Earlier today, Ford Authority spotted a Ford Bronco Sport Raptor prototype out driving around for the very first time, one that’s actually wearing Raptor badges, along with other, more hardcore off-road-focused upgrades. It’s unclear whether or not the capable crossover will come equipped with a more potent powerplant or pricey Fox suspension goodies like its larger brethren, but what we do know is that regardless of equipment, the Ford Bronco Sport Raptor is very likely to be a costly vehicle, in general.
We know this based on what the current range-topping Ford Bronco Sport sells for, and in that realm, we’re referring to the Badlands trim paired with the optional Sasquatch Package, which was just added for the 2025 model year. The Badlands has a base price of $40,115 without destination and delivery charges, to start. The Sasquatch Package adds another $2,990 to that tally, bringing its cost up to $43,105, or with the $1,995 destination charge included, $45,100. Currently, the most expensive Bronco Sport one can option tops the $47k mark, too.
It’s safe to assume that the Ford Bronco Sport Raptor might also come equipped with other options such as the Tech Package, which adds another $1,000 to the cost of the Badlands, currently. Presumably, the Raptor would – at a a minimum – offer the same capabilities as the Sasquatch, along with additions such as more performance, a sportier exhaust, suspension upgrades, and the larger tires we spotted on the prototype, meaning that a $50k starting price certainly isn’t out of the question.
There’s much we don’t know about the Ford Bronco Sport Raptor – including what sort of engine it will get, nor whether or not it will utilize pricey Fox suspension bits like its larger brethren – but even if it does retail for $50k or slightly more, it would likely still be the cheapest Raptor in Ford’s current lineup. The Ford Ranger Raptor currently holds that title with an MSRP of $57,315, including the $1,595 destination charge.
It’s worth noting that the Ford Bronco Raptor has faced its fair share of sales struggles over the past couple of years after The Blue Oval raised the price of that model significantly amid high early demand – from just under $70k all the way up to $90k, prompting the automaker to roll out massive incentives on leftover 2024 models and slash the price of the 2025 Bronco Raptor by $10k recently. As such, it’ll be interesting to see how many people are willing to potentially shell out $50k (or more) for a Ford Bronco Sport Raptor.
Updated 7/25: After publication of this story, Ford reached out to explain that this vehicle is “not real.” See our subsequent article here.Â
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And this pricey Bronco Sport lineup is expected to cover for the demise of the Escape. Smoking much?
More bad news, this $50,000 vehicle will likely be recalled since there is no quality control at Ford Motor Company.
I’m just going to call this the BS Raptor.
Whats needed is a better engine – namely the 2.3 liter turbo engine from the Mustang, Explorer, et al.
This C2 platform has used the 2.3 before – the current Focus ST in Euro, and the Lincoln Corsair here in North America. In it’s last year it was offered the 2.3 made 295 HP and 310 lb-ft.
And this is also exactly what the Maverick Lobo needs… which is recognized as a great product but notably under-powered. As would be a Bronco Sport with the current 2.0 turbo.
It’s a fake, something an employee put together.