2026 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands

SUV · 2.0L EcoBoost I4 · AWD

77/100

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	$38,330
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Best-in-class trail-rated AWD system for a subcompact SUV
GOAT modes let inexperienced drivers tackle difficult terrain confidently
Removable roof and doors appeal beyond what rivals can offer
Strong resale driven by Bronco brand cult following

What's not

Small 16.5-gallon tank limits range between fill-ups
Rear seat is cramped for adults on longer trips
Wind and road noise intrudes noticeably at highway speeds
Ride is stiff and jiggly on broken city pavement

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.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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