Does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Earns Its Name? Review and Test Drive

Compact crossovers rarely aspire to dirt. The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport ignores the segment's suburban mandate and seeks adventures off the pavement. Or at least it looks like it aspires to. We test the Black Diamond package on the trail, examine an engine bay equipped with a carry-on-sized three-cylinder, and catalog a rear hatch designed to measure fish and open beverages. Does it possess actual off-road capability? Learn more about the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport: https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/bronco-sport 00:00 The off-road crossover exception 00:21 Powertrains 01:16 Black Diamond package 01:39 Tailgate and cargo features 02:41 Full-Size spare 02:57 Trail and terrain modes 03:27 Interior features 03:46 Highway driving and towing capacity 04:55 The Bronco badge

Added 1 May 2026