Ford first introduced the Bronco in 1966. In 2021, it brought the storied nameplate back to battle Jeep for the souls of off-roading enthusiasts. Like Jeep, it’s building a capable off-road SUV lineup. But Ford is differentiating itself with quirky branding and near-infinite customizability. This includes customizability before and after your SUV leaves the dealership. I have to cheer on this strategy, and that Ford’s taking things to the next level by offering the Sasquatch package on the 2025 Bronco Sport.

First and foremost: there are two distinct Bronco models. The regular full-frame Bronco (available with one or two doors as a convertible or hardtop). This true 4WD SUV is built on a Ranger chassis and is attempting to out-Jeep the Wrangler.

The Bronco Sport is a completely different model, built on the same unibody chassis as a Ford Maverick. It’s technically a crossover SUV, with AWD, and a 1.5-liter I3 engine. That’s the same segment as the RAV4 and the Subaru Forester. But you wouldn’t know that by looking at it–or driving it.

This two-model solution is one way Ford tries to offer any SUV drivers could want–at any price point they can afford. It also is eager to let you configure them however. Want a top trim appearance package on a base model? Sure. Need skid plates but no factory lift kit? Done. One popular option package on the “big” Bronco has been the “Sasquatch” package which upgrades it to 35-inch tires and adds a factory lift kit. It also gets Bigfoot graphics. Oh, the retro quirkiness here knows no limits.

So the big news for 2025 is that the Bronco Sport is getting its own Sasquatch package. You can order either the top luxury trim (Outer Banks) or the top off-roading trim (Badlands) with the Sasquatch package. It gets a little lift, unique 29-inch off-roading tires by Goodyear, Bilstein shock absorbers with piggyback reservoirs (yes, like the Raptor has), and all the skid plates and off-road driving software that Ford offers on the Bronco Sport.

On the trail, the 360 degree camera, with a special view to see where your front tires are tracking will be especially helpful. I’m also especially excited about the twin-clutch rear drive unit that Ford has tweaked to put up to 45% of the power to the rear wheels. The new “Rally” driving mode–inspired by desert racers such as the Raptor–should showcase this feature.

In true Bronco fashion, you can have lower trims upgraded with a single feature, such as the skidplates or the cameras. Ford is also adding auxiliary switches and metal bumper bolts so it’s easy to upgrade the Bronco Sport at home. Again, this is the direction I think the entire industry should be moving.

Ford gave me the chance to drive a pre-production Bronco Sport Sasquatch off-road on a tight, wooded trail. It really does feel more like a 4WD SUV than the AWD crossovers it has been competing with, on both MPG and price point.

I do have some lingering questions. I drove the Badlands, which features a 2.0-liter I4. I don’t yet know how well the Outer Banks–with its 1.5-liter I3–will handle the big 29 inch tires. I expect it will feel just fine, and understand the choice to offer this engine keeps the price and mpg lower. But I do wish Ford offered a 2.0-liter Outer Banks option. And speaking of MPG/price, Ford hasn’t released either of those numbers for the Bronco Sport with the Sasquatch package, but I’ll let you know as soon as they do.