2027 Ford Bronco Sport Release Date & News – As of mid-2026, Ford has not announced an official release date or full redesign for a next-generation 2027 Ford Bronco Sport. Industry coverage indicates the 2027 model year will largely continue the current-generation vehicle (which received a significant mid-cycle refresh for 2025), with only minor cosmetic or package updates expected.
New Ford model-year vehicles typically begin arriving at U.S. dealerships in the fall of the prior calendar year. A 2027 Bronco Sport would therefore be expected to reach showrooms in fall 2026, following the usual pattern for carryover models, though Ford has not confirmed specific timing.
Expected Changes for the 2027 Model Year
MotorTrend notes that after the major 2025 update (new styling elements, steel bumpers on some trims, grille revisions, and the addition of a Sasquatch off-road package), a full redesign remains “another year or two away.” For 2027, the expectation is limited to cosmetics, style packages, or minor equipment adjustments rather than structural or powertrain overhauls.
The current Bronco Sport continues to be built at Ford’s Hermosillo Assembly Plant in Mexico. Sources indicate production of the existing generation is scheduled to end there in 2028, aligning a next-generation model (possibly a larger vehicle aligned with a European Bronco SUV program) is more likely for the 2028 model year or later.
Powertrain and Hybrid Rumors
The 2027 Bronco Sport is expected to retain the existing powertrain options:
- 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder (approximately 180 hp / 200 lb-ft)
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (approximately 250 hp / 280 lb-ft)
Both pair with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, with G.O.A.T. Modes for terrain management.
Hybrid rumors have circulated for several years. Earlier reports linked a potential hybrid (possibly sharing the Escape’s 2.5-liter hybrid system) to a 2027 timeline, but more recent coverage from Automotive News and others points to a hybrid arriving closer to 2028 alongside a broader refresh. Ford has not officially confirmed any electrified Bronco Sport powertrain.
Pricing Expectations
Pricing for the 2026 Bronco Sport starts in the low-to-mid $30,000s (around $33,840 for base models). The 2027 model is expected to follow a similar range, subject to typical annual adjustments, option packaging, and any market or regulatory factors. Higher trims such as Outer Banks and Badlands, plus packages like Sasquatch, push prices higher.
What Buyers in the USA Should Know?
- The Bronco Sport remains a compact, lifestyle-oriented off-road-capable SUV positioned below the full-size Bronco.
- It competes with vehicles such as the Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota RAV4 (especially off-road variants), and Jeep Compass or Renegade in certain segments.
- Key strengths continue to include distinctive retro styling, available off-road hardware, and standard AWD with terrain modes.
- Interior space (especially rear legroom) and fuel economy remain areas where it trails some mainstream compact SUVs.
No major safety, technology, or interior overhauls have been confirmed for 2027 beyond carryover of the current 13.2-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster options, and Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite.
Looking Ahead to the Next Generation
Ford Authority and other outlets report that a new Bronco-branded SUV (program CX735), potentially larger and multi-energy (hybrid/PHEV capable), is targeted for around 2028. It could serve as the true next-generation Bronco Sport replacement in North America, though tariffs and production plans have introduced some uncertainty about U.S. availability.
Until official announcements arrive from Ford, the 2027 Bronco Sport is best viewed as an evolutionary update to the popular current model rather than a revolutionary one.
Stay tuned to Ford.com and trusted automotive outlets for confirmed pricing, exact on-sale dates, and any late changes as the 2027 model year approaches U.S. dealerships in late 2026.