NEXT STAGE: Freshen in 2024

The baby Bronco has carved out a nice niche for itself in the hot-selling compact crossover segment. Through July, U.S. sales are up 5.3 percent to 66,157 even as sales of its platform-sharing Escape sibling have fallen 6.5 percent over that same period. The vehicle’s off-road prowess also has made it a palatable alternative for those who don’t want to deal with the wait times (or sticker price) of the beefier Bronco. Ford recently introduced a Heritage model with unique retro styling that will go on sale this year. The automaker is expected to freshen the Bronco Sport in 2024 with a hybrid model.