The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Is Shockingly Good at Off-Roading - Two Takes
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Ford's new Bronco line is the most hyped SUV range in ages, and it's divided between the full size, body-on-frame Bronco, and the Escape-based, Bronco Sport. The Bronco Sport may be an adapted crossover platform, but it's called Bronco, so we took it up the hardest Double-Black diamond trail at our off-road park. How does the Bronco Sport compare to off-road kings like the Land Rover Defender, Mercedes G550? Surprisingly well!
Ford provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.
Chapters:
00:00 Will it make it?
03:45 Holy crap number one
08:00 Ground clearance
08:50 How the diff works
14:00 Driver change
18:00 What's bad?
21:30 The seats
28:00 Concluding thoughts
Trail: Pioneer Trail at Rowher Flats OHV Area
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Would you buy a Bronco Sport?
As a second vehicle to my Cayman, I’d have to consider it. It’s a bit too small, but incredibly capable.
I saw one in person the other day and honestly they dont look too bad I think they look a lot more beta in photos
too small, seems like way smaller comparing to Forester
IF it has the stupid auto start stop function then hell no
I bought the Badlands and the picture don't do it justice. I really enjoy it!
It’s so nice to see Matt doing more things with his son
Sure does treat him as such.... Dude would have to give me a lil space...
Lmao
It is, but he does talk over him a lot
So the good thing about the approach angle is....
Ok we're going all the way up the right side here.
Ok, didn't want to talk anyway.
I get the Bear and his cub vibes watching this lol 😂
Here before the guys claiming they can do this trail in a civic with 2 flat tires.
Gambler500baby!
More like a accord crosstour
**~~BrrrrRRrrRAaaAAaAppPppP~~ pop pop pop pop**!!!
I did it in a 89 Civic 4x4, I don't know if the newer models are capable though.
@@rflair those 4x4 4th gen civics are awesome
These Two Takes are becoming my preferred format on this channel. So happy these are coming out. I lost a little faith in this channel after the slowdown last year but these are awesome. Thank you
Agreed
The two-takes are the best way. I wish Matt and Zack did this for EVERY car they review.
It's part of the reason I like Throttle House so much. More than a single opinion is important.
Two Takes are great but Matt does talk over him a lot
Matt, shut the fuck up and let Zack talk! LOL
I’m sorry to hear they are coming out.
I think I’m going to unsubscribe ...
"This is a small car, doing an impression of a big car"
Nice one, Matt's wife
Wasn't a fan of this when it was unveiled, but after seeing a few in person, they're really cool. It's like a tiny Discovery.
I was thinking the same thing
Of all the compact suvs it’s without a doubt the coolest
It's what the renegade should have been to the wrangler
Agreed
I'd still take the discovery
The Bronco Nation channel has videos of Ford taking this thing on the same trails in Moab as the regular Bronco. They're impressive to watch.
In your dreams
@@chadhaire1711 go look for yourself.......
@@JTube571 you're not wrong, people need to give the bronco sport more credit
Watching this reminds me of the Suzuki Samurai I bought 35 years ago. First car, and all the cowboys in the high school parking laughed at me - until we went off-roading. Lack of heft and short wheelbase more than made up for that measly 64 horsepower and I could go places those guys could only dream of. Gawd I miss that thing.
Had a friend get laughed at with his Samurai with 29” Super Swampers at a mud bog. Samurai tore it up and was faster than big V8 trucks
Watching this bloated 3,700 pound mom-mobile really doesn't remind me of my Suzuki Samurai at all, other than I had it out to Rowher Flat once, shortly after buying it new in 1987.
It was my first and only new car. I had a Volkswagen Beetle before it, which was set up to do mild off-road trails like those at Rowher Flat where I believe this video was made.
I miss mine, too.
Selling it rates as one of the stupider decisions I've made in this lifetime.
The '89 Trooper RS Short-Wheelbase that I replaced it with was a piece of shit which proved that not everything Made in Japan is truly worth owning.
Samurai was the US name for the Jimny, which is still made and is extremely popular in many countries for those exact reasons (just not the US).
The internet has no love for this SUV, but I've already seen a whole bunch of them on the road. I'm betting this is going to be a much better seller than the full-size Bronco.
This is the "full size" Bronco
@@JK-tu1xx if this is the full-size bronco is the other one called the “super-sized bronco”?
@@JK-tu1xx no
@@JK-tu1xx you live under a rock?
@@JK-tu1xx this is the Bronco Sport... not the Bronco... 2 different vehicles... Bronco Sport is like the baby Bronco.
Before all the Haters “wannabe car enthusiasts/know it all” say anything stupid. The bronco sport is a completely different car from the Bronco. Do some research before looking stupid in the comment
Fords fault same with Wii And Wii U. They should make it easier for casual consumers.
@@Dilbagh0210 no Dbag 0210. Casual consumer will go to ford and say. I want this. The bronco is an enthusiast car and people who cares will buy one. They were VERY Smart to call it bronco sport. Because even casual consumer have an idea what it kinda is and will attract attention
Its a dolled up Escape and this is not off roading...any car could take this trail.......the only thing stupid here is this fake video test.
@@chadhaire1711 sure 😂. Stupid ass troll. Get lost loser
@@chadhaire1711 Any car? Okay, sport shoes...you do it in a 1974 Buick Duece and Quarter and prove it. Otherwise, you're just another Internet Wannabe-Expert...
Interesting to see some actual ability in the Baby Bronco. Now, how about a two take with a Rogue/CRV/Forester for some context as to what the average small CUV can do off highway.
We would, if there were any SEO value to doing those videos. There really isn't. The Bronco is an all-new thing. Old, familiar product like that doesn't bring the numbers worth doing.
@@TheSmokingTire i suppose you're also not that interested, otherwise it would be worth it without seo
@@mitchellsteindler it's a tough ask to ask them to invest hours upon hours of work to shoot and edit for a video that does very poorly, even if it's something they really wanna do. i'd imagine they have to carefully pick and choose what poorly-performing videos they purposefully film
It does not matter. Don’t buy one of those if you want off road capability. It’s really that simple lol
@@TheSmokingTire In regard to Subarus, TFLcar did a bunch of testing with "x mode" and found it to be largely bullshit. The Bronco is surprisingly good! The outback wouldn't lock up the awd like that.
Impressive! Had one of these a couple weeks ago and it seemed to shrug everything off with minimal drama. Good to see it do a proper climb with the same ease. There are so many advantages to navigating a trail in a smaller, narrower vehicle, too. Here’s to hoping for a PHEV Bronco Sport you can take camping and power your gear for days 👍
When solid state smaller and safer battery will be available in 2025/2028 with 500 miles range and charge in 10 minutes, a bronco sports phev would be crazy good. They would simply need to put a small battery to make it safely enclosed from water and rocks. What people don’t think today a lithium ion battery car on the floor cannot go in high water and is dangerous with rock and heat. Solid state should be much more safer smaller, more range and charge in 10 min. Put that in a bronco sport badlands with both gas and electric range and convenience.
@@CC-gt3ro Even if battery tech comes out that can charge that fast, unless we start building the grid up now you wont be able to actually use it. your talking somewhere around 1 megawatt to charge that car that fast. The average nuclear reactor could only charge 1000 of them at once. We have a lot more work to do than research battery tech.
@@raiden000 this is why i still will buy a gas engine car. The infrastructure will take times to be installed. But a plug in hybrid gas+ electric with solid state should be pretty good around 2035. If its has 2.0L gas engine 200hp + a 25/30kw solid state battery that can charge super fast in 10min with longer miles mileage, (like 150km) that kind of car would be unbeatable. It would not require more energy than the current rav4 prime xse. But the battery would be much more powerful, safer and faster to charge at home or on the road, with still the gas engine allowing any kind of distance easily.
I bought the badland and i have a jackery 1000wh and a fridge Donetic cfx3 45. My powerstation runs my fridge for 4.5 days without charging. But if i charge with my 200 watts panel i get 100% battery every night. If the sun is clouded i still can use my 400watts inverter in the bronco sport to charge at 145w my jackery ( limitation of the jackery itself.) i can also use the 12v to charge but it is less than with the 120v if my jackery would allow more charging, i could use the 400w fully to charge even faster. But i practically never need it as the solar charge to 100% in few hours during the day. I fit the fridge and powerstation in the trunk perfectly. Don’t need a PHEV. It is more reliable with gas in winter. Less weight. Safe in summer. Look at what happen in florida with the flood. The car flooded must be isolated because the salt corrode the battery and they ignite fire. I am glad i picked the bronco sport badland gas. Electric tech is not ready yet. I have myself to be very careful with my powerstation to not let under the sun or in hot enclosed car. I put a reflective paper on top of it which cool it very well and i keep window open to keep the temperature low. The bronco sport help a lot with its dark window and the trunk top window. Sometime i keep the trunk also fully open to have access to the fridge and charge telephone,cameras, fan, dust vaccum, all lithium ion. But i always make sure to have my reflective materials well set to prevent heat.
The fact that comparisons to the Defender and G-Wagen are even remotely relevant tells you everything you need to know about how capable this vehicle is...
Drove one of these recently on the road. Was expecting it to be usual lame CUV but it's actually way more fun. Plenty of power, nicely weighted steering, solid ride/handling balance, and overall a really impressive package for the size. On a completely different planet from something like a Crosstrek.
In fact I liked it so much I'm now considering buying one.
Did you try the 3 or 4 cylinder? My only gripe is that you have to step up to the top trim Badlands to get the 4 cylinder, when I can everything else I'd want in a mid trim Big Bend for $30k. I'm a little concerned about the 3 cylinder being a bit underpowered in a vehicle that size.
@@WillieWonka928D 4 cylinder. It was plenty powerful, but I could definitely see the three being a bit overwhelmed.
@@C123-- The 3-cylinder will get the job done, but it won’t be as refined and as quiet as the 2.0 4-cylinder. Also, the 2.0 is crazy quick. 250HP is a lot for this small light SUV.
Nope the 3 cylinder has plenty. I have 18k on mine with plenty of towing.
this car is a testament to how important it is for cars to not be too big. There are so few vehicles left that are this size, especially when it comes to off-roaders.
I agree. I was on the fence with getting a used Land Cruiser or a 4Runner. And in the end, they both just seemed so enormous. When I got the Bronco Sport Badlands, it feels like the perfect size even on slightly larger K02s.
Immediately notices how quiet the car is once Matt gets out 😆
Matt, let him drive without your constant directions. He was doing fine and you kept correcting him, you sounded like my wife lol!
I was about to comment that Matt sounded like my dad when I was going through drivers ed :D
I wish I could channel Zack's calm demeanor when my wife does her Matt impression :)
And Matt talks over him a lot too
God I would hate to be in any driver seat with matt in the car.
I love how well Matt’s wife has a 1-liner for every car that sums it up perfectly.
Edit: 27:10 did Matt just call it a “trucklet” 😂😂
she needs to do her own one-take
@@tealruby1 call it a “one line” or something
Love this off-roading vid from TheSmokingTire, you need to do more of these.
You think this is off roading....LOL........a Civic could take this trail....
Looks like it handled that trail pretty well, considering it's on STREET TIRES. Put some more aggressive A/T tires on it and it can only get better.
I have seen a badland with 31 inches off road A/T tyres...From Ford i think for the badland all the tyres are all terrain butyou can put all terrain off road 29.5 A/T for 600$CAN more.
@@CC-gt3ro does it still drive well? The extended tire size doesnt affect turning or hit the tire walls right?
@@-dodup-5970 finally i go the badlands with the pirelli A/T. I couldn’t change them when i bought it. I will invest probably next year in off road falken or other brand. My bronco sport badlands works like a charm. I really like it. It is also good with a cargo trailer effortlessly.
Just turo’d one of these over the weekend while visiting Tempe/Phoenix area, wasn’t able to off-road it but loved the utility and that rear window. Touch screen is super responsive and it was super chill to drive around in. Looks the jam, glad you guys were able to push it.
I like how its underdog factor kept you guys super engaged and enthusiastic. Thanks for posting.
This is the better Bronco, for the simple fact that this one is actually reasonably priced. And before you tell me the Bronco is on par with the Wrangler, the Wrangler is also ludicrously priced for the equipment offered at each price point. You pay WAY too much “lifestyle tax” on those, seriously should be 10k less for what you get for the price.
Good point!
98% of wranglers are for "lifestyle" looks and are never taken off road. A lot of idiots in the lifestyle market willing to pay big money
@@papa_pt BULLSHIT...try buying a used Wrangler that has never been off road............not gonna happen. Just shut up...
@@chadhaire1711 dumbass. You're gonna try and tell me that 😂 it's especially true of them since around 2010
I really like the Two Take approach for these videos, looking forward to more of them!
Lift kits and leveling kits are starting to come out now for these which will make these even more popular. Plus putting some bigger tires on these will also chamge how they look and make them nicer. You can easily get over 10in or 11in of ground clearance on one of these with a leveling kit and tires
These little drive videos you do with the two of you are the most engaging thing besides some of the best podcast guests.. thanks guys keep it up!
Really enjoy all the videos but the off-road is a good touch and doesn’t get enough love across CZcams with the combo of good hosts. Keeping bringing the videos
Matt @10:44 “you did more homework than me on this one.”
Zach @11:02 *chugs Smart Water*
Matt, I love you, but let Zach do his thing. If you want a remote control car go buy one.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen on this vehicle. Good job guys.
The video test sucked
Just bought one, sight unseen. Waiting anxiously for it to come in. Going from Outback to this. Outback let me down. As a homecare nurse in Blue Ridge Mountains, going through cow paths, I am so excited to try it out. Thanks for this great video
Have an update for the future? I'm seriously considering buying one of these and love to hear anybody's real life impression.
This video was slightly terrifying and honestly I’m impressed
Watching your discussion of the Bronco Sport on the crew show. Watched this video and that trail is as hard as I’d ever wanna wheel a vehicle and I think the Sport handled it quite well. Impressed.
31s and done with this thing. Great oob outdoor adventure mobile. Can't do big rocks or big shelves but you don't need that for 99 percent of offroad destinations. Camp in almost any iconic location, get to any mountain bike trail, probably decent enough in the sand if you are surfing in mexico. I think this will be a big hit.
These videos have made me love offroading. Exciting in a way but, mostly relaxing.
the age old discussion for offroaders basically. buying a big truck to do hardcore offroading which is only for a mile-long section of a trail, but having to drive 120 miles to the trail itself over highways... if you absolutely must do that part of trail there's less of a choice, but in all other cases a very good cross over is actually a great choice. thats why I'm happy to see this!
Awesome video guys and pretty cool to see you guys hustle that thing up the hill. I'm definitely one of the few that loves the off-road videos. I loved the first steep Hill, when in doubt throttle out.
I just found this channel! Straight up off roading, no camera shenanigans! Great work! You just got a new subscriber. Gonna go watch the Defender now!
Damn dude this is the OG automotive youtube right here. Where ya been?
I'm heavily considering one of these as my next car once my current lease is up this summer. I love that they took a typical run of the mill CUV and made it into something much interesting and actually capable to boot. And the difference in price between this and an Escape is little to none (of course the Escape will have better incentives). I just wish they offered a powertrain more powerful than the 3 cylinder but without having go all the way up to the top trim Badlands. The hybrid from the Escape would be really nice.
Didn't expect the Bronco sport to do that well, as usual I really enjoyed this off-road review.
do that well doing what? what a joke
I like these videos and would like to see what the other SUVs in the Bronco's class can do. You could test 2 SUVs so if one gets stuck the other can help.
Variety in your content is awesome, Thanks !
The comparison to the G-Wagon and Defender is kinda funny because even though they are the more capable off-road rigs, I doubt that 99.9% of people who actually own them ever drive them in the dirt. That said, the Bronco Sport is a properly impressive little rig
Looking shockingly easy for a small crossover, pretty neat.
I always enjoy your two take videos, particularly off-road. This is an awesome rig and really lives up to the Bronco name despite not being like the other two. I will absolutely buy a two door Bronco Warthog, but this would be a great alternative if I weren't geeking out over the big boy.
Great video. Thanks for showing how capable the BS is. FYI-there is a screen that shows degrees on high high you are climbing or leaning. I found it when I was in Colorado-it is nice to see either the degrees climbing/leaning. Great job-fun video!!
Throw some 15s and some 30s on it that thing would be sick
It would burn up that motorcycle engine..LOL...
@@chadhaire1711 i have seen the bronco sport with 31 inches tyres. No problem from Ford specialist with the tyrbo 2.0 250 hp engine
Don't give a f*** about the car but it's always a blast seeing these off-road TwoTakes!
you think this is off road....LOL...
@@chadhaire1711 I don't see a road 🤷♂️
@@WhiteSubie Better look in the dictionary Goober.....
I really like the Bronco Sport, I think it’s the best of the compact crossovers. I also like these off road reviews.
I watched this video when it first came out. And a week ago, I bough the '22 Badlands. I think the Sport mode is quite fast and not that forgettable, but I do put around in Eco lately because of gas prices. I immediately swapped out the Pirellis for 245 65 17 K02s and the look is where it should be and I feel like I can go over anything. So far I love it. Very interesting to watch this video again and get more out of it since I've owned the car for a while now.
How do you feel about it now that you've had it for a year?
These off-road two takes are awesome. The market for vehicles like this is becoming big and this is a great showcase of abilities and comparison between vehicles.
Ford builds a really nice subaru forester.
Except it looks good.😛
@@toddrasmussen13 i like the forester
With an actual transmission...
@@bodhim4353 cvt is awesome!
I'm Europe this would be a big suv, how is this small?
@@toddrasmussen13 totally subjective. I think it's fugly!
Just got done watching All Cars Go to Heaven vol. 1 and 2, this video was awesome to watch in that context
Excellent job, and that trail looks like a lot of fun!
Great video! The new Bronco is cool because it is unique from just about anything else being sold.
Yeah, I wasn't sold on the Bronco Sport early on but I am really becoming a believer. Nice video, guys.
Really impressive. It joins the Crosstrek sport and Kona 1.6t as a potential next vehicle for me and my SO. Small, quick enough, capable, and I think it looks pretty good to.
Great test!! better impression...thank you guys
I really liked this more than I thought but for me it needs another 2" of roof line and windshield height for sight lines. My head was right up at the headliner and the whole safety suite mirror thing was a giant blind spot. The compact size is very handy if you are on trails in the woods with trees lining them. I keep trying to find something that would be like my old 1988 Dodge Raider 2DR, but there are so few compact true 4x4s and the ones out have low roof lines.
Great video guys. I’m loving my badlands bronco sport.
This was the best video I’ve seen showing what this car can do
Just want to point out that the Pirellis are ATR not all season and there is an inclinometer in the dash package
I bought my wife an Outer Banks model (with the moonroof) and she loves it. It also gets 34 mpg on the highway in Eco mode, which is 6 mpg more than what Ford advertises.
with premium fuel? I'm averaging 29 on mine with 87 gas
The regulation in Germany is that you can't have tyre tread visible at the widest point of the body, so having the wheels flush should not be the issue, actually...
Germany, ha!
Damn this thing is pretty cool. Looks good outside and inside too. Also, that is absolutely lovely paint.
I have a badlands bronco sport as well. I was laughing the whole time watching you, as the wife and I had the same reaction off roading ours. It makes off roading boring😂 point it and it will go, seriously. We’ve had ours 3 months and have ripped off two skid plates(just the bolts and the plate hung down), inner right fender, broke the front bumper and broke the windshield. I’m taking the stock tires off (235/65/17’s) and putting on 245/70/17’s to gain about 1.5”. We love ours!! We’ve towed out a ranger and a wrangler, both laughed until I drove around them and hooked up!
It does have a incline meter in the gauges. You have to hit the arrow on your steering wheel and toggle the the ui.
Love the content. Thanks.
Great looking car, and the 2.0T is a modern day sleeper... But Jeep have been doing this since 2014 with the Cherokee Trailhawk. Would piss up this trail. We take ours to events and it confuses guys in proper 4x4's.
I want to see more Two Takes, this experience and trail drive were noice
I have no interest in off road driving, but I like you guys and was fun to watch you guys review the Bronco.
Super impressed with how capable the Sport is. Good job Ford!
The BS does have in its display menu a display that gives the degree of incline on it while driving. Did you air down the tires or drive under normal air pressure? Great video-the views where you were driving were outstanding also!
Ford did a fantastic job. I absolutely love the performance of this 34k Bronco.
Performance? LOL.........$34K LOL....sucker
I was hoping for some WRC Navigator Matt; "Right over crest, four." I always enjoy that. lol
Thanks for doing this vehicle some justice, it catches a lot of flack for being Escape based but it actually has some fairly good tech to make it capable.
Gotta say that the interior spec is really nice!
Very interesting 4wd system. It seems extremely similar to the RT4wd system Honda created for the 1st Gen CRV, with the exception that it's manually selectable as opposed to the hydraulic dual pump system Honda created. In many respects, this vehicle seems like a spiritual successor to the 1st gen CRV.
I wonder how it would do on this trail with the “Trail Rig” upgrade from Ford; it gives it at least an additional inch of lift and includes 31 inch tires.
Hi, guys really impressive reviews. What's your recommendation if we talk about off-road capabilities Bronco Sport Badlands or Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?
Entertaining video, thanks!
From canyon carving to 4-wheelin', southern california has it all👍
It does have an inclination indicator that also gives steering wheel direction in degrees. I put Falken AT3's in 245/65r17 on my Badlands...ran great at Ocotillo Wells. May hit this trail up sometime.
Saw a video in Mexico where a stock Badlands was keeping up with Rubicons (using those bash plates extensively) over 13-18in shelves.
rebadged ford escape = jeep wrangler rubicon
Next off road video I'd suggest not locking the rear diff from the get go. Also stop on the steep stuff to see how the car handles it without momentum (and preferably record from the outside). This trail (at least on camera) seems manageable by any awd crossover with decent clearance and reasonable TC.
It reminds me of a late 90s ford explorer, but really its a ford escape. My 5.0 explorer would keep pace with this sport track and follow a similar line. It has a modified suspension w/o any lift and bigger tires, brakes and a tune. This thing ain't bad. Would it be possible to try out a bronco badlands or a wildtrak?
I'm actually kinda interested in one of these... nice review.
Agreed. It's what I wish a forester was.
This looked like so much fun. Wow
There’s one in my neighborhood and it looks **phenomenal**. So much cooler than the new Defender which looks nothing at all like a Defender :D
I’m actually quite a fan, they are right at the top end of my budget at the moment, and I don’t really need an SUV, but if I did it would be a contender for sure
Have the badlands area 51 Bronco sport love it so far and gets pretty good fuel Mileage avg 28 to 30 last 208 mile trip. This is the wife's toy ill keep my f150.
Great off-road review!
Never would have guessed that result!
Great video Matt
Great video, decent car and lovely watches!
Awesome challenge for the little Sport!
Y'all should take a Crosstrek on this trail haha. New Bronco is sick btw, 2-door option is sexy
I'd love to see some Gambler 500 dudes pass you in a stock Crown Vic or Corolla
so nice of the Escape to say hi
I didn't know they had a badlands version of this and also this thing reminds me of those old V6 RAV4s that used to be out they made around the same power also that thing doesn't have a rear Locker it basically has the same thing the RAV4 TRD off-road has
that reflection of the camera in the windshield looks like an eyeball and everytime i take a whipit it winks at me
I'd like to see a One Take episode where Matt reviews a modified 4x4 on this trail, he does the first part of the trail, then lets the owner rip it up the rest
I'm 99% sure I found the trail in google earth and their route is about 2.6 miles and climbs 2100 feet from the creek crossing at the bottom to the top. Average upslope is 18%, and some sections are steeper than 3H:1V. ✌️ I think the official TST off-roading testing grounds is a relatable place for the road-focused driver...you MIGHT want to get up something that tough one day to go camping somewhere cool or visit a weird cabin. If you need much more than this, you're doing the Rubicon, Baja, or the Dakar on the regular!
Wonder how long it will take aftermarket to come up with a addon diff cooling.
Cannot wait to see what the big brother is capable of