Pros Fresh new design that's still instantly recognizable as an icon A trim to suit (almost) every buyer Excellent suspension and off-road abilities Body panels come off easily
Cons Side mirrors stay on even when doors are off Rear and side visibility could be better Jeep has far more aftermarket support Too wide for Wrangler trails
An all-new off-road-focused SUV Offered in two- and four-door configurations Part of the sixth Bronco generation, revived for 2021
Pros Offers extraordinary level of customization Impressive all-terrain specifications Cool retro styling without being kitschy Smart off-road-specific technologies
Cons Base engine may be weak, especially for the four-door Manual transmission only offered on the base engine
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.
The 2017 Ford Expedition ranks 2 out of 6 Large SUVs. The 2017 Ford Expedition gives you three rows of roomy seating, and an available extended wheelbase model offers class-leading interior and cargo space. However, some competing large SUVs offer extra features and better fuel economy.
Pros Excellent cargo capacity in the EL model Spacious seating in all three rows Smooth ride Powerful engine
Cons Some low-grade materials in cabin
Old school is in session: The 2017 Ford Expedition teaches a few lessons to today's crossover SUVs with twin-turbo power, luxury-truck touches, and big towing and hauling numbers. The Expedition isn't just surviving, it's thriving. In 2015 it subbed in a whomping turbo V-6 for its V-8, gained an adaptive suspension and a new infotainment system, and slathered on a fresh layer of luxury touches. A decade or more past its last, serious redesign, the Expedition hasn't ever been better.
Pros Stronger, higher-mpg engine Should ride smoother and quieter than ever Good third-row space in EL model Plush King Ranch interior Drives smaller than it looks
Cons It's still an 8-year-old design Not easy to park, even with rearview camera Gas mileage has made gains, but not big ones
There are plenty of car-based crossovers to choose from these days. But there are times when you might want the capabilities of a beefy, traditional SUV. The 2017 Ford Expedition is one of our top recommendations in this segment thanks to massive passenger, cargo and towing capabilities. The 2017 Ford Expedition carries over with no significant changes.
Pros Roomy third-row seat Strong and efficient turbocharged V6 Easy-folding rear seats increase interior flexibility Tows more than similarly sized crossovers
Cons Undeniably bulky size makes it difficult to park (especially the extended-wheelbase EL version) Interior looks a bit dated.
