Cars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport

Australia “wishes” Ford sold more models, and the article highlights the Ford Bronco Sport as a missing piece in the local lineup. It notes that while Ford’s Ranger and the Everest sustain strong sales, the Escape medium SUV is an example of variety that has disappeared over time. The Bronco Sport is positioned as a smaller crossover than the full-size Bronco, sharing styling cues such as round headlights, a boxy body and a tall rear, while using a different platform that the article says is the C2 platform underpinning the Escape and earlier Focus. In the United States, pricing is cited as starting around US$32,000 (about A$47,000 before taxes and on-road costs) for Big Bend and rising to roughly US$42,000 (about A$61,000) for the Badlands. Engine options include a turbo 1.5L (134kW/270Nm) for most variants and a 2.0L turbo for Badlands (186kW/380Nm), paired with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. The Badlands adds torque-distribution hardware, upgraded suspension and multiple drive modes for more capable off-road travel.