Bronco Sport Sasquatch and Black Diamond Packages Explained
Off-road packages
Bronco Sport Sasquatch and Black Diamond Packages Explained
The Sport's two off-road packages, what's in them and who actually needs them.
- Lockerrear diff with Sasquatch
- 23.6 inBadlands Sasquatch fording
- 18:1crawl ratio
Home › Ford Bronco Sport Guide › Sasquatch and Black Diamond packages · Last updated October 31, 2026
Short answer: Sasquatch (Outer Banks or Badlands) adds 29-inch Goodyear all-terrains, a twin-clutch rear drive unit with a locking rear differential, skid plates and Rally mode. Black Diamond (Big Bend) adds all-terrain tires, steel skid plates and recovery points — protection without the locker.
Prices are Ford MSRP before destination (2026 destination was $1,995; Ford hadn't published the 2027 figure as of October 31, 2026). 2027 figures are from Ford's order guide as reported by Motor1, AutoGuide and CarsDirect (Aug–Sep 2026) — we'll switch to Ford's published numbers once available.
Package comparison
| Black Diamond (Big Bend) | Sasquatch (Outer Banks or Badlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | All-terrain | 29-inch Goodyear all-terrain |
| Protection | Steel underbody skid plates | Skid plates, high-clearance fender flares |
| Drivetrain | – | Twin-clutch rear drive unit, locking rear differential |
| Suspension | – | Bilstein rear shocks; HOSS 3.0 on Badlands |
| Other | Recovery points; tow package with sway control | Rally mode, D-ring recovery hooks, upgraded cooling fan |
Water fording and crawl
| Configuration | Water fording |
|---|---|
| Standard Bronco Sport | 17.7 in |
| Outer Banks Sasquatch | 20.6 in |
| Badlands Sasquatch | 23.6 in |
Every Bronco Sport has an 18:1 crawl ratio.
Who needs which
- Gravel roads, ice-fishing access, deer camp two-tracks: Black Diamond on Big Bend covers most of it.
- Mud, ruts and real trails: Sasquatch — the locker is the big difference.
- Best of everything: Badlands Sasquatch, with the 2.0L and HOSS 3.0 suspension.
Winter note
All-terrain tires help in deep or rutted snow, but on glare ice a dedicated winter tire still wins. See 4WD modes in winter. Truck shoppers: compare FX4 explained.
Sasquatch on the full-size Bronco is a different package (35-inch tires) — see the Bronco guide.
Back to the Ford Bronco Sport buyer's guide.
Is Badlands (or Sasquatch) worth it?
Pay for it if you tow 2,200–2,700 lb, drive logging roads and two-tracks, or want the twin-clutch rear drive unit that can lock the rear wheels. Skip it if your off-roading is a snowy driveway — standard 4x4 plus good tires does that. Sasquatch also trims cargo to 29.1–29.4 cu ft and lowers mpg (Outer Banks Sasquatch: 23/26/24).
Trail Control and Trail View
Trail Control holds a set crawl speed; the 360-degree camera with Trail View (standard on Badlands, per Ford.com) shows wheel paths over rocks and stumps.
Bronco Sport questions
Does Sasquatch reduce cargo space?
Slightly: about 29.4 cu ft behind the rear seat vs 32.5 on a standard 1.5L.
Can you get Sasquatch on a Bronco Sport Outer Banks?
Yes. Sasquatch is offered on both the Outer Banks (1.5L) and the Badlands (2.0L).
Does the Bronco Sport Sasquatch have a locking differential?
Yes, a locking rear differential in a twin-clutch rear drive unit.
What does Black Diamond add?
On Big Bend: all-terrain tires, steel skid plates and recovery points.
Is Bronco Sport Sasquatch the same as Bronco Sasquatch?
No. The full-size Bronco's Sasquatch uses 35-inch tires and a different suspension.
More Bronco Sport guides
Sources: Automoblog, Sasquatch package (locker, 29-in tires, water fording), Ford.com Bronco Sport (engines, mpg, towing), The Bronco Nation, 2026 Bronco Sport Job 2 prices and packages