2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Review - RUGGED!

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@dailyspottedexotics]

Yeah looks great in the blueish grey

[@danyfatso1]

This is a nice teaser but the full size bronco takes my heart

[@annahenrietta9517]

The Sport is just as important as the full size. I have a feeling it might sell more than the full size.

[@ThoughtMachine1]

First model year of any completely new platform is almost always a problem. The kind of problems that can't be fixed. Unless you're leasing this, stay the hell away or you'll very likely regret it.

[@dailyspottedexotics]

That definitely a win

[@chaospxl_]

Honestly, the Bronco Sport seems like a cool vehicle! It is perfect for the people who want that kind of "Lifestyle SUV" but who never go off-road. Plus it keeps the boxy aesthetic.

[@killswitchlb]

Except the badlands is for off-roading lol

[@TheStraightPipes]

Shout out to all my wheel distribution gang in the comments - Jakub

[@thatboyly]

i’m always looking at it in my MDX 😂

[@sspain2149]

I like it in the Edge when there is bad weather.

[@IsaiahIzzyBoyd]

When I drive Q4 Maseratis, I always choose the distribution screen😎

[@kreamo225]

I thought I was the only one lolol

[@stewartstarling2309]

I’m always looking in my RDX!!

[@MiloWelch]

If you turn off the lane alerts (where it yells at you if you start to drift out of your lane), the digital speedometer will get bigger and move to the center. You can toggle it with a button on the end of the turn signal lever. Source: I own one.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

The bronco sport is cool but let’s be honest we’d all go for the bronco if possible!

[@axvarela]

I agree but my wallet doesn't.

[@Karen-pl8kd]

I like the bronco sport better. It's cuter and if it has a sunroof. Me and my friends can enjoy using it

[@bruhgang6862]

@@Karen-pl8kd there's no way

[@Karen-pl8kd]

@@bruhgang6862 what?

[@jamescannone1425]

i’ve got a 2dr manual badlands on order! coming in February

[@Jluislive]

So much better than an escape.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

That isn't hard

[@Zhaopow3]

@@Welcometofacsistube Lol cant compare against jeeps and toyotas

[@klever6913]

@@Zhaopow3 Jeeps are way more pos than ford

[@Tom-yj6mt]

@@Zhaopow3 Jeeps have a cult following but they have a horrible reliability record.

[@anandpushkar7510]

@@Tom-yj6mt reliability you say, you are less likely to survive if that thing crashes , shitty safety

[@YOQishere]

I for one appreciate the lights dim down when in parking mode, too many people pull up behind you or directly in front of you parked in a parking lot at night where you are eating food or just pulled over watching riverdale park and you got some clown in a higher height car with the lights fully on blasting in your side mirrors making things annoying.

[@sebz7248]

This is probably the most excited I’ve been for a new vehicle in like 5 years

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Ford and independent mechanics say the same thing. They can just smell the money rolling in.

[@subeyguy66]

@@LearnAboutFlow Couldn't say it any better.

[@kbreezy004]

@@LearnAboutFlow Any data to back up your claim?

[@stevenhall9009]

Love the new Bronco! Always been a Chevy man, I wish when they brought back the Blazer name they would have made it a real Blazer. Instead of some soccer moms Crossover/Minivan.

[@subeyguy66]

@@kbreezy004 gdi only, small ecoturbos are junk. Ford has major quality control issues with tech and this thing is loaded with it. There is no "data" per say as it is a new platform, but it's a very educated guess.

[@IlyaBlay]

The production Bronco looks way better than the concept from the movie. That never happens! ❤️

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

That concept was not by ford. Some company made it up.

[@shmeevann]

best start to the long weekend.

[@garrettbarbosa3080]

Traded my gladiator rubicon in for my badlands and I’m loving it and the power and gas mileage are awesome. I do a ton of driving 40 thousand plus a year.The Jeep was fun but it gets 15 miles a gallon the bronco is pushing 23 and it’s fast for this class and doesn’t beat you up and it can go anywhere my gladiator could go pretty much.awesome job boys as usual.If you can take this thing into the mountains you will be surprised.Bronco sport is really a Bronco 2 so it came first!

[@dunphyjp]

Yeah that one in 1 million… That’s me… I love seeing exactly where power is going while driving or glancing down in the middle of a corner to see if it’s actually sending power to the wheels with grip or not

[@yesilbursa]

There is a large badland area in Alberta, particularly in the valley of the Red Deer River, where Dinosaur Provincial Park is located, as well as in Drumheller, where the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is located.

[@powershin12]

Have to say this is one of the more unique CUV out there AND that is a plus.

[@Hallowsaw]

Build quality is low though, many reviewers have found defects already. Moisture in headlights, panel gaps, cheap interior.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

You mean unique in the sense it will look great in your driveway as you, yet again, wait for the tow truck to arrive

[@powershin12]

@@LearnAboutFlow Me? Buy Ford? Come on.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

@@powershin12 LOL. They should have named the whole line after PT Barnum.

[@zachjg98]

@@Hallowsaw Hopefully these issues get corrected for 2022-2023. Seems like something I would want to get once Ford works out the kinks

[@nattga]

My partner, who had ‘12 Juke and now has ‘19 4Runner, thinks this is ugly. I’m like “Wwwhaaaat?!” 🤯

[@MarkAlphas]

Sir, you need to either give them glasses or divorce them 😂

[@jastxxy5785]

Juke is the ugliest suv I have ever seen 😂

[@zachsteele6964]

@@jastxxy5785 it's not even an SUV lol, it's a pathetic piece of engineering.

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

When Jakub couldn't sleep on the rolls Royce in his dreams

[@allamrajukarthik9761]

James did...lol

[@kachowskii5402]

One of these and a new Defender popped up in my tiny Pennsylvanian town, and any time I drive I keep my eye out for them both because I now absolutely adore them 🤌

[@huntercarter1273]

What happened to the Straight Pipes ranch? Would have loved to see this in an off roady element.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Too far to travel to right now with kid / kid on the way

[@huntercarter1273]

@@TheStraightPipes that makes sense. It's just been a while since you guys had shot a video there and thought something might have happened. I have one coming in the next couple months myself, so I can totally empathize. Congrats, Yuri, and best of luck, Jakub!

[@superdestrier9160]

@@TheStraightPipes and so it begins.... please keep up your enthusiasm, even with children coming. You guys are doing so well now! Don't lose the magic.

[@jesusrivera1045]

@TheStraightPipes let the dad jokes in future videos commence

[@tahsin28]

Lameo.

[@tanitank]

As a Bronco II owner, I whole heartedly support the welcoming of the Bronco Sport into Bronco family.

[@rustlesee]

Exactly! Just like the Bronco II filled a niche, the Sport is doing the exact same.

[@Tuner0186]

I think they should have called it a Bronco II.

[@BobbyMcBobPants]

I love that twangy synth intro that totally isn't Creep, oddly jovial.

[@kingcarkim]

It's a song called Little BeeBee by Arc de Soleil

[@broncomustangponypower]

Got me a Badlands in Area 51 color. It is nice and a fun drive. I liked this because of the practicality and usefulness for a family. Yes, one can go off-roading, but it can be a daily drive also. I also like the flooring and cargo area. It is easy to keep clean. I am getting around 25 mpg in normal driving. I have had many people checking it out. I found it kinda strange to have so many who are much younger than me like it. I grew up remembering the Bronco and the Blazer and having so many people who did not grow up with them, recognizing it was nice. Ford might exceed their expectations on sales with this. A few things that stood out for us was the storage capacity, the rear opening choice of the glass or the entire rear door. I also one the unique color choices available. At our local Ford dealership, they sold 4 in a day we bought ours. If this is something your interested in, go check it out. We are satisfied with ours!

[@kevincorpetti1379]

I definetely look at all the gauges and wheel distribution displays when driving! I like the feeling of knowing how the car is driving, makes me feel more connected.

[@DanielRomero]

Really digging the design of this one!

[@tahsin28]

U havent seen it before? Sad.

[@cavemanvi]

@@tahsin28 this comment was more sad

[@DanielRomero]

@@tahsin28 ?What?

[@markbeltran2938]

Me too

[@Saltymoles]

Its so bad lol

[@rogerthat24]

I used to have my MDX's centre cluster showing the power distribution. It was fun watching the torque going to the outside rear wheel when powering out of turns, drifting in snow, and merging.

[@samargetsinger9335]

Saw my first new Bronco on the road honestly rlly good looking

[@jamesday7344]

I thought they looked small and anemic, different strokes. Happy Easter

[@LiqdPT]

James, that's cuz it was the Bronco Sport

[@TekGeekHD]

@@LiqdPT I didn't think I'd find you here (it's Aaditya, from Avants!), but it is our duty to inform people about the Bronco vs. Bronco sport lol

[@TheSittingGamer123]

@@jamesday7344 agreed I saw my first bronco (which was the sport) in Breckinridge on vacation and I just felt it was lacking, but it’s not the full size. Cant wait to see those

[@AAllinsonNN]

@@TheSittingGamer123 I think the proportions really screw it up. The rear lights are so low it makes the whole thing seem droopy

[@andrewmartinez1154]

“You probably already subscribe if you’re here” 😂😂😭

[@cavemanvi]

also, todd misses elise.

[@CC-gt3ro]

The bronco sport 2021 just earned Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHS. The best possible rating. I will buy the badlands in orange cyber. The bronco sport is the best off road small suv. The rav4 didn’t get the + IIHS rating. The bronco sport apparently excelled in every crash test even the most difficult small-overlap test which mimics an impact with a stationary barrier in the headlight area of a vehicle. ´The headlight system offered on all trims earned a Good rating (the best rating possible) while both the standard and optional crash prevention systems outperformed in IIHS evaluations’

[@Feintgames]

Can confirm that the headlights are amazeballs. You don't need any accessory lighting. Best headlights I've ever had on a car. Better than HIDs.

[@thisandthat9344]

I like wheel distribution...I especially watch it to know when the system goes from front-wheel drive to AWD. Its Fun!

[@jcassidy13]

I get Xterra vibes from the design of this thing. Which I love.

[@gevindrabelle265]

I am the millionth person. In my fusion sport, I loved watching the intelligent all wheel drive when I would take corners and launch it. It’s cool to see the car figure out where it needs to throw power to each wheel in real time. I got your back Jakub.

[@moneymikz]

I predict these will be very popular at the Florida beaches

[@Sickwitit18]

I'm already seeing these here in Denver

[@stevenhall9009]

I live in South Florida by the beaches and I want one

[@DJNoMask]

I’m sure they’ll be popular going slow in the left lane and at the parking lot at the mall and Starbucks

[@moneymikz]

@@DJNoMask Yeah so many Jeeps and slow trucks that think they’re fast around here lol

[@DJNoMask]

@@moneymikz I’m down here in Venice on the gulf coast. The only fast ppl ride sport bikes so they can blast through traffic. Doesn’t matter if you have a Tesla Model S Plaid, youll be slow cause youll be stuck in traffic

[@CC-gt3ro]

I bought it in july 2021 and it is fantastic after more than 2.5 year of ownership. We love our Bronco Sport Badlands. Very good car. And i have the orange color with black roof.

[@StayLoudMC]

This feels a lot like a 2021 version of the old boxy Escape. And that's not a bad thing

[@tron121]

My wife just bought one. You can have the speedo centered on the screen. You have to turn off the distance to car in front display. You can also use the speaker hard button as a home button when using carplay.

[@anhondacivic6541]

ford actuallly brought back a badge without betraying it, well done to them

[@EricTungCom]

I have the wheel distribution graph in a 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD and I love the thing. I keep it up as my main infographic on the dash and I watch it all the time.

[@dannyarriaga1]

I think the GOAT mode is a reference to actual goats. They are badass climbers

[@sastrinidis]

It's a reference to the original 60s broncos advertising

[@garys2157]

@@sastrinidis Right, I think they called it Goes Over Any Type of Terrain.

[@christinemichele2318]

I’ve had two elements. I am looking for it’s replacement since Honda stopped making the Element. My husband just sent me this vid. This is exciting!!!

[@kiki2435]

I absolutely love my Bronco Sport Badlands!!!

[@alanbarrese456]

I'm digging your Snatch Clothing sweater Jakub! Good to see you supporting Shauno and the boys over at 4WD 24/7!

[@sappyjohnson]

Nice looking SUV. It stands out from all the samey looking SUVs everywhere. It looks even better in person. And smaller. Would have been nice if you could have tested the offroad capabilities though. That is what really sets it apart from the usual small SUVs

[@harrismi7]

I like it and don't have an issue with the Bronco Sport name. Back in the 1980s Ford sold the regular Bronco and the Bronco II and there wasn't outrage about the name. I told my non-car enthusiast buddy that he should look at one of these as a replacement for his car. He has a highway commute for work but wants something that is kind of off-roady with character. It looks like the perfect vehicle to take camping or hiking trips with, not everyone needs a vehicle to go rock-crawling.

[@GHinWI]

Ford would have a huge hit if they took this platform and made a modern Honda Element...basically max boxy, practicality, and use the hybrid system from the Escape. Cyclists, dog owners, car-campers, tons of people would kill for that.

[@braydenkenney3313]

That'd be pretty awesome

[@fatbikedaddy8644]

The dynamic endings always leave me smiling after watching your videos... thanks!

[@johnkenley4687]

A better jeep renegade. I'm already seeing a bunch of these where i am, i can't wait to see the full size broncos on the road and reviewed by you guys!

[@christopherjones512]

Kia Telluride any day period

[@johnkenley4687]

@@christopherjones512 the telluride is a different category. Its a full sized 3 row suv. This is just a 2 row.

[@christopherjones512]

Hi John i think that kia hundyia Toyota are better vehicles i give up on American made car's

[@johnkenley4687]

@@christopherjones512 i never asked

[@user-fn5xb2km9m]

These guy’s know their shyt! Honest and straightforward review with no phony lures. Great job!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!

[@Mds9608]

I always set the wheel distribution in the Ford Edge 😂 Those Newfoundland winters are brutal!

[@user-ji3il6ce2o]

They’re nothing compared to Yukon and Northwest Territories.

[@gavangraham3332]

I've had the wheel power distribution mini screen on my wife's Rav4 periodically! Good to know I'm not alone!

[@Gman450a1]

I use the wheel power distribution screen in the winter on my Rav4 Hybrid. It's fun to see where the power goes in snow & ice. I really like the looks of this over the Escape and would have thought twice when buying if this was available as a hybrid.

[@bradh6185]

I tested a Bronco Sport Badlands today. Highway acceleration is EXCELLENT. Ride quality was harsh, yet there was a lot of body roll in the turns. Lots of road noise. Still, somehow it was fun to drive. I hear it does very well off road.

[@thewanderingpinto5979]

I've had mine just over a year, put 35,000 miles on it. Yes it does great off road.Spent a week in Moab with it on easy moderate trails. Only limitation is ground clearance, Not traction.

[@jacobfowler8795]

This is what you buy, if you want to be a “Outdoorsy person!” But in reality, you just want to take IG pictures doing active things and holding Starbucks.

[@dilliam1702]

Id rather drive this than a Camry to the crag.

[@platoonutzeyz88]

I mean, they test drove this on the road. Didn't even bother to take it out for a spin in some more rugged terrains. Perfect for the wannabe crowds. lol

[@Erik-cq4vc]

@@platoonutzeyz88 Unfortunately no trails where they film these. Would probably be a 4 hour round trip to anywhere worthwhile.

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

I'm glad you touched on the DRL situation. My car is a manual and it also does the weird DRL thing. If you put the lights in auto, they turn off if you put the e brake on, and if you turn the light dial to turn the DRLs on at all times, they're on but they're dimmed. It's weird, I don't like it.

[@Sickwitit18]

I'm already seeing these here in Denver. 2 of my neighbors in my parking garage have them. My Grand Cherokee makes them feel like Ford Escape sized, tiny. Can't wait to see the bigger one in real life, we will definitely have tons here in Colorado

[@Jayison1]

They fixed the G.O.A.T turning knob for the 2022. Got mine last week and loving it here in Hawaii.

[@TheStraightPipes]

How did they fix it

[@mikehotaling]

It looks like a Ford Escape from the 2000’s. Just updated tech.

[@claw247]

Bruhhhh now I can’t get that out of my head

[@mikehotaling]

@@claw247it’s like Ford had left over old Escape bodies and needed to do something with them.

[@patmccarthy8060]

All of these young auto reviewers can't seem to recall that Ford's 2012 Escape (their last SUV-style Escape) looked 90% like this "Bronco". This is really what the 2012 Escape would have evolved to if Ford hadn't restyled it as an European Kuga urban runabout over the past 9 years.

[@mikehotaling]

@@patmccarthy8060 yeah they should have just stuck with this design. Wouldn’t have wasted money redesigning.

[@claw247]

@@mikehotaling facts bro I kinda like the second gen escape too 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@andrewplumstead4756]

Bro I legit love watching power distribution so much, it’s always on in my truck!

[@roche4647]

I do use the Intelligent AWD feature on my MKX.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yooo!

[@stevez4286]

YES i do have the AWD status on my screen as the default, and YES i do watch it as i drive. it's interesting to see how the torque vectoring system works on dry roads, esp on curvy roads. this is in a RAV4 TRD off-road.

[@edwardnigma653]

I SEEE what you did there Jakub - "secret compartment to hide your wet gloves & forget about them..."

[@nicholasferguson2846]

I have been having my badlands since December and I love it!

[@davidchoy9560]

My dad always drives his Honda CR-V with the AWD distribution on the screen. But he doesn't subscribe to anything on KZbin...so does that count?

[@Mrbadsport]

From an AWD perspective I think it’s amazing to see that data real time. I’m a numbers guy as well as a car guy love the content keep it up

[@misterbean8350]

Love it when youtube puts these guys on the top of recommended 👌

[@TheStraightPipes]

Same

[@megajoe811]

@@TheStraightPipes no u

[@E-Lyricss]

I check my wheel distribution all time with my RDX. Especially in winter with snowy roads ❄️

[@eagletalon9735]

I really like the Bronco Sport. I think it needs a spare tire on the back though

[@tortreform9478]

When i'm in 4 Auto in my 2018 F-150 i watch the distribution. I wouldn't have know 4A in Snow/Wet mode keeps power in all 4 wheels at hwy speeds. Its really just a good tool for learning how 2h/4A/4h/4l combine with drive modes to produce a different result in a particular situation with instant visual feedback.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Let's hang out

[@mandeepgrewal7194]

You guys really need to do a Cherokee Trailhawk, you would be pleasantly surprised, especially if you like the power on this Bronco!

[@nitrorange]

This Bronco Sport seems ok, but I’d rather have a Cherokee.

[@thonoe1]

That kick is how I used the clutch on our old Volvo. Was absolutely fine

[@anesthyfirdaus1438]

For several car brand, "Sport" means smaller, cheaper, or lite version 🙄

[@nathanthomas4635]

I love watching the wheel power distribution!!

[@sofullcole]

Also Badlands Chugs be like: Well I need this baby to do some chugs in!

[@GypsyDaenger]

Double tapping the little speaker button next to the volume knob works just like a home button

[@SleepyHylian]

Hell yeah! A proper review of a vehicle iv been excited to see!

[@anmaralharbi5341]

Man always love it when these guys are on my home page they always make the best content .thanks guys

[@youdontknowmyname2257]

Love your videos guys 🔥

[@TexasTruckChannel]

The Bronco Sport is certainly better than expected. Great review fellas!

[@swaroopajit]

12:23 the charging coil inside might have some loose wiring, could've been a one-off issue. (I'm only speculating please take this as what it is, just a theory)

[@adrieldomingo648]

I like watching the intelligent AWD in my Ford Escape when it’s snowing but not all the time. I like to have my fuel gauge up at other times

[@jake2772]

Hey 2005 called, they want their Land Rover free lander back! 😑 Nice review though 😎

[@georgenestoridis3452]

Literally nobody wants this car back...😂 (Ex owner)

[@a3-radio]

@@georgenestoridis3452 did u return already one? Did u have any issues or was it just not to your liking?

[@mudhen24]

@@a3-radio Think he’s talking about the Land Rover Not the Ford

[@a3-radio]

@@mudhen24 that makes more sense xD

[@homesigns]

EXACTLY!

[@johnfredrickson9462]

I had an Acura MDX and would always watch the wheel distribution while driving.

[@Onewheelordeal]

I really hope if Elise ever takes Todd back, he won't stop contributing to the show 😉😉

[@TsPovs]

i'm obsessed with the wheel power distribution as well

[@bombstar10]

Starting to see a few of these in San Diego, but if I had to guess, the interest in the proper Bronco is probably bigger here, given the sheer number of new Wranglers, Defenders (including Doug once or twice...) and Gladiators I see every day. I can't see the appeal of the base engine, but the I4 one looks like a great little off-road car.

[@Devina_Dray]

I have the Bronco Sport Big Bend in Area 51 color and I absolutely LOVE it!! It has SO much power. No complaints at all. Good gas mileage and just such a fun car. Get so many compliments and interested looks as well!

[@JohnSandovalesq]

A couple of takeaways: 1, I will for the rest of my life call the bottom of a seat the “butt part” and 2, thanks for acknowledging that Dad Fast is a thing. At almost 50 I like cars that are quick but I don’t need the fastest thing on four wheels. I also agree with you that this Bronco Sport is a great looking vehicle for its type. The ones I’ve seen in person looked very sharp.

[@thegamingraccoon2002]

To me, this is basically a modernized version on the 1st gen Escape (in terms of styling), which is the best looking generation of Escape in my opinion

[@kadvicente9733]

Just woke up to this, yessssiirrr.

[@joshuapisani1853]

I am that second person that likes the intelligent 4wd! I think it would be fantastic to have that up and see what the vehicle is doing.

[@swiizzie5220]

i saw one yesterday for the first time, i liked it

[@sloanNYC]

Almost 1.3M subscribers now? Wow! Congrats!

[@Mulsanne16]

It looks like a Jeep renegade, Like the Drl's.

[@SonnyVisual]

this thing looks like a mini Land Rover LR3/ LR4. the way it has that boxy look, the step up in the roof line, and the ford logo on the back door is in the same position as the Land Rover

[@alexanderbarcenas6224]

It looks so damn good in that color

[@kevinho6912]

Wheel distribution viewer here! (Acura RL w/ SH-AWD) There's dozens of us!

[@Viper.Nation]

Same Here (Acura MDX W/ SH-AWD

[@cazzyodo]

1:32 talking about using the Bronco and Mustang names for marketing...Yuri sounds just so defeated by it. I feel you, bud.

[@EGremlin]

My wife just picked up an Outer Banks, you can select the calm screen to make the speedo bigger. But when I drive, I use the AWD screen too. We came from a Jeep Compass, it was a little comfier, but plagued with issues.

[@marcochan3809]

hopefully the hummer review will come soon

[@adnanabdillahghifari720]

The legend is back

[@davidmccarthy6061]

I know they started this at least four years ago but I can't wait for this to be electric.

[@Suction_]

These have been selling like mad at the ford dealer by me. Even better, if you look at their service lot (larger dealer), it's all escapes, explorers and now bronco sports sitting in there for maintenance