The Bronco Sport is the budget-friendly little brother to the Ford Bronco that has been a staple of the Ford lineup since its introduction in 2021. Soon to receive its first update, we preview what the new 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has to offer when it hits dealerships later in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Bronco Sport is the budget friendly alternative to the Bronco, with it serving as a separate model from the main Bronco family.
- Off the back of a refresh in 2025, Orange Fury is pegged as potentially being a new color in the lineup
- Part SUV and part Offroader, the Bronco Sport is a budget funhaver that keeps things exciting, yet affordable.
How long does it take to order a Ford Bronco Sport?
The wait time for a new Bronco Sport can vary widely, ranging from just a few weeks to several months or longer depending on factors like trim, options, and dealer allocation. Popular configurations or those with constrained features may take longer to arrive, while vehicles already in the production pipeline or on a dealer lot can be delivered much sooner. Larger dealers often have more allocation, which can reduce wait times, while smaller ones may face longer queues.
The features you choose also play a role—certain packages or options may delay scheduling and production. To speed things up, some buyers opt for in-stock inventory at their local dealership or expand their search to dealers in other regions. Dropping optional features could also help shorten the wait. Ultimately, the best way to get an accurate estimate is to check with your dealer directly.
Will the 2026 Bronco Sport be redesigned?
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is expected to carry over largely unchanged following its recent 2025 mid-cycle refresh, which brought subtle exterior styling tweaks, a bigger infotainment screen, and the debut of the rugged new Sasquatch Package. Because those updates were fairly significant, the upcoming model year will likely focus on smaller changes tied to the routine model-year transition. One of the most notable additions, however, could be a new paint option—Orange Fury.
Recent spy shots have captured what appears to be a 2026 Bronco Sport Outer Banks finished in the bright, eye-catching hue, suggesting Ford plans to expand its availability across the Bronco Sport lineup. This strategy aligns with Ford’s broader trend of spreading Orange Fury across much of its 2026 portfolio, as the same color has recently been spotted on test units of the Ford Maverick and Ford Mustang.
If officially confirmed, Orange Fury would inject a bold and playful option into the Bronco Sport’s palette, further appealing to buyers who want their SUV to stand out both on city streets and rugged trails.
Summary
The Bronco Sport saves you big over the bigger Bronco, though its budget nature doesn’t mean you need to lose out when offroading, as much in the way of the bigger Bronco’s offroad prowess has been preserved with the smaller SUV. Check back with Jarrett Scott Ford fo all the details as they come out