The Bronco Sport Badlands is not here to play it safe, and that 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder makes that clear the moment you get on the throttle. Ford's EcoBoost engine pulls hard through the rev range and the 8-speed automatic keeps it in the power band without hunting around. Four-wheel drive is there when the pavement runs out, and the four-wheel independent suspension soaks up rough terrain without beating you up in the process. This is a truck-adjacent machine that actually rewards a driver who wants to push it.
Inside, the Badlands-spec interior gives you ActiveX-trimmed heated front sport contour bucket seats that hold you in place when things get sideways. SYNC 4 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto runs on a clean interface, and the 5G modem keeps you connected if that matters on your commute between the real stuff. Heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, memory seat, and power everything round out a cabin that earns its $42,575 price tag without making you feel like you sacrificed comfort for capability. The 17-inch matte black aluminum wheels look exactly right on this thing, too.
Fuel economy sits at 21 city and 28 highway, which is a fair trade for what this powertrain delivers. Auto high-beam headlights, fog lamps, rear parking camera, and electronic stability control all come standard, so the safety gear is genuinely there and not just a line item. SiriusXM with 360L and six speakers handle the soundtrack, and the overhead console gives you somewhere to put things when you climb back in muddy from a trail.
We have this 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands on the lot now and ready to drive. Give us a call at 978-228-5021 to get more details or to set up a test drive with our team at AutoFair Ford of Haverhill.
