2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch REVIEW & Buyer's Guide!

Baby Bronco Sasquatch?

The wind is screaming across the desert. So fast the dust our rugged tires are kicking up in Rally Mode envelopes us if we slow. And so fierce that when I dare venture outside for photos, I can't open the SUV's door to get back inside. We're in the veritable circle of hell that is the barren, endless wastelands of remote Southern California. But the new Bronco Sport Sasquatch just keeps on keepin' on -- climbing and crawling and rallying -- while auto journalists and executives scramble for cover. 

The Bronco Sport, sometimes called the Baby Bronco in relation to its larger siblings, is Ford's answer to the Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota RAV 4 TRD, and Jeep Compass. A small, sporty crossover utility vehicle (CUV) built on a shared platform with the Ford Maverick and Escape, the Bronco Sport returns for 2025 with a few tech upgrades and its first-ever Sasquatch Packages to make it the toughest in the segment. 

Did Ford succeed? Is the Sport the right crossover for your outdoorsy, adventurous lifestyle? Let's dive into all things 2025 Bronco Sport to tell you what you need to know about all five models. Pricing, power, features, models, driving impression, and packages, here we go...

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What's New for 2025?

The Bronco Sport debuted for the 2021 model year, along with a larger, sixth-generation Bronco that's built on the same platform as the Ford Ranger. Heading into 2025, Ford engineers and designers gave the Bronco Sport what's known as a mid-cycle refresh. Most times, this includes revised front-and-rear styling updates, plus some new models and technology.

In the Bronco Sport's case, 2025 looks almost identical to 2024. Same basic shape, same grille and headlights, same engines, even the same basic five models -- Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands. But there are two sizeable changes to note.

The first, an interior upgrade in the form of a larger center console display with Ford's SYNC 4 infotainment system that now includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with the option for a high-resolution 360-degree camera. There are also a few new interior seating color options.

And, of course, the addition of the Black Diamond Off-Road Package as well as two distinct Sasquatch Package offerings on the Outer Banks and Badlands models.

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Engine Options: 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost

Ford offers two different EcoBoost engines on the 2025 Bronco Sport that are each limited to specific models. The Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, and Outer Banks models all feature the 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder EcoBoost, while the Badlands exclusively offers the higher output 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder EcoBoost.

1.5L EcoBoost with Auto-Start Technology

• Turbocharged 3-cylinder
• 180 horsepower
• 200 lb.-ft. of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 4X4 system with air-cooled PTU, disconnectable driveshaft, and single-clutch RDU
• Sasquatch includes 4WD lock and dual clutch RDU with Diff Lock Capability
• Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 27 mpg combined
• Sasquatch 1.5L Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined

2.0L EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop Technology

• Turbocharged 4-cylinder
• 250 horsepower
• 280 lb.-ft. of torque
• 8-speed automatic SelectShift with oil cooler and manual shifting mode with standard
  paddle shifters
• 4X4 system with water-cooled PTU, disconnectable driveshaft with 4WD Lock,
• and dual clutch RDU with Diff Lock Capability
• Fuel Economy: 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined

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What's a Sasquatch Package?

The Sasquatch brand first appeared on the full-sized Ford Bronco back in 2021. On that SUV, it's a uniform package that's available across the lineup. It adds improved suspension components, underbody skid plate protections, upgraded tires, and some extra camera controls and drive modes to offer an enhanced off-roading experience.

In the Bronco Sport, Ford approaches Sasquatch a little differently, offering two official Sasquatch-branded packages as well as a third, related Black Diamond Off-Road Package that includes a few Sasquatch features. To be honest, it's a little confusing, but let's break down all three packages to help you understand. (We've also added a full options and feature list for each model in future slides.)

Black Diamond Off-Road Package - $2,570

Available only on the Big Bend, the Black Diamond Off-Road Package makes the Bronco Sport Big Bend LOOK like it's got a Sasquatch Package. There's a front brush bar, underbody skid plates, metal bumpers with recovery hooks, new fender tie-downs, upgraded 18" wheels & all-terrain tires, some interior auxiliary switches, and a few other features. 

Outer Banks Sasquatch Package - $5,350

Next, the higher trim Bronco Sport Outer Banks offers a fuller Sasquatch Package, although this version doesn't include every single feature. This Sasquatch costs $3,535, but requires the Outer Banks Technology Package, which adds another $1,795 to the bundled tab. For that money, you get an upgraded "HOSS 2.0" suspension and 4x4 system with Trail Control with One-Pedal Drive​, protective skid plating, a locking rear differential, a 360-degree camera, fender tie-downs, special 29-inch Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires with 17" wheels, and all of the interior upgrades.

Badlands Sasquatch Package - $2,990

This one's the real deal, so to speak. On the Badlands, the Sasquatch includes everything from the other two packages, plus the more powerful 2.0L EcoBoost engine, a "HOSS 3.0" off-road suspension with Bilstein position sensitive rear dampers (fancy words for "upgraded shocks"), an 850W engine cooling fan, a locking rear differential, upgraded 17" wheels and 29-inch Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires, unique seats, a 360-degree camera, and two exclusive drive modes -- Rally and Rock Crawl.

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Big Bend - $31,590

Next, let's break down all five 2025 Bronco Sport models, starting off with the base model, which Ford calls Big Bend. The $31,590 base MSRP, including destination and delivery, includes the base 1.5L engine, standard 4WD, the new-for-2023 infotainment system, "easy to clean" cloth seating for five, and the following standard features & options, courtesy of Ford.com --

200A - Big Bend Standard Features - $31,590

• 1.5L EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop Technology
• 4x4
• Wheellip Moldings
• Body Color Roof
• 225/65R17 102H All-Season (A/S) BSW Tires
• 17" Carbonized Gray-Painted High Gloss Aluminum Wheels
• Perimeter Alarm
• Personal Safety System
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
• Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+
• SYNC 4
• SiriusXM

Colors

• Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat - $995
• Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat - $495
• Eruption Green Metallic - $395
• Desert Sand - $395
• Velocity Blue Metallic - $395
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Oxford White

Black Diamond Off-Road Package - $2,570

Exterior​

• Steel plated Front & Rear bumpers​
• Brush Guard​
• Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control & Full-size Spare​
• Fender Tiedowns​
• Recovery hooks, (2) Front, (2) Rear​
• Steel Underbody Protection (Skid plate and Fuel Tank & Canister Shields)​
• 17” Carbonized Gray-painted Aluminum
• 225/65R17 All-Terrain (A/T) Tire​

Interior​

• 110V/400W AC Power Outlet​
• Aux Switches and Wiring​
• Cargo Mat​
• Cargo Management System​
• Passenger Grab Handle​
• Second Row – Seatback Carpeted with Rubberized Seatback Mat​

Black Appearance Package - $1,800

• Cargo Mat
• Floor Liners, Front and Rear (without Carpet Mats)
• Unique Graphics Package
• Carbon Black Two-tone Grille
• Painted Shadow Black Roof
• Front Driver/Passenger Seat Back Map Pockets
• Sport Contour Buckets Premium Trimmed
• Unique Badges with Black Accents
• 17” Matte Black-Painted Wheel
• Modified Smoked Chrome “Ford” Oval
  wo-Color Letter with Accent Surround
• Modified Fender Vent with New Black Finish Inserts
• Door Handles – Molded-in-Color (MIC) and Ebony Lower Valance
• 225/65R17 102H All-Season (A/S) BSW Tire

Convenience Package - $1,395

• LED Fog Lamps
• Heated Front Seats
• 8-way Power Driver’s Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar)
• Front Driver/Passenger Seat Back Map Pockets
• Premium Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)

Black Diamond Graphic Package - $425

Elevation Graphic Package - $395

Topo Graphic Package - $395

Power Moonroof - $995

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Free Wheeling - $34,730

If you'd like your Bronco Sport to feel more at home in either the 1970s or the 1980s, the Free Wheeling model is essentially a Big Bend with a groovy graphics package, painted wheels, and sunset weave cloth seating. Here's a full list of standard features and available options, courtesy of Ford.com --

220A Bronco Sport Free Wheeling - $34,730

Includes all Big Bend Standard Equipment, plus:

• Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Graphics Package
• Iconic Silver Door Handles 
• Painted Shadow Black Roof
• 17” Ebony with Race Red-Painted Accents Wheels
• Front and Rear Floor Liners (without Carpet Mats)

Colors

• Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat - $495
• Eruption Green Metallic - $395
• Velocity Blue Metallic - $395
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Oxford White

Convenience Package - $1,395

• LED Fog Lamps
• Heated Front Seats
• 8-way Power Driver’s Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar)
• Front Driver/Passenger Seat Back Map Pockets
• Premium Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)

Power Moonroof - $995

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Heritage - $34,990

If the 1970s are too NEW for your vibe, Ford also offers the Bronco Sport Heritage, designed to evoke the original, first-generation Bronco of the 1960s. It's essentially a Big Bend with some exclusive optional exterior color, white-painted accents, and a unique Navy blue plaid cloth interior. Here's a full list of standard features and available options, courtesy of Ford.com --

250A Bronco Sport Heritage - $34,990

Includes all Big Bend Standard Equipment, plus:

• Painted Oxford White Roof
• Oxford White with Heritage Bronco Script Unique Side Decals
• 17” Oxford White-Painted Aluminum Wheels
• Navy Pier Micro Suede with Race Red Stitching Armrest and Center Console

Colors

• Robin's Egg Blue - $995
• Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat - $995
• Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat - $495
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic

Convenience Package - $1,395

• LED Fog Lamps
• Heated Front Seats
• 8-way Power Driver’s Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar)
• Front Driver/Passenger Seat Back Map Pockets
• Premium Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)

Power Moonroof - $995

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Outer Banks - $36,890

Here's where the Bronco Sport starts to get a little fancy. The Outer Banks is essentially a Big Bend with upgraded premium trimmed seats that are heated and powered up front, a heated steering wheel, a black roof with upgraded black wheels, standard remote start, and a few higher-end options like the Sasquatch and Technology packages. Here's a full list of standard features and available options, courtesy of Ford.com --

300A Outer Banks - $36,890

Includes all Big Bend Standard Equipment, Plus:

• Body Color Door Handles
• Painted Shadow Black Roof
• 225/60R18 All-Season (A/S) BSW Tires
• 18” Machined-Face Aluminum Ebony Black-Painted Wheels
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
• Heated, Premium-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Heated front seats
• Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)

Colors

• Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat - $995
• Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat - $495
• Eruption Green Metallic - $395
• Desert Sand - $395
• Velocity Blue Metallic - $395
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Oxford White

Sasquatch Outer Banks Package - $3,535

Requires Outer Banks Tech Package

Mechanical​

• HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension​
• Advanced 4X4​
• Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit​ (Locker)
• Trail Control & 1-Pedal Drive

Exterior​

• Steel-Plated Front & Rear Bumpers​
• Brush Guard​
• High Clearance Fender Flares​
• Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control & Full-size Spare​
• Fender Tiedowns​
• Recovery hooks, (2) Front, (2) Rear​
• Steel Underbody Protection (Skid plate and Fuel Tank & Canister Shields)​
• 17” Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum Wheels​
• 235/65R17 All-Terrain (A/T) Tire​

Interior​

• 110V/400W AC Power Outlet​
• Aux Switches and Wiring​
• Cargo Mat​
• Rubberized Flooring​
• Passenger Grab Handle​
• Second Row – Seatback Carpeted with Rubberized Seatback Mat

Outer Banks Tech Package - $1,795

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
  • 360-Degree Camera (with Trail and Split View)
  • Front Parking Sensors
  • Lane Keeping Aid
  • Reverse Brake Assist
  • Speed Sign Recognition
  • Power and Heated Glass, Manual Fold, Sideview Mirrors with Memory.
• 10-Speaker B&O Sound System with Subwoofer & HD Radio
• Connected Navigation
  • 1-Year Subscription
  • Pinch-to-Zoom Capability
  • Live Traffic
  • Predictive Destinations
  • Route Guidance
  • One Box Search 

Sasquatch Graphic Package - $525

Elevation Graphic Package - $395

Topo Graphic Package - $395

Power Moonroof - $995

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Badlands - $41,710

The top-of-the-line Bronco Sport for 2025 remains the Badlands. With a $41,710 base MSRP, including destination and delivery, the Badlands boasts a more powerful engine, an upgraded 4WD system, and several standard tech/safety features that were optional on other models. Paired with its optional Sasquatch Package, the Bronco Sport Badlands has set out to be the most capable off-roader in its class. Here's a full list of standard features and available options, courtesy of Ford.com --

400A Bronco Sport Badlands - $41,710

Includes all Big Bend Standard Equipment, Plus:

• 2.0L EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop Technology
• Advanced 4x4
• 225/65R17 All-Terrain (A/T) Tires
• 17” Carbonized Gray-Painted Low-Gloss Aluminum Wheels
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
  • 360-Degree Camera (with Split View)

Colors

• Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat - $995
• Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat - $495
• Eruption Green Metallic - $395
• Desert Sand - $395
• Velocity Blue Metallic - $395
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Oxford White

Sasquatch Badlands Package - $2,990

Mechanical​

• HOSS 3.0 Off-Road Suspension​ with Bilstein Position Sensitive Dampers​
• Advanced 4x4
• Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit​ (Locker)
• 850W Engine Cooling Fan​
• Rally Mode
• Rock Crawl Mode
• Trail Control & 1-Pedal Drive

Exterior​

• Steel plated Rear Bumpers​
• Brush Guard​
• High Clearance Fender Flares​
• Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control & Full-size Spare​
• Fender Tiedowns​
• Recovery hooks, (2) Front, (2) Rear​
• 17” Ebony Black-painted Aluminum Wheels​
• 235/65R17 All-Terrain (A/T) Tire​

Interior​

• Aux Switches and Wiring​
• Salt Crystal Insert Seat with Orchid Yellow Accents & Stitching​
• Note: Deletes Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage​

Badlands Tech Package - $995

• 10-Speaker B&O Sound System with Subwoofer & HD Radio
• Connected Navigation
  • 1-Year Subscription
  • Pinch-to-Zoom Capability
  • Live Traffic
  • Predictive Destinations
  • Route Guidance
  • One Box Search

Sasquatch Graphic Package - $525

Elevation Graphic Package - $395

Topo Graphic Package - $395

Power Moonroof - $995

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Driven: 1.5L vs 1.5L Sasquatch vs 2.0L Sasquatch

Driving a 2025 Bronco Sport is a tale of, essentially, four similar but varied experiences. There's the standard 1.5L EcoBoost motor, suspension, and all-season tires that you'll find on the Big Bid, Free Wheeling, Heritage, and Outer Banks. The upgraded 1.5L Outer Banks Sasquatch with a little more grit and capability. The standard 2.0L EcoBoost Badlands. And the upgraded 2.0L EcoBoost Badlands Sasquatch. 

(NOTE: for this review, we drove every variation, save for the standard Badlands suspension.)

The 1.5L EcoBoost Experience is, well, just fine, as you might expect from a 180-horsepower SUV. It's a torquey little motor that buzzes a bit like a small turbo-diesel, giving it a little extra character. It's enough power to drive around and reasonably economical to boot. And, when dropped into the Outer Banks Sasquatch, it had no problem getting up to highway speeds on road, running some mild trails, and crawling over a few rocky obstacles. The locking rear differential helps, as does the 360 front-facing camera that activates in Off-Road mode. The only downside to the Outer Banks Sasquatch is the suspension, which felt a little rough and bouncy on rougher trail surfaces. I personally wouldn't want to spend hours in the desert in one of these.

However, the 2.0L Badlands Sasquatch experience is, in my humblest opinion, next-level in several key ways.

First, with 80 extra horsepower and 80 ft.-lbs. of torque, the Badlands feels more capable and confident everywhere. Its 0-60 times, measured by MotorTrend on previous model years, drops to 6.5 seconds, versus 8.6 seconds with the 1.5L. Which of course makes everything from pulling out into traffic or crawling up a mountainside feel that much easier. (And funner.)

Next, let's talk about the so-called HOSS 3.0 suspension, with its position-sensitive rear Billstein dampers. To my senses, this system makes the Badlands Sasquatch feel more planted, overall, and helps mute some of the bumps and thumps that come with driving slowly and quickly over rough terrain. In other words, it's more comfortable than the other suspension configurations, even the other Sasquatch in the lineup.

And, lastly, we have the exclusive drive modes, Rally and Rock Crawl. Rock Crawl, combined with Trail Control and One-Pedal Drive, is really helpful for those who may be new to off-roading. And believe me when I say that the Badlands Sasquatch is one tough little SUV despite its relatively limited ground clearance compared to its larger brother. And Rally mode was all the fun to play with in the sand and the dirt, giving the Sport a mode that's almost akin to the Baja mode you'll find on Ford Performance Raptor vehicles. 

In short, if driving experience and ability are your priorities, the Badlands Sasquatch is the ONLY one to consider in the lineup. Although it will cost you in the fuel economy department. And there are a few moments where Rally mode doesn't quite deliver enough rear-wheel torque to give spirited drivers that RWD/AWD dirt-drifting precision.

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Final Thoughts

The Bronco Sport is essentially a funner / better-looking Ford Escape with standard 4WD and no optional 2.5L Hybrid drivetrain for those who might want more of a fuel sipper. The four sub-$40,000 models -- Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, and Outer Banks -- deliver a nice combination of fun styling, new technology, lovely ergnomics, and the ability to daily drive on the road or hit some dirt roads/trails on the weekend.

The new Black Diamond and Sasquatch Packages are also interesting. Rugged looks paired with some protection and off-road bonafides. But I would also humbly argue that Ford has wandered into some unsavory territory with the Sasquatch models. First, in terms of overall value, if you fully spec out an Outer Banks or a Badlands, you're in the mid-to-high $40,000 range, which puts you into full-sized Bronco territory. The Sport, which is more fuel-efficient and smaller for navigating tighter trails and urban environments, offers a few things the larger Bronco does not. But still, it's harder to recommend a $50,000 Bronco Sport.

Further, it feels like the looks-only Black Diamond and Outer Banks Sasquatch -- which lacks Rally mode, Rock Crawl mode, and the upgraded Billstein rear shocks -- are starting to dilute the Sasquatch brand. Remember, in the full-sized Bronco, regardless of model or engine, the Sasquatch package delivers the same features and capabilities. However, here it feels like customers may be confused by three models that look similar, but deliver very different feature sets. Because, to me, the Badlands Sasquatch offers the fullest, truest Sasquatch experience.

As such, if you want the best off-roader, I would recommend skipping the Outer Banks Sasquatch, unless fuel economy is your priority, and spending a couple grand extra for the Badlands Sasquatch. It's still getting a little expensive, but it's hard to deny its supremacy in its CUV segment.

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