Armed with an updated face and bringing forth the new Sasquatch Package for certain trim levels, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport represents the rugged crossover’s first-ever refresh, but it’s got more than just its revamped looks going for it. Under the hood, the “baby Bronco” offers a choice of two powertrains, and below, Ford Authority explains all there is to know about each engine.
The standard engine that’s harnessed by the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is the small but mighty turbocharged 1.5L EcoBoost I3. Mated to the eight-speed automatic transmission, the 1.5L three-cylinder pushes out 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels by way of the standard 4X4 system. This engine is offered on Big Bend, Outer Banks, Heritage, Free Wheeling, and Outer Banks Sasquatch Package models.
Buyers in the market for a little more get-up-and-go from their 2025 Ford Bronco Sport can opt for the Badlands or Badlands Sasquatch Package models, which are fitted with the turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine. This powerhouse offers a notable increase in power over the 1.3L engine, producing 238 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. It’s also paired with the eight-speed automatic transmission, but with a few upgrades: an oil cooler and manual shifting mode facilitated by paddle shifters. This powertrain is also supported by a 4X4 configuration.
Each 2025 Ford Bronco Sport model can be identified by its unique grille, as previously reported by Ford Authority.
As a reminder, pricing for the off-road crossover starts at $31,590 for the base Big Bend trim, including destination freight charges (DFC). On the other end of the spectrum, however, the crossover can cost as much as $47,000 when properly equipped. In addition to the aforementioned changes and updates, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport ditches three exterior colors while gaining two new ones. Its assembly is handled at the Hermosillo Assembly plant in Mexico, where production began on November 11th, 2024, as previously reported by Ford Authority.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport only recently began landing at dealers in early January. That puts the rugged crossover one step closer to the hands of its buyers, giving them access to the new Sasquatch package offered on Outer Banks and Badlands models.
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They need to dump that weak and problematic 1.5 and make the 2.0 standard on all trims. . I’m not spending over $40k just to get the 2.0 engine.
I felt the same. I did spend a lot to get the 24 Badlands loaded. The 2.0 is an impressive engine. It’s so quiet and smooth you can’t tell if it’s running. Extremely refined and well matched to the 8 speed transmission that works very well. I’m not a Ford guy so I been very impressed with the Bronco Sport so far. The tech in the Bronco is also very impressive. I do have a few complaints. There is a lot of road noise but no more than most other small cars. And the fuel mileage is not very good even when driven very easy.
Problematic 1.5 liter engine ?? I have a 2023 1.5 liter Bronco Sport with 44000 miles as of today and have had zero problems with the engine or chassis. That little three cylinder is a real hoot to drive.