Push boundaries; defy expectations; and Go Further.
Dominating the backroads is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands. Anchored by a segment-leading 2.0L EcoBoost engine suite - and complemented by an advanced 4x4 with twin-clutch rear-wheel unit - this SUV thrills with every push of the pedal.
It also revs past the Nissan Rogue. Though both platforms share a turbocharged design, they prove quite different on the trails - with the Badlands delivering the performance Saskatchewan drivers crave.
The new Bronco Sport Badlands is ready to impress, with its 2.0L inline-three engine delivering up to 250 HP and 277 lb.-ft of torque. Forged from aluminum to reduce weight and improve resource distribution, this block adapts to every demand. Direct-acting mechanical buckets bolster the valve function, while a twin-scroll turbocharger enhances each rev. An eight-speed automatic transmission, complete with paddle shifters, affords seamless handling as terrains change; and the complementary dual exhaust boosts thermal management, allowing for superior heat control.
These elements assure a 0 to 60 output of approximately seven seconds - and they allow the Badlands to achieve a maximum speed rating of 125 MPH.
The new Nissan Rogue proves less exciting.
Anchored by a 1.5L three-cylinder engine, the Platinum offers a polite 201 HP and 225 lb.-ft of torque. Its 0 to 60 rating hovers at approximately eight seconds, and drivers will earn only 120 MPH for a top-speed output. The difference in performance will be impossible to deny - or ignore.
The new Bronco Sport Badlands offers more than high speeds. It also delivers a passenger-focused cabin, with ample head (41.5 inches; 41.7 inches), leg (42.4 inches; 46.9 inches), and shoulder (57.3 inches; 55.6 inches) space available. Plush cloth seating boasts eight-way power adjusters and integrated heating, while available dual-zone automatic climate controls maintain precise temperatures. Six speakers provide crisp SiriusXM satellite sound; an eight-inch touchscreen pairs with enhanced voice recognition; and an optional wireless charger keeps devices at peak performance, ensuring seamless content streaming.
The 2024 Nissan Rogue Platinum is not so accommodating.
Despite sharing a similar profile to the Badlands - with Nissan measuring 183 inches in length and the Bronco measuring 172 inches - this SUV doesn’t deliver the necessary comfort. Its available head room is only 39.2 inches in the front and 37.8 inches in the rear; and the 41.5 inches of frontal leg room will leave passengers feeling stifled. Prepare for a less than ideal ride in Saskatchewan.
Discover an off-road experience like no other. Blending dynamic performance with exceptional comfort, the new Bronco Sport Badlands proves to be the ultimate utility option for Saskatchewan.
Want to learn more about the 2024 Bronco Sport Badlands? Visit Novlan Bros today to schedule a test-drive in one of our available Ford models.