Compact SUVs have been around for awhile, but never in such quantities and with such competition. Ford cuts through the market by offering a compact SUV that has actual off-road capability, in the form of the Bronco Sport. Designed for the weekend adventurers, the Bronco Sport is a great option for both on road and off-road fun. The best priced trim is probably the Big Bend, getting you into a Bronco Sport for just $30,000.
Key Takeaways:
- The Bronco Sport Big Bend is the entry level offering, but does not seem that way with all the features it offers.
- This compact SUV starts at $29,795 MSRP, which sits at the lower end of the segment.
- The Big Bend and Free Wheeling trims are quite similar except for the paint job, and interior design, with the Free Wheeling being a bit more expensive.
What is the Big Bend package on the Ford Bronco Sport?
The Big Bend package on the Ford Bronco Sport is actually the best priced trim on the lineup and not a package at all. It gets you into a Bronco Sport at a premium price and gets you on the trails in style with easy to clean rubber cargo floors, and a safari style roof.
Beyond that it comes with push button start, MOLLE strap system, heated sideview mirrors, and 17” carbonized high gloss gray aluminum wheels. It also has the venerable 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbocharged engine that makes for 181 horsepower and gets the best gas mileage out of your Bronco Sport.
The 1.5 liter engine gets 25 in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, however when Car and Driver tested it they got 33 mpg on the highway. This engine does not seem like much but it is plenty to get you started on more bumpy adventures, while also not breaking the bank or your wallet with poor fuel economy. The Big Bend trim is a great vehicle and a wonderful car for those looking for a daily driver that doubles as an awesome weekender.
How Much is a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend?
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend starts at a great price with an MSRP of $29,795. This places it on the lower end of the segment as far as price, with the Compact SUV class being one of the most competitive in the economy car market.
Car and Driver has it placed squarely in the top 5 compact SUVs for having the most off-roading capability in its segment. This is quite true as most other compact SUVs are not designed with any actual off-roading in mind. Other vehicles in the same class are the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Volkswagen Tiguan. These vehicles are great in their own respects, but do not offer anywhere near the capabilities of the Bronco Sport.
The Big Bend is more capable than any of these vehicles as it comes with Ford’s select-a-terrain feature. It goes by the name of “Terrain Management System” and features 5 G.O.A.T modes. This stands for Go Over Any Terrain, which might not make it the greatest of all time, but is a fancy feature and comes with Normal, Eco, Sport, Slipper, and Sand modes. Look no further than the Big Bend model if you want to get into one of the most off-road ready vehicles in the compact SUV segment.
What is the difference between a Bronco Sport Big Bend and a Free Wheeling?
The Bronco Sport Big Bend is a lower priced trim than the Free Wheeling trim. It comes with a lot of the same features, but lacks a few styling features that the Free Wheeling adds to the Bronco Sport. Free Wheeling comes with bright colored stripes along the side of the SUV, red painted wheels, and ombre stitched cloth seats.
As you can see it only adds a few extra cosmetic features on top of the ones that already come with the Big Bend. It comes in a little more than $2,000 more expensive than the Big Bend trim, with a brighter interior and exterior. The model you choose will largely depend on if you want the extra color that comes with the Free Wheeling or if you prefer the Big Bend trim.
Summary:
The 2024 Bronco Sport Big bend is arguably the only vehicle in its class that you could reliably take off-roading. Most compact SUVs are designed for the road, and only for the road. The Bronco Sport is the best option for those who want the most versatile compact SUV. Big Bend gets you into a compact SUV for the best price offered on the Bronco Sport, at just around $30,000 MSRP.