Built Wild · Standard AWD · GOAT Modes

New Ford Bronco Sport in Valparaiso, IN

The compact adventure SUV with a real Bronco attitude. Standard all-wheel drive. GOAT Modes (Goes Over Any Terrain) for adjusting to mud, sand, snow, or pavement. Up to 238 HP from the Badlands' 2.0L EcoBoost. Bronco heritage, compact footprint, Indiana-friendly pricing at Currie Motors Ford of Valpo.

The Compact Bronco with Real Capability

Bronco Sport isn't a scaled-down big Bronco — it's a complete vehicle with its own engineering DNA, built on a unibody platform optimized for adventure. Standard all-wheel drive across every trim. GOAT Modes (Goes Over Any Terrain) let you dial in Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, or Sand/Mud — and on Badlands, Rock Crawl and an exclusive Baja mode for high-speed desert running. Available Trail Control acts like off-road cruise control on technical terrain.

The 2026 Bronco Sport comes in Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands trims. Standard engine is the 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder making 180 HP. The Badlands upgrades to the 2.0L EcoBoost at 238 HP with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, differential lock, and off-road-tuned suspension. Currie Motors Ford of Valpo keeps the full Bronco Sport lineup in stock — ideal for NW Indiana drivers who want all-weather capability, compact footprint, and genuine off-road DNA.

Bronco Sport Trim Lineup

Big Bend

The entry trim. 1.5L EcoBoost, 7 GOAT Modes, standard AWD, 8" SYNC 3 touchscreen, cloth interior. The practical adventure SUV.

Free Wheeling

Retro-styled option with unique vintage graphics, color-keyed grille inserts, and heritage-inspired interior accents. The Instagram-ready Bronco Sport.

Heritage

Classic Bronco cues with retro graphics, white-painted grille, and nostalgic interior color combos. Pays tribute to 1966 Bronco.

Outer Banks

The premium trim. Leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, wireless charging pad, premium audio. Still the 1.5L EcoBoost, but with all the comfort features.

Badlands (Off-Road Flagship)

2.0L EcoBoost 238 HP. Twin-clutch rear drive unit with rear differential lock. Off-road-tuned suspension with increased ground clearance. Front-facing trail camera. Rock Crawl and Baja GOAT Modes exclusive to this trim.

Why Bronco Sport Works for Everything NWI

Why Bronco Sport Works for Everything NWI

Standard AWD for Indiana Winters

Every Bronco Sport — even the base Big Bend — comes with all-wheel drive. No upcharge, no optional package. Standard.

Compact Enough for Downtown Chicago

Shorter than an Escape. Fits in standard parking garages, pulls up to valet stations, navigates tight city streets — but takes you into the Indiana Dunes or Potato Creek State Park with capability.

Great Fuel Economy

The 1.5L EcoBoost delivers around 26 MPG combined. Badlands drops to ~23 MPG combined with the 2.0L EcoBoost, still solid for a true off-road SUV.

Dog Owner-Friendly

Easy-clean rubber floor options, available cargo management system, and a rear cargo area sized for two large dog crates. Popular with NWI pet parents.

MyFord Mobile Owner Benefits

FordPass Connect standard. Remote start, vehicle location, and lock/unlock from your phone. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Badlands = Real Off-Road

This isn't badging. Twin-clutch rear drive unit, rear diff lock, off-road-tuned suspension, 8.8" ground clearance, skid plates, Trail Control — Badlands is genuinely trail-capable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Bronco and Bronco Sport?
Bronco is a body-on-frame, 2-door or 4-door SUV with removable doors and roof, built on the Ranger platform — a true off-roader in the Jeep Wrangler mold. Bronco Sport is a unibody, 4-door SUV built on the Escape platform — more of a compact adventure crossover. Bronco Sport has standard AWD; Bronco has a removable-top 4x4 system. Bronco Sport is shorter, easier to park, and less expensive. Bronco is more capable off-road and uncompromised in heritage. Both share the family DNA.
Is the Bronco Sport Badlands actually off-road capable?
Yes. The Badlands has a twin-clutch rear drive unit with a locking rear differential (not just limited-slip), off-road-tuned suspension with real travel, underbody skid plates, a front-facing trail camera, and Rock Crawl and Baja drive modes. Combined with 8.8 inches of ground clearance, it genuinely handles moderate-to-difficult off-road trails. It's not a Wrangler Rubicon — but it's far more capable than a typical crossover.
What are GOAT Modes?
GOAT stands for Goes Over Any Terrain — Ford's selectable drive mode system on Bronco and Bronco Sport. Standard modes include Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Sand/Mud. The Badlands trim adds Rock Crawl and Baja modes. Each mode retunes throttle response, transmission shift behavior, traction control, and (on 4WD Broncos) locking differentials to match the terrain.
What's the fuel economy of the Bronco Sport?
With the standard 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder, Bronco Sport achieves approximately 25 MPG city / 28 MPG highway. The Badlands with 2.0L EcoBoost drops to approximately 21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway. Actual mileage varies with driving conditions, cargo, and how much of the off-road capability you use.

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