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2021 Ford Bronco Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is an all-new small SUV and the first model year for the nameplate. Its headline feature is standard four-wheel drive across the entire lineup.
About the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
1st generation, first year / all-new model
Ford positions the Bronco Sport as “the Bronco of small SUVs” — a compact SUV built to handle daily driving and real trail use instead of just looking rugged. Its identity centers on standard four-wheel drive, upright Bronco styling, clever cargo details, and better off-road ability than most small crossovers. Against softer rivals, the Bronco Sport stands out by blending everyday practicality with genuine adventure-oriented hardware and packaging.
The 2021 lineup spans the everyday-focused Base and Big Bend, the more comfortable Outer Banks, and the trail-focused Badlands. Badlands adds a stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine, more advanced four-wheel-drive hardware, underbody protection, and low-speed trail cruise control, while the limited First Edition combines that off-road equipment with leather-trimmed heated seats, premium audio, and a moonroof.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Bronco Sport launches as an all-new small SUV with five trims: Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and the limited First Edition.
Powertrain
Every trim has four-wheel drive. Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks use a 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder engine, while Badlands and First Edition use a stronger 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and more advanced four-wheel-drive hardware.
Styling
The new model introduces upright Bronco styling and an outdoors-focused cabin with practical cargo-area features.
Safety
Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance features are standard throughout the lineup.
Tech
An 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on every trim.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 250 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2205 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2205 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 32.5 cu-ft | 29.4 cu-ft | 32.5 cu-ft | 32.5 cu-ft | 29.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2021 the first year of the Ford Bronco Sport?
Yes. The 2021 Bronco Sport is an all-new model and the first year of its first generation.
Does every 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have four-wheel drive?
Yes. Four-wheel drive is standard on every 2021 Bronco Sport trim, from Base through First Edition.
Which 2021 Bronco Sport trims have the stronger 2.0-liter engine?
The 2021 Bronco Sport Badlands and First Edition have the stronger 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks use a 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder.
What makes the 2021 Bronco Sport Badlands different?
The 2021 Badlands is the trail-focused trim. It has the 2.0-liter turbo engine, more advanced four-wheel drive, an off-road suspension, metal underbody protection, seven terrain modes, a front trail camera, and low-speed off-road cruise control.
What technology is standard on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
Every 2021 Bronco Sport has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Ford’s Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance suite.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.
4.4
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
(430 reviews)
“Wish it had electric tailgate for my short wife! Wish the 2nd row seats would fold down. Wish the empty space to the left of the steering wheel was a coin holder. Needs more space between the back of the rear view mirror and the windshield! Hard to get my hand behind the rear view mirror and the windshield to adjust!”
“The price and overall design on the Bronco sport is great. the fuel milage is very good and the ride and comfort is great.”