Which is right for you, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport or the Ford Bronco? There's a lot to love about both of these new Ford SUVs, but each model is meant for totally different kinds of drivers. Read on to find out which one is right for you!
Price
The 2022 Bronco Sport is an all-new compact crossover from Ford, and its MSRP starts at $28,165. This price goes up if you add optional features or select a higher trim model.
The 2022 Ford Bronco is a midsize SUV, starting at $30,800. Compared to the Bronco Sport, the Bronco will take up more space in your garage. But it also comes with sturdier off-roading gear, including a rugged four-wheel-drive system.
Power & Performance
Although the midsize Bronco was built to travel through more difficult terrain, the Bronco Sport is still pretty capable. This small crossover SUV comes standard with all-wheel drive, helping you maintain precision in the sand or mud. And you can also upgrade off-road capabilities with the Bronco Sport Badlands trim model, which includes extra rugged gear, such as off-road-ready suspension.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport performance features:
- 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder engine with auto start-stop technology (181 hp, 190 lb-ft)
- 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft) (Badlands models only)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 4x4 all-wheel drive
- Advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit (Badlands)
- Off-road suspension (Badlands)
- Ford Trail Control (Badlands)
Not only does the midsize Ford Bronco come standard with more rock climbing and river fording potential, but it also offers two new models that cater to highly specific terrain. The new Bronco Raptor was built to travel at high speeds on desert trails. And the all-new Bronco Everglades is making a splash, quite literally, with special gear designed to help you drive through deeper water.
2022 Bronco performance features:
- Standard 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (330 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Standard Seven-speed manual transmission
- Optional 10-speed automatic transmission
- 4x4 with part-time selectable engagement/li>
- Trail Control
- Trail Turn Assist
- Hill start assist
- Reverse Sensing System
- Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes
Exterior Features
At first, you might not be able to tell the difference between the 2022 Bronco Sport and the Bronco. That’s because both Ford SUVs feature the same iconic styling, with squarish jaws and round headlamps. But only the midsize Bronco is a convertible, with removable roof and doors.
And, while roof rails are optional for the Bronco, they’re standard on the Bronco Sport, giving you the ability to haul 150 pounds’ worth of gear. Ford’s compact crossover’s Safari-style roof creates impressive interior space, too, with standing room for a bike rack that fits up to two bikes.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport exterior features:
- Manual liftgate with flip-up rear glass
- Roof rack side rails/li>
- Safari-style roof
2022 Ford Bronco exterior features:
- Convertible soft top
- Convertible molded-in-color hardtop
- Removable doors
- Manual swing-gate with up to 150-degree swing
- Optional roof rails with crossbars
Interior Features
Here, the Bronco and Bronco Sport share a lot of common ground. Their only major difference lies in which infotainment system you’ll find in the cabin. The Bronco Sport features the older SYNC 3 system, with the wired versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Bronco comes with the new SYNC 4 system, which features the wireless versions of the same smartphone integration technology. Both systems come standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, but SYNC 4 offers an optional 12-inch touchscreen.
2022 Ford Bronco interior features:
- Cloth upholstery
- SYNC 4 with 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Optional leather upholstery
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids (frontal collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams)
2022 Ford Bronco Sport interior features:
- Cloth seating
- SYNC 3 with 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Optional leather upholstery
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids (frontal collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams)
Choose Your New Bronco
In the end, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is an excellent option for families who want a smooth, comfortable ride around town during the week and a little off-road adventure on the weekends. The 2022 Ford Bronco is specially designed for drivers who want to travel deeper into off-road terrain, giving you stronger powertrains and extra rugged gear for your adventures.