Ford has been noticed testing a Bronco Sport prototype with upgrades that time to a extra off-road succesful model of the compact crossover being developed.

Probably the most succesful Bronco Sport at current is the Badlands. Ford additionally provides a Black Diamond Off-Highway Bundle for the Large Bend and Outer Banks grades. A extra off-road succesful model would seemingly be positioned as a brand new grade.

The prototype is closely camouflaged however could be seen carrying new fascias entrance and rear. These could also be designed to enhance strategy and departure angles, and probably match greater skid plates. It additionally seems to be like the bottom clearance of the prototype could also be larger than the Bronco Sport’s commonplace 8.8 inches.

One other key clue is the tire choice. In accordance with our photographer, the tires on the prototype are Goodyear Territory Mud-Terrain tires. The tires are used on extra off-road succesful variations of the larger Bronco, and have not beforehand appeared on a Bronco Sport.

On the prototype, the tires are wrapped round a brand new wheel design that appears much like the rugged design used on the brand new 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally.

A dual-tip exhaust may also be seen, although the design is just a brief unit used for testing functions and can change as improvement advances.

At the moment the Bronco Sport is obtainable with the selection of a 181-hp 1.5-liter turbo-3 or a 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4. There have been rumors of a hybrid choice, although it is not clear if that is what’s being examined right here.

If Ford is planning a brand new Bronco Sport variant, a debut subsequent 12 months as a 2025 mannequin is probably going. Keep tuned.