So, you’ve had a dilemma in the past: you have wanted the undeniable rugged capabilities of the Bronco, but you haven’t needed the hefty frame that comes with that. Whether you like it or not (and you probably don’t), a lot of your life still exists in the concrete jungle rather than the real one. So, for now, your rugged adventures have to happen during the weekends and those rare vacation days. You’ve known that the Bronco had a small sibling, the Bronco Sport, that could adapt to your city life, but weren’t sure if it could do all that the Bronco can when you break free from the city.
Here’s some exciting news: the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport definitely can do what its big sibling can. So now, you have no dilemma. Below, I’ll cover the off-road-ready upgrades Ford made to the Bronco Sport for the 2025 model, which makes it just as capable as its big brother (and then some, because there’s no denying its small dimensions make it more nimble). For some quick context, most of these upgrades are a part of the all-new Sasquatch Package.
A Twin-Clutch Rear-Drive Unit and Locking Rear Differential
When you go to serious off-road environments—the kind where one half of your car is suddenly several inches higher than the other, if not entirely off the ground—then you know maintaining traction and continuous wheelspin can be a challenge. Ford solved that with the newly available twin-clutch rear-drive unit. It independently controls the rear wheels, sending power where it’s needed most. This might mean sending power from front to back or side to side. Your system will know, and it responds appropriately.
Then there’s the locking rear differential. Let’s say you get stuck in the mud, which, as we know, can happen a lot when you’re off-roading. Your locking rear differential will cause both wheels to spin at the same rate, improving traction and helping to hoist you out of a tough spot. This also comes in handy if one wheel goes flying up in the air (like when you hit a mild pothole). The wheel that’s still in contact with the ground will get maximum torque to keep you moving forward.
Massive Tires for Momentum and Longevity
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with the Sasquatch Package is going to roll on 29-inch Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires. These tires feature an open-tread design and reinforced sidewalls, so they are prepared to channel mud, dirt, and sludge away from your wheels to keep you moving forward. And they can handle some rough action out there, thanks to those durable reinforced sidewalls.
The New G.O.A.T. Rally Mode
You’re probably already familiar with the Bronco or even Bronco Sport’s G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes. Historically, these have included Normal, Eco, Slippery, Mud/Rut, Sand, and Sport. Now, with the new Sasquatch Package, you can expect a new mode: Rally Mode. Rally Mode is designed specifically to help you maintain command when traveling at high speeds on sand. So it’s a bit different from regular Sand Mode in that it doesn’t just support cruising through the desert; it encourages racing through it.
Rally Mode holds gears longer for a boost in power, more responsive steering, and sharper throttle response. If you’ve wanted to recreate your own “Mad Max” style escapades out on some sand dunes, activate Rally Mode (and maybe put on some goggles if you’re keeping the windows open).
Trail One-Pedal Drive
Previously, you had Trail Control, which is like adaptive cruise control but for off-road environments. Trail Control takes over the throttle and brakes at each wheel to maintain your desired preset speed, letting you pay attention to your steering. Now, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport adds One-Pedal Drive for even more command on challenging terrain.
One-pedal drive allows you to speed up and slow down using just the gas pedal. So you can skip the exhausting dance of moving your foot between the gas and brake pedal over and over again on alternating terrain (a known hassle for off-roaders). Just ease off the gas pedal, and the vehicle will know to slow down. This can give you one less thing to focus on when you’re off-roading, so you can enjoy the scenery a little more (and focus on steering around streams and wild animals).
New Bilstein Rear Shocks for a Smoother Ride
As much as the site of rocky, boulder-littered terrain might look exciting, you probably don’t always love how it feels beneath your vehicle. It can often feel like you’re enduring a constant earthquake while you drive. Off-road vehicles need great shocks to absorb that turbulence, and the new Sasquatch package has great shocks— Bilstein ones, to be exact, which are kind of the upper echelon of shocks.
The Bilstein shocks boast position-sensitive damping, so they adjust their damping force depending on the position of the piston within their travel. Put simply: they tailor their response to the terrain, making real-time adjustments, so you can have a smooth ride when things get bumpy, but not a stiff ride when things calm down. They can even do this at high speeds, so you won’t fly up in the air when you hit a sand dune going a little too fast.
A New Camera View for Added Perspective
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a front-facing view of your vehicle when you were off-roading? You can now, thanks to the newly available Sasquatch Badlands package with its 360-degree camera offering a split view. This split view shows you the front tires, using the cameras under the side-view mirrors. So you can watch your tires tackle obstacles, crawl over boulders, and do all the other cool stuff they do in off-road environments.
Rugged Parts for Equally Rugged Terrain
You want the freedom to be a little rough on your off-road SUV. I get that. So does Ford, which is why Bronco Sports, with the Sasquatch package, gets an assortment of new parts that protect it from damage. It gets a standard front brush guard to prevent scratches from fallen branches and similar debris in your path. It also gets steel skid plates to protect the undercarriage from heavier items flying up and hitting it. It even gets steel bash plates at the first point of contact (which are very Mad Max-esque if you ask me). Oh, and it gets four recovery points with accessory-ready tow hooks, so if you find yourself in a tough situation and your pride lets you call a buddy for a rescue, they can easily attach a wire to your SUV.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Gets You Big Off-Road Perks in a Small SUV
You no longer have to feel condemned to a life in the city all due to modern demands. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has the right dimensions for city life, but when you take it off the grid, it fully transforms into its true form: an off-road warrior ready for anything. The 2025 off-road upgrades really let the Bronco Sport get closer to resembling its big sibling, the Bronco. And, with its small dimensions, it might even be a better option for navigating narrow trails. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport embodies the G.O.A.T spirit and then some.
