2025 Ford Bronco Sport Has True Off-Road Cred: Review Roundup

In recent times, we’ve seen a host of refreshed and redesigned Blue Oval models receive essentially universally glowing reviews from various outlets. Most recently, that list includes the 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor, the high-performance 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, and the all-new Ford Ranger with the newly optional twin turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine. Now, three-plus months after the refreshed 2025 Ford Bronco Sport began landing on dealer lots, the media has also gotten the chance to test out the rugged crossover, and thus far, the reviews are quite positive.

First up, we have MotorTrend, which touches on the improved off-road capability offered by the optional Sasquatch Package, which takes the small crossover to the next level in that regard. “With as good or better approach, breakover, and departure angles compared to anything Subaru, Jeep, or Toyota offers, it’ll go farther off-road than all of them,” the rag notes. “Rock Crawl mode lets it tackle obstacles that would make entry-level Jeep Wranglers and big Ford Broncos take notice. A Subaru wouldn’t even make it to the base of some of the hills we climbed at nearby Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, and we barely scraped the skidplates.”

Car & Driver came away equally impressed, saying that the Badlands Sasquatch is “clearly the one to have,” and “enjoyable to pilot over various terrain.” It does note that this model is pretty expensive – “both of the Sasquatch models carry price tags of over $40,000. At that point, we’d start looking at the real-deal Bronco – starting at $39,890 for a four-door model – if we left the pavement regularly.” However, it still noted that “the Sasquatch package delivers what it promises, and you can always forgo it for one of the less expensive Bronco Sport models if you want the appearance of being an off-roader more than the actual experience.”

Finally, we have The Drive, which calls the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch “alarmingly convincing as an off-roader.” It also points out the fact that this particular model is a bit pricey, and even calls it “overkill” for most folks that never plan to take it on any sort of unpaved trail, let alone a difficult one. However, that doesn’t deter them from praising the crossover, regardless. “As silly as a Bronco Sport Sasquatch may seem, Ford deserves credit for delivering something that is as long on substance as it is on sizzle. Sure, nobody needs one of these… but I kind of want one.”