Bucking The Cute UTE Stereotype | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

[@zachtravers]

I think Ford really killed it with the new Bronco Sport. I do wish you could get the 2.0 in other trims than the Badlands.

[@achleerodarmel9786]

I echo SO much of what you said. After a ton of research I ended up with the red bronco sport (outer banks 1.5 L). I absolutely love it and think it has the PERFECT balance between luxury, comfort, off road capability, and safety for the average relatively outdoorsy person. I am a previous Ford Escape owner who purchased the bronco sport because I needed that 4x4 and my escape model didn’t have it…. I find that the bronco sport outer banks takes the style and comfort benefits of BOTH the escape AND the bronco but retains the most desired features of each to strike the perfect balance. The 1.5 is perfectly capable in snow, sand and gravel but benefits in the Highway economy of the 1.5 efficiency for being a great, reasonable family or commuter vehicle in addition to its terrain abilities. TLDR: if you are someone that wants versatility and the ability to push some off road terrain capabilities BUT also wants sound economy for a reasonable commuter in the SAME vehicle, the bronco sport outer banks is fantastic. If you lean more towards luxury, commuter and comfort focused vehicles the outer banks is perfect. If you lean more towards needing a truly rough and rugged mountain vehicle, the badlands is the option for you. Either way the bronco sport has trim levels that appeal to someone that wants the “best of both worlds” from a SUV to enjoy both luxury/comfort and versatility/durability

[@wudger901]

Alex, over the years now I’ve enjoyed your videos immensely. The format (tweaked to near perfection), content (great from the beginning), detail (everything you need, nothing you don’t) remain unmatched. I can’t purchasing a vehicle imagine purchasing a vehicle without first “consulting” you. Thanks.

[@finalmage6]

Ordered my Bronco Sport about three months ago. The shortages have really been slowing down deliveries, but excited that it's build date has finally passed and it will be on it's way soon!

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Congrats.

[@firstnamelastname9661]

Tons at dealerships near my house

[@finalmage6]

@@firstnamelastname9661 There are several around here as well, but none in the trim/spec I wanted were even in the pipeline. I had to order to get what I wanted, and then the waiting.

[@CC-gt3ro]

Félicitations. It is a very good choice. Which edition? Outer banks, big bend or badlands? I have big eyes on the badlands.

[@ccroy2001]

Until very recently I drove a 2010 Escape (The old boxy version) When I started car shopping I looked up the Escape's dimensions to help me compare vehicles. The old Escape is only 3" longer than the Bronco Sport and I would guess some of that is the longer bumpers on the Escape. So if you have an old Escape it looks like the Bronco Sport is more of a direct replacement. And yea! the rear glass pops open!

[@DiaperGranny11]

I currently drive a 2010 Escape and was pleasantly surprised at the similar dimensions. The Bronco Sport looks a lot bigger than it is. Most likely will be next but I love my body Escape so much that I'm willing to drive her until she can't go anymore

[@Feintgames]

I love the old boxey escape. Thanks for this comment of comparing apples to apples. A lot of journalists compare current cars to other current cars. They don't consider that people actually wait several years between purchased and compare what they have to what's out now.

[@pirateradio8420]

I had the old 2005 Escape, and I absolutely loved it! That was my first new car purchase. Now I am looking to buy my second new car and the Bronco Sport Badlands edition is my dream car.

[@jimpease280]

I agree with the comment and replies. When I finally got rid of my 05 Escape in 2017, there was really no place to go.

[@JA-no8in]

Great video. I had a 2015 Audi Q3 and cross shopped a 2021 Q3 with the Bronco Sport. I ended up ordering the Bronco Sport Badlands and took delivery just this past Friday. While I gave up some luxury and aerodynamics, living in the rural Midwest meant going with a fairly capable vehicle for light to medium off-road travel, while getting all the creature comforts like heated seats, leather, etc made it a no-brainer. The wife has a little 1.5L Kona, so I knew the engine size wasnt going to cut it on lower trims of the Bronco Sport. Also, being 6'0", I've got plenty of room compared to the Audi.

[@reyperez3424]

Good luck with your purchase and keep us updated if you experience the already mentioned issues this bronco has which is overheating and suspension issues when doing off-road.

[@robdc4829]

That's a good sign for Ford that you cross shopped an Audi with a Bronco. The Jeep Wrangler gets cross shopped with all kinds of stuff, and the margins on those are very good.

[@jayhiggins5239]

Great informational comment.

[@JA-no8in]

@@reyperez3424 Will do Rey! The wife and I took it out on some trails around a lake nearby, mud and snow, with no issues. Tread depth on the Scorpion tires could be better, but thats what the aftermarket is for. The suspension is a lot better than the lower trims, which I'm thankful I went to the BL. As for heat issues, time will tell, though after about 500 miles of trails and highway driving, it's doing good so far.

[@markmiller3279]

@@JA-no8in Thanks! It's always nice to hear from actual owners. I like the Q3 looks and features, but for bad weather and rutted, unpaved roads the BS should be much better. Glad you like it so far.

[@suttonssuperstars7679]

“Revving the NUTS off the engine” my new favorite quote. Nicely done!

[@mcalebeb]

Only way to live 😅

[@JakeRoot]

Jeremy Clarkson used this line too, talking about the Subaru diesel engine: "rev the nuts off it in first, then into second [ded noises]".

[@markmiller3279]

@Jose Alberto Rosa-Suliveres The special "Eunuch" trim package.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

They'll release the big nuts trim next year lol.....

[@jaytate491]

Alex's Nor Cal speak was showing. :D

[@garyclark6747]

2L engine with the largest optional tires available. Sand and trail capable for over-landing. A level headed approach shouldn’t leave you stuck waiting for big brother Bronco to pull you out. 😏

[@nickmartinez7674]

Your review makes me want to buy a Bronco, and I'm not even shopping for a car! Great review. Thx!

[@secondmouse9458]

Alex, this is the best review of the Ford Bronco Sport on KZbin, and believe me, I have watched all of them. Keep up the good work, your thoroughness is appreciated!

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Bronco Sport Hybrid would be perfect. I like the interior styling of the Bronco Sport better than the Escape, but really want a Hybrid as my next vehicle. For makes a Escape Hybrid AWD, so it should be possible in the lower trims of the Bronco Sport that use the same AWD system as the Escape.

[@markmiller3279]

The Bronco Sport being so much stubbier may make it tough to fit the hybrid battery, but I agree that would be very attractive. It was good to hear Alex was getting 29 mpg, because the EPA rating of 26 mpg is not good at all. A vehicle in this class should get at least 30 mpg. The very square, upright styling probably hurts the highway mileage, and a hybrid drivetrain would help.

[@stephanm5156]

@@markmiller3279 Yes, get an extra 40hp, better fuel economy and less engine wear. Hybrids have proven their reliability already; non-turbo 4-cyl engine is reliable. Battery should fit fine since in the Escape its underneath the vehicle behind the front passenger.

[@GHinWI]

@@markmiller3279 : the hybrid battery is really small.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

I'd prefer a v6 myself with more power if im gonna off-road this thing

[@MaestroJericho]

@@truckercowboyed2638 I do find it weird the Badlands doesn't come with the V6 and the Base the 4 Cylinder.

[@chadbaptiste4227]

I understand why they didn't, but I really wish they'd offer the Sport with the manual. Big Boy Bronco it is!

[@kevoneatmon5017]

They know who will buy and it’s not someone going off road so they didn’t even bother with a manual

[@ChrisParayno]

Or a low speed gear box 🤦. Even the tiny suzuki jimny and sidekicks of the past had a low speed gear box to make them more capable.

[@John_Mack]

I just got mine, the Outer Banks edition. I bought it to be an Urban Off Roader. It is and does what it says it does. It is a baby Bronco. Perfect for my uses.

[@steinwaymodelb]

Small on the outside, big on the inside. I'm liking it.

[@dREaDneck_Moto]

I'm 6'2", and was amazed at how much head room it had. Way more than a 4runner.

[@kaboomcards6219]

thanks Alex! you're a pro for thinking about all the consumers practically.

[@richdc7654]

Make the Escape's hybrid engine optional on this.

[@stephanm5156]

Yes that would be great for those who just to take it to some more remote trailheads twice a month. I'd 100% get the hybrid if they offered one. Hoping for a 2022 Hybrid.🤞

[@NinerK]

Agree 100% they already have the hybrid on this platform

[@ZealofSparta]

I think I would love having the Bronco Sport with the hybrid but with slightly beefed up battery to leverage that torque more on trails. I hope we see good news soon.

[@James-il3tq]

It does need hybrid powertrain with poor fuel economy on gas models. RAV4 hybrid 40mpg, nearly double fuel economy of this.

[@GHinWI]

I say make the 2.5L hybrid the standard drivetrain and the 2.0 ecoboost the optional. The 1.5 really adds nothing except minimally cheaper, which they could make up by standardizing on fewer drivetrains (less tooling and development cost).

[@priddle3392]

Alex you continue to outdo yourself. I enjoy all your great reviews and packets of information you provide. Thank you

[@jay3744]

Bronco sport is very unique. I love it. Ford did great job.

[@michaeldrewembrey2662]

My new favorite SUV. The one I would actually buy.

[@michaelhannell4083]

I love how the escape was the answer in the early 2000s to there not being a boxy SUV after they discontinued the bronco in the mid 90s. Now the new bronco sport is the answer to the bringing back a boxy SUV into the line up since the new escape's redesign. I know why Ford did it bc they didn't want 2 boxy SUV in the line up. I just think it's funny escape replaces bronco and now bronco replaces escape

[@webcomment8895]

A- is a very generous rating for road noise of 72 decibels which is merely average or on the louder side of average compared to the competition.

[@kenhoward3512]

And the 72 dB is with the road-oriented tires. The Badlands version would be louder.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

This is a great crossover, a short box on wheels.

[@rustlesee]

Badlands, Area 51, with the Badlands package is in my future. Almost pulled the trigger a few weeks ago, but just wasn’t the right time.

[@MrCh1cken]

I ordered that this morning!

[@rft0920]

That is exactly what I want.

[@autonewstv86]

The ONLY review of the Bronco Sport I've been waiting for! Time to grab a snack. 👍

[@colinj5291]

Did you just copy this from the other review?

[@jdubdoubleu]

Mmm...mayonnaise

[@Samyouell11510]

Yeah Alex really does the best job of honest in depth reviews

[@Johnny_Socko]

My mom has exclusively leased Escapes for 10 years. When her current lease is up (she has the final year of the last-gen Escape), I will advise her to look at the Bronco Sport, because it's like that boxy Escape that she first had and really liked. Conversely, her husband has been exclusively leasing Subarus for like 15 years. They recently took a road trip in her car and he did some of the driving. He liked it so much that when his Outback lease was up, he got a new 2021 Escape.

[@dpbpd]

I just bought the 2.0L badlands. My last car was a crown victoria with similar horse power. I knew I'd notice the difference. I'm super happy with my choice. Especially when you add in the dual rear clutch and skid plates.

[@snellaltal]

Very nice review. I agreed so much with you I picked one up for my self and couldn't be happier.

[@dforrest4503]

Pretty cool, and the woo girls and frat boys will like that White Claw beverage holder.

[@MrGarfield4]

Good thorough review, as usual. I personally have driven an Outerbanks and the Escape with the 1.5 T engine back to back. I actually preferred the Bronco Sport over the Escape with that engine. The Escape transmission seemed to be tuned for fuel economy rather than performance so, consequently, it was reluctant to down shift on a small grade causing the engine to lug and vibrate. While not a rocket, the BS was adequately powered and I also found the engine sound similar to a V6, and not unpleasant. Would the 2 liter be more fun, probably but I didn’t find the 1.5T objectionable.

[@scupking]

We just picked up a 2023 Big Bend version today. It is awesome! I do think when they refresh it they should make it maybe 6 inches longer and a little wider. I would like to see closer to 40 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.

[@catherinehernandez1816]

Bought the Outer Banks three weeks ago in the Kodak Brown color. Taking it off-road first week in July. I bought a few options but still think I got a great vehicle at a great price. Very happy with the Sport!

[@xanth987]

Saw an outer banks and badlands at a Ford dealer I was passing. So I stopped to go look at them. Had to leave so the guy could get on with washing and detailing them since they were covered in dirt and dust from the winds and previous storms

[@BikeFitterErik]

Alex, do you think you would need to have all of the features of the Outer Banks trim? Or do you think you'd be just as happy with a Big Bend trim with all of the option boxes ticked?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

IMHO, I like the Outer Banks better

[@chiluco2000]

I like the base model, it looks pretty well equipped and it's a reasonable starting price... I want mine in white

[@awschmitt93]

I definitely like the way it looks. Reminds me of the old 1.5 Gen Escapes.

[@raiden000]

Bronco sport is best in class for headroom, im gonna try and order one tomorrow, i dont know how this flew under my radar for so long. Its as much headroom as the f150!

[@mjon5706]

I like that the back seats don’t have that speaker box carpet crap. I checked one out myself and it’s perfect for dogs, no hairs sticking to stuff. I’ve got a 2 door bronco on reserve but damn I’d like to have one of these too!

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Ford is getting a bit more cautious with their mpg ratings and mpge ratings.

[@kenhoward3512]

Ford, in the past, received much well-publicized criticism for over-estimating mpg numbers.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

@@kenhoward3512 I remember that on the earlier the Ecoboost engines.

[@johnkinsfather64]

Looking forward to your review of the Ionic 5 as this could be a real EV player.

[@fredhinck9685]

One thing that's never mentioned about the awd system is the sampling rate of the wheel speed sensors to direct braking and power. I believe the rates are much faster than older versions of the awd type.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Soooo it is not just a reskinned Ford Escape? That would be a pleasant surprise 🤔

[@damilolaakanni]

Well, it's based on the Escape platform, it shares the same engines and transmissions. But it's smaller than the Escape, according to the video, and AWD is standard, so I wouldn't conclude that it's a re skinned Escape.

[@dtay8913]

Did...did you not watch the video at all? Alex literally addresses this numerous times.

[@markmiller3279]

Definitely not, though built on same platform and sharing engines. It's much more capable off road, especially with all the options not on this test model.

[@JamesPhieffer]

It's relationship to the Escape seems to be the same as the relationship between the old Escape and the Focus. They use variants of the same platform, as well as sharing various Ford parts, but very different vehicles otherwise.

[@GHinWI]

It’s worse than the escape in almost every objective way. No hybrid, worse ride, smaller seating area, middling MPG, small sunroof, cheaper gage screen, etc. Only thing BS has is “outdoorsey” styling and taller interior.

[@manthony225]

Reminds me a bit of the 2001 Escape.

[@iamhassan9943]

Yup, this should have been called the Escape. The Escape should have been called something else like Focus X or something.

[@VARITHMS]

Great review. I recently rented a gmc terrain with a 1.5L I-4. 170hp/203ft/tq. The rpms would hit 4 k under moderate acceleration but didn't hunt for gears climbing hills. The trip was between Albany NY and Binghamton NY. I've been shy of the small displacement engines but the torque and good mpg is hard to beat.

[@MrCh1cken]

Finally, it feels like Ford has been listening to it's customers. Ford kept building their SUV's bigger and bigger, look at the Explorer and Escape. IMHO there's big market for a vehicle the size and shape of the Bronco Sport. Easy to drive and park, enough room for four on short around town trips in the seats and lots of cargo room for two with the seats down. I've been wanting a modernized BroncoII for a couple of decades, this is it. I pray they don't Ford it up and keep making it bigger, longer, heavier and less appealing.

[@markmiller3279]

They'll have both the Escape and the regular Bronco in the next size class, so this will probably stay fairly small, though almost all cars grow over time.

[@JamesPhieffer]

I wouldn't be surprised to see a long wheelbase version come along in a year or two. Not huge - maybe taking it to the same wheelbase as the Escape, which would take a little more than 1.5". Then again, maybe not. The other possibility is an "off-road" version of the Escape - along the lines of the Subaru Outback. Add some body cladding, some off road modes from the Bronco Sport, etc. That would fill the compact off-road hole in Ford's lineup, in a way that compliments the Sport.

[@philipbrown6685]

Better than the Canadian reviewers! They are up to those same nuts in snow 10 months of the year. They were not kind. I have ordered the Outerbanks month ago. I would like to drive it while I still can.

[@sm01845]

Great review, I bought a Bronco sport the outer banks in the area 51 color 4 days ago, I'm loving it. It's fun to drive alot of really good features. Keep up the great work.

[@biasedthoughts]

The Bronco Sport looks better than the Escape and has a cool factor. Still I bought an Escape 1.5 SE AWD. The incentives were insane and my family is all 6ft plus. Once you figure out the drive modes it’s surprisingly good on sandy roads and icy/slushy conditions. Advice: Sport mode actually engages the rear and kicks the rpms up. It works a little better than slippery mode in certain situations.

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

I might consider getting one next year. It reminds me, though, of the original Ford Escape

[@frankENZC]

Good review! I just ordered a 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands! I need the power and better off road goodies. I probably won't get it until next year.

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Basically they rebuilt the old Escape. I like it!

[@palebeachbum]

Tiny turbo 4cyl engines aside, the Bronco Sport is a nicely packaged CUV. I like its more traditional, truck-ish design. The problem is, that rugged look is misleading buyers into thinking it's a tough, off-road vehicle, which it is not. Buyers are already finding it has mechanical problems when taken off-road. This is not a rock crawler, people. It's a car-based CUV. It's an Escape with a square body.

[@emk704]

Your definition of off road is probably very different from others. “Off road” is a very subjective thing.

[@palebeachbum]

@@emk704 Google "Ford Bronco Sport overheating".

[@markdonnelly3277]

I will say, your the best informative video I've seen of all the videos here on KZbin. I just bought a 24 Bronco sport Badlands 2 weeks ago and love the 2.0 4 cylinder engine, the 1.5 i wasn't impressed with it for me...

[@enjoylife7030]

Being closer to 50, I was curious how this vehicle compared in size to the Bronco II of the 80's and the S10 Blazer. Overall it is a bit longer then that fun little Bronco II and just slightly shorter then the 4 door S10 Blazer of yesteryear. Many of us used those compact utes everyday and had no issues with their size so overall I would say that for a 4 door model this does have some adequate size to it, even though it is now in the subcompact category.

[@markmiller3279]

Thanks for doing this comparison. It was quite interesting.

[@markmiller3279]

@David Malinovsky Yeah, but engines are tiny and packaging is much better. There really isn't that much front crumple space. Look under the hood of any 80s vehicle and there's plenty of excess space, some left to accommodate the largest engines, and some for crumple space, since the safety engineering that soaks up crashes was very primitive. There is definitely more side structute than there was, as they have to leave room for side beams.

[@kenhoward3512]

The one major problem with the Bronco II was in relatively easily-provoked rollovers. All the bad publicity didn't help sales.

[@MaestroJericho]

@David Malinovsky honestly never thought about it that way, I was wondering why I don't see small trucks like the Ranger and old Toyotas.

[@chuckers40]

The term that you will heart a lot is called "Tweener"For example: The Bronco Sport is bigger than the Ecosport, but smaller than the Escape.

[@radudeATL]

Hi Alex! Happy Springtime! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@voided3]

We have a Mini Countryman with a 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder and it only makes 134 hp / 162 ft. lbs. of torque. I wish it had the extra 47 horsepower and 28 ft. lbs. of Ford's 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder, especially knowing the same engine in the BMW i8 makes roughly 220 hp.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Bronco looks really cool (and different)......great video. Thanks.

[@The_Distance_111]

Looks quite nice and compelling. Wish it was priced a bit closer to the Crosstrek. The glass opening in the hatch is great.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

It's basically the same engine they sell in the Fiesta ST in Europe. I find it sounds like a flat 6 Boxer engine, as opposed to a V6.

[@elsaandnoah]

Really good looking vehicle. I’d love one probably the Badlands edition

[@s9779]

It's night and day on how much I like this and absolutely hate the escape

[@llaurelgardner4913]

Sharp looking SUV. Got my attention.

[@andyb8005]

Great review Alex. If it turns out to be reliable, FORD may have a hit!

[@reyperez3424]

Already having overheating and suspension issues but then again it might be a Ford thing

[@kenhoward3512]

@@reyperez3424 From one off-road review discussing the rear differential overheating, with the vehicle temporarily going into limp-home mode, Ford replied that "there's no problem."

[@chucksmith9289]

I purchases the outer banks model after driving the Subaru Forester for many years, I find it feels adequate to the Forester, I feel the vehicle is equal to size, & features are great. I like the trunk size as I am used to being able to flop the back seats and have the extra room. I like the extra snap on covers for the back seats & the easy way to push the button on the headrest to easily drop the seat. I wish the arm rest had a small tray to put your coins in like the Subaru offers but find the storage is capable. Lights are great, vehicle has adequate poor for it, joy to drive. Wish it had memory seats like the Lincoln I drove as I went from a two vehicle owner to a one vehicle & my wife is short so I have to play with the seat every time I.get in. Overall I love the vehicle & recommend it to everyone.

[@GrandHuevotes]

4:40 the tailgate is a bit gapped on the right side. And you notice Alex has trouble getting it to latch shut a bit earlier. That’s cause one wheel is off the ground and the chassis is twisted. Alex inadvertently did a torsional rigidity test. He should feature this on his future videos. There’s one channel in Russia that puts one wheel up and takes measurements of all four doors and the hatch door-the hatch door usually gets gapped. Some models are better than others though. This bronco seems like it would fall into the average category. The Subaru Forester for example does extremely poorly. Hatch won’t even shut

[@aerospacenews]

Nice job Alex. Agree that there are attractive styling cues from Land Rover and much about the Bronco Sport is appealing, but after owning a Ranger, bought new, years ago, I for one will never buy another Ford. At that time, at least, "quality was job none." Things may be different now but burn me once...

[@CC-gt3ro]

I think they really put a lot of effort on the bronco brand. It seems very solid. Their site is very well done. We can see they put a tons of details to make it a real success. Normally i never make a mistake on the products i picked. And i see the bronco being a very good vehicle with great success. However i would apply a rust protection e-coating to be sure. I see Ford doing a comeback with this small vehicle.

[@MaestroJericho]

Just got the Base on shadow black and I love it, I don't need the Badlands since I live in Southern California and would prefer mileage over power (traffic sucks and the majority of off-roading I'll do are with these potholes). I do wish I looked into the Big Bend and Outer Banks just for interior features and to determine if I should have paid extra for them.

[@kingmarx810]

Thank you for this review! I've watched several reviews, everyone compares this to the Escape. I had no clue it was smaller, I had no clue this was a SCUV. I'm actually shopping in this market, I would need the extra leg room and cargo space. So Bronco not a good fit for me but, I do like the look.

[@RUSSIAN7MAFIA]

You deserve more subs and views! Excellent review, keep them coming!!!

[@markthomas4483]

I really like the looks. Definitely better than the Renegade. I'm tempted, but probably going to end up with a Crosstrek.

[@TheJeep1967]

Thanks for another great review. You are my number one choice for automobile reviews.

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

But the commercial said the Bronco was an all-out, no excuses, off road beast. This looks like the old Ford Flex.

[@benhaze1010]

Very interesting and candid review. However from my own experience I would never touch a Ford 3I engine so it would have to be the 4I 2.0L. And although I am really not a big fan of the ZF 9-speed auto, the significant cash on the hood of the Cherokee with all its superior off-road capability + far superior interior (despite its age) makes a Bronco Sport a very tough call to make.

[@rhawk4321]

Good fair review, you should have also driven a badlands to give a better more complete review but none the less the bronco sport is a very nice vehicle and by far the best looking.

[@ja6285]

Who stores milk in their center console? 😳

[@Ryan57Garr]

Well, overall not my cup of tea, but thank you Ford for bringing back the lifting tailgate glass! I could hall my 12 footer in this car.

[@Just-a-guy926]

If Ford made a Bronco sized between this and the bigger model I would consider it.

[@GuardianNoodle]

Test drove a badlands with the 2l turbo it’s a great vehicle my wife loves it

[@alvd8511]

It resembles original boxy Ford Escape from mid 2000’s

[@number1heatrocka287]

Trunk Comfort Index! Haven’t seen that in a while 😁

[@markmiller3279]

He's doing it on all his reviews again. Good fun

[@hedydd2]

Built cheap to sell cheap. It will sell very well I'm sure. Not everyone wants to spend their children's inheritance on something that they use just to get from A to B. Also it may attract the younger driver as well as the pensioner. I'd happily have one.

[@hedydd2]

@David Malinovsky This is new. It will soon be discounted hard. That is the Ford way. Besides which the Trailblazer is just a small raised hatchback, not in the same league as Bronco. It is more like a Nissan Rogue Sport.

[@markmiller3279]

@@hedydd2 I agree completely. MSRP is meaningless once initial demand has been met. There will be big discounts on these things, and the list price was established with those in mind. I think this could be be broadly popular. The Compass sells well, mostly on the Jeep branding, but this looks better and can be equipped to be reasonable off road.

[@gamergeek8933]

I was really hoping you would throw the trail blazer in the competitors list. I know its not nearly as offroady but I was curious how you thought it would match up.

[@aerojb]

I've never been a Ford fan, but me likey. Enough to possibly purchase one to replace my Honda Element. Maybe.

[@sammyt3514]

Curious that Alex didn't compare the Bronco to the CX-30 at the end despite mentioning it in the video as a obvious competition. At any rate, the Bronco takes the cake for looks in that segment imo, the only thing that would give me pause, and it's a BIG thing, is reliability. Why can't Toyota produce a car looking like that?

[@goetzliedtke]

Considering I like my Honda Element, I don't think it's boxy.

[@qbertq1]

Honda Element fans: "Please bring back the Element!" Ford: "Wait for it..."

[@ArchieOnEarth]

Good thing they blacked out that weird angled c-pillar. What an odd design choice. Still, overall it looks better than the inoffensive-but-anonymous Escape.

[@thosg1750]

Love the retro intro music!

[@chrismichael8187]

This is a really great review. Thank you.

[@ryan07jeep]

It’s ridiculous and not acceptable all those micro scratches on that black plastic trim. Everyone I’ve seen has that issue.These are new vehicles?

[@1northsparrow246]

Mach E, Bronco Sport, Maverick and soon more heavy duty trucks, the only stereotype that needs bucking is Ford building far too many cars in Mexico.

[@thadlogan51]

I was very interested in one of these but after testing drive several I concluded it was way too small for a family. But if you are single, bachelor, or don't have kids this would be great. I bought a pathfinder instead, not because it's better but because of the engine size and room inside. The new pathfinder will be out soon... which I would take any day over this...or for just a little more wait for full sized bronco. Palisade much better for price and not much more too. But if you want something tiny and don't mind a base model this isn't bad option and looks good. And I think it at least had downhill assist type control for going down steep icey hills?.. unlike the new Nissan rogue... that doesn't.

[@WESTYWALKR]

Good review, Alex. I'm going to have to check one out in person!

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Sport basic is low 30’s when I looked today - and I never pay sticker

[@uconnapharm]

Is the Ford Bronco Sport driver seat low enough , where a person of body height ( 5"10" ) ; can open the driver's door , turn their but towards the seat and just lean back and sit down sideways into the seat ( in other words , do not have to climb into the vehicle by stepping one foot up onto the floor and climbing in ) ? This is a needed feature for those of us buying a vehicle that have had hip replacement.

[@JamesPhieffer]

You kept on forgetting the Badlands version when discussing more off road capable alternatives.

[@blueryxfalls7949]

Can you get a Forester for similar price?

[@pizzaslapper]

I drive on roads and like the more sophisticated look of the Escape. The Bronco seems cool but less practical for me.

[@rezyn0]

Owning an Escape hybrid, the only thing I wish it had from the Bronco Sport is the separate opening rear glass.

[@DaciaProject]

It’s like an American Dacia Duster!

[@luchaDor]

Hmm...googling Dimensions of the Compass & Bronco Sport says they're both 173" long, and in the Compact segment. I tend to believe both Ford & Jeep saying their respective offerings are in the C segment, whereas the Renegade is a Subcompact or B segment. Just go with it Alex... :D

[@scupking]

The Bronco Sport has much more cargo space than the subcompact Renegade or Kia Seltos. It even has more cargo space then the Jeep Cherokee.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Ford hit this one out of the ballpark. I can finally feel like a big boy when picking up my Happy Meal at the drive through :) I hope it doesn't have Ford's typical quality issues for new launches.