Introduction
Nothing says adventure like the legendary Ford Bronco, and the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is the compact crossover SUV that embodies the Bronco spirit of freedom and exploration. Discover whether the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend or Badlands is your perfect adventure companion, both available at Cogswell Ford. The Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend is the base model with convenience and style for everyday adventures, while the Badlands pushes boundaries with advanced off-road features and rugged capability.
Whether your next journey takes you downtown or deep into the wilderness, this comparison will help you choose the Bronco Sport that fits your lifestyle and sense of adventure. Keep reading the Cogswell comparison of the 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend and Badlands to find your perfect compact crossover SUV.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport lineup features the base model Big Bend and top-tier Badlands.
- The Bronco Sport Big Bend is a notable compact SUV with excellent fuel efficiency, comfort, and capability.
- The 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands offers the most off-road capability, all-terrain tires, and numerous standard features that other models only have as options.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend compare to the Badlands?
With the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend starting the lineup and the Badlands at the top, there are several differences to compare, from standard features and advanced technology to the power under your Ford Bronco Sport’s hood.Â
As the base model, the Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend is impressive and features great design elements, including active grille shutters, signature lettering, and logos on the exterior and inside. The Bronco Sport Big Bend also offers optional add-ons like different grille styles and fender tie-downs.
The 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend and Badlands differ in their interior and off-road features. The Badlands model has more standard features like Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, a heated premium-wrapped steering wheel, Rubberized Cargo Floor and Flooring, and Seat Backs. It also includes the Remote Start System, Terrain Management System with seven G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) Modes, leather-trimmed heated seats, standard Advanced 4x4 with a Twin-Clutch Rear Drive Unit, HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension, and an EcoBoost engine with more capacity, which means more power and towing capacity.
Can both the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend and Badlands handle snow, mud, and gravel?
Both the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend and Badlands handle well in snow, mud, and gravel. While the Big Bend may have five G.O.A.T. Modes, the base model Bronco Sport still manages off-road conditions and tough terrains, including snow, mud, and loose gravel.
Big Bend Terrain Management System G.O.A.T. Modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Sport
- Slippery
- Off-Road
Badlands Terrain Management System G.O.A.T. Modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Sport
- Slippery
- Off-Road
- Rock/Crawl
- Rally
Should I choose the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend or Badlands?
Whether you choose the Big Bend or the Badlands, you can drive knowing that your 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is ranked among the best compact SUVs with experts like Car and Driver. If you want a practical trim with capability, towability, and advanced safety and entertainment features, then the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend is the perfect compact SUV you’ll love to drive every day, everywhere. From the excellent EPA fuel economy to the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ system of safety features, the Ford Bronco Sport models, including the Big Bend and Badlands, earn top marks with J.D. Power and repeat recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a Top Safety Pick and Pick+.
If you want more power, improved off-road features like HOSS 2.0 or 3.0 Off-Road Suspension, seven G.O.A.T. Modes, and the expanded Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 system with more standard features than other models in the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport lineup, then choose the top-tier Badlands with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, space for five, and a towing capacity of up to 2,700 pounds with the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Big Capability, Compact Ford SUV
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport models are big on capability and everything else, from advanced driver assistance, towing capacity, and off-road performance. Whether you choose the Big Bend or the Badlands, you will enjoy the best that Ford offers. Visit Cogswell Motors today in Russellville to see why the rest of the River Valley is talking about finding the best place to shop for vehicles right in the heart of our city.