring😂 point it and it will go, seriously. We’ve had ours 3 months and have ripped off two skid plates(just the bolts and the plate hung down), inner right fender, broke the front bumper and broke the windshield. I’m taking the stock tires off (235/65/17’s) and putting on 245/70/17’s to gain about 1.5”. We love ours!! We’ve towed out a ranger and a wrangler, both laughed until I drove around them and hooked up!
Ford builds a really nice subaru forester.
Except it looks good.😛
@@toddrasmussen13 i like the forester
With an actual transmission...
@@bodhim4353 cvt is awesome!
I'm Europe this would be a big suv, how is this small?
@@toddrasmussen13 totally subjective. I think it's fugly!
These off-road two takes are awesome. The market for vehicles like this is becoming big and this is a great showcase of abilities and comparison between vehicles.
I was hoping for some WRC Navigator Matt; "Right over crest, four." I always enjoy that. lol
Excellent job, and that trail looks like a lot of fun!
I'm actually kinda interested in one of these... nice review.
Agreed. It's what I wish a forester was.
Great video Matt
Awesome video guys and pretty cool to see you guys hustle that thing up the hill. I'm definitely one of the few that loves the off-road videos. I loved the first steep Hill, when in doubt throttle out.
Love the content. Thanks.
Great looking car, and the 2.0T is a modern day sleeper... But Jeep have been doing this since 2014 with the Cherokee Trailhawk. Would piss up this trail. We take ours to events and it confuses guys in proper 4x4's.
I always enjoy your two take videos, particularly off-road. This is an awesome rig and really lives up to the Bronco name despite not being like the other two. I will absolutely buy a two door Bronco Warthog, but this would be a great alternative if I weren't geeking out over the big boy.
Gotta say that the interior spec is really nice!
The main advantage of the Cherokee Trailhawk is that it has low range, which can really help in going up and down hills. Much better speed control, and less heat put into the transmission. But I like the Bronco Sport.
Plus a real locker. Over time the Foal Sport's rear diff will become less effective at holding torque and probably would slip if it had a legitimate low range to multiply its input torque.
A low range is completely unnecessary in this class. There is video of the Bronco Sport durability testing in Moab and it is capable of more than will ever be asked of it. Same for the Cherokee Trailhawk. Almost nobody is going to do serious offroading with vehicles in this class.
@@jstrig completely false, the Cherokee Trailhawk's low range is very useful. Low range isn't just for rock crawling. Ascending and descending hills, getting better control, keeping transmission temperatures down, keeping transmission input torque down, and having the correct gear ratio for more obstacles. There are numerous videos highlighting this fact. Kia Sorrento did Moab and make a commercial about it, so you're bragging that the Foal Sport is as good as a Kia?
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Without the low range you have to treat the torque converter like a cvt. It lacks the ability to generate enough torque to slowly crawl and requires momentum which was displayed on TFL's Compass Trailhawk test. The engine has to develop more stressing it out more, and the transmission clutching has to hold that torque since there is no gear reduction behind reduce it. A slow vehicle on a steep hill will experience extreme amounts of torque.
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The Cherokee is very capable and if the Foal Sport had a low range it would be too. ruclips.net/video/BGjrBRAJQlA/видео.html
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Anyone saying it's unnecessary has little to no experience with low range and off roading. The fact that Ford omitted it shows their opinion of this car as not that dirt worthy.
@@KTMcaptain It is unnecessary in this class of vehicles. I can virtually guarantee that the Bronco Sport Badlands can go anywhere the Cherokee Trailhawk can go. There is no evidence to the contrary. Bringing up the Sorento shows how ignorant you are about the Bronco Sport.
@@jstrig Your dismissal of a low range highlights your incompetence. The Kia Sorrento did in fact do Moab, so the Foal Sport doing it is meaningless. Subarus do those trails, and I'm not talking about Poison Spider or similar since it takes a built rig.
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You've not provided a single reason as to why a sub 20:1 crawl ratio is fine. I've already provided evidence, maybe watch the video showing just how capable the Cherokee Trailhawk is. I've also articulated why low range is important.
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Physics: On a surface with no grade the vehicle's weight is being supported by the surface and the amount of force needed to move it is equal to the resistance the vehicle has to rolling (friction from tires etc). The steeper the grade the more weight the vehicle must lift off the ground in order to move forward. Steep angles not only require a vehicle to overcome rolling resistance, but also to overcome the height over the distance of the obstacle.
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The foal has an 18:1 crawl ratio and 280 ft lbs of torque under full boost... That means it can generate roughtly 5k lbs of torque, but under full boost. That also means that the transmission must hold nearly triple the torque the Cherokee Trailhawk's does without the gear ratio behind it. This also doesn't include the amount of torque the front brakes will consume to get the front end on the Foal Sport to transfer enough torque. With gear and driver it'll be pushing 4000 lbs already.
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So you think it's acceptable for a vehicle to need nearly full throttle to get over an obstacle? Even more, it won't have enough torque without momentum to get over many obstacles, especially when the front brakes start eating into the engines torque.
Just got done watching All Cars Go to Heaven vol. 1 and 2, this video was awesome to watch in that context
Had one of the badlands for a couple of weekends. Took it on some light stuff will a bit of rock crawling. This car is so damned fun, if I wasnt so into getting the 2 door I would totally get this. Badlands trim is the way to go for sure. I wish they would have done the harder stuff because I know it would have made it up those. BTW the guy saying that the on road feel is forgettable. If you are looking for a nice cruiser then this is the car.
I'm so jealous lol. I got the Bronco Sport Base and thinking of trading it in 2-3 years for a 2 door once demand isn't as crazy. There's Base 4 doors going here for $42-52k in my area and that markup is just too big.
I like these videos and would like to see what the other SUVs in the Bronco's class can do. You could test 2 SUVs so if one gets stuck the other can help.
Variety in your content is awesome, Thanks !
An off road vehicle review where the camera is on the trail the entire time instead of looking at the person driving half the time? And also a long trail ride instead of one 500ft section that is run once and over analyzed for 10 minutes? Awesome! Liked and subbed just for that!
Super impressed with how capable the Sport is. Good job Ford!
Great video! The new Bronco is cool because it is unique from just about anything else being sold.
Very interesting 4wd system. It seems extremely similar to the RT4wd system Honda created for the 1st Gen CRV, with the exception that it's manually selectable as opposed to the hydraulic dual pump system Honda created. In many respects, this vehicle seems like a spiritual successor to the 1st gen CRV.
I have no interest in off road driving, but I like you guys and was fun to watch you guys review the Bronco.
I really liked this more than I thought but for me it needs another 2" of roof line and windshield height for sight lines. My head was right up at the headliner and the whole safety suite mirror thing was a giant blind spot. The compact size is very handy if you are on trails in the woods with trees lining them. I keep trying to find something that would be like my old 1988 Dodge Raider 2DR, but there are so few compact true 4x4s and the ones out have low roof lines.
Never would have guessed that result!
There’s one in my neighborhood and it looks **phenomenal**. So much cooler than the new Defender which looks nothing at all like a Defender :D
Could you try and get a Nissan Juke AWD, or something else fairly mundane with an awd system and test it on this hill? It would be nice to see what a really basic 4wd crossover will actually do.
If it’s not deep sand or wet, you’re fine in AWD. However, AWD systems struggle on low traction surface off road. You will want a transfer case that can engage center diff lock in a full time 4WD system (LR3) or a part time 4WD system (most trucks) for the dunes or wet trails. These let you do a proper 50/50 front/back power split. AWD system can’t do that since it relies on electronics.
Possibly a Crosstrek.
@5:40...Focus ST would like a word
Great video!!!
I wish Ford would give reviewers base model vehicles to demo though.
I'd like to see a base Bronco sport and Ranger on this route
To be fair, they didn't have all the options and a lot of reviewers were given the $32k Badlands version without extra options. It seems to me that you want to get the Badlands option for the Badlands trim though
@@jstrig I just like to base versions of 4x4's, and their capibility vs. higher models off road. Interior upgrades don't impress me. Often times, base models have things in them I don't want. But I understand it's in their best interest to show the high end versions.
Y'all should take a Crosstrek on this trail haha. New Bronco is sick btw, 2-door option is sexy
Great reveiw
Sport badlands vs Cherokee trailhawk. I wish they called it the Bronco II.
Damn this thing is pretty cool. Looks good outside and inside too. Also, that is absolutely lovely paint.
I'd love to see some Gambler 500 dudes pass you in a stock Crown Vic or Corolla
Great off-road review!
Cannot wait to see what the big brother is capable of
The Bronco II is back!
I wonder how it would do on this trail with the “Trail Rig” upgrade from Ford; it gives it at least an additional inch of lift and includes 31 inch tires.
I'd like to see a One Take episode where Matt reviews a modified 4x4 on this trail, he does the first part of the trail, then lets the owner rip it up the rest
I want to see more Two Takes, this experience and trail drive were noice
so nice of the Escape to say hi
Thanks for doing this vehicle some justice, it catches a lot of flack for being Escape based but it actually has some fairly good tech to make it capable.
Entertaining video, thanks!
This looked like so much fun. Wow
Cant wait for TFL to get their hands on the Bronco
I didn't know they had a badlands version of this and also this thing reminds me of those old V6 RAV4s that used to be out they made around the same power also that thing doesn't have a rear Locker it basically has the same thing the RAV4 TRD off-road has