Ford has produced a few compact SUVs throughout the years, however, with the newer Ford Bronco Sports on the market there is a new competitor. The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is now available and many people may have questions about how they are different from the previous years. In this in-depth guide we will look into the differences and similarities of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.
Key Takeaways:
- Between the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport model and the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport there are not many differences, except new trim levels that are quite impressive.
- Ford designed these compact SUVs to handle both on road and offroad driving to give you the ability to go where you would like.
- With standard 4x4 equipped in all of the trim levels of the Ford Bronco Sport you will be sure to always get through the dirt, mud, and snow you encounter.
Engines Available in the Ford Bronco Sports:
In the 2022 Bronco Sport the Ford team designed this vehicle with two different engine sizes so that you have your choice of how much power you have from the drivetrain setup. The two different engine sizes will be categorized based on the trim level that you select, so make sure you know which trim levels come with which engines.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Options:
- 1.5 liter EcoBoost (181 horsepower, 190 pounds of torque)
This engine is available in the Base, Big Bend, and Outer banks trim levels.
- 2.0 liter EcoBoost (250 horsepower, 277 pounds of torque)
This engine is only available in the Badlands model
In the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport models there are the same engine sizes, however, they have added a few more trim levels that are now available. These trim levels are known as the Heritage Limited models which have been redesigned to look like older 90’s generation Broncos with similar color schemes and looks.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Options:
- 1.5 liter EcoBoost (181 horsepower, 190 pounds of torque)
Available in the Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks trim levels.
- 2.0 liter EcoBoost (250 horsepower, 277 pounds of torque)
Off-Road Capabilities:
Both model years of the Bronco Sport come standard with 4 wheel drive which gives you the ability to go wherever you may want. The Ford Bronco Sports are built to take you on the road or off the road. On top of the 4x4 capabilities, this vehicle comes with what Ford has called G.O.A.T driving modes. G.O.A.T stands for “Goes Over Any Type of Terrain. With these modes you will have such driving modes as sand, slippery, sport, eco, and normal driving modes. It is important to note that with the 2022 model the Badlands model will come with additional drive modes of mud/rut and offroading.
To compliment the four wheel drive and driving modes of the Ford Bronco Sport, Ford has designed these vehicles to have a good amount of ground clearance to give you plenty of space to overcome the obstacles that may be in your path. This added ground clearance is only available on the Badlands edition in 2022 and the Heritage Limited and Badlands trims of the 2023 version. This ground clearance measures a total of 8.8 inches to the bottom of the vehicle to the ground. On top of this these trim levels have 23.6 inches of water fording ability that will give you peace of mind while you are crossing streams of different kinds.
Which is the best option?
The best option depends on what you want out of your Bronco Sport. With the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport starting at $28,815 and the 2023 year starting at $29,215 even the price tag is somewhat similar. Overall either Bronco Sport will give you the same power and great trim levels for you to choose from!