2026 Ford Bronco Sport® in Southeast Michigan
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® lineup runs across four trims with standard 4x4 on every trim, G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) for variable terrain, and an EPA-estimated 25 city / 30 highway MPG on the 1.5L EcoBoost®. The off-road-focused Badlands® steps up to a 2.0L EcoBoost® with 250 horsepower, advanced 4x4 with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, and 7 G.O.A.T. Modes including Rock Crawl and Rally.
- Overview
- Who It's For
- Models
- 4x4 Capability
- Cargo & Towing
- Technology & Safety
- Pricing
- How to Buy
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport®?
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® is a compact 4x4 SUV with seating for five, a 105.1-inch wheelbase, and standard four-wheel drive across all four trims. Three trims run a 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine making 180 horsepower; the off-road-focused Badlands® steps up to a 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 with 250 horsepower and an advanced 4x4 system with a twin-clutch rear drive unit. Vehicle length runs 173.1 inches on the 1.5L configurations and 173.4 inches on the 2.0L. Vehicle height runs 70.4 inches on the 1.5L and 71.5 inches on the 2.0L Badlands®. Every Bronco Sport® pairs its engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The broader Ford new-vehicle lineup is covered on the Ford Model Research page.
Who is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® built for?
The 2026 Bronco Sport® fits four buyers cleanly. The first is the everyday Southeast Michigan driver who wants standard 4x4 capability for snowy commutes, gravel roads, and weekend trips up north. The second is the retro-design buyer drawn to the Heritage trim's Oxford White roof, plaid cloth seats, and original-Bronco design references. The third is the comfort buyer choosing the Outer Banks® for premium-trimmed heated seats, dual-zone climate control, and a Sasquatch Package upgrade path. The fourth is the off-road specialist choosing the Badlands® for its 2.0L EcoBoost® V6, advanced 4x4, 7 G.O.A.T. Modes, and steel underbody protection.
What models are available for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport®?
The 2026 Bronco Sport® comes in four trims: Big Bend®, Heritage, Outer Banks®, and Badlands®. Three trims run the 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 with 180 horsepower; the Badlands® runs the 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 with 250 horsepower. Three trims run a standard 4x4 system; the Badlands® runs advanced 4x4 with a twin-clutch rear drive unit.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Standard Engine | Standard Drivetrain | Defining Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport® Big Bend® | Low-$30Ks | 1.5L EcoBoost® | Standard 4x4 | Daily-adventure entry |
| Bronco Sport® Heritage | Low-$30Ks | 1.5L EcoBoost® | Standard 4x4 | Retro design tribute |
| Bronco Sport® Outer Banks® | Mid-$30Ks | 1.5L EcoBoost® | Standard 4x4 | Premium comfort |
| Bronco Sport® Badlands® | High-$30Ks | 2.0L EcoBoost® | Advanced 4x4 | Off-road specialist |
To see how the trims look across the available colors and roof combinations, the Ford Virtual Showroom is the next stop.
Bronco Sport® Big Bend®
The Big Bend® opens the lineup with the 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 making 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque, an 8-speed automatic transmission, standard 4x4, and 5 G.O.A.T. Modes including Slippery and Off-Road. HOSS (High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) System 1.0 and 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels are standard. The interior brings medium light Smoked Truffle easy-to-clean cloth seats, the MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment) Strap System for cargo organization, an 8-inch cluster display, and a 13.2-inch centerstack touchscreen. A body-color painted roof, Big Bend fender badges, and a Carbonized Gray grille with white BRONCO lettering set the exterior. The available adjustable liftgate floodlight and the available Bronze + Black Diamond® Off-Road Package round out the upgrade options.
Bronco Sport® Heritage
The Heritage brings retro design to the lineup. The 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3, 8-speed automatic transmission, standard 4x4, 5 G.O.A.T. Modes, and HOSS System 1.0 carry over from the Big Bend®, with all-terrain tires standard on the 17-inch Oxford White-painted aluminum wheels. The visual changes are substantial: an Oxford White-painted roof, Heritage fender badges, Oxford White Heritage Bronco script side decals, and an Oxford White grille with red molded-in-color BRONCO lettering. Inside, Heathered Navy Pier cloth seating with plaid inserts and Robin's Egg Blue stitching, a center console with Navy Pier micro-suede and Race Red stitching, an Oxford White door ring, and a Navy Pier instrument panel surround complete the heritage treatment.
Bronco Sport® Outer Banks®
The Outer Banks® steps up to premium comfort. The 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3, 8-speed automatic transmission, standard 4x4, 5 G.O.A.T. Modes, and HOSS System 1.0 match the lower trims, but the cabin and exterior shift significantly. 18-inch Machined-Face Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires are standard. Premium-trimmed heated front bucket seats and a heated steering wheel come standard, along with an 8-way power memory driver seat and dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control. Ebony/Roast or Platinum Blue premium-trimmed seating sets the cabin. A Shadow Black-painted roof and a black-painted grille with white BRONCO lettering finish the exterior. The available Sasquatch® Outer Banks® Package adds advanced 4x4 and HOSS System 2.0.
Bronco Sport® Badlands®
The Badlands® runs the 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 with 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift® and paddle shifters. Advanced 4x4 with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, 7 G.O.A.T. Modes (adding Rock Crawl and Rally), and HOSS System 2.0 are all standard. Ground clearance steps up to 8.1 inches. A steel-plated front bumper, two front D-ring recovery hooks, and steel bash plates handle the underbody protection. 17-inch Matte Black-painted aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires are standard. Inside, Dark Space Grey ActiveX-trimmed seats with perforation, a 360-Degree Camera with Trail View, rubberized flooring, and a second-row under-seat storage compartment match the off-road mission. The available Sasquatch® Badlands® Package adds HOSS System 3.0 with BILSTEIN rear shocks for the most off-road-focused configuration in the lineup.
What makes the Bronco Sport's 4x4 capability different?
The 2026 Bronco Sport® comes with standard 4x4 across all four trims, distinguishing it from front-wheel-drive-base competitors in the compact SUV segment.
G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) adjust throttle response, traction, and stability control for different driving conditions. The five-mode setup on the Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks® includes Slippery and Off-Road for snow, mud, and gravel. The seven-mode setup on the Badlands® adds Rock Crawl and Rally for technical trail and high-speed dirt road use.
HOSS (High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) is the underlying suspension calibration. HOSS 1.0 is the lineup baseline, tuned for daily driving with off-road capability when needed. HOSS 2.0 on the Badlands® steps up the damping for rougher terrain. HOSS 3.0, available with the Sasquatch® Badlands® Package, adds BILSTEIN rear shocks for the most aggressive off-road configuration.
The Badlands®'s advanced 4x4 system uses a twin-clutch rear drive unit instead of the standard 4x4 system on the other three trims. The twin-clutch unit varies torque distribution between the rear wheels for better traction in low-grip conditions.
For Southeast Michigan drivers, standard 4x4 means winter snow, gravel two-tracks, and weekend trail trips don't require an upgrade. The capability is built into every trim.
What can the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® carry and tow?
The 2026 Bronco Sport® tows up to 2,200 pounds on the 1.5L EcoBoost® trims (Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks®) and up to 2,700 pounds on the 2.0L EcoBoost® Badlands®, both with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. The package is optional on the Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks® and standard on the Badlands®.
Maximum cargo space behind the first row reaches 65.2 cubic feet on the 1.5L EcoBoost® configurations. The 2.0L EcoBoost® and the 1.5L with the Sasquatch Package step down slightly to 60.6 cubic feet behind the first row. Behind the second row, the 1.5L offers 32.5 cubic feet, while the 2.0L and the 1.5L Sasquatch configurations offer 29.4 cubic feet. Seating is five passengers across the lineup. The MOLLE Strap System on the Big Bend® adds organized cargo attachment points behind the second-row seats for trail gear and packs.
What technology and safety features come with the 2026 Bronco Sport®?
Every 2026 Bronco Sport® includes a 13.2-inch centerstack touchscreen, an 8-inch cluster display, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability, and the Ford Connectivity Package with one year of unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot service included. The Connectivity Package also enables app streaming, navigation, and over-the-air services across compatible devices.
Driver-assist coverage scales by trim. The 360-Degree Camera with Trail View comes standard on the Badlands® and gives off-road drivers a view of obstacles around the vehicle at low speeds.
Active safety runs universally across the lineup. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, individual tire pressure monitoring, and configurable daytime running lamps are all standard. The available adjustable liftgate floodlight on the Big Bend® lights up the cargo area for nighttime use.
What does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® cost?
The 2026 Bronco Sport® lineup runs from the low-$30Ks for the Big Bend® up to the high-$30Ks for the Badlands®. The Heritage opens in the low-$30Ks, and the Outer Banks® lands in the mid-$30Ks. Final pricing depends on configuration, destination charge, taxes, registration, and any current Specials or eligibility programs.
Lease and finance Specials are updated monthly at Dorian Ford. Check both pages below for any current 2026 Bronco Sport® offers.
A handful of eligibility-based programs can layer onto a 2026 Bronco Sport® purchase. A/X/Z Plan pricing is offered through a Ford program for eligible Ford Motor Company employees, retirees, and partner-company employees, with the qualification rules detailed on the A/X/Z Plan page. Military service members, first responders, and current college students or recent graduates each qualify for their own program with its own rules. Profit-sharing offers run periodically when Ford Motor Company employees are eligible. We confirm which programs apply before any offer is finalized.
How do I buy or lease a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport® at Dorian Ford?
Three paths lead to a 2026 Bronco Sport® at Dorian Ford: shop our in-stock inventory, custom-order a configuration through the Ford build tool, or schedule a test drive first.
Pre-approval at Dorian Ford runs as a soft credit pull, so it doesn't affect your score. Knowing the numbers ahead of time gives you a realistic picture before any paperwork starts.
Get Pre-Approved
If the configuration you want isn't on the lot, the Ford build tool puts
together a custom order to your spec.
Custom Order
Tool
Test drives are scheduled in advance, so the specific Bronco Sport® you want to
drive is ready when you arrive.
Schedule a Test Drive
Trade evaluations can be handled online for a starting estimate or in person for
a final number.
Trade-In Value
Dorian Ford has stayed family-owned on Gratiot Avenue since 1964. Bronco Sport®
buyers find a 4x4 SUV built for Michigan weather, four trims that span everyday
driving to serious off-road work, and straightforward pricing on every one.
What else should I know about the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport®?
The questions below cover details shoppers often want to confirm before choosing a trim or scheduling a test drive at Dorian Ford.
The Bronco Sport® and the Bronco® are different vehicles built on different platforms. The Bronco Sport® is a compact unibody SUV with four trims, starting MSRPs in the low-$30Ks to high-$30Ks, a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost® engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and standard 4x4. It seats five and offers up to 8.1 inches of ground clearance and 2,700 pounds of towing capacity.
The Bronco® is a body-on-frame SUV with seven trims, starting MSRPs from about $40K for the Base and up to about $80K for the Raptor®, removable doors and a hard or soft top, available 2-door or 4-door body styles, and engine options up to a 418-horsepower 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 on the Raptor®. It offers up to 13.1 inches of ground clearance, up to 37 inches of water fording, and up to 4,500 pounds of towing capacity.
Buyers cross-shopping the two typically find the Bronco Sport® fits everyday driving and weekend trail use, while the Bronco® fits serious off-road and overlanding use cases.
The 2026 Bronco Sport® offers two engine choices. The 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 makes 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque and is standard on the Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks®. The 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 makes 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque and is standard on the Badlands®. Both engines are turbocharged with aluminum block and head construction. Both pair with the 8-speed automatic transmission. Horsepower and torque ratings are rated on premium fuel; regular unleaded is acceptable, with premium recommended on the 2.0L.
G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) adjust throttle response, traction, and stability control for different driving conditions. The Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks® offer 5 G.O.A.T. Modes including Slippery and Off-Road. The Badlands® offers 7 G.O.A.T. Modes, adding Rock Crawl and Rally for the most off-road-focused capability in the lineup.
The 2026 Bronco Sport® comes with standard 4x4 across all four trims. The Big Bend®, Heritage, and Outer Banks® run a standard 4x4 system. The Badlands® runs an advanced 4x4 system with a twin-clutch rear drive unit. The Bronco Sport® is not offered with AWD or front-wheel drive. 4x4 is standard on every trim.
The 1.5L EcoBoost® trims (Big Bend®, Heritage, Outer Banks®) tow up to 2,200 pounds with the Class II Trailer Tow Package, which is optional on those three trims. The 2.0L EcoBoost® Badlands® tows up to 2,700 pounds with the Class II Trailer Tow Package, which is standard on the Badlands®.
The 1.5L EcoBoost® trims (Big Bend®, Heritage, Outer Banks®) carry an EPA-estimated 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG with 4WD. The 2.0L EcoBoost® Badlands® carries an EPA-estimated 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG.
The Sasquatch® Outer Banks® Package adds advanced 4x4 and HOSS System 2.0 to the Outer Banks®, giving it the upgraded suspension and drivetrain found on the Badlands®. The Sasquatch® Badlands® Package adds HOSS System 3.0 with BILSTEIN rear shocks to the Badlands®, the most off-road-focused configuration available in the 2026 Bronco Sport® lineup.
The 2026 model year brings 12 available package options across the lineup and new Bronco Sport® color options.
The Bronco Sport® offers 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row on the 1.5L configurations and 29.4 cubic feet on the 2.0L or 1.5L Sasquatch configurations. With the second row folded, cargo space behind the first row reaches 65.2 cubic feet on the 1.5L and 60.6 cubic feet on the 2.0L or Sasquatch configurations. Passenger volume is 105.6 cubic feet without the moonroof and 102.3 cubic feet with the moonroof.
The 2026 Bronco Sport® carries a 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Safety restraint coverage runs 5 years or 60,000 miles. Corrosion perforation coverage runs 5 years with unlimited mileage. Roadside assistance runs 5 years or 60,000 miles.
