The 2021 Ford Bronco is a throwback SUV in all the best ways.
Pros Bronco’s back Awesome retro looks Removable doors and roof Sturdy powertrains Ready to hit the trail out of the box
Cons How much will top trims cost? How bouncy will the ride be? Swing gate could be a problem in cities Fuel economy not likely to be great No word on hybrids, yet
Ford resurrects the Bronco nameplate for 2021, and it emulates the old-school vibe and off-road pedigree of its iconic mid-1960's predecessors. Now that Ford has revealed the thing, we have a much better idea of its capabilities and specifications. The new Bronco will arrive in dealerships in spring 2021.The base two-door Bronco starts at just under $30,000, but upgrading to upper trims gets expensive quickly. Our ideal configuration would be a four-door with the more powerful engine, and it needs to have the off-road hardware to live up to its roots. That points us towards the Bronco Wildtrack, which comes standard with 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels and huge 35-inch mud-terrain tires.
An all-new off-road-focused SUV. Offered in two- and four-door configurations.
Pros Offers extraordinary level of customization Impressive all-terrain specifications Cool retro styling without being kitschy Smart off-road-specific technologies
Cons Manual transmission only offered on the base engine
The HR-V returns unchanged for the 2020 model year.
Pros Average-size adults fit comfortably in the front and back Clever cargo solutions make it more versatile than rivals Better than most competitors on fuel economy Excellent outward visibility
Cons Unimpressive power output results in lackluster acceleration Palpable engine noise and vibration Touchscreen interface is difficult to use Cabin materials look a little cheaper than those in some rivals
The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve.
Pros Brilliant interior flexibility Good value even at top trim Tidy interior Rides well
Cons Slow acceleration A few too many details Emergency braking only on EX and above Pricey Touring trim
Honda made some superficial and mechanical changes to the HR-V for the previous model year, but it doesn't make any significant updates to the 2020 lineup.
Pros Impressive fuel economy, outstanding cargo storage, durable and well-built interior.
Cons Buzzy engine sounds, choppy ride on rough roads, top features reserved for top model.
