2022 Bronco sport review

[DarkBlack]

I think modern turbo engines are pretty well engineered and they’ve integrated pretty elaborate sensor information into the oil change monitoring systems.
My relative’s 6 year or so old Honda CRV is a 4 cylinder turbo. The computer indicates around 6-7k miles, from what I know, which makes sense since it’s highway mileage, and they specify synthetic oil only.
Interesting part is , the exhaust manifold is integral to the cylinder head, so it receives water cooling.
They claim it keeps the turbo cool, and heats the engine faster in the winter.
Turbo engines have come a long ways

 

[kozal01]

After I totalled my 2020 Escape company car I had a 2023 Bronco Sport as a long term rental and I really liked it. Its the same platform as my Escape was so its was very simular, my Escape was quicker and got better mileage but the Bronco was better looking and had some nicer features. I wouldn't buy one personally but Id consider it for a company car if it was offered.

 

[deserteagle71]

Stick on window vents got installed today. We like these for dog venting.

I have those on two of my vehicles. Work great for ventilation - especially if it is raining outside.

 

[ArlyA]

On the road to northern MN today. Got 35mpg on 1st tank while driving 60 to 65mph. I should add that traveling in it is so, so much more comfortable.

 

[ArlyA]

I imagine the company that designed and made the engine must be aware of that

We change engine oil every 5000 miles.

 

[ArlyA]

Bronco interior pics. Great for mutts and cleaning with minimal carpet.

 

[ArlyA]

Just got a 2" hitch installed today. Do you want to see pics of that?

 

[dodge man]

Don’t ask, just put them up. Of course we like pictures.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

What's the tow capacity?

 

[tacticalturnip]

What's the tow capacity?

I'm curious about that too; if I remember, Arly's Ranger can tow something like 5-6k pounds, and I wonder how the little Bronco compares.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I'm curious about that too; if I remember, Arly's Ranger can tow something like 5-6k pounds, and I wonder how the little Bronco compares.

Internet says 2000 lbs.

 

[kozal01]

Internet says 2000 lbs.

I wouldn't doubt it, those sports are small, built on the Escape platform. The regular Bronco is the one that shares the Ranger platform.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I wouldn't doubt it, those sports are small, built on the Escape platform. The regular Bronco is the one that shares the Ranger platform.

Yeah the regular Bronco is 3500, same as my Saturn Vue

 

[ArlyA]

What's the tow capacity?

A modest 2200.

 

[Runner]

Just got a 2" hitch installed today. Do you want to see pics of that?

Yes. Also, where did you get it and who installed it?

I bought one for my little Toyota from Etralier.com and was astounded how well it fit and how easy it was to install. Took all of about 15 minutes. The hardest part was figuring out the wiring.

I assume your vehicle was pre-wired for trailer lights, just plug into the system?

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[ArlyA]

I hired it done. Seems they spent quite a bit of time at it.

 

[ArlyA]

Photos of the hitch which is covered by body panels and near the muffler. Glad I hired it done.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Photos of the hitch which is covered by body panels and near the muffler. Glad I hired it done. View attachment 895181View attachment 895182View attachment 895183

That's a clean install, but very tight!

 

[dodge man]

No wonder it took them a while, it looks like they had to remove some stuff. When you said it took them a while couldn’t figure out why. I put one on a pickup in the late 90’s and it took me about an hour. Of course I never looked under the back end of a Bronco. Looks like the exhaust was the main problem. They did a little cutting on the rear valance where the hitch exits. I get some u shaped trim molding to put over those raw edges and give it a finished look.

 

[ArlyA]

Do note guys, I don't drive this thing much. When I do it sure is quiet, comfortable to ride in and enough power to feel sporty.