The 2023 Bronco Sport Heritage Edition and Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition pay tribute to the original 1966 truck by incorporating classic design elements. Both models feature a white roof, white rear badging, white 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a white grille with red BRONCO lettering.
The Bronco Sport Heritage Edition is built on the Big Bend trim level and is powered by Ford’s 181-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-three engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Its suspension includes hydraulic front bump stops and specially tuned springs, part of Ford’s High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS) system package, and offers five user-selectable “G.O.A.T.” terrain modes for off-road driving. Inside, the Heritage Edition boasts white trim accents, plaid cloth seats, blue-and-red accent stitching, a microsuede center console armrest, and Navy Pier Blue accents on the door panels and dash. Buyers can choose from seven paint options, including a throwback color based on one that was available on the original Bronco.
Despite the availability of various off-road driving modes, it is the suspension that makes the Bronco Sport a capable SUV even on soft trails in its standard drive mode. While the Badlands model offers similar features, the Heritage Limited Edition, priced at $46,250, comes fully equipped with nearly $5000 worth of optional features. The retro-inspired design of the Heritage Edition carries a premium of around $2000 over the equivalent Big Bend model, while the Heritage Edition itself costs approximately $1500 more than the Big Bend. photo: Ford
For off-road enthusiasts, the appeal of classic Broncos, the reborn Bronco, and the Bronco Sport is a combination of capability and aesthetics. The Heritage Editions lean more heavily on the latter, but this does not detract from their off-road performance. Classic Broncos, both stock and modified, can be seen in the viewing areas of off-road races such as the King of the Hammers, a testament to the enduring appeal of the Bronco brand.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage EditionsEngine Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost® | 2.0L EcoBoost® | |
| Engine type | 1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3 | 2.0L Ti-VCT GTDI I-4 |
| Drive type | 4×4 | Advanced 4×4 with Twin-Clutch Rear Drive Unit |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust | Dual Exhaust |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Automatic Transmission | 8-speed Automatic Transmission; SelectShift® with Paddle shifters |
| Horsepower* (SAE net@rpm) | 181 @ 6,000 rpm | 250 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque* (lb.-ft.@rpm) | 190 @ 3,000 rpm | 277 @ 3,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Valve lifters | Roller Finger Follower with Hydraulic Latch Adjustor | Direct acting mechanical bucket |
| Engine block material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Induction system | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel delivery | Direct Injection and Port Fuel Injection | Direct injection |
| Fuel (minimum) | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded (Premium recommended) |
| EPA-Estimated Ratings Four Wheel Drive (Actual mileage will vary) | 25 City/28 Highway/26 Combined | 21 City/26 Highway/23 Combined |
| Chassis Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks |
| Rear suspension | Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks |
| Traction assist | AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) |
| Brakes | Power 4-wheel disc with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
| Steering | Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) |
