It was going to take an exceptional SUV to inherit a legendary nameplate. The Ford Bronco Sport takes direct aim at the Jeep Wrangler to stake its claim as King of the Mountain.
1. It Gets in Those Hard-to-Reach Places
Don’t let its status as the “baby Bronco” fool you. Every Bronco Sport comes standard with a Terrain Management System that includes a minimum of five GOAT Modes. That means it can go just about anywhere a Wrangler can.
So, if a few weeks back at the office has you wanting to go back to social distancing, the Bronco Sport will get you as far off the grid as you want to go.
2. It Handles Better on Pavement
Okay, your weekend away was fun, but Monday always seems to roll around again, and you’re back to your commute. Well, here’s where the Ford Bronco Sport outshines the Wrangler. Based on its cousin, the Ford Escape, the Sport offers a much smoother ride and is tuned to deliver better feedback from steering and braking input.
We can’t promise that the Bronco Sport will make you LOVE your commute, but it will make Mondays less rough.
3. Like Bicycling? You’ll LOVE the Safari-Style Roof
We’ll get to the Bronco Sport’s style in a minute. But can we talk about that safari-style roof?
Ford raised the roof to make it easier to transport a variety of outdoor gear. The safari-style adds just enough height that you can load your bicycles upright inside the cargo area. This frees up the rooftop for more gear like your kayaks or rooftop tent.
4. More Standard Technology
Jeep’s Uconnect and Ford’s SYNC have robust, modern technology when it comes to infotainment systems. Each system easily integrates your Apple and Android smartphones, giving you the option of using the navigation programs on your phone instead of upgrading to an onboard nav system.
But when you compare standard safety features, the two SUVs couldn’t be further apart. The Bronco Sport comes standard with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver assist and safety technology that includes:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Cross-Traffic Alert
If you want these features on a Wrangler, get ready to pay big bucks to upgrade to the higher trim levels.
5. Style and Capability Worthy of the Bronco Name
The Original Ford Bronco was a tough act to follow for many reasons. And, while it would have been tempting to stay with the original boxy shape, Ford chose to update the design while keeping iconic details like rounded headlights. The result is a combination of ruggedness and sophistication that no other automaker can match at the Bronco Sport’s very affordable price point.
The Bronco Sport is No One-Trick Pony
If you’re looking for an SUV that can go from a monster mountain climber to a dreamy daily driver, get to know the Ford Bronco Sport. And whether you’re in the wilderness or the office parking lot, the Sport never looks out of place. So, before you sign that paperwork on a Wrangler, make sure you give the Ford Bronco Sport a test drive.
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