Are you interested in a Bronco, but can’t decide between the base model and the Sport variant? That’s where we step in to help. Both offer off-road features, but they aren't made the same. We’ll be taking a look at where each SUV excels to help you get the right one.
Key Takeaways:
- The Bronco Sport offers some light off-road features, but it makes for a better daily driver with a rugged look.
- The Bronco offers more powerful engines.
- The Bronco comes with more off-road features, and for off-roading enthusiasts, there are a few throwbacks that you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport a Good Daily Driver?
If you’re looking for a better daily driver, then your best bet is the Bronco Sport. While the regular Bronco isn’t bad for being a daily driver, it isn’t as practical as the smaller Sport.
The Bronco Sport gets much better mileage, having an EPA rating of 27 MPG combined. Whereas the Bronco has an EPA rating of 20 MPG combined. While the combined MPG is different, the overall ranges remain similar. The Bronco is able to go 416 miles, and the Sport can go 432 miles.
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Powerful?
If you want something with more power, then the larger Bronco is for you. While the Bronco Sport has more efficient engines, it can’t keep up in power.
The engines that you can find on the Bronco Sport are a 180 horsepower 1.5L engine and an optional 250 horsepower 2.0L I4. The engines that you can find on the Bronco are a 300 horsepower, 2.3L I4, or the optional 330 2.7L V6.
When on the trails, the extra power from the larger Bronco will be sure to help you out. With this extra power comes practical uses, too. While the Bronco Sport has a towing capacity of 2,700 pounds, the Bronco has a max towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Come With Good Features?
If you want the most options for your vehicle, the Bronco is the better choice. The Bronco comes with 7 trims, while the Bronco Sport comes with five. If you’re not too interested in having a ton of options, then the Bronco Sport is a solid choice, especially for its lower starting price at $30,995.
While the Bronco does have a higher starting price, it does come with more options. These options are better geared for being off-road, making it easier to go to your favorite spots without much else.
The Sport does offer some off-road features that make it capable, such as the standard 4x4 and Trail control, which is all it has to offer across all trims. The Bronco has tons more to offer across all trim levels.
Being that seven trim options are offered, you can fine-tune what you’re getting. While the first few trims are mainly focused on interior features, the high-end trims are where the main off-road features come into play.
The Badlands, Stroppe Edition, and the Raptor are what you want to look for. For the Badlands, you can add the Sasquatch package. This adds a high clearance suspension and fender flares. Thanks to this suspension and the inclusion of massive 35-inch tires, you’ll be able to tackle trails with ease.
The Stroppe Edition comes with the Sasquatch as standard, as well as the HOSS 3.0 Suspension package with FOX internal bypass dampers. What makes the Stroppe special is that it’s a call-back to the 60s and 70s legend, Bill Stroppe.
The Raptor needs no introduction. Having been the top of the line since its inception, this name is only applied to the best of the best. This trim comes outfitted with its engine. This one is the 3.0L V6 that can produce 418 horsepower. It also has the HOSS 44.0 Suspension with FOX live valve 3.1 internal bypass. This helps give you the smoothest ride out of all the Bronco models, while still being a monster on the trails.
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Right For Me?
If you’re looking for something more of a daily driver, then the Bronco Sport is more than enough. This is because it comes with a more efficient engine and has a lower starting price. But if you’re looking for something that can do some serious off-roading, then look for a Ford Bronco. No matter which SUV you want, we want to help you. Come on down to Banner Ford of Monroe today for more information and a test drive!