Ford Bronco Sport 2021– car dimensions: 4387 mm long, 1887 mm wide and 1783 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,573 kg. Braked towing is 998 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3 as standard, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all models. Basic cruise control is standard, while adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and lane centering comes in the Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package on higher trims. Climate control is manual on the base but electronic automatic on Big Bend and dual-zone on Outer Banks and above. Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard across the range, giving automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system and a reversing camera. Reverse parking sensors are standard on Outer Banks and available on other trims. Higher trims add features like heated seats and a larger instrument screen for more comfort on long drives.
Cargo space is 920 litres behind the rear seats on most trims, rising to 1846 litres with the seats folded. Badlands versions offer slightly less at 833 litres seats up and 1715 litres seats down. The rubberized floor and available cargo management system with slide-out table make loading gear straightforward for outdoor trips.
Maximum braked towing is 907 kg with the 1.5-litre engine or 998 kg with the 2.0-litre when fitted with the Class II Trailer Tow Package that includes trailer sway control. Payload is rated at 454 kg. The package is available on Big Bend, Outer Banks and Badlands.
Badlands models add heavy-duty cooling via a transmission oil cooler plus reinforced off-road suspension with twin-clutch rear drive and bash plates, suiting light work or trail use with a small trailer or gear.
The cabin uses durable easy-clean cloth or leather-trimmed seats with supportive bolsters on higher grades. Higher trims add 8-way power driver seats, dual-zone climate control, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. A power moonroof is available via packages. Rubberized cargo floors and seatback protectors plus MOLLE straps on seatbacks make it practical for outdoor use. The tall safari-style roof gives strong headroom front and rear.
1.5L EcoBoost rated 25 city/28 hwy/26 combined MPG. 2.0L EcoBoost lower at around 21/26/23.
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor sets oil service. typical interval around 10,000 miles or 12 months.
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Good ratings in all crashworthiness tests.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating.
Standard Ford Co-Pilot360: automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system, auto high beams, rearview camera.
Fuel use depends on the engine. The base 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder returns EPA estimates of 25 mpg city, 28 highway and 26 combined. The optional 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is thirstier at roughly 21 city, 26 highway and 23 combined.
Servicing relies on the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor rather than a fixed mileage. Oil and filter changes typically fall every 10,000 miles or once a year under normal conditions, with cabin and engine air filters at longer intervals and spark plugs at 100,000 miles.
Safety equipment is strong from the start. Every model includes Ford Co-Pilot360 with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot information with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist and alert, driver alert, auto high beams and a rearview camera. Multiple airbags cover front, side and curtain protection plus a driver knee bag. The 2021 model earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status with Good scores across crash tests and a 5-star NHTSA overall rating.
Keeping the Bronco Sport is straightforward. Rubberized floors and cargo areas on many grades clean up easily after trail use. Standard 4x4 and available terrain modes suit mixed driving, while the oil-life system and conventional service schedule keep ownership costs predictable.
Length 4387 mm, Width 1887 mm, Height 1783 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Bronco Sport 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Preliminary Tech Specs PDF, Ford Caribbean brochure, Car and Driver/CarsDirect.