The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport offers small SUV buyers a rugged, off-road capable option to the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk and Subaru Crosstrek. Looking like a Bronco left in the dryer too long, the Bronco Sport has a rugged attitude and the goods to back it up.
Every Bronco Sport comes standard with 4-wheel drive, backed by a multi-mode terrain management system called G.O.A.T (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain). A 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine is standard in all by the top-line Badlands model, which receives a potent 250-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder.
Unlike some competitors, the Bronco Sport features a standard 8-speed automatic transmission, not a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
2022 Ford Bronco Sport (starting at $27,265)
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is dressed in Pepper Metallic.
The Bronco Sport is a surprisingly well-equipped small SUV, offering a good array of standard safety, technology, and convenience features.
Ford’s Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite includes low-speed automatic emergency braking with pre-collision warning and pedestrian detection, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Also included are automatic high-beam headlights and a rearview camera.
Other safety equipment includes electronic traction and stability control with Roll Stability Control, hill start assist, an individual tire pressure monitoring system, and Ford’s SOS post-crash alert system. Should the Bronco Sport become disabled due to an accident, SOS flashes the light and honks the horn to draw attention.
The Bronco Sport rides on 17-inch Sparkle Silver alloy wheels wrapped in all-season tires. A mini spare tire serves as a backup should a blowout occur. LEDs occupy the headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights, while upfront active grille shutters help improve aerodynamics at high speeds.
Notable exterior features include power side mirrors with black caps, black roof rails, and a flip-up rear window built into the rear liftgate. The liftgate includes a fixed intermittent rear wiper with a washer and rear defroster.
The Bronco Sport features power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, and Ford’s MyKey programmable key fob on the comfort and convenience front. With your teenagers in mind, MyKey allows you to set limits on things like radio volume and top speed, as well as set reminders for fastening seat belts and keeping to the posted speed limit.
The Bronco Sport’s cabin comes equipped with single-zone manual climate control and power windows with a one-touch-down driver’s window switch. A tilt/telescoping steering wheel includes controls for audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control. Just forward of the wheel is a 4.2-inch information screen flanked by an analog speedometer and tachometer.
Cloth covers the seats, with a 6-way manual driver’s seat and a 4-way manual passenger seat. The rear seats have a 60/40 split-folding feature. Storage bins and cup holders abound, as do grab handles for the front and rear passengers. A wide console with a rotary gear selector, the G.O.A.T. 5-mode terrain selector, a 12-volt outlet, and two USB ports (one USB A and one USB C) separate the driver and passenger. There’s an additional 12-volt outlet in the cargo bay and two more USB ports in the rear seat area.
Ford’s SYNC3 system handles infotainment duty, accompanied by an 8-inch touch screen, 6-speaker AM/FM radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and access to FordPass Connect with access to connected services and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
There are no additional option packages for the base Bronco Sport. However, there are several dealer-installed items, such as a cargo organizer, first-aid kit, rear privacy curtain (creates a hanging tent-like structure off the open liftgate), and a fender flare kit.
With the $1,495 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport sells for $28,760. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $517. See 2022 Ford Bronco Sport models for sale
2022 Ford Bronco Sport includes:
- 4-wheel drive – standard 4-wheel drive helps get you through the worst conditions on or off-road.
- G.O.A.T. modes – with a choice between Eco, Sand, Slippery, Sport, and Normal, the Bronco Sport is well equipped to handle Mother Nature’s worst.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – allows smartphone integration with the SYNC3 system, giving access to apps, maps, music, and messages.
- Co-Pilot360 – an impressive suite of standard driver-assists includes automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and lane-keeping technology.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend (starting at $28,825)
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend in Metallic Red, standing in a field.
For only about $1,500 atop the base trim’s price, the Big Bend gives buyers the modern conveniences expected of a vehicle in this price range. It also opens the door to more paint colors, factory options, and driver-assist systems.
Building off the base Bronco Sport, the Big Bend adds a more rugged 17-inch wheel design, a revised grille, and tinted rear privacy glass. The power mirrors gain heating elements, while the rear camera adds a washer.
Inside the cabin, you’ll find additional sound deadening material, rear-seat vents, upgraded easy-to-clean cloth seats, a fold-down rear center armrest with cup holders, and a rubberized cargo floor mat.
Automatic climate control, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Intelligent Access proximity key with push-button start round out the Big Bend’s list of standard features.
Optional equipment packages include the Convenience Package that adds proximity key access to all four doors, the SecuriCode keyless keypad entry system, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, heated front seats, and LED fog lights. The package includes rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a universal garage door opener.
The Co-Pilot360 Assist package adds adaptive cruise control with stop/go and lane centering, Evasive Steering Assist, voice-activated navigation with speed sign recognition, plus SiriusXM Travel and Traffic Link.
Buyers can opt for a power moonroof (requires Convenience Package), 18-inch wheels, and a Class II trailer towing package with Trailer Sway Control. Extra cost paint options include Hot Pepper Red, Alto Blue Metallic, and Cyber Orange Metallic.
With the $1,495 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend sells for $30,320. If putting no money down, the monthly payment on a 60-month loan at 3% financing comes to $545, less than $30 more each month over the base Bronco Sport. See 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend models for sale
2022 Bronco Sport Big Bend includes:
- Heated side mirrors – a must-have for places that regularly see snow and sub-freezing temperatures.
- Automatic climate control – keeps the cabin at a constant temperature, similar to how your home thermostat works.
- Intelligent Access – a proximity key fob tells the vehicle you’re its rightful owner, allowing the doors to unlock by simply touching the handle and the engine to start by pushing a button on the dash.
- Rear privacy glass – helps keep the cabin cool and prying eyes from seeing inside.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks (starting at $33,075)
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks in Cyber Orange Metallic.
The Outer Banks moves the Bronco Sport closer to the top-line Jeep Renegade and Compass trims, with more standard and available equipment aimed at making life on the road a bit more comfortable.
Adding to the Big Bend’s features, the Outer Banks gains body-colored door handles, painted shadow-black roof, 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, and 4-door Intelligent Access with the SecuriCode keypad.
The Outer Banks standard equipment touts rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, remote start, and windshield wiper de-icers. It also includes a 110-volt outlet, ambient cabin lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a heated steering wheel. The instrument cluster gets a larger configurable 6.5-inch digital display screen and seats adorned in leather.
Speaking of seats, the driver gets an 8-way power seat with power lumbar support, while the passenger gets a 6-way power seat, both heated. The Outer Banks’ Sport Contour front seats offer more side bolstering and come in two color choices: Ebony/Brown or Navy Pier.
The LED headlights get LED signature lighting, both front windows get a one-touch up/down feature, and the rearview mirror gets an auto-dimming feature.
Optional equipment above the Big Bend includes the Tech Package that adds a Bang & Olufsen-designed B&O 10-speaker sound system, HD radio, a wireless charging pad, and a universal garage door opener.
A power moonroof is optional and requires the Tech Package.
With the $1,495 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks costs $34,570. On a 60-month loan with zero down and 3% financing, the monthly payment comes to $621. See 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks models for sale
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks includes:
- Sport Contour front seats – the Sport Contour seats in the Outer Banks provide better support, with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and 6-way power passenger seat.
- Windshield wiper de-icers – activates with the defroster, preventing ice from building up on resting front wiper blades.
- Heated steering wheel – makes it more comfortable to grip the steering wheel after a night of sub-zero temperatures.
- SecuriCode keypad – an ingenious way to access the vehicle without needing to have the key fob. It’s a welcome addition when taking the fob isn’t an option, such as when rafting or surfing.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands (starting at $33,935)
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands in Area 51 Blue.
At the top of the Bronco Sport ladder is the Badlands. If you’re serious about off-road adventures, towing a camper or small boat, and demand immediate acceleration whenever you punch the gas, this is the Bronco Sport for you.
The Badlands’ bonus features begin under the hood, where a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine adds a lot more muscle with minimal damage to fuel economy. An 8-speed automatic includes paddle shifters for manual gear control.
The Badlands’ Advanced 4×4 system adds a twin-clutch rear-drive unit with differential lock for better off-roading power distribution and two additional G.O.A.T. modes: Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl.
The Badlands gets added underbody protection in the form of steel bash plates, plus front tow hooks and LED fog lights. 17-inch aluminum wheels surrounded by all-terrain off-road tires complement a beefed-up off-road suspension.
The Badlands’ standard interior features include durable cloth seats, a 6-way manual passenger seat, automatic climate control, and a rear under-seat storage compartment.
The Badlands adds standard trailer control for off-road and a front 180-degree camera with split-view and separate washer.
In addition to the Co-Pilot360 Assist option, the Badlands offers the Premium Package that includes a 6-way power passenger seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, B&O sound system, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Also in the package are perforated leather-trimmed two-tone seats, remote start, rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, a universal garage door opener, and HD radio.
As with the other trims, a power moonroof is a standalone feature and requires the Premium Package.
Other notable options include a painted Carbonized Gray roof, Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires, and an engine block heater.
With the $1,495 destination fee, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands sells for $35,430. Toss in all the options, and it tops off around $40,000. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and no money down, the Badlands’ monthly payment comes to $637. See 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands models for sale
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands includes:
- 2.0-liter engine – with 250 horsepower, the Badlands has all the muscle it needs for passing, bouldering, and plowing through deep snow and mud.
- Advanced 4×4 – with its twin-clutch locking rear differential, this system can better route power to the wheel or wheels that provide the best traction.
- Bash plates – these large steel plates cover vital engine and drivetrain parts, protecting them from damage when going off-road.
- Under-seat storage – provides a safe place to store wet or muddy equipment.
