No Outback Wilderness for me - Changed my mind (new here)...

[The Shark]

Thanks. I did use the build and price tool to build out even a base model full size Bronco to see what the price difference is, but even with the base and then having to add the Sasquatch package to get certain things I'd want, then adding the upgraded B&O sound system and so on, it ends up being around $10,000 more than a full loaded BS Badlands Sasquatch...and it would get worse MPG. While I CAN afford to get the bigger one if I really wanted to, I'd rather not spend that much more and then also have worse MPG. I even looked at a Ranger built how I'd like and for the MPG, price and size of the vehicle, I keep coming back to the Bronco Sport. I have to keep the actual use case in mind for myself to not overbuy or buy something I'll regret later...sort of like how I did with my truck. I could have gotten by with a smaller truck in the past, but I went with the larger one and ended up regretting it later on

I appreciate the feedback though. The full size Broncos look great, but I think it's just more than I'd want in the long run. I want smaller, better MPG, loaded (upgraded stereo option, etc, etc), good looks and plenty of power/zippy/fast. I consider 0-60 in around 6 seconds to be fast for a truck/SUV just to have some perspective there and if I'm seeing the numbers right for various reviews, 0-60 in around 6 sec is the number for the 2L Ecoboost Bronco Sport models. That's even faster than most 1980's sports cars.

I totally get it, it really does come down to use case. For as much as people think the Bronco and the BS are alike they really aren't, the Bronco is a 4x4 truck plain and simple and the BS is a SUV...well an Escape in a different package but if you have no need for a 4X4 truck then the BS is probably your better choice for the reasons you outlined. If MPG is your concern a Bronco isn't for you.

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[The Shark]

Bummer. I want a wireless charge pad. I still have a couple years before I’m buying one, which I know is silly but I’m just trying to settle on what I want for now, but maybe by then they will have the wireless charging pad back in the list of features either included or at least available. I guess I could probably buy some aftermarket wireless charging option but I’d rather have it integrated into the truck/car.

Believe me when I heard they were dropping the wireless charging pad I was shedding no tears, it's a absolute POS. Now the Homelink visor is a different story, I was mad about that.

 

[Whpony96]

Believe me when I heard they were dropping the wireless charging pad I was shedding no tears, it's a absolute POS. Now the Homelink visor is a different story, I was mad about that.

FYI ------ find a visor on Ebay that has the Homelink on it and replace your non-Homelink visor with it, it's 100% plug and play. The Homelink feature utilizes the same circuit and plug as the lighted mirror visor.

If you trade in your 2024 and it currently does have the Homelink. Remove the driver side visor before going to the dealership for the first time when you trade it in. If you remove it after they give you your quoted trade in value you can not take it out. If they saw it was there they will tell you to put it back.

 

[bronco4me]

If MPG is your concern a Bronco isn't for you.

Yeah, I'm getting around 15 to 16 MPG at 80 MPH on the highway with my truck as long as there aren't too many hills. So, if I were to get around 20 MPG on the highway at 80 MPH in a Bronco Sport, that would be like a dream to me

Oh by the way, I was in Cary a few times over the last couple years. We have an office there in one of those business park areas (in that area where the Bass Pro Shops is). Nice area. I only visited a few times for a project there.

 

[Dude]

More about the Outback Wilderness

2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport vs. Subaru Forester Wilderness vs. Toyota RAV4 Woodland

Takeaway for those that didn’t read the article: ULTIMATELY, THE TOYOTA RAV4 WOODLAND IS THE BEST BET IN THIS KOOKY SEGMENT

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2026-honda-cr-v-trailsport-vs-toyota-rav4-woodland-subaru-forester-wilderness-comparison-test-review

 

[incavulator]

Yeah, I'm getting around 15 to 16 MPG at 80 MPH on the highway with my truck as long as there aren't too many hills. So, if I were to get around 20 MPG on the highway at 80 MPH in a Bronco Sport, that would be like a dream to me

Oh by the way, I was in Cary a few times over the last couple years. We have an office there in one of those business park areas (in that area where the Bass Pro Shops is). Nice area. I only visited a few times for a project there.

Just make sure you do the math in dollars and not just MPG.

Everyone makes fuel economy a high priority (myself included!) but if you drive 15,000 miles/year even at $4/gal, the annual cost save between 20MPG and 25MPG is only $600.

That's only $11.50/week. Not that I'm a proponent of monthly or weekly costs for anything. Just trying to put it in perspective.

 

[PONY LOVER]

Thanks. I did use the build and price tool to build out even a base model full size Bronco to see what the price difference is, but even with the base and then having to add the Sasquatch package to get certain things I'd want, then adding the upgraded B&O sound system and so on, it ends up being around $10,000 more than a full loaded BS Badlands Sasquatch...and it would get worse MPG. While I CAN afford to get the bigger one if I really wanted to, I'd rather not spend that much more and then also have worse MPG. I even looked at a Ranger built how I'd like and for the MPG, price and size of the vehicle, I keep coming back to the Bronco Sport. I have to keep the actual use case in mind for myself to not overbuy or buy something I'll regret later...sort of like how I did with my truck. I could have gotten by with a smaller truck in the past, but I went with the larger one and ended up regretting it later on

I appreciate the feedback though. The full size Broncos look great, but I think it's just more than I'd want in the long run. I want smaller, better MPG, loaded (upgraded stereo option, etc, etc), good looks and plenty of power/zippy/fast. I consider 0-60 in around 6 seconds to be fast for a truck/SUV just to have some perspective there and if I'm seeing the numbers right for various reviews, 0-60 in around 6 sec is the number for the 2L Ecoboost Bronco Sport models. That's even faster than most 1980's sports cars.

These are the exact reasons we went with the Badland Sport. I love the looks of the 2 door Bronco but I couldn't justify the price difference & I'm sorry but my 5.0L F150 gets a lot better gas mileage than the Bronco. I love the 2.0L's performance & now that we've got over 17,000 miles on it we get high 20s mpg & we've hit over 30 mpg on some long road trips. We LOVE our Sport!!!

 

[The Shark]

Yeah, I'm getting around 15 to 16 MPG at 80 MPH on the highway with my truck as long as there aren't too many hills. So, if I were to get around 20 MPG on the highway at 80 MPH in a Bronco Sport, that would be like a dream to me

Oh by the way, I was in Cary a few times over the last couple years. We have an office there in one of those business park areas (in that area where the Bass Pro Shops is). Nice area. I only visited a few times for a project there.

With your mpg bar being pretty low 20 mpg is very doable in a 2dr Bronco. I can even squeeze up to 21 mpg on the highway.

I know the area around Bass Pro Shop pretty well, there is a great chicken and waffles place in that shopping center.

Here is a picture of my baby

When you see it next to my wife's Cyber Orange BS you can really see how Cyber Orange isn't as yellow as you think.

 

[Whpony96]

Yeah, I'm getting around 15 to 16 MPG at 80 MPH on the highway with my truck as long as there aren't too many hills. So, if I were to get around 20 MPG on the highway at 80 MPH in a Bronco Sport, that would be like a dream to me

Oh by the way, I was in Cary a few times over the last couple years. We have an office there in one of those business park areas (in that area where the Bass Pro Shops is). Nice area. I only visited a few times for a project there.

I'm getting 24mpg in a mix of Normal & Sport mode and I'm still playing around with or 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch. I don't miss our 2018 Explorer Platinum that was getting 16.5mpg. (Well I do miss the massage seats just a little bit.)

 

[Escape2Bronco]

A lot better options out there for chasing gas milage. Like @The Shark says, the real world difference between the 2 door and the BSBL isn‘t much. I get 18-20 with my 2 door and 22-24 with the BSBL with every day driving. The BSBL is definitely better on the highway as far as gas milage. Off road gas milage goes to the 2 door. I’ve said it before…best to have one of each!

 

[Glamdring70]

Sounds like you've done the research and became educated enough to make a choice.

Mostly I came to say, 3rd party wireless charge pads exist. Some even drop right in as a replacement mat and plug into the existing USB.

 

[NMhunter]

The BS is a box, and the slower you go, the better the gas mileage. I average 25 mpg overall, but I don't often drive over 75 mph. When I drive on backroads, I can sometimes get 30 mpg. When I pulll my trailer, the mileage drops quickly.

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