Part pavement-friendly crossover and part rugged off-roader, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport spans the gap between your weekday commute and your love of adventure. This all-new small SUV is ready for whatever action comes your way.
What’s New for 2021?
The Bronco Sport itself is new for 2021, as an off-road-ready SUV that’s based on the Ford Escape. Not to be confused with the all-new body-on-frame Bronco SUV, the Bronco Sport takes its sporty styling cues from the Bronco and its crossover-style maneuverability and fuel efficiency from the Escape.
Still, the Bronco Sport can handle a sandy trail with the best of them, thanks to its generous ground clearance, standard four-wheel drive, and Terrain Management System traction settings.
Power and Performance
If you’re shopping for a crossover SUV that’s refined on the pavement and a rollicking good time on the trail, look no further than the 2021 Bronco Sport; this sporty crossover SUV supplies plenty of power, so you can coast up to speed in confidence.
- Turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine with auto start-stop technology (181 hp, 190 lb-ft)
- Turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder EcoBoost engine with auto start-stop technology (250 hp, 277 lb-ft) (standard on Badlands, First Edition only)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
- Terrain Management System with up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes
- Electronic power-assisted steering
- Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system
- Electronic traction control
- Post-collision braking
- Electronic parking brake
Optional:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and speed sign recognition
- Engine block heater
Off-Road Capabilities
This sporty crossover comes standard with rugged performance gear, including four-wheel drive, so you can take it off-road whenever you wish. You’ll also love the Bronco Sport’s Terrain Management System, which offers five or seven G.O.A.T. Modes, depending on trim model. (G.O.A.T., if you’re wondering, stands for Goes Over Any Type of Terrain, the original Bronco’s nickname.) The five standard G.O.A.T. Modes are Sand, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Normal. The Badlands trim model adds two extra settings, Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl, so if you’re planning to scale a few mountains, that could be the Bronco Sport trim model for you.
Standard:
- Four-wheel drive
- Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. Modes
Optional:
- Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. Modes
- Advanced four-wheel drive with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- Off-road suspension
- Trail Control
Towing Capacity
With the Class II Trailer Tow Package, a 2021 Bronco Sport can tow up to 2,000 pounds. (On Big Bend and Outer Banks models, that figure goes up to 2,200 pounds). Either way, your new Bronco Sport will happily tote a small recreational vehicle, like a snowmobile, Jet Ski, or four-wheeler.
Exterior Features
Because it draws its unique styling cues from the classic Ford Bronco, the Bronco Sport just might make you feel a little nostalgic. Even if you’re not old enough to remember the original Bronco, you can’t deny this new model’s rugged appeal.
Standard:
- 17-inch Sparkle Silver wheels
- Manual liftgate
- Flip-up rear glass
- Safari style roof
- Black door handles
- LED configurable daytime running lamps
- Carbon Black grille with Black Bronco badge
- Manual-folding, power-glass Black sideview mirrors
- Roof rack side rails
- Adjustable flood lights for liftgate
- Bottle opener (in hatch)
- Rear fixed-intermittent/continuous wiper/washer
- Active grille shutters
Optional:
- 18-inch machined-face aluminum Ebony Black-painted wheels
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels
- 17-inch Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels
- 235/65/R17 all-terrain off-road tires
- Power moonroof
- Shadow Black roof
- Hood and side-door decals
- LED signature lighting
- LED fog lamps
- Carbonized Gray grille with White Bronco badge
- Black grille with White Bronco badge
- Heated sideview mirrors
- Unique Black roof rack side rails
- Roof rack cross bars
- Metal bash plates
- Front tow hooks
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Second-row and rear privacy glass
Interior Features
Inside, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport puts an emphasis on space, especially in the front seats, where even tall drivers will appreciate the excess headroom and wide range of seating adjustments. Dash controls, including selectable drive modes, are within easy reach of the driver seat. Rear seats are also soft and supportive, even when the Bronco Sport is jostling over rocky terrain.
Standard:
- Cloth front bucket seats
- Six-way manual driver seat
- Four-way manual passenger seat
- 60/40-split-fold-flat second-row seat
- Manual climate controls
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster
- First-row carpeted floor mats
- Center floor console with armrest
- Six cupholders
- Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors
- Center console with convenient media bin
- Front and rear map lights
- Manual day/night rearview mirror
- Manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with cruise and audio controls
- First-row center floor console, armrest, glove box, media bin, overhead console with sunglasses storage
- Power windows with driver-side one-touch down
- First-row carpeted floor mats
- Cargo tie-down carabiner hooks and loops
Optional:
- Eight-way power driver seat
- Six-way manual passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed front bucket seats with mini perforation
- Easy-clean cloth front bucket seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Automatic climate control with rear duct
- Eight cupholders
- Illuminated driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
- Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
- First- and second-row carpeted floor mats
- Rubberized flooring
- Rubberized cargo floor
- Passenger-side rear under-seat storage
Technology
Besides being roomy and capable, the Bronco Sport is also as tech-savvy as it gets. All trim models include the Sync 3 infotainment system, with its easy-to-use 8-inch touch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity are also standard, which means you can interact with apps via infotainment touch screen or voice control. FordPass Connect technology gives you access to your Bronco Sport via smartphone app, so you can check and make sure the doors are locked without going back to the parking lot.
Standard:
- Six-speaker sound system
- FordPass Connect
- Sync 3 infotainment with enhanced voice recognition
- AppLink
- 911 Assist
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Four smart-charging USB ports
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster
Optional:
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with subwoofer
- Voice-activated touch-screen navigation system with pinch-to-zoom capability and SiriusXM Traffic with Travel Link
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- 6.5-inch color LCD instrument panel
- Wireless charging pad
Safety and Security
You’ll also appreciate the Bronco Sport’s safety lineup. Every model comes standard with the Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids, a cluster of features designed to help you avoid an accident. Autonomous features, like lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, can even intervene to help keep you safe.
The optional adaptive cruise control system is perfect for your rush-hour commute, thanks to its stop-and-go capabilities. The system also includes lane-centering technology for extra security and speed sign recognition to help keep your cruise within lawful limits.
Standard:
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- Lane-keeping system
- Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert
- SOS post-crash alert system
- Rearview camera
- Mini spare tire
- Tire Pressure monitoring system
- MyKey
- SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
- Perimeter alarm
- LED headlamps
- Automatic high-beam headlamps
- AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
- Remote keyless entry system with integrated key FOB
Optional:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and speed sign recognition
- Front 180-degree camera with split view and washer
- SecuriCode keyless-entry keypad
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Remote start
- Reverse sensing system
- LED headlamps with LED signature lighting
Fuel Economy
What kind of fuel mileage can you expect? EPA ratings vary according to powertrain. If your Bronco Sport features the standard turbocharged three-cylinder engine, you’ll enjoy an impressive balance of athleticism and efficiency, earning up to 26 mpg combined. The more powerful four-cylinder engine is only slightly less efficient, providing 23 mpg combined.
- Turbo 1.5L three-cylinder engine: 26 mpg combined (25 city/28 highway mpg)
- Turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine: 23 mpg combined (21 city/26 highway mpg)
Bronco Sport Trim Models
With five trim options — Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and First Edition — it’s easy to find the Bronco Sport that’s your perfect match.
Base
The entry-level Base model is nicely equipped with performance gear that can take you down a trail with confidence, courtesy of its four-wheel-drive and Terrain Management systems. The Base Bronco Sport is also tech-savvy, with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system and cutting-edge smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- 17-inch Sparkle Silver wheels
- 1.5L EcoBoost engine with auto stop-start technology
- Four-wheel drive
- Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. modes
- Ford Co-Pilot360 package
- Safari style roof
- Flood lights
- Adjustable liftgate
- Sync 3 with voice-activation and 8-inch touch screen with swiping capabilities
Big Bend
Upgrade to the Big Bend for a little extra style, with Carbonized Gray wheels and stain-resistant cloth upholstery. This Bronco Sport also offers more utility features, with a keyless entry pad, LED fog lights, and zipper pockets for the front seat backs.
- 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted high gloss aluminum wheels
- 1.5L EcoBoost engine with auto stop-start technology
- Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. modes
- Safari style roof
- Stain-resistant cloth front bucket seats
- Automatic climate control
- Rubberized cargo floor
- SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
- Zipper pockets for front seat backs
- LED fog lamps
Outer Banks
This Bronco Sport makes your life a little more luxurious. For starters, the cabin offers leather-trimmed, heated front seats and a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel. Outside, the 18-inch Ebony Black wheels and Shadow Black roof add some snappy style.
- 18-inch machined-face aluminum Ebony Black-painted wheels
- 1.5L EcoBoost Engine with auto start-stop technology
- Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. modes
- Digital instrument panel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather-trimmed, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bronco badge, plus cruise and audio controls
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Dual USB ports inside center console
- Ambient interior lighting
- Remote start system
- Rain-sensing and heated windshield wipers
- Rear parking sensors
- Shadow Black roof
- Safari style roof
Badlands
For extra off-roading capabilities, choose the Bronco Sport Badlands. Its advanced four-wheel-drive system and extra Terrain Management Settings take you even further into rugged terrain.
- 2.0L EcoBoost engine with auto start-stop technology
- Advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit
- Terrain Management System with 7 G.O.A.T. modes
- Off-road-ready suspension
- Metal bash plates
- Front 180-degree camera with split view and washer
- 235/65/R17 all-terrain off-road tires
- Front tow hooks
- Trail Control settings for off-road performance
First Edition
The First Edition is fully loaded with both luxury features and performance gear that puts the upscale Outer Banks features alongside the Badlands performance upgrades.
- 2.0L EcoBoost engine with auto start-stop technology
- Carbonized Gray grille with Black Bronco badges
- Shadow Black hood and side decals
- First Edition leather-trimmed seats with mini-perforation
- Sunroof
- Class II tow hitch receiver
- Wireless charging pad
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
2021 Bronco Sport Packages
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Voice-activated touch-screen navigation system with pinch-to-zoom capability and five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Speed sign recognition (Outer Banks and Badlands only)
Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control (Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, First Edition)
- Class II trailer tow equipment
- Trailer sway control
- Full size spare wheel
Ford Warranty Coverage
These days, you can’t overestimate the value of peace of mind. Luckily, Ford’s warranty coverage gives you exactly that. Your Bronco Sport was built to last, but if something goes unexpectedly awry, your Ford warranty means you can always take it back to your friendly local dealership for repairs.
Every Bronco Sport features:
- 3 years/36,000 miles basic bumper-to-bumper coverage
- 5 years/60,000 miles limited powertrain warranty
- 5 years/unlimited miles corrosion coverage
- 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance