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2022 Ford Bronco Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is a light-update model, not a redesign. The biggest change is the end of the one-year First Edition, leaving four core trims.
About the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
1st generation, second model year (before the later mid-cycle refresh)
Ford positions the Bronco Sport as the smaller, everyday-friendly Bronco: a compact SUV with standard 4x4, upright styling, useful cargo space, and more trail ability than most small crossovers. Its core appeal is not luxury or maximum fuel economy; it is the mix of daily-driver practicality and real outdoor capability. Compared with many rivals, the Bronco Sport leans harder into off-pavement hardware, flexible storage, and a boxier design that favors gear, headroom, and visibility.
The 2022 lineup ranges from the no-frills Base and practical Big Bend to the comfort-focused Outer Banks and trail-focused Badlands. Base and Big Bend have a 1.5-liter turbo engine, standard four-wheel drive, and an 8-inch touchscreen, while Outer Banks adds leather-trimmed seats, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control. Badlands stands apart with a stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine, more advanced four-wheel drive, underbody protection, Trail Control, and a front trail camera.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The one-year First Edition was dropped. Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands remained.
Styling
Fog lights moved from standard to optional equipment on the Big Bend trim.
2022 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 250 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2200 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 65.2 cu-ft | 60.6 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft | 65.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The biggest change is the removal of the First Edition trim. The rest of the lineup received only minor equipment adjustments.
Was the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport redesigned?
No, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport was not redesigned. It remained in its first generation with the same basic body, engines, transmissions, and core technology as the prior year.
Which trims does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport lineup consists of Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands. The 2021 First Edition did not continue for 2022.
Did the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport get different engines?
No, the engine lineup carried over. Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks use a 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder, while Badlands uses a stronger 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder.
Is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport a major upgrade over the 2021 model?
No, the 2022 model is not a major upgrade over the 2021 version. Its main differences are the discontinued First Edition and fog lights becoming optional rather than standard on Big Bend.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.
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