Official: 2025 Bronco Sport Gets Sasquatch Off-Road Package, New Tech and Features

[Schuelady]

Did you order the Sasquatch Package?

Nope, I don't need all that package offers!

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[wireman]

I know, right? The "Sasquatch" moniker should equate to improved off-road capability. Given that ground clearance is the Bronco Sport's biggest weakness in that area, Ford should've done something about. My fear is that the reason it didn't centers around driveline concerns, mainly the CV joint operating angles. My hope is the reason has to do with fuel economy.

Couple of ways around this but both will never happen.

Widen the track both front and rear using new suspension components, new fenders with flairs front and rear. $$$$$

Use aftermarket CV's capable of tolerating higher angles. $$$$$

I guess they are figuring for numerous reasons, they can't go any further on ground clearance.

Never will be a Sport Raptor I suppose but it would be something to see.

 

[Paradocks]

After some deep and deliberate thinking, I've made some changes to the way I am going to order the Bronco Sport. The biggest change will be dropping the Sasquatch package. Several personal reasons for my decision:

• I don't like the front brush bar (visually unappealing to me).
• I was under the initial impression that the Sasquatch package was needed to get the trailer tow hitch. The hitch is in fact standard on all Badlands models.
• I won't pretend to be a hard-core off-roader when I really am not (I drive a Tucson now for goodness sake!). Back woods country roads with a camping trailer is more my style.
• I would miss the sunglass holder being replaced by auxiliary switches I would most likely never use.
• Finally the price seemed a bit steep for what you get. Most of the drivetrain components are the same as in the regular Badlands (enhanced 4WD, 2.0 engine, trail control, etc.).

So with that being said, if all goes well, I plan on placing an order this Saturday for a Velocity Blue Badlands with the tech package, moonroof, and topo graphics:

I was going to get Eruption Green, but the blue finally won me over.

 

[Jrl]

I know, right? The "Sasquatch" moniker should equate to improved off-road capability. Given that ground clearance is the Bronco Sport's biggest weakness in that area, Ford should've done something about. My fear is that the reason it didn't centers around driveline concerns, mainly the CV joint operating angles. My hope is the reason has to do with fuel economy.

Couple of ways around this but both will never happen.

Widen the track both front and rear using new suspension components, new fenders with flairs front and rear. $$$$$

Use aftermarket CV's capable of tolerating higher angles. $$$$$

I guess they are figuring for numerous reasons, they can't go any further on ground clearance.

Never will be a Sport Raptor I suppose but it would be something to see.

That’s why I went with a 30.2 inch Goodyear.

 

[Schuelady]

After some deep and deliberate thinking, I've made some changes to the way I am going to order the Bronco Sport. The biggest change will be dropping the Sasquatch package. Several personal reasons for my decision:

• I don't like the front brush bar (visually unappealing to me).
• I was under the initial impression that the Sasquatch package was needed to get the trailer tow hitch. The hitch is in fact standard on all Badlands models.
• I won't pretend to be a hard-core off-roader when I really am not (I drive a Tucson now for goodness sake!). Back woods country roads with a camping trailer is more my style.
• I would miss the sunglass holder being replaced by auxiliary switches I would most likely never use.
• Finally the price seemed a bit steep for what you get. Most of the drivetrain components are the same as in the regular Badlands (enhanced 4WD, 2.0 engine, trail control, etc.).

So with that being said, if all goes well, I plan on placing an order this Saturday for a Velocity Blue Badlands with the tech package, moonroof, and topo graphics:

I was going to get Eruption Green, but the blue finally won me over.

Wow, so we almost think alike! So, yesterday I ordered the 2025 Sport Outer Banks, buy in the Ruby Red but was considering the green but the red stuck out more to my liking! Also, I'm not a huge off-road person either so I didn't get that package but did get alot of the other packages that were available!!

 

[Schuelady]

Wow, so we almost think alike! So, yesterday I ordered the 2025 Sport Outer Banks, buy in the Ruby Red but was considering the green but the red stuck out more to my liking! Also, I'm not a huge off-road person either so I didn't get that package but did get alot of the other packages that were available!!

Oh and I also got the moonroof and the Topo graphic!

 

[wireman]

After some deep and deliberate thinking, I've made some changes to the way I am going to order the Bronco Sport. The biggest change will be dropping the Sasquatch package. Several personal reasons for my decision:

• I don't like the front brush bar (visually unappealing to me).
• I was under the initial impression that the Sasquatch package was needed to get the trailer tow hitch. The hitch is in fact standard on all Badlands models.
• I won't pretend to be a hard-core off-roader when I really am not (I drive a Tucson now for goodness sake!). Back woods country roads with a camping trailer is more my style.
• I would miss the sunglass holder being replaced by auxiliary switches I would most likely never use.
• Finally the price seemed a bit steep for what you get. Most of the drivetrain components are the same as in the regular Badlands (enhanced 4WD, 2.0 engine, trail control, etc.).

So with that being said, if all goes well, I plan on placing an order this Saturday for a Velocity Blue Badlands with the tech package, moonroof, and topo graphics:

I was going to get Eruption Green, but the blue finally won me over.

Good thing the tow package is standard on the BL. That package would be a hell of a price to pay just for a hitch.

That was my initial worry also until I seen the order guide.

The Ford website for ordering a BL is little confusing to me. It implies to me that you have to get the Sasquatch package for the hitch.

But I've been easily confused before at my age.

 

[Mark S.]

But I've been easily confused before at my age.

My confusion is only about 90% half mental.

 

[wireman]

My confusion is only about 90% half mental.

I 3rd that mental transitional episode.

 

[69cuda340s]

Build & Price says can't get 235 tires on Badlands unless you get the $3,000 sasquatch package? Before you could add 235 tires as stand alone option on a Badlands.

But the Sasquatch rear tow hooks, front bull bar is styling. Good start just add an aftermarket lift and 245 tires would look pretty tough.

But Badlands stuck with black outside door handles now?? Sky high price black outside door handles only?

12 hp chop on 2.0L due to stricker emissions laws. Prob not very noticable but not exactly in the plus column.

Glad my '21 only has 23k miles and sits in a garage most of time so don't need replacing.....

 

[BSBB4Les]

My confusion is only about 90% half mental.

OK, you're sounding alot like Yogi Berra!

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Yea its interesting. I got curious as I've said the price for the 25 Badlands with the SAS is mid size truck territory...and it is. I went to the builder...bc apparently I have the time. And you can build out an Ranger XLT FX4 with ACC, rear locker and the better engine for the same price.

Is that Ranger price with the 2.3 Eco Boost? Any idea how much extra the 2.7 Eco Boost is in the Ranger?

 

[MJE]

Yea its interesting. I got curious as I've said the price for the 25 Badlands with the SAS is mid size truck territory...and it is. I went to the builder...bc apparently I have the time. And you can build out an Ranger XLT FX4 with ACC, rear locker and the better engine for the same price.

This might be my upgrade route as well. Certainly I’ve posted contemplating the Ranger before as a truck guy. Even if I’m hauling a box of air. The upgrades are nice, but not enough to trade my 22 for a 25 BS.

Certainly Evolutionary rather than revolutionary for the 25 BS. I’d like to say the electronic gauges, bigger infotainment screen, & 360 cameras are just now catching up to the competition & should’ve been there in 21 but it’s hard to believe that just that short of time ago, these things weren’t as common as they are now.

Beyond that, I’m kinda surprised they don’t allow for a hybrid (particularly now that the Maverick has it in AWD forms, something it should’ve had from the start). I’m also surprised they’re not offering the 2.0 in the OB. But instead offering the Squatch with the 1.5 in the OB? I didn’t realize there were that many clamoring for more off road capability.

The 2 tone gray interior someone mentioned, with the yellow highlighter inserts, is that the base BL fabric? Or is that the package leather interior? I can’t tell what it is from the render.

 

[MJE]

Is that Ranger price with the 2.3 Eco Boost? Any idea how much extra the 2.7 Eco Boost is in the Ranger?

Looks like $2,195. I started with a Lariat, but I presume it’s the same upgrade cost across all trims.

 

[Paradocks]

But Badlands stuck with black outside door handles now?? Sky high price black outside door handles only?

I can take it or leave it. On one hand, the black door handles do seem to be out of place for a top of the line trim. On the other hand, however, they do match nicely with the black wheels and black roof, giving the Badlands a more rugged appearance.

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