As the world moves towards electrification and eco-friendly alternatives, the Mustang name—which typically evokes the idea of growling V8s and smoking tires—needs to be justified, and an all-electric, sporty big brother like the Mach-E might just be the right car for the job.

Few nameplates have as much provenance as the “Bronco” lineup from Ford, and with big names come big expectations. Here’s why I think the Bronco Sport is a perfectly acceptable addition to the team.