2021 Ford Bronco Sport Scooped With Different Grille Designs And Orange Paint

A series of spy images showing the long-awaited Ford Bronco Sport have provided us with an excellent look at the upcoming ‘soft’ off-roader.

Admittedly, recently-leaked images of the Bronco Sport have shown the vehicle free of any camouflage but these images posted on the BroncoSportForum and also captured by TFLCar indicate there could be as many as three front grille designs available to customers.

These three prototypes were reportedly snapped in Nevada while engineers were taking a break from their testing duties. One of the prototypes was especially eye-catching as its bright orange paint could be seen peeking through the camouflage.

We don’t have an official name for this color on hand but it’s obvious that Ford won’t shy away from offering the Bronco Sport in a number of brightly-colored shades to add to its fun appeal. CarScoops understands there will be 10 different exterior colors available, with customers also given the option of a black or grey roof.

Beyond the looks, we know the Bronco Sport will be based on the current Ford Escape and have a wheelbase of 105.1 inches (2,670 mm) – 1.6 inches (41 mm) shorter than the wheelbase of the Escape. The same engines as the Escape are to be expected, including a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder outputting 180 hp and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque.

Customers after more grunt will also be offered a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 250 hp and 275 lb-ft (372 Nm), respectable figures for an SUV of this size. Both engines will be coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels. The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport will premiere before the end of the year and may start at around $25,000.