AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
2.0L EcoBoost I4
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
275 lb-ft
0–60 mph
6 sec
Top speed
111 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
26 mpg (25 city / 28 hwy)
Range
399 miles
MSRP
$35,430
Body style
SUV
The verdict
What's good
GOAT Modes (Go Over Any Type of Terrain) calibrate the drivetrain for real trail scenarios
Available front and rear locking differentials rare in the compact crossover class
Removable roof sections let occupants enjoy open-air driving without a convertible
Cargo area includes dedicated drain plugs for washing out after muddy adventures
What's not
Highway ride is noticeably bouncy due to lifted off-road suspension tuning
Wind noise from the boxy body and roof joints becomes tiresome above 65 mph
On-road handling sharpness trails non-lifted crossovers significantly at the same price
Lower fuel economy than rival compact crossovers means higher running costs over time
The engine
EcoBoost
2.0L Turbo Inline-4
A responsive twin-scroll turbo four that delivers a flat, torque-rich curve low in the rev range, giving small SUVs surprisingly muscular off-the-line pull.
Part of Ford's EcoBoost downsizing family launched in 2010; the second-generation twin-scroll 2.0L arrived around 2015 with an all-new block and integrated exhaust manifold.
The second-generation engine shares almost no parts with the original 2.0 EcoBoost, with a new aluminum block and a head with an integrated exhaust manifold.
Its twin-scroll turbo separates exhaust pulses from cylinders 1-and-4 versus 2-and-3 to cut lag and build boost faster.
In the Bronco Sport Badlands it pairs with a twin-clutch rear drive unit that can vector torque for off-road traction.
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The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value