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Off-Roading in Northwest Arkansas with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

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Are you planning to hit the trails this summer? With the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, McLarty Daniel Ford has you covered in every way! If you're looking for a new vehicle for camping, off-roading, or all-around adventuring, this SUV is sure to check off a lot of the boxes on your list! Check out the following highlights of the new Bronco to see what makes it such a fantastic Ford SUV for you!

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G.O.A.T. Modes
Every Ford Bronco Sport comes equipped with 4x4 capability, which distributes power to all four wheels to increase traction and reduce wheelslip when the going gets tough on the road – or lack thereof. The Terrain Management System on the Bronco Sport includes five standard G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain): Sand, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Normal, and with the Badlands trim, you get two more: Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl.

Off-Road Confidence
Badlands is the name of the top-of-the-line Bronco Sport trim, which is loaded with technology for everyone from the novice off-roader to the extreme overlander. For example, a small 180-degree camera mounted directly in the middle of the Bronco grille projects a single or split view to the infotainment screen, which can be useful when navigating through difficult terrain.

While driving the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands edition in Mud/Ruts or Rock Crawl mode, the camera will automatically turn on so that you can always see where your Bronco is in relation to the surrounding terrain. That gives you a great sense of assurance and confidence while you're off-roading, no matter how inexperienced you are.

Rear Liftgate
Each and every Bronco Sport model is equipped with a split-glass rear liftgate, which is particularly useful if you require quick access to the rear cargo area. If you raise the entire liftgate, you'll find useful directional floodlights that don't require any additional power, allowing you to turn off your Ford and still have enough light to see for up to 45 minutes, which is ideal for setting up camp in the dark or navigating unfamiliar terrain.

In addition to serving as convenient grab handles for closing the liftgate door, the two handles are large enough to accommodate hanging your gear or wet towels or clothes after a swim.

As an added bonus, a bottle opener is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle's body, near the taillight, making it easier than ever to unwind after a long day on the trail or to stand out at a tailgating party. Ford put a lot of thought into the design of the Bronco Sport, and it shows in the final product.

Space
A certain amount of dirt and grime is inevitable when venturing off the beaten path. To make cleaning up after a muddy weekend easier than ever, the Ford Bronco Sport is equipped with rubberized flooring throughout the cabin.

For additional storage, the rear seat cushions can be folded down to reveal hidden compartments for everything from dirty boots to wet clothes to valuables that you want to keep hidden away in your Bronco while out on the trail or in the creek while driving. Additionally, there are numerous other compartments in the Bronco Sport to store all of your belongings!

Off-roading, camping, mountain biking, kayaking, and any other adventure you can think of are all possible with the Ford Bronco Sport. It's the SUV you need to get out there and do your thing. In fact, there's no better place to do so than McLarty Daniel Ford which serves Centerton, Bella Vista, Bentonville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Pea Ridge and Springdale, as well as Rogers, Arkansas.

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