If you’re considering the Ford Bronco Sport over its bigger, more powerful counterpart, chances are you’re aiming to save money. While the Sport’s smaller size might also appeal to you, affordability remains a top priority when choosing a compact crossover.
For 2025, Ford gave the Bronco Sport a refresh that includes updated infotainment, new off-road modes, and other useful features. Both engine options have been improved as well, boosting fuel efficiency—good news for those concerned about gas costs. Unfortunately, there’s a downside: the Bronco Sport’s price tag has also increased.
Bronco Sport’s Updated Engines Boost Fuel Efficiency
The base 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine may look familiar, but Ford has updated it with what they call the Modular Power Cylinder technology. While it still produces 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque, the addition of both port and direct fuel injection, along with other refinements, helps improve its efficiency. As a result, Bronco Sport models equipped with the 1.5-liter now achieve an EPA rating of 25 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, and 27 MPG combined—an increase of one mile per gallon in both city and highway driving.
Ford’s 2.0-liter engine now delivers 250 horsepower—up from 245—and 280 lb-ft of torque, a slight increase over last year’s 275. While the power boost is subtle and likely unnoticeable in everyday driving, the improved highway fuel economy of 27 MPG—one mile per gallon better than before—could make a meaningful difference for those who spend a lot of time on the road.
Unfortunately, these improvements come with a higher price tag. Depending on the trim level, the Bronco Sport’s sticker price has increased anywhere from $740 to as much as $3,200.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Pricing
| Model |
2025 Price |
2024 Price |
Difference |
| Big Bend | $30,995 | $27,795 | $3,200 |
| Heritage | $33,995 | $32,365 | $1,630 |
| Free Wheeling | $33,135 | $32,395 | $740 |
| Outer Banks | $36,495 | $33,935 | $2,560 |
| Badlands | $40,115 | $38,390 | $1,725 |
*Price excludes $1,995 delivery
Sasquatch Package Drinks More Fuel, While Prices Rise Across All Models
Not every Bronco Sport benefits from improved fuel efficiency. Opting for the new-for-2025 Sasquatch package adds features like a twin-clutch rear differential, steel bumpers, skid plates, the HOSS 2.0 off-road suspension, and 235/65R17 all-terrain tires. However, the added weight and larger tires take a toll on fuel economy, reducing efficiency compared to other models. Plus, all Bronco Sport trims are seeing price increases.
A Sasquatch-equipped Bronco Sport with the 1.5-liter engine sees its fuel economy drop from 25/30/27 MPG (city/highway/combined) to 23/26/24 MPG—a noticeable decline, especially on the highway. While the EPA hasn’t released fuel economy figures for the 2.0-liter Sasquatch model, which includes even more advanced suspension upgrades, the impact is expected to be less severe. This is because the Badlands 2.0 trim already comes with some body protection and all-terrain tires. Still, the aggressive tread pattern of all-terrain tires almost always reduces fuel efficiency compared to tires designed primarily for on-road use.
The 2025 Bronco Sport sees a price boost, likely influenced by the new model year and added tariffs. The entry-level Big Bend trim now starts at $30,995, up from $29,795 last year. Similar increases apply across the lineup: the Heritage rises to $33,995 from $32,365, Free Wheeling moves up to $33,135 from $32,395, Outer Banks jumps to $36,495 from $33,935, and the Badlands now starts at $40,115, up from $38,390.
