2026 Ford Bronco Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is the loss of the Free Wheeling trim. Otherwise, it is a carryover year with no meaningful hardware or standard-equipment updates.
About the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
1st generation (2021-present), second year after the 2025 refresh.
Ford positions the Bronco Sport as a small SUV that mixes everyday practicality with real trail ability. Standard 4x4, upright cargo-friendly packaging, rugged styling, and simple-to-use tech are the big themes. Compared with more road-focused small SUVs, the Bronco Sport leans harder into dirt-road confidence, camping and gear-hauling usefulness, and an outdoorsy personality, while still serving as a daily driver for commuting, weather, and weekend trips.
The 2026 lineup has four trims. Big Bend is the practical everyday version, Heritage adds retro design details and plaid seats, and Outer Banks focuses on comfort with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Badlands is the trail-focused model, pairing the stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine with upgraded all-wheel-drive hardware, an off-road suspension, and a trail camera.
What changed, by category
2026 Ford Bronco Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2700 lb | 2200 lb | 2200 lb | 2200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.6 cu-ft | 65.2 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 | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
The Free Wheeling trim was dropped for 2026. The remaining lineup carries over without meaningful changes to its engines, standard equipment, safety hardware, chassis, or touchscreen system.
Did the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport get a new engine?
No, the engine lineup carries over for 2026. Big Bend, Heritage, and Outer Banks use a 1.5-liter turbo engine, while Badlands uses a stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine.
Does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport have the same touchscreen and safety features as the 2025 model?
Yes, the major cabin technology and driver-assistance setup introduced for 2025 carries over. Key features include a 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and blind-spot monitoring.
Which 2026 Ford Bronco Sport trim is the most trail-focused?
Badlands is the most trail-focused 2026 trim. It has the stronger 2.0-liter turbo engine, upgraded all-wheel-drive hardware, seven drive modes, an off-road suspension, Trail Control, and a trail camera.
Is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport worth choosing over the 2025 model?
There is little equipment-based reason to favor a 2026 over a similar 2025 because the core engines, technology, safety features, and chassis carry over. The clearest lineup difference is that the Free Wheeling trim is absent for 2026, so condition, mileage, and trim equipment matter more when comparing used examples.