A liftgate with separate liftglass sounds like a small thing until you use it every day. On this 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4x4, you can reach smaller bags or gear without swinging the entire rear hatch open, then fold the 60/40 rear seat when the cargo gets bigger. That kind of flexibility fits a vehicle that may spend Monday in New Tampa traffic and Saturday loaded for a run toward Dade City or Brooksville.

Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat gives this Bronco Sport a more premium look, especially with the black-painted roof, black roof-rack side rails and 18-inch machined-face Ebony Black aluminum wheels. LED fog lamps, signature lighting and heated power mirrors finish the exterior without making it look overdone. Parks Plus rain-repellent treatment is useful when a Tampa Bay storm appears with no warning, while paint protection helps preserve the Azure Gray finish through Florida sun and everyday road exposure.

The Outer Banks cabin goes well beyond basic compact-SUV trim. Platinum Blue premium-trimmed seating gives the interior its own personality, with heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat and 6-way power passenger seat. A heated premium-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror make the daily Wesley Chapel-to-Land O Lakes routine easier to settle into. This new Ford also includes the Parks Ford Lifetime Powertrain Warranty from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel.

Ford kept the cargo area practical for the messier side of ownership too. Adjustable flood lighting at the liftgate helps when unloading after dark, whether that is sports gear in Wesley Chapel, beach equipment or supplies at a property farther north. Rear privacy glass helps keep the back of the cabin less exposed, and the roof rails give you another place to expand carrying capacity when the interior is already spoken for.

Power comes from the 1.5L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed automatic transmission with 4x4. Ford's Terrain Management System offers five selectable modes, giving the Bronco Sport different responses as pavement turns to wet grass, gravel or a rougher access road. It is not trying to be a hardcore off-road build, but it gives a Zephyrhills or Dade City owner more freedom than a front-wheel-drive crossover when weather or terrain changes. EPA estimates are 25 MPG city, 30 MPG highway and 27 MPG combined, so that extra capability does not come with full-size-SUV fuel consumption.

The 13.2-inch SYNC 4 display handles the connected side, with Ford app capability, remote start, Intelligent Access with push-button start and remote keyless entry all built into the ownership experience. The Connectivity Package includes one year with the Ford app, while SiriusXM with 360L includes a three-month trial. The Outer Banks Tech Package adds HD Radio and a supplemental PTC heater.

What makes this configuration work is the mix. The black roof and Azure Gray paint give it presence. The heated power seating and dual-zone climate control make it comfortable. The liftglass, folding rear seat and roof rails keep it useful. And 4x4 with five terrain modes means the weekend does not have to stay on pavement.

It is polished enough for New Tampa, compact enough for Wesley Chapel, and still ready when the route north gets a little less predictable. Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. Price includes: $2250 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.