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
Ahead of an updated 5008 coming in early 2021, we find out if it’s worth striking a deal on Peugeot’s seven-seater SUV.
Pros Seven seats in a smaller-than-average large SUV Cabin’s second-row space and perceived quality Comfortable and composed driving manners Plenty of equipment even in GT-Line spec
Cons Turbo petrol a bit undercooked for the 5008’s size Cramped third row for adults Third-row seats lack ISOFIX or top-tether points Updated 5008 here in early 2021
Peugeot ditches MPVs, does crossovers instead. Seven-seat 5008 is the biggest yet.
Pros Cabin layout and space, comfort.
Cons No AWD, dull to drive, driving position doesn’t suit all, looks.
A substantial chrome grille plays a large part in the 5008’s aggressive demeanour, showing that this SUV means business.
Pros Rakish design, inside and out Cultured diesel engine Impressively versatile ergonomics
Cons Peculiar driving environment Fussy ride quality on less than perfect roads Expensive at higher trim levels