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

[wireman]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but the 2025 Badlands has increased towing capacity per the new spec sheet vs my 2021 Badlands.

2021 - 2200 lbs.
2025 - 2700 lbs.

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[DosJotas]

New Bronco Sport Gets Big Off-Road Boost, Sasquatch Capability, New Tech

High-performance Sasquatch™ off-road package now available for Bronco Sport Badlands™ and Outer Banks models, built to meet the needs of small SUV shoppers that demand big performance to Go Over Any Type of Terrain

All 2025 Bronco Sport models come standard with the largest center display in the class*, 13.2-inch touchscreen with the SYNC(R) 4 system, Bronco Raptor-inspired 12.3-inch digital instrument display and Co-Pilot 360 Assist+

Unmistakable Bronco style and capability with new modular, accessory-ready steel front and rear bumpers, extra steel underbody protection, available interior grab handle and auxiliary switches, revised wheel designs and a traditional rectangular Bronco grille.

Bronco® Sport – the Bronco of small SUVs – is upgraded for 2025 with increased capability, advanced new technologies and modular, accessory-ready functional updates inside and out, all to help Bronco Sport customers go beyond the edge of the wild and leave the city behind.

From deserts to rocky trails to forested two-tracks that lead to the adventure-filled wilderness, the 2025 Bronco Sport delivers in all the ways that matter to its customers.


Rally Mode Engaged with Next-Level Built Wild Capability

For small SUV customers who take their vehicle to wilder places than the local coffee shop, mall and even remote outdoor recreation destinations, the new Bronco Sport introduces its first-ever Sasquatch off-road package – which became instantly iconic on the larger Ford Bronco to deliver next level off-road capability.

Available for both 1.5-liter Bronco Sport Outer Banks and 2.0-liter Badlands models, high-capability Sasquatch Package deliver even more confident all-terrain driving. Sasquatch capability starts with an ultra-rugged twin-clutch rear-drive unit and locking rear differential included. Previously available only for Bronco Sport Badlands, it’s now available for Bronco Sport Outer Banks customers for the first time.

“There’s a Sasquatch for every Bronco Sport customer who needs that next level of capability and confidence,” said Simpson.

Like Bronco Sasquatch, Sasquatch for Bronco Sport also includes larger tires. Bronco Sport Sasquatch rides on 29-inch 235/65/R17 Goodyear Territory All Terrain tires that are the largest in the class*. Developed specifically for Bronco Sport Sasquatch, the tire was adapted from the Bronco with an open-tread design and reinforced sidewalls to provide traction across a variety of surfaces.

The Bronco Sport Badlands and Badlands Sasquatch are especially capable, thanks to a new Rally G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) Mode. Rally Mode delivers more confidence at higher speeds in sand by holding gears longer for increased power on demand, sharpening the throttle response, and increased feedback through the steering. Rally Mode is standard on Bronco Sport Badlands and Badlands Sasquatch, while every Bronco Sport model comes standard with a new Off-Road G.O.A.T. Mode.

In addition to G.O.A.T Modes, Bronco Sport adds class-exclusive off-road technologies that have been proven out in Bronco and the Raptor family of high-performance off-road vehicles. Trail One-Pedal Drive joins Trail Control and provides more precise and confident behavior while rock crawling. When Trail One-Pedal is engaged, the driver only has to use the accelerator pedal to control the speed of the vehicle. Easing off the accelerator engages the brakes to automatically slow the vehicle and releasing the accelerator completely will bring Bronco Sport to a controlled stop.
The 2025 Bronco Sport SUV has an available 360-Degree Camera with class-exclusive* Trail View which activates automatically in Off-Road and Rally G.O.A.T. Modes, functions at high speeds, and shows width-accurate tire overlays. Bronco® Sport Badlands® model and Sasquatch Badlands package offer an available 360-Degree Camera with class-exclusive* Split View that shows the front tires using the cameras under the side-view mirrors.

Included with Sasquatch, new class-exclusive* Bilstein rear shocks with position-sensitive damping and piggyback reservoirs replace Bronco Sport Badlands’ standard monotube off-road dampers. The Bilstein shocks provide a wider range of compression and rebound damping capabilities, to absorb extreme events at higher speeds.

New front and rear springs increase ride height four-tenths of an inch over the current Bronco Sport Badlands, while Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch has up to up to 8.3 inches of front suspension travel and 8.7 inches of rear suspension travel. That’s six-tenths of an inch of additional suspension travel compared to the Bronco Sport Badlands.

Bronco Sport Sasquatch matches its upgraded suspension equipment and off-road technology with a standard front brush guard, steel skid plates, and modular, accessory-ready front and rear bumpers with steel bash plates as the first point of contact. Four recovery points – two cast accessory-ready tow hooks in front and a pair of cast D-rings on the rear bumper – are designed to meet Ford’s off-road recovery requirements.

Bronco Sport Big Bend customers who don’t need the full capability of Sasquatch’s rear drive unit have an off-road option, as well, with the new Black Diamond Off-Road package. Like Sasquatch, it adds four recovery points, up to 2,200 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped (2.0-liter Bronco Sports can tow up to 2,700 pounds standard), and additional steel underbody protection.

Tech and Safety Gear for Off-Road and Everyday Driving

Capability and technology come together on the largest center screen in the class*. The Bronco Sport’s standard 13.2-inch center display features the SYNC 4 system with over-the-air software updates. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, so customers no longer need a cord to connect compatible mobile devices to the vehicle.

Like the larger Bronco, the 2025 Bronco Sport is available with an accessory-ready Bring Your Own Device tray. Located behind the center display atop the dash, it includes two easy-to-access USB-C inputs, two of four accessible from the front seats and two of six in the cabin.

The center display is paired to a reconfigurable 12.3-inch digital instrument display that puts the most important information in front of drivers so they can keep their eyes on the off-road. The display includes unique animations inspired by Bronco Raptor that appear when the G.O.A.T. Mode changes.
The 2025 Bronco Sport includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ is standard on every trim and includes:

• Auto High Beam Headlamps
• BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert)
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and Dynamic Brake Support)
• Rear View Camera w/ Rear Parking Sensors
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
• Evasive Steering Assist

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 is optional on the Bronco Sport Outer Banks and standard on the Bronco Sport Badlands. It adds:

• 360-degree Camera (w/ Split View)
• Reverse Brake Assist
• Speed Sign Recognition

Adventure-Ready Versatility and the Built Wild Style to Match

Bronco Sport stands out with style and design inspired by the original Ford Bronco.

Changes for the 2025 Bronco Sport bring it even closer to its larger Bronco sibling while integrating the modular and accessory-ready elements – via the iconic Bronco Bolts – that are a core pillar of Bronco’s DNA. Marked “Accessory Ready” and featuring the bucking Bronco logo, Bronco Bolts signify parts that owners can replace to suit different purposes.

Both front and rear bumpers are new, adding modular points that owners can fit a range of accessories to, such as brush bars and driving lights or mounts for dune flags.

These functional elements extend to the front fenders. On Outer Banks Sasquatch, Badlands, and Badlands Sasquatch models, new segment-exclusive integrated tie-downs give customers another point for securing a rooftop load and gear. Rated to up to 150 pounds, they stow in the fenders.

"We know that Bronco Sport customers spend more on accessories than any other customer in the segment," said lead designer Dan Kangas. "With that in mind, we designed the 2025 Bronco Sport to encourage creative customer interaction with modularity and upfit points that make adding new accessories easier than ever."

The 2025 Bronco Sport’s cabin introduces familiar touches from the larger Bronco, including Bronco Bolts. There are two bolts in the Bring Your Own Device tray, for example, and the new available passenger grab handle on the center console can also be replaced. All versions of Bronco Sport Sasquatch add auxiliary switches, a segment-exclusive feature that enables simpler accessorizing and personalization.

The 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands will arrive in dealers in November. Bronco Sport Sasquatch will be available during Q1 2025. Pricing for all models will be shared nearer to their respective on-sale dates.

Disclaimers
*Class is Non-Premium Sub-Compact Utility. Based on current publicly available information.
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Interesting!

Do you know if any of the new exterior parts or accesories fit de 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands?

 

[Endless Miles]

the 1.5 already has both.

the 2.0 was an interesting state - the Escape, Corsair received this update in 2023 but somehow the Maverick and the BS were left out. Both are now equipped with that engine.

The technical specifications bulletin says that the 2025 1.5 L has only GTDI. Could they have deleted PFI for 2025 or does Ford's tech spec bulletin have a mistake (both are possible)? See attached file.

 

[cubedtothex]

I want those Sasquatch tires. They appear to be special for 2025+ as Goodyear themselves don’t have them available yet.

“Bronco Sport Sasquatch rides on 29-inch 235/65/R17 Goodyear Territory All Terrain tires that are the largest in the class*. Developed specifically for Bronco Sport Sasquatch, the tire was adapted from the Bronco with an open-tread design and reinforced sidewalls to provide traction across a variety of surfaces.”

 

[Horse n Buggy]

Well, it’s official. I’ll be joining the Bronco Sport herd. Was able to test drive a 2024 BS Badlands today and that helped seal the deal on ordering a 2025 BS Badlands in Velocity Blue. Don’t know when it will be scheduled for production, but the dealer did send my contact info to Ford along with the order, so I should get some updates in the future.

I’m excited, nervous, apprehensive, joyful…but I know it may be a long wait. I had a blast driving the 2024 version, so expect the updated BS to be just as fun.

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Congratulations on your order, hopefully you will not need to wait an egregiously long time to receive your BS.

Also, good job picking the best color for the sport, I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of it

 

[RushMan]

The technical specifications bulletin indicates that the 2.0 L engine gets both direct injection and port injection. Is this new for 2025? The bulletin also indicates that the 1.5 L has only direct injection. Doesn't it already have both DI and port injection?

The other interesting change on the spec bulletin is that the new 2.0L comes from Dearborn, not from the Spain engine plant.

 

[B-Dog15]

Congratulations on your order, hopefully you will not need to wait an egregiously long time to receive your BS.

Also, good job picking the best color for the sport, I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of it

Love my Velocity Blue. Pops big time.

 

[Granger Ford]

I have found a lot of customers holding off ordering for this specific reason! Pretty neat to see and cannot wait to see our first one on the lot!

 

[Car Guy Bill]

I was able to order my Badlands Sasquatch Package this week.

 

[Trist0n]

Soooooooooooooooooooooo curious to see how those side tie down's are attached; it doesn't LOOK like there have been major changes to the fender design, bolted through the big door hinge that sits right back there maybe?

Also curious on what kind of swaps are possible with the bumpers, but not holding my breath on those. Curious to see where the rear one is attaching to for the two big tow hooks, even the existing Badlands just gets the tow hitch

 

[sswalters]

Can anyone who has a 2024 Badlands confirm if they have rain sensing wipers? I've ordered a 2025 Badlands Sasquatch and I don't see rain sensing wipers as standard. I've seen speed sensitive wipers mentioned.

 

[Kijor]

We weren’t expecting rain-sensing wipers since they were specifically excluded in the “compare models” feature on the Ford website for the BL yet the OBX listed them. The 2025 Order Guide doesn’t list them for the BL either although they are included on the OBX. We were then surprised to see rain-sensing wipers listed on the window sticker and then actually them being active on our BL.

Another surprise were the rear one-touch up/down windows since the 2024 Order Guide lists such windows for the front only.

 

[Mark S.]

We weren’t expecting rain-sensing wipers since they were specifically excluded in the “compare models” feature on the Ford website for the BL yet the OBX listed them. The 2025 Order Guide doesn’t list them for the BL either although they are included on the OBX. We were then surprised to see rain-sensing wipers listed on the window sticker and then actually them being active on our BL.

Another surprise were the rear one-touch up/down windows since the 2024 Order Guide lists such windows for the front only.

Wait a minute. So you're saying Ford is ADDING stuff instead of removing stuff? That's crazy talk...

 

[Dude]

We weren’t expecting rain-sensing wipers since they were specifically excluded in the “compare models” feature on the Ford website for the BL yet the OBX listed them. The 2025 Order Guide doesn’t list them for the BL either although they are included on the OBX. We were then surprised to see rain-sensing wipers listed on the window sticker and then actually them being active on our BL.

@Kijor you are in Canada right? In the US (and probably Canada), OBX has rain sensing wipers and BL in the US did not but BL in Canada have rain sensing wipers. Don’t know if this is a general rule for the ‘21-‘24 and don’t know if parts shortages across those model years impacted if rain sensing wipers were included where applicable.
Best way to know for specific vehicles is if the wiper stalk has the Rain sensing mode symbol like shown in this pic.

 

[Kijor]

@Kijor you are in Canada right? In the US (and probably Canada), OBX has rain sensing wipers and BL in the US did not but BL in Canada have rain sensing wipers. Don’t know if this is a general rule for the ‘21-‘24 and don’t know if parts shortages across those model years impacted if rain sensing wipers were included where applicable.
Best way to know for specific vehicles is if the wiper stalk has the Rain sensing mode symbol like shown in this pic.

Good point about US/Cdn differences. Kind of like the block heater which appears to be standard for Canada. Odd though because i live south of 10 states!