Ford Bronco Sport Gets Sasquatched

The Ford Bronco Sport is getting its first significant refresh, bringing a host of tech upgrades and the introduction of a new Sasquatch trim.

For 2025, most of the Bronco Sport lineup maintains its familiar look, with subtle updates to the front and rear fascias and new grille designs. However, the new Sasquatch trim, available on both Badlands and Outer Banks models, sets itself apart with more rugged enhancements.

Visually, the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch trim stands out with a standard big brush guard, modular front and rear bumpers, steel bash plates, and additional underbody skid plates. These upgrades are designed to improve off-road capability and allow for easy attachment of accessories, such as a light bar or flag. Ford also adds functional features like extra recovery points and front fender-mounted tie-downs rated for 150 pounds, ideal for roof accessories.

The Sasquatch trim isn't just about looks; it comes with significant capability upgrades. These include a twin-clutch rear drive unit with improved thermal capacity, new Bilstein rear shocks, increased ride height, and more aggressive 29-inch Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires. For those who want to venture off the beaten path, these enhancements make the Sasquatch a formidable option.

Beyond the Sasquatch-specific features, the 2025 Bronco Sport introduces new off-road technologies across the lineup. These include a Rally G.O.A.T. mode, Trail One-Pedal Drive, and a more advanced camera suite that projects front tire guidelines on your path. The One-Pedal mode, in particular, simplifies off-roading by allowing beginners to focus on the trail instead of juggling the throttle and brake.

Under the hood, both the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder and 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines carry over but with slight downgrades in horsepower due to emissions regulations. Ford hasn't released final specs yet but indicates the reductions will be minimal. The eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive remain unchanged.

Inside, the Bronco Sport gets a significant tech upgrade with a new 13.2-inch touchscreen running Sync 4, replacing most of the physical buttons with touchscreen controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a new 12.3-inch digital cluster. The interior also features a redesigned dashboard with a "Bring Your Own Device" tray, similar to the larger Bronco, and new auxiliary switches pre-wired for accessories.

On the safety front, Ford's CoPilot360 Assist+ package is now standard across all trims, with options for a 360-degree camera, rear automatic braking, and traffic sign recognition available in a 2.0 package.

The refreshed Bronco Sport lineup, except for the Sasquatch models, will hit dealerships in November 2023. Those interested in the Sasquatch trim will have to wait until the first quarter of 2025. Pricing details will be revealed closer to the on-sale date, but Ford hinted that the base model will continue to be priced under $30,000, excluding the destination charge.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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