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| 250 hp | Horsepower | 169 hp |
| 277 lb-ft | Torque | 151 lb-ft |
| 2,200 lbs | Towing | 1,500 lbs |
Adventurous, efficient, engaging, and well-equipped often seem mutually exclusive when shopping for an SUV. It's like asking to have your cake and eat it, too, as the saying goes. Yet, automakers like Ford prove these characteristics can coexist, at least in models like the Bronco Sport. Where Ford's subcompact SUV is ready for nearly anything, rivals like the Corolla Cross take a more conventional approach and leave much to be desired. The dichotomy is readily apparent when comparing the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross.
The models share the same class, but they're remarkably different and answer distinct needs. The Corolla Cross aligns itself with Toyota's popular sedan, offering a higher driving position and more room for passengers and cargo. This sets expectations reasonably low for the Corolla Cross, with its three trims barely distinguishable. The LE and XLE trims offer only modest upgrades to the Corolla Cross L or base trim, and even then, you aren't getting the power, capability, or versatility that the rival Bronco Sport offers.
Ford does a far better job of exceeding expectations with the Bronco Sport, which takes a cue from its bigger, more adventurous sibling. The Bronco Sport blends practicality and versatility with a penchant for adventure, guaranteeing excitement wherever the road leads. These characteristics are the foundation of the Bronco Sport's five-trim lineup that offers distinct personalities, stretching from the Big Bend and Heritage to the Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, and Badlands.
So, what subcompact SUV will you drive home? Your search might have started with the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross, but we're confident you'll fall in love with the 2024 Bronco Sport. Why? Ford's reputation as an American automotive pioneer shines as the Blue Oval goes above and beyond to exceed every expectation to deliver a subcompact SUV like never before.
Subcompact SUVs are well-known for their efficiency and maneuverability because of their smaller footprints. While this is certainly true for the 2024 Corolla Cross and 2024 Bronco Sport, the models offer different types of engagement, capability, and performance. How so? It all comes back to what's under the hood.
The 2024 Corolla Cross offers sedan-like performance and handling. Toyota outfits the SUV with a standard 2.0L inline-four engine and continuously variable transmission. The engine produces 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque, while the continuously variable transmission prioritizes efficiency over performance. As a result, the Corolla Cross isn't as responsive or engaging as it could be. You're essentially trading any enjoyment in the driver's seat for more miles per gallon on every tank of gas. Is it worth it?
Ford doesn't ask drivers to make this compromise in the 2024 Bronco Sport. Instead, the Blue Oval offers two impressive powertrains that deliver a spectrum of power and capability. The four-wheel drive subcompact rolls off Ford's production line with a 1.5L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-three engine and a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. The EcoBoost produces 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, giving the Bronco Sport an obvious advantage. The eight-speed automatic is another perk, with continuously variable transmissions notorious for not being as reliable, long-lasting, or affordable to repair.
The Bronco Sport's lead against the Corolla Cross continues, with Ford widening the gap by offering the subcompact with a potent 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four that produces 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. This significant jump in power makes the Bronco Sport exciting to drive on any terrain, especially with Ford adding a Terrain Management System with up to seven G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes that tailor the Bronco Sport's performance and handling to the condition to give you ultimate confidence and control.
The 2024 Corolla Cross and 2024 Bronco Sport are comparably priced for the segment, but the real question is how Toyota and Ford offer tangible value to give you more for your money. Toyota takes a more practical approach with the Corolla Cross, which starts at $23,860 for the L or base trim. While the price is budget-friendly, you aren't getting much with the entry-level model. The Corolla Cross L features an eight-inch touchscreen display, a six-speaker sound system, LED headlights, rear-seat vents, and the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety and driver-assist technologies.
Climbing the Corolla Cross lineup to the LE and XLE means spending far more money without getting many premium features. For example, the Corolla Cross LE adds wireless smartphone charging and a Blind Spot Monitor with a Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The XLE is unique because of its SofTex-trimmed seating and 18-inch black-painted alloy wheels. Toyota also adds a seven-inch digital gauge cluster that frames the cockpit and complements the standard eight-inch center touchscreen.
The Bronco Sport's 2024 trim lineup tells a different and more exciting story because Ford gives each trim a distinct personality and exceptional packaging. The Big Bend starts the lineup at $29,795, with Ford proving you get for what you pay for in the Bronco Sport.[a] The base model is well-equipped and ready for adventure with its safari-style roof, rubberized cargo floor, and MOLLE strap system. It also features Ford's Terrain Management System with five G.O.A.T. Modes, Intelligent Access with push-button start, and heated exterior mirrors.
The Heritage celebrates the SUV's history with distinct details, like an Oxford White roof, and the Free Wheeling boasts a head-turning design with its two-tone black roof and sunset weave design elements. The Outer Banks and Badlands complete the Bronco Sport family, with the Badlands taking the title as the most adventurous. The top-tier trim features Ford's proven 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged engine, advanced four-wheel drive system, an off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, and seven G.O.A.T. modes. You'll also find advanced technologies like Ford Trail Control that reflect the Bronco Sport's readiness to answer the call of the wild.
Technology is a focal point for the 2024 Corolla Cross and 2024 Bronco Sport, but it's also another area where the models distinguish themselves. Toyota and Ford are well-known for building long-lasting vehicles, yet Toyota often falls behind in the technology segment. The automaker doesn't frequently update its models, meaning what you'll find on the Corolla Cross will likely stick around for several years without modification. So, did Toyota go all out to outfit the Corolla Cross with advanced technologies? Unfortunately, that isn't the case.
The 2024 Corolla Cross is more practical and starkly contrasts the more adventurous and tech-savvy 2024 Bronco Sport. Both models feature eight-inch center touchscreen displays, but Toyota requires you to spend more on a top-tier trim like the XLE to add a digital driver display. The upgrade adds perks like wireless smartphone charging and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking. This advanced tool complements the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite, which includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Proactive Driving Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Lane Tracing Assist.
Ford packs more value and technology across the Bronco Sport's 2024 lineup, from the Big Bend, Heritage, and Free Wheeling to the Outer Banks and Badlands. The Bronco Sport's eight-inch center touchscreen features Ford's intuitive SYNC 3 infotainment system, voice-activated navigation, seamless smartphone integration, and a front- and rear-facing camera for next-level visibility on and off the pavement. Ford adds an available 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system to deliver an immersive listening experience that guarantees every outing is enjoyable.
The Bronco Sport's technology extends legions beyond the Corolla Cross and showcases the SUV's penchant for exploration and adventure. Ford equips the SUV with its Terrain Management System with up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes: Sand, Slippery, Sport, Eco, Normal, Mud/Ruts, and Rock Crawl. The modes let you tailor the Bronco Sport's performance to the condition and work with technologies like Trail Control that add confidence and enhance your control when navigating more technical terrain. You can expect that same confidence throughout your daily commute and pavement adventures, thanks to the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ suite that outfits the Bronco Sport with driver-centric features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking.
Have you fallen in love with the 2024 Bronco Sport? You aren't alone. It's a love story written on and off the pavement, with the Bronco Sport offering adventure, versatility, and excitement in a segment all too often defined by the ordinary. The Bronco Sport delivers the extraordinary, and we're here to match it.
DePaula Ford is your Bronco Sport destination and automotive home away from home. We can't wait to meet you and ride along for your first test drive of Ford's subcompact adventurer. Moreover, we're thrilled to kickstart an incredible partnership that showcases our lifetime commitment to our customers and our efforts to go the extra mile to deliver the world-class experience you deserve.
Our commitment to you and success in delivering a remarkable customer experience is nationally recognized, earning us a 2023 President's Award from Ford Motor Company. We're grateful for the honor but are even prouder of our reputation in the local community. Drivers know they can trust us to handle all their automotive needs with honesty, integrity, respect, and transparency. We offer the same to you. Come in today and experience the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport for yourself.
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