2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD

The CarCody take

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD is a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic (S8) transmission. It is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. Fuel economy is rated at 23 MPG combined, 21 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe CO2 is 386 grams per mile. NHTSA information lists eight recalls and 108 complaints. Its ratings are five stars for side impact, five for frontal impact, five overall and four for rollover. For shoppers comparing SUVs, these figures cover fuel use, annual cost, drivetrain and listed safety information. The base model is Bronco Sport.

Who it suits. It may suit SUV shoppers seeking part-time four-wheel drive and comparing gasoline running costs. Buyers may also find the listed fuel economy and crash ratings useful.

Overview

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. It pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an automatic eight-speed transmission and part-time four-wheel drive. Those specifications frame the ownership picture: this is a four-wheel-drive compact utility vehicle with a combined EPA rating of 23 mpg, rather than a fuel-economy-focused choice.

EPA fuel economy is 21 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. The EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are listed at 386 grams per mile. Actual fuel use and costs can vary with driving conditions and fuel prices, so the annual figure is best treated as an estimate for comparison.

The available NHTSA ratings give the Bronco Sport 4WD five stars overall, with five stars for frontal and side crash ratings and four stars for rollover. The entry also lists eight recalls and 108 complaints. These are separate counts, not safety scores; buyers should review current recall information for a specific vehicle.

Key features

Powertrain and drive

• 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine
• Automatic eight-speed transmission
• Part-time four-wheel drive

Economy and safety figures

• EPA combined fuel economy: 23 mpg
• EPA city fuel economy: 21 mpg
• EPA highway fuel economy: 26 mpg
• EPA annual fuel cost: $2,900
• Tailpipe CO2: 386 grams per mile
• NHTSA overall rating: 5 stars out of 5

Who it's for

The Bronco Sport 4WD may suit shoppers who want a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and who are comfortable budgeting around its EPA estimates of 23 mpg combined and $2,900 in annual fuel costs. Its city rating is lower than its highway rating, so regular urban driving is worth considering when estimating personal running costs.

For buyers comparing safety information, the five-star overall NHTSA rating and five-star frontal and side ratings are useful reference points, while the four-star rollover rating provides a distinct part of the picture. The listed recalls and complaints are also relevant context, but neither count alone establishes the condition or reliability of an individual vehicle.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Part-time four-wheel drive; five-star NHTSA overall, frontal and side ratings.
• Cons: EPA combined economy is 23 mpg, and the listed annual fuel cost is $2,900; the rollover rating is four stars.

Alternatives

Shoppers comparing Ford SUVs can consider the 2027 Ford Explorer AWD or the 2027 Ford Expedition 4WD. For a two-wheel-drive alternative, see the 2027 Ford Expedition 2WD. Browse more Ford cars to widen the comparison. The figures here apply to the 2024 Bronco Sport 4WD; the alternatives are different model years and configurations, so their specifications and costs should be assessed separately.

Verdict

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD combines a turbocharged gasoline engine and part-time four-wheel drive with EPA fuel economy of 23 mpg combined. Its listed $2,900 annual fuel cost makes fuel budgeting an important consideration, particularly for buyers who expect mostly city driving. NHTSA’s five-star overall rating is a positive safety measure, alongside a four-star rollover rating. Compare these running-cost and safety figures with your priorities before choosing.