2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch: Daily Comfort with Serious Off-Road Grit

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch adds a twin-clutch rear axle and all-terrain tires to the compact SUV, delivering surprising off-road capability.

Since the Bronco nameplate’s reintroduction in 2021, Ford has drawn a fairly clear line between the big body-on-frame Bronco and the smaller unibody Bronco Sport. The Sport has long been the more civilised choice, with pleasant road manners and enough soft-road ability to reach a trailhead. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch package blurs that line. Available on Outer Banks and Badlands trims, Sasquatch expands the comfortable operating envelope in a way that was obvious on a deeply rutted, sandy trail in Southern California’s Anza Borrego desert.

The Sasquatch badge has been available on the full-size Bronco for a while, adding rugged visual presence and extra capability to an already tough platform. On the Bronco Sport, the intent is similar even if the hardware is scaled to a unibody crossover. Ford offers the package with both the 1.5-liter EcoBoost Outer Banks and the 2.0-liter Badlands, though the two-liter model is the more authentic star of the lineup.

🔧 What Sasquatch Adds

Hardware upgrades define the package. The most impactful change sits in the rear axle: a twin-clutch rear-drive unit sends power independently to the left or right wheel based on available traction. A locking rear differential also helps when a wheel is lifted off the ground. The Sasquatch rides on 17-inch wheels wrapped in 29-inch Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires, which Ford calls the biggest in the compact SUV class.

Suspension work includes Bilstein position-sensitive rear shocks. These dampers adjust force depending on piston travel, which produces a more consistent ride across varied surfaces. In the dirt, the Bronco Sport Sasquatch feels less like a poseur package and more like a genuinely reworked machine.

🏜️ On the Trail

The off-road portion of the drive program was unusually aggressive for an OEM small-SUV event. Deep sand, steep climbs, and narrow paths tested the Baby Bronco far beyond a gravel parking lot. The Badlands Sasquatch completed hardcore-feeling obstacles with relative ease. Ford lists ground clearance at 8.7 inches for the 2.0T Badlands and 8.8 for the 1.5T Outer Banks. Approach, departure, and breakover angles come in at 31.2, 27.9, and 21.7 degrees, respectively.

Those figures do not match a full-size Bronco or Jeep Wrangler, but they still put most wild places within reach. For solo adventures, front and rear cameras and Trail One-Pedal speed-controlled descents add confidence. Spotters were helpful on the tightest sections, yet the technology reduces the intimidation factor.

📱 Cabin and Technology

Every 2025 Bronco Sport receives a 13.2-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. SYNC 4 is user-friendly, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are welcome. The cabin itself is not flashy. Rear-seat headroom impresses, but front-seat bolstering underwhelms and interior materials are generally unremarkable. Buyers who value style over substance may notice the contrast with the more charming Ford Maverick.

💰 Pricing and Positioning

Sasquatch capability adds cost. The Bronco Sport starts at $32,285 including destination. The cheapest Sasquatch route is the 1.5T Outer Banks, which requires a $5,330 combined package for an out-the-door price of $42,915. The 2.0T Badlands Sasquatch reaches $45,395.

Trim and Engine	Price (MSRP + destination)	Highway MPG	Ground Clearance
1.5T Outer Banks Sasquatch	$42,915	30 MPG	8.8 inches
2.0T Badlands Sasquatch	$45,395	27 MPG	8.7 inches

The 2.0T engine is the stronger choice for off-road work, though the 1.5T is quieter and more efficient for commuters. The knobby 29-inch tires also produce extra highway noise, though ride quality remains improved.

For around $45,000, a four-door Jeep Wrangler offers more extreme capability but a far less comfortable daily experience. Subaru, Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda still compete on price for less rugged trims, but few compact SUVs match the Sasquatch’s blend of everyday livability and genuine trail competence. As a one-vehicle solution for commuting and weekend adventure, the 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch remains a persuasive outlier—even as the market continues to move through 2026.