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The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is more off-road capable than the typical small crossover SUV and offers a stylish new package. The Bronze package arrives for 2026; it is available with the Big Bend and Badlands trim levels (with late availability on the Badlands), and with the Black Diamond Off-Road package. It includes bronze-painted exterior and interior accents, including painted fender vents and mid-gloss painted wheels. Pricing for the 2026 Bronco Sport starts at $33,840, including the $1,995 destination charge.
If your thirst for adventure sometimes takes you beyond paved roads, you will likely appreciate the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport. This small SUV is rugged enough to tackle the wilderness without missing a step. It is available with trail-friendly features, including steel underbody protection, an under-engine steel skid plate, and steel fuel tank shields, all designed to protect the vehicle as it crawls through dirt and rocks. Rubberized flooring and seatbacks are available in the cabin to make cleanup easy when your outdoor experience concludes. All trims have four-wheel drive and an off-road suspension.
Four trims are available: Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands. The Big Bend rides on 17-inch wheels and includes standard exterior features such as LED headlights, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, black roof rack side rails, and privacy glass for the manual liftgate and second-row side windows. All trims include keyless entry, and the cabin features push-button start, wireless smartphone integration, a 13.2-inch center display, and cloth upholstery.
Options include LED fog lights, roof rail crossbars, skid plates, and a front brush guard. You can make the cabin more pleasant with upgrades such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.
The Badlands trim is the most expensive and the most rugged, and it is the one to get if you want the most trail-focused machine. It includes recovery hooks, a bevy of steel shields and skid plates, second-row rubberized seatbacks, and rubberized cabin and cargo hold flooring.
Two powertrains are available. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. An optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 250 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque.
This SUV offers driver assistance features to help keep you safe on the road. All trims include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and rear parking sensors. Front parking sensors and a surround view camera are available.
If you want a crossover SUV with the chutzpah to tackle trails, you might also consider another Ford model—the Bronco. It is larger and more expensive than the Bronco Sport. There is also the Jeep Wrangler, a model that has long been the gold standard for drivers seeking an SUV for hardcore off-roading. Lastly, the Subaru Forester offers decent off-road capability with its Wilderness trim.
Ford is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of January 24, 2026, but it may have changed since then. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker's website or your local dealership.
Warren Clarke is an automotive journalist specializing in vehicle reviews and consumer advice. In addition to JD Power, he's written for outlets including Credit Karma, Capital One Auto Navigator, U.S. News and World Report, and Car and Driver.
