The Ford Bronco Sport was built for people whose weekends refuse to stay on pavement. Every model comes with 4×4 standard, a safari-style roof that adds real headroom, and enough cargo room to swallow camping gear, dog crates, and hockey bags. At Dave Arbogast Ford, we help drivers near Dayton, OH, sort through four trims to land on the right one.
Standard 4×4 across the whole lineup backs up that promise, and so does the boxy roofline that lets taller gear fit without a fight.
Sitting right off I-75, our family-owned store sees plenty of shoppers who want trail capability on Saturday without having to wrestle a full-size rig into a parking spot on Monday.
Big Bend, Heritage, and Outer Banks share the 1.5L EcoBoost turbocharged three-cylinder, rated at 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. That torque peaks at 3,000 rpm, right where you need it for merging or pulling away from a light. All three carry EPA-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with standard 4×4, so sending power to all four wheels does not punish you at the pump.
Badlands swaps in the 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic with SelectShift paddle shifters. It also brings Advanced 4×4 with a twin-clutch rear-drive unit, which can send torque to a single rear wheel even when the other three have nothing to grab. EPA estimates come in at 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, the honest tradeoff for the added muscle and hardware.
All four trims run a 13.2-inch center display with SYNC 4, backed by an 8-inch cluster display behind the wheel. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility means your phone links up without digging for a cable, and the Ford Connectivity Package rides along for the first year with a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices, connected navigation, and streaming while parked.
The thoughtful bits show up once you start using the thing. Four available pre-wired auxiliary switches let you run floodlights or a winch without splicing into the factory wiring. Badlands adds a 360-Degree Camera with Trail View that paints width-accurate tire overlays on screen, which matters more on a narrow two-track than in a parking garage. Browse our selection online to see which trims are on the ground right now.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ is standard across the board, so even the entry trim arrives with Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, a Lane-Keeping System, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering. The Outer Banks Tech Package layers on Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 with a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, and Reverse Brake Assist.
Seating for five comes with second-row 60/40 split-fold-flat cushions, and cargo space runs to 32.5 cubic feet behind that row on 1.5L models, or 65.2 cubic feet with the seats down. Badlands trades a little of that for its hardware at 29.4 and 60.6 cubic feet. Fender tie-downs hold kayaks up top, rubberized cargo flooring shrugs off mud, and yes, there is a bottle opener built into the liftgate.
Choosing a Ford Bronco Sport usually comes down to how often you leave the pavement. If the answer is a few times a year, Big Bend or Outer Banks covers it with better fuel numbers. If the answer is most weekends, the Badlands hardware pays for itself the first time you air down and point it up something rocky. We are happy to walk you through both and let the drive settle the argument.
Here is how the four trims stack against each other. Towing figures assume the Class II Trailer Tow Package, and fuel economy reflects EPA estimates for four-wheel drive.
| Feature | Big Bend | Heritage | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo I-3 | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo I-3 | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo I-3 | 2.0L EcoBoost turbo I-4 |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 200 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 200 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic, SelectShift with paddle shifters |
| Drive System | Standard 4×4 | Standard 4×4 | Standard 4×4 | Advanced 4×4 with twin-clutch rear drive unit |
| EPA-Est. MPG (4×4) | 25 city / 30 hwy / 27 combined | 25 city / 30 hwy / 27 combined | 25 city / 30 hwy / 27 combined | 21 city / 27 hwy / 23 combined |
| Off-Road Suspension | HOSS System 1.0 | HOSS System 1.0 | HOSS System 1.0 | HOSS System 2.0, HOSS 3.0 with Sasquatch Package |
| Wheels and Tires | 17-in, 225/65R17 all-season | 17-in, 225/65R17 all-terrain | 18-in, 225/60R18 all-terrain | 17-in, 225/65R17 all-terrain |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in | 7.8 in | 7.8 in | 8.1 in, up to 8.8 in with available off-road tires |
| G.O.A.T. Modes | 5 modes | 5 modes | 5 modes | 7 modes, adds Rock Crawl and Rally |
| Max Towing | 2,200 lbs with available tow package | Class II Trailer Tow Package and a 2,200-lb rating | 2,200 lbs with available tow package | 2,700 lbs with standard tow package |
| Cargo Behind 2nd Row | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 29.4 cu ft |
| Center Display | 13.2-in with SYNC 4 | 13.2-in with SYNC 4 | 13.2-in with SYNC 4 | 13.2-in with SYNC 4 |
| Standard Seating | Easy-to-clean cloth, MOLLE strap system | Plaid cloth with micro-suede armrest | Heated premium-trimmed, 8-way power memory driver seat | Heated ActiveX-trimmed with perforation |
Our family-owned store has served this stretch of western Ohio for decades, and when the Arbogast family took over here, the entire staff stayed on. Drivers near Dayton, OH, get straight answers on pricing, a finance team that works with Ford Credit, a wide bench of lenders, and specialists who handle limited or damaged credit without making anyone feel judged.
Beyond the Ford Bronco Sport, we keep a healthy selection of new Fords, Ford Blue Advantage certified pre-owned models, and the lifted trucks we have become known for. Our service and parts departments back it all up long after the paperwork is signed. Stop by, take one for a drive, and see what fits.
The Badlands tows up to 2,700 pounds, and it comes with the Class II Trailer Tow Package as standard equipment. Big Bend and Outer Banks models are rated at 2,200 pounds when you add that same available package. Heritage offers a Class II Trailer Tow Package and a 2,200-lb rating, so add the tow package if hauling a small camper or a pair of jet skis is part of the plan.
Yes. There is no front-wheel-drive version anywhere in the lineup. Big Bend, Heritage, and Outer Banks use standard 4×4 with five G.O.A.T. Modes, while Badlands upgrades to Advanced 4×4 with a twin-clutch rear drive unit and adds Rock Crawl and Rally to the mode list.
Big Bend is the entry point, running the 1.5L EcoBoost with 180 horsepower, HOSS 1.0 suspension, and 7.8 inches of ground clearance. Badlands moves to the 2.0L EcoBoost with 250 horsepower, HOSS 2.0 suspension, Advanced 4×4, steel bash plates, front recovery hooks, and 8.1 inches of clearance. The gap is real capability, not badging.
Dave Arbogast Ford keeps Bronco Sport models on the lot and welcomes drivers from across the region for a test drive any day we are open. We can line up two trims back to back so you feel the difference between the 1.5L and the 2.0L before you decide. Give us a shout ahead of time, and we will have both ready.
Models with the 1.5L EcoBoost offer 32.5 cubic feet behind the second row and 65.2 cubic feet with those seats folded. The 2.0L Badlands gives up a little to its hardware, at 29.4 cubic feet behind the second row and 60.6 cubic feet maximum. The safari-style roof is what makes taller items fit better than the numbers alone suggest.
We do. Our finance team works with Ford Credit along with a range of lenders, and we have specialists who handle limited credit and damaged credit situations every week. You can start a secure application online before you ever set foot in the showroom.
Yes, we handle custom factory orders at Dave Arbogast Ford. If you want a specific trim, color, and package combination that is not sitting on the lot, we will place the order and keep you posted as it moves through production. It is a good route for shoppers set on something like the Sasquatch Package or the new Bronze Package.
